La Suculenta Restaurante

A market-driven Mediterranean kitchen

La Suculenta brings a contemporary perspective to traditional Mediterranean cooking in Benicàssim. The restaurant describes its approach as honest, market-driven cooking built around flavor and respect for ingredients. Rice dishes are made to order, while the menu also includes small plates and set-menu options.

Chef Jorge Lengua

Chef Jorge Lengua trained at GASMA and developed his skills at acclaimed Spanish kitchens including Cal Paradis, Ricard Camarena Restaurant, Quique Dacosta, and Aponiente. He later settled in Benicàssim to open La Suculenta, a project shaped by regional cooking and a contemporary point of view.

Recognition

• Valencian Community’s Revelation Chef, 2022.
• Winner of the 2023 La Trufa de Andilla competition.
• Runner-up in the 2022 creative all i pebre competition in Catarroja.
• Runner-up in the 2022 Arrocito de Castelló competition.
• Finalist in Arrocero del Futuro 2023.
• Finalist in the 2023 creative Vinaròs prawn competition.

Menus and reservations

The restaurant’s official site lists an executive lunch menu on weekdays, a weekend and holiday lunch menu, and a sharing menu called Golosa. Its rice dishes require advance ordering, and reservations can be made through the restaurant’s website.