Maskarada

Maskarada is a culinary venue situated in Lekunberri, Spain, recognized with the Bib Gourmand distinction by the Michelin Guide. The restaurant centers on Basque country regional cuisine, specializing in pork from the Euskal Txerri, a local black pig breed revived from extinction. Their approach balances sustainability and tradition through the use of natural, locally sourced ingredients and support of free-range, natural farming in the Larraun valley. Expertly led by master charcutier José Ignacio Jauregi, Maskarada produces a variety of cured pork meats including chorizo de cristal, salchichón del bosque, and salchichón marino. Guests can enjoy a tasting menu featuring elaborated dishes such as matured rib steak (txuleta madurada) and confited suckling pig (gorrín confitado), which highlight the deep flavors of their signature pork. The venue comprises a refined restaurant space alongside an on-site shop where visitors may purchase specialty products such as sliced pork shoulder and sliced pork jowl. Maskarada’s dedication to quality, authentic Basque pork, and creative charcuterie crafts a distinctive gastronomic experience.