Cantillana offers a delightful array of traditional Andalusian cuisine, with local dishes that highlight the region’s agricultural bounty. Visitors can enjoy tapas featuring locally sourced ingredients such as jamón ibérico, olives, and queso manchego. The town’s proximity to the Guadalquivir River also means that fresh fish and seafood play an important role in the local diet.
A must-try dish in Cantillana is salmorejo, a chilled tomato-based soup similar to gazpacho, which is perfect for the hot Andalusian summers. Another local favorite is cocido andaluz, a hearty stew made with chickpeas, meats, and vegetables. Many restaurants in the town also serve flamenquín, a breaded and fried roll of pork or ham, often filled with cheese.
For dessert, visitors can savor pestiños, a traditional sweet pastry flavored with honey and anise, particularly popular during festive times. The town’s local bars and restaurants offer a warm atmosphere where visitors can enjoy these traditional dishes, often accompanied by a glass of manzanilla or fino sherry from the nearby Jerez region.