What are best Tenerife restaurants for any budget and events?
Exploring Tenerife restaurants is a holiday adventure.
Some main Canary Island restaurants were discovered by myself while on the road doing market research for a Santa Cruz company.
I couldn't resist testing others, after they had been recommended by
friends. Also, it so happened later that Casa Nelson was very warmly praised by Clinica Arte Dental from Puerto de la Cruz. Once, its management even took its Russian patient the famous Baba Lena for lunch there.
Unfortunately, it happens that good chefs are leaving to move on.
In 2016, i discovered Casa Nelson which was a Tasca type restaurant which seemed to be very Bohemian together with its chef.
I wasn't hungry on that day and returned, a few months later. Its doors were shut for good. Perhaps, something happened to its owner. He seemed to be an amazing personality and food at this place was legendary.
Often, restaurants are passed on to new owners and or management. This could entail an unfortunate change of food quality.
Restaurante Victoria with its Gourmet quality and value for money weekday lunches remained much alike when it changed chefs in 2015. Unfortunately, friends and I were rather disappointed more than once eating there later on.
This is a new eating place by Richard Etherington by the name of Los Olivos Click to learn more about this most enchanting of Tenerife restaurants...
Eating out with Canary cuisine
Such places are not easy to find nowadays, as the Canary and Tenerife cuisine is slow food that requires more time and care to prepare.
La Estrella Azul a typical restaurant where local cuisine is best
Dios Los Cria one of most innovative Tenerife restaurants of Spain in the middle of historic La Orotava
Click the Photo of Dios Los Cria y El Viento los Amontona to hear all about it. A must read, really...
Starbucks Tenerife News for food and drink in Puerto de la Cruz
Discover all about the totally restored mansion Casa Miranda which
dates back to 1730 an ACI monument of Tenerife of cultural interest
since 2009.
However, this unique Starbucks Casa Miranda store of Spain has closed down and seems to be much more liked by locals and foreigners with new flair on the ground floor and a new local owner called David Rodriguez, as depicted below. It is expensive but its coffee is really superb, I find, while a friend recommended its pastries.
A Tenerife North Restaurant for superb steaks and more
By the way, Pomodoro y Basilico a very popular Italian Restaurant by Puerto de la Cruz has good reviews, too. Unfortunately, a Covid pass is required for eating inside, while this is not the case on its street terrace under palms
Eating out in Tenerife on Christmas
A cheap Tenerife restaurant for Christmas Eve open until late. It even minds food allergies, when asked.
Bodega los Guines former Guachinche for late Christmas Eve parties on request only
Top gourmet Christmas Eve restaurants of Tenerife
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Guachinches or Guachinche Tascas
Going out and smoking in Tenerife
Some Spanish municipalities charge Euro 40 per m2 meter for street seating facilities. Blame the anti smoking policy
Best seafood of Tenerife restaurants by Puerto de la Cruz with partly Italian cuisine
Pay only a little more than at Tascas and Bodegas and sample very fresh seafood by the ocean's edge. Restaurante Tambo, which stood for best Tenerife eating out in that category has changed management, though, and may have yet another owner since about Spring 2018. Now, Tambo's is called Restaurante Marlin. I almost ordered its seafood pasta but changed my mind when I saw it on somebody's plate.
Eating out at La Matanza Acentejo
Famous traditional Tenerife restaurants
Click here to discover what makes La Noria of
the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife so popular for eating out, such as at
the Restaurante Chill-out Bar which is open again after several years of renovations. ( Tel: 922274411) El Lagar next door belongs to the same owner.
Then, there is Restaurante Terraza Baobab for more than Tapas and finger food.
La Hierbita
La Hierbita is a vintage restaurant for traditional Tenerife food at reasonable prices that is also open for Christmas Eve and New Years eve lunch in the Clavel quarters near La Noria in the capital Santa Cruz Tenerife.
La Miranda restaurant Puerto de la Cruz which used to be renown as one of best restaurants in Tenerife has been closed for family reasons. An elegant Starbucks Coffee House was opened there in 2018 and is now a café run by a local.
Best in Santa Cruz for eating Codfish
Although Taverna Ramon which is the epitome of the Rambla of the biggest Canary Island capital has the make up and comfort of a medium sized bar only, it's in such high demand. Therefor, most of its food and drink seems to be more than outstanding. Its mouth watering Hake is the best I have tasted in my life. Find more about it by scrolling down on Page Santa Cruz Rambla
One of genuine Tenerife restaurants with garden
Taoro Restaurant the Waterfall Restaurant within its exceptional park belongs to the lower and medium price class and also serves good Tapas.
