Aguilar de la Frontera offers a delicious taste of traditional Andalusian cuisine, with local dishes that reflect the region’s agricultural heritage. Olive oil is a key ingredient in many dishes, from hearty stews to fresh salads. One of the town’s signature dishes is salmorejo, a cold tomato-based soup similar to gazpacho but thicker, often served with chopped ham and hard-boiled eggs.
Another local favorite is flamenquín, a rolled pork loin dish filled with ham, breaded, and fried to crispy perfection. For dessert, visitors can indulge in pestiños, sweet fritters made with flour and aniseed, often drizzled with honey or sugar syrup.
The local wines are also worth sampling, as Aguilar is part of the Montilla-Moriles wine region, known for its Pedro Ximénez sherry, a sweet wine with a rich, complex flavor. Visitors can enjoy these specialties in local restaurants, tapas bars, and at food festivals held throughout the year.