There is no better way to immerse ourselves in the Christmas season than with the palate, a rich catalog of flavors that anticipate what is coming at the end of the year. And from this assortment of seasonal sweets stands out the favorite of the neighbors of Seville: the roscón de Reyes.
A delicacy by all means romanticized by its temporary brevity that in Seville is prepared in many different ways. Recipes that breathe roots, avant-garde fillings or options designed for the most demanding palates and for those who require specific diets.
In short, we tell you where to find the best roscones de Reyes in Seville to savor Christmas.
1. Manu Jara
The elaborations of Manu Jara compose a whole pastry delight to the palate that, on special dates like these, does not disappoint either. They have nougat, their already consecrated panettones and various roscones de reyes. Spongy and versatile, they can be enjoyed without heaviness.
They have the classic plain, chantilly, gianduja, cream or nougat and you can reserve yours until January 2 or while stocks last.
For those who like to get their hands on these delicacies without sharing portions, they also prepare mini-sized roscones. Of course, they have a limited number of roscones to offer a top quality product; reservations can be managed through their website or in their sweet shops.
You have all the information about delivery times (especially on special dates) in this publication.
📍 c/ Pureza, 5 | Espacio Gourmet El Corte Inglés | Sweet shop in the Hotel Only You Sevilla (Avenida de Kansas City, 7)
2. Balls
Heladerias Bolas joins the Christmas offers with a succulent menu of handmade creations. Among them could not miss their roscón de reyes, one of the most seductive in Seville.
In this case they have two sizes (for 8 or 12 portions) and seven fillings. They come in cream, cream and truffle and three premium flavors: pistachio and the popular Magellan and Far East.
Without losing sight of other types of diets and needs, they also offer a vegan option with vegetable milk. You can check out their most Christmasy mantecados and ice cream flavors on their social networks.
📍c/ Orfila, 1 | c/ Herbolarios, 20 | c/ Feria, 39
3. Lalita Café
Although it offers a wide variety of desserts, its specialty this time of year are the limited edition roscones, which have become popular in Seville for their high quality.
This year you can buy them in two sizes (500 and 850 grams), empty or filled with cream; truffle, vanilla or orange or mezclaíto. The price ranges between 23 and 45 € and they also have a vegan option of dark chocolate truffle with caramel.
You have more detailed information in this post on their Instagram profile.
📍 c/ José Luis de Casso, 38
4. Tarta Home
Tarta Home Repostería, the space that revolutionized the universe of snacks in Mairena del Aljarafe, can also be enjoyed in the capital of Seville.
The one that was born as a bakery to accommodate impossible cakes and sweets for events, has democratized the gochadas in the form of cafeteria at number 7 of Doctor Pedro de Castro street and now also in Triana.
Of course they add to the tradition and prepare roscones in different flavors that you can order in your local Seville. Namely: cream, cream, half Kinder and half Nutella or custard. They have them in single size of about 1 kilo (from 39 €) or in mini format, which come out to 13 € the box of two.
📍 c/ Doctor Pedro de Castro, 7
5. Ochoa Confectionery
This iconic café has held the title of best roscón de Reyes in Seville for years. And no wonder, since all its products are handmade in its workshop, following the recipes of yesteryear. It doesn’t matter what kind of roscón you try because they are all spectacular.
For this Christmas 2024 the fillings they offer are cream, truffle, cream, cider or the classic without filling.
They sell them between 35.50 and 70 € and you can book them on their website to pick them up in store or request home delivery if you live in Seville.
📍 c/ Sierpes, 45
6. Asunción Confectionery
There are many reasons why it is worth opting for this roscón, since in addition to being delicious, it is very tender, the service is very pleasant and the prices are more than affordable compared to other consolidated pastry shops.
Don’t worry if you have to wait in line to buy the roscón, because it is worth the wait to try this tender delicacy.
📍 c/ Sánchez Perrier, 4
7. La Campana
More than a century of experience endorses the classic confectionery that makes roscón de Reyes following a centuries-old recipe. They sell them without filling or with cream, truffle, cream or cider.
And as a curiosity, they were the favorite of King Alfonso XIII, so he thinks that if the monarch was dazzled by them, it must be for a reason.
📍 c/ Sierpes, 1 and 3