Quin morro que tens: Morelia Sitges's tapa at the 2026 Route

Some tapas catch your attention by name before you have even tasted them. Quin morro que tens — Catalan for something like "you've got a nerve" or "what a cheek" — is Morelia Sitges's entry in the 2026 Tapa a Tapa Route. A name that promises attitude, and a tapa that delivers.

The tapa: bao bun with slow-cooked cheek

Quin morro que tens is a bao bun filled with tender braised pork cheek, red curry and coconut, crispy pork crackling and pickled onion.

The bao — the steamed Asian bun, soft and pillowy — is the perfect vessel for a cheek that has been slow-cooked until the meat falls apart on its own. The red curry and coconut add an aromatic profile that goes beyond conventional stew: there are spices, creaminess, a touch of sweetness that balances the intensity of the meat.

The crackling — crispy, fatty in the best way — breaks the soft texture and provides the contrast that completes the bite. The pickled onion closes with acidity: it cleans the palate and prepares you for the next.

It is the kind of tapa that blends references without falling into confusion. Asian in form, Iberian in base ingredients, Mediterranean in the final balance.

Morelia Sitges

Morelia Sitges is on Passeig de Vilanova 20, along the seafront of Sitges. A promenade with sea views and a calm atmosphere, away from the bustle of the old quarter but easily accessible from the centre.

The restaurant is among the recurring participants in the Tapa a Tapa Route, which speaks to a consistency of quality that both the jury and the public have recognised in previous editions.

The Tapa a Tapa Route 2026

The Tapa a Tapa Route is Sitges's spring food event. Forty restaurants present a unique tapa at a fixed price, and visitors vote for their favourite. The 2026 edition ran from 24 April to 10 May.

Each year, the competition tapas reflect the gastronomic moment of the town. In 2026, a clear trend emerged towards Asian fusions with local produce — Morelia's bao is a good example — and towards the reclaiming of humble cuts of meat cooked with modern technique.

How to get there

Morelia Sitges is at Passeig de Vilanova 20. From Sitges train station (Rodalies R2 line), the promenade is about ten minutes on foot following the seafront. The train from Barcelona Sants runs every 20–30 minutes and takes 40 minutes — full details at how to get to Sitges.

By car, there is parking along the promenade and in the central car parks.

Worth a visit

Morelia Sitges is the kind of restaurant worth visiting beyond the route period. Quin morro que tens is a demonstration of the level the kitchen maintains on its regular menu: cooking with good judgement, quality produce, and an attitude that does not take itself too seriously.

The name says it all.

Want to discover more of Sitges beyond the tapas route? Things to do in Sitges covers beaches, Carnival, nightlife and everything in between.

If you plan to eat well beyond the route, the Sitges restaurants guide has the full index by area and cuisine. And if the plan includes the beach, the Sitges beaches guide helps you choose from 17 options.