Casa Eceiza - Tejas y Cigarillos de Tolosa

• Casa Eceiza - Tejas y Cigarillos de Tolosa

Casa Eceiza – Tejas y Cigarrillos de Tolosa

A true taste of Basque pastry tradition, Tejas y Cigarrillos de Tolosa by Casa Eceiza combine delicate almond pastry with a buttery, crisp texture and a subtle touch of natural lemon. Their distinctive shapes and elegant crunch have made them one of the best-known sweet specialities of Tolosa in the Basque Country.

The story of this authentic pastry dates back to 1924, when Luis María Eceiza of the historic Pastelería Eceiza in Tolosa created the recipe at the request of the renowned Asador Julián de Tolosa. The aim was to create a distinctive local dessert that was easy to serve while matching the quality of Basque gastronomy. The original recipe has been carefully preserved ever since, making Tejas y Cigarrillos an unmistakable speciality of Gipuzkoa.

Casa Eceiza combines more than a century of pastry-making heritage with carefully selected ingredients and artisanal craftsmanship. The Tejas and Cigarrillos are shaped entirely by hand, giving them their characteristic form immediately after baking. Almonds, wheat flour, egg, butter and natural lemon flavour create their distinctive profile, balancing roasted nuttiness, delicate sweetness and a fresh citrus note.

Enjoy them traditionally with coffee or espresso, serve them as an elegant finishing touch to a meal, or pair them with ice cream, creams and other desserts for an irresistible contrast of textures. They are also perfect as a refined sweet snack or for sharing on special occasions. In the Basque Country, they are particularly associated with the traditional gastronomic culture of asadores and cider houses, where they have long been appreciated as a memorable finale to a meal.

Casa Eceiza brings a genuine taste of Tolosa to your table – an authentic Basque pastry speciality where history, craftsmanship and distinctive flavour come together in every crisp bite.