Villacañas, like many towns in La Mancha, offers a culinary experience rooted in traditional Spanish rural cuisine. Manchego cheese, a product of the local sheep, is one of the region’s signature foods and can be enjoyed at many restaurants and markets in the town. Paired with locally produced wines, such as those from the DO La Mancha designation, it’s a must-try for visitors.
Popular dishes include pisto manchego (a ratatouille-like vegetable dish), gachas (a type of wheat porridge often served with meat), and migas (fried breadcrumbs with chorizo or other meats). Local establishments serve hearty portions of these traditional meals, often accompanied by delicious wines produced in the surrounding vineyards.
For dessert, bizcochá (a type of sponge cake) and rosquillas (Spanish doughnuts) are popular, and during festivals, visitors can indulge in special treats made only for these occasions.