‘El Huevo Frito’, an iconic Bilbao-based bar, won Bizkaia’s 2025 tortilla of the year award, coming out on top from an initial list of 32 nominees.
This is the fourth edition of the ‘Bizkaia Tortillia Kopa’ (‘Biscay Tortilla Cup’ in English). Last year’s winner was Biribil, a bar located in the town of Santurtzi.
The 2025 final took place at Athletic Club’s San Mames in November, with the four finalists cooking their Spanish omelette on the spot for a panel of five top chefs: Egoitz Álvarez (2024 winner), Dani García (Marítimo), Mikel Población (Etxanobe y Ola), Josemi Olazabalaga (Andra Mari) and Alexia Ballesteros (Baserri Maitea).
Here are all the finalists and where to find the bars:
El Huevo Frito (Bilbao)
A well-known pintxo bar in Bilbao, El Huevo Frito first opened in the 1970s. However, its popularity grew in the 90s when they decided to focus on serving pintxos that come with a fried egg.
Address: García Rivero Maisuaren Kalea, 1
Website: https://elhuevofrito.com/
Instagram: elhuevofrito_elhuevonheim
Sorginzulo (Bilbao)
One of Casco Viejo’s most acclaimed pintxo bars, Sorginzulo was also a finalist in the 2024 Bizkaia Tortilla Cup. A visit to Sorginzulo is a must if you’re looking to try some more creative pintxos.
Address: Plaza Nueva 12, Casco Viejo
Website: sorginzulo.com
Instagram: sorginzulo_bilbao
Maite Taberna (Bilbao)
Another 2024 finalist that’s reached the last hurdle for a second year running. Maite Taberna is an unassuming bar in the Solokoetxe neighbourhood, close to Casco Viejo.
Address: Itxiar, Maestro, 48006
Itziar Bar (Atxondo)
The only finalist from outside Bilbao, Itziar Bar is located in the village of Atxondo (close to Durango) in the shadows of Mount Anboto.
Address: Bentabarri Kalea 2, Atxondo
Instagram: bar_itziar_atxondo
We’ve written a specific guide with more advice about the best places to try Spanish omelette in Bilbao. Check it out.
