The popular Paquito, the lamb sandwich championed by the sheep and goat farming sector, continues to expand its presence in Spanish restaurants. Throughout the upcoming autumn and winter months—until March—this sandwich will be available in all Saona Group restaurants, which boasts more than 70 locations across various autonomous communities.
This addition is part of the European campaign “Celebrate the Everyday with Lamb,” promoted by the Interprofessional Agri-food Organization for Sheep and Goat Meat (INTEROVIC), whose objective is to make EU lamb more accessible to everyday consumers through modern and affordable options.
A Modern Format to Bring Lamb Closer to the Consumer
The Saona Group has developed its own version of the Paquito, served on brioche bread with a mild spicy touch. The recipe features different cuts of lamb cooked at a low temperature and accompanied by a sauce made from its own juices. The result is a sandwich designed to be tasty, easy to eat, and appealing to a wide audience.
The kitchen team at Saona explains that the goal was “to give lamb a contemporary twist without sacrificing its characteristic flavor.” This reinterpretation joins other initiatives that, in recent years, have helped modernize the presence of lamb in bars and restaurants.
European Lamb: Sustainability, Territory, and Tradition
The INTEROVIC campaign highlights the values associated with the production of suckling lamb, lamb, and kid goat in Spain, an activity present on more than 110,000 sheep farms and 75,000 goat farms. This production model promotes the conservation of the rural environment, biodiversity, fire prevention, and the protection of native breeds adapted to the land.
Furthermore, the sheep and goat sector plays a key role in the economy of many rural areas, where it helps to retain population and preserve agricultural activity.
Paquito, now one of the campaign’s most recognizable initiatives, aims to normalize lamb consumption outside of traditional holidays. Its presence in restaurant chains like Saona reinforces this trend and introduces the product to new audiences.