Meson Los Gemelos a fairly big Puerto Cruz hub restaurant with lush indoor garden
Service at "the Gemelos" has become slower, as it has become so popular with tourists. There, your dog may watch you from the entrance. I have been there only three times but the place is often full every day of the week. Expect large portions but no gourmet food. It will be easy to reach again three minutes from the town's new Titsa bus station.
Meson Los Gemelos Calle Penon 4
38400 Puerto de la Cruz
Tel: +034 922370133
Open 12 noon until 23.00
Covid pass required to eat out at this place
Best Plaza del Charco Patio Restaurant
Restaurant La Casona My favorite Puerto de la Cruz eatery that has been shut for time being in 2019 and which used to be a favorite of mine with 2010 Tenerife carnival decoration and live jazz in winter.
Calle Lomo and others in La Ranilla with many Tenerife restaurants
A lovely alternative for La Casona Restaurant is Restaurant La Papaya in street Calle el Lomo about 3 - 5 minutes from La Casona in the ancient fishermen quarters. Sorry to say that La Papaya has been shut down for good, as still closed by July of 2022.
Eating out Thai at one of rare Tenerife restaurants
Restaurant Ruen Thai outside Puerto Palace Tenerife North
A Thai food birthday party with oriental delights
Tenerife restaurants with Indian cuisine
One of my all time favorite places for real Indian curries was the Indian Restaurant Jai Mata Di of Puerto de la Cruz. Find this Asian eatery near the sky-rise Belair since 2013. It moved to Calle Zamora, 17 but, is still in its old neighborhood ...Tel:0034+ 600548281. In fact, the food there was good value for money and the service is very friendly. It seemed to have stopped operating sometime during the Corona lock-downs. This fully furnished place is for rental now.
Restaurante Aromas de la India
A friend was eating there in 2019 at the end of August and was full of praise. In fact, it's what I've known as the Indian club from way back. Needless to say, that they serve you authentic Indian Tandoori and Curries. Today I met some of their staff while the kitchen was closed for Siesta. They are lovely people like before... A much greater choice of food and children meals are new. Also, the premises were renovated, quite a while back. They look very clean and welcoming.
More about Restaurante Aromas de la India under the topic Indian Club Puerto de la Cruz
Hacienda San Pedro
Hacienda San Pedro has several establishments. There are both ground floor and first floor restaurants.
A huge Bodega with the occasional Tenderete folk concerts is in the basement. The photo will also lead you to more info about this memorable place that's part of Meson El Monasterio.
Restaurant Palmeras Arte - Now Palmeras Gastro Bar
It used to be an excellent restaurant but even management seems to have changed since its great chef has passed away. The artistic touch, cozy interior, ground floor bar room and the small garden upstairs are bound to be still there.
Address: Calle Estrecha, 15
Town: San Juan de la Rambla
Tel.: + 34 646 590 675
Restaurants and eating places by La Orotava
Restaurante Aguamansa where trout isn't served any more
Eating out like the locals in Tenerife restaurants
Tenerife eating out at Casa Lercaro Centro Kiu Center Orotava with its patios and many options in different nooks and rooms is a treat.
The locals eat out often, as this is how they socialize.
Going out to eat is also a must when you have a holiday home in Tenerife. Why? To enjoy for ever different food at still very affordable prices in a pleasant climate. Many restaurants give you beautiful scenes to remember, forever.
To make a point to what I said just now is the following: I must mention a tiny bodega in this context, which I discovered in the Alfama in Lisbon. I went there almost 30 years ago. The food was good but, I don't recollect what I ate. What comes back in my mind, was its setting and its welcoming service which made me so happy. Restaurants on the biggest of all Canary Islands often leave similar memories.
Going native to eat out at Casa Pedro El Crusantero of Santa Ursula
This means eating Escaldon de Gofio of a shared plate and dividing the final bill into equal parts for all members of a lunch party.
Casa Pedro El Crusantero is more than traditional and is loved by locals
of Santa Ursula for the food that's portrayed above. Here, it must be said said the Escaldón is for a very acquired taste. Prices are reasonable.
Where is Casa Pedro El Crusantero?
- C/Megallanes, 38
- Santa Ursula Tenerife
- Tel: 922 300 082
- More info like business hours here
Tenerife eating out fish above rockpools Garachico
Take a 15 minutes' drive from San Juan de la Rambla to a Restaurant with unique views . It's Garachico's intriguing traditional ocean view restaurant Rocamar, where the sea is dancing on rocks, as the name Rocamar implies.
One of best Tenerife restaurants with German cuisine and beer like Ale
Tacoa El Sauzal Tenