Gastronomy

Typical cuisine

The traditional cuisine of La Vall d’Uixó is rich and varied. Everything from hearty stews and savory recipes for local festivities to traditional sweets of Moorish origin fills our recipe books.

Traditional dishes: between the Mediterranean and the Sierra de Espadán

Baked rice

Alongside Valencian paella, there are other Mediterranean-influenced dishes such as arròs del senyoret, fideuà, or baked rice (arròs al forn), also called “arròs passejat”. This “walked rice” earned its name in the Valencian region because, as it was uncommon to have an oven at home in the past, people would prepare the dish and carry it to the local bakery’s oven to cook, “walking” it through town.

This dish, one of the most flavorful rice recipes on the Mediterranean coast, was traditionally made with leftovers from a traditional stew, incorporating the meat, chickpeas, potatoes, and broth. Originating as a truly humble meal, it is now highly popular among rice lovers.

Gastronomy at popular festivals

Alongside the typical “xocolatà” and communal street dinners, the coca de tomaca, which in La Vall d’Uixó is typically baked open-faced, and the traditional barrets de tomaca (tomato turnovers) are classic dishes widely enjoyed during our local festivities.

However, the quintessential dish of the local gastronomy that cannot be missing from the table at any festivity is the classic empedrao. It is a hearty stew made with pork, rice, beans, and game meat, especially rabbit or hare.

Something lighter is the classic caldereta de bou (bull stew). This delicious dish, also known in other areas as “tombet de bou,” is made with potatoes, vegetables such as carrots and onions, wine, and spices, including paprika and bay leaf. This stew is traditionally prepared for the main festival of La Vall d’Uixó, held in August: Les Penyes en Festes.

Caldereta de bou

A sweet touch to finish

Manjòvenes

Another sweet delicacy, prepared to celebrate saints’ days, baptisms, communions, weddings, and local festivities, is the classic manjòvenes. These traditional sweets of Moorish heritage are light, hollow pastries covered in sugar. They are also known as “rotllets de mica.”

Other noteworthy sweets include panellets, prims i figues, coca de llanda (also known as coca mal feta), and coca de vidre.

Your table awaits you in La Vall d'Uixó

After this journey through our most authentic flavors, the best part arrives: tasting them! La Vall d’Uixó boasts a diverse and high-quality culinary scene, perfect for any palate or occasion. Whatever your preferences, you will always find a place in our city where you feel right at home.

To help you decide where to start your culinary tour, we recommend taking a look at the directory of the Associació d’Hostaleria de La Vall D’uixó (ASHOVALL). Through its platform, you can discover its member establishments, which guarantee quality, professionalism, and top-tier service to make your dining experience truly unforgettable.

Ashovall
Check out the ASHOVALL partner locations

The Municipal Market

When it comes to local gastronomy, it is essential to mention the Municipal Market, one of the vibrant hubs of our city.
Interior of the Municipal Market of La Vall d'Uixó
Opening Hours:
  • Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Originally built in 1975 and recently renovated, this building spans 4,000 m². Across its two floors of commercial space, you can find all kinds of local products: fruits and vegetables, salted and preserved foods, fresh meat and fish, as well as gourmet items. This allows visitors to do their shopping while enjoying the personalized, friendly service of the market’s vendors.

Embracing new technologies, a 24/7 click & collect service has been introduced. This system features refrigerated lockers located outside the building for collecting online orders. As a result, customers can shop at the Municipal Market via the website www.compralavallduixo.es and pick them up later at these temperature-controlled lockers outside of regular business hours.

Beyond being a vital commercial hub for the city, this market is also a genuine urban art exhibition. In fact, in the fish market section, you can admire several works by local artist and architect Jairo Manuel Paulo Maireles.

Weekly Market

Similarly, it is worth highlighting the weekly street market that takes place every Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Held in the Plaça del Mercat, this open-air market features more than 100 stalls that attract a great number of visitors and shoppers. It is the second largest street market in the province, offering a wide variety of products, from fresh food to clothing, accessories, and footwear.
Friday market in La Vall d'uixó

Discover our most traditional recipes

If you want to bring the flavors of our local delicacies into your own kitchen, why not try cooking them yourself at home? Here are the recipes for some of our most iconic dishes:

Castelló Ruta de Sabor

Castelló Ruta de Sabor

To discover more about the culinary heritage of the province of Castellón, we invite you to visit the dedicated food tourism website: Castelló Ruta de Sabor. Here, alongside a complete gastronomy guide, you can explore a culinary map of the province showcasing the most traditional products of each area: wines, spirits, cheeses, olive oils, and much more.

Establishments in La Vall d’Uixó attached to Castelló Ruta del Sabor:

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