September is Chocolate Month in Pilar de la Horadada

Enjoy chocolate at local bakeries, patisseries and restaurants in Pilar de la Horadada

The month of September in Pilar de la Horadada is entirely dedicated to one of the world’s most beloved delicacies: chocolate.

With International Chocolate Day on Sept. 13 as the shining centerpiece, our city is joining this sweet tradition and the entire month is being renamed Chocolate Month.

It is the perfect opportunity to support local bakers, pastry chefs and restaurateurs and discover how they transform cocoa into pure magic.

In this article, you’ll read which things participate.

• Jose Antonio Bakery – Chocolate peppers with local pride

This bakery surprises with a unique creation that pays homage to the agricultural identity of our municipality: chocolate peppers. A perfect combination of tradition and patisserie in three varieties:

• White chocolate yellow pepper;
• Milk chocolate red pepper;
• 70% dark chocolate green bell pepper.

Address: C/ Mayor, 41

• Restaurant Nostrissima – The authentic grandma’s cake

Here, chocolate becomes a cherished memory with the famous Grandma’s cake. A recipe the owner perfected decades ago as a student that grew into a resounding success. This cake is not just a dessert; it is a piece of personal and local history.

Address: C/ Mayor, 60

• Narciso Bakery – The Madagascar chocolate cake

At Narciso Bakery, patisserie is a complete experience. Their signature dish, the Madagascar chocolate cake, is a perfect balance of soft, creamy, crunchy and airy. A testament to dedication and craftsmanship.

Address: C/ La Isla, 50(Note: closed due to vacations from Sept. 1 to 15).

• Heladería la Jijonenca – Where chocolate is never too much

At this ice cream parlor, the motto is you can never have enough chocolate. It originated from an anecdote where a customer asked for a little chocolate and the ice cream maker then dipped the entire ice cream in the chocolate. A mentality that perfectly captures the generosity of this business.

Address: Calle Pio XII, 42 (Plaza Mayor, Pueblo Latino).

• Plaza Restaurant – The classic cookie cake.

Here, too, a homely classic takes center stage: a delicious cookie and custard cake, built layer by layer with cookies dipped in milk, soft custard and intense chocolate. A dessert that tastes like home. Their special tip: combine hot chocolate with a splash of red wine for a surprising and rich taste experience.

Address: Plaza Mayor de Pueblo Latino, 32