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Serranito Malaka, the La Cala sandwich aiming to be the best in Spain

  • In addition to the public, who can vote for their favourite, there will be a panel of specialist judges
  • El Serranito Malaka aspira a ser el mejor bocata de España.

Cafetería Arroyo is competing in the third edition of the National Best Sandwich Championship

The Serranito Malaka is a traditional Serranito, but with gourmet ingredients that make it unique, aiming to be the best sandwich in Spain. “Our offering is based on a sandwich made with high-quality local produce, using an Antequera bun, Spanish Iberian pork, ham from pigs reared on chestnuts from the Alto Genal, fried peppers from the Guadalhorce Valley, mature cheese from the hills of Málaga and our homemade aioli”, explained the owner of the establishment in La Cala, Juan Arroyo, who said that for his establishment “taking part in this initiative was a unique opportunity to promote ourselves, so that people can get to know our menu, our products and the establishment, and we’re very happy”. 

 
  • (2º izq.) Juan Arroyo, encargado de la Cafetería Arroyo, junto a sus empleados.

The bread, the ingredients, the presentation and the overall flavour are the aspects being judged. Customers are thrilled with the result. “The truth is that a lot of people are coming from all over the province to try it, posting about it on social media, and all the feedback we’re getting is very positive”, said Arroyo, who pointed out that they have prepared over 100 ‘Malakas’ since the competition began on the 1st of April.

More than 100 sandwiches from across the country are taking part in this competition; the Serranito Malaka is one of four sandwiches from the province competing in this gastronomic initiative. The aim is to take over from ‘Tierra y Mar’, last year’s winning sandwich. “That would be wonderful, and we’re going to fight for it”, said the owner, who explained that first they must get through an initial shortlist, after which between 15 and 20 establishments would reach the grand final, which would be “a dream come true for us”.

 
  • Junto a más de 100 propuestas participa el Malaka de Cafetería Arroyo.

If you’ve already tried it, you can vote for the Malaka from Cafetería Arroyo on the organisation’s website (the establishment will give you a QR code with a password when you place your order); and if you haven’t tried it yet, you still have time to do so. Hurry up, you’ve got until the 26th of April. Oh, and everyone who votes will be entered into a prize draw for an Apple Watch.

 
  • El establecimiento caleño se encuentra en el bulevar, nº 25.

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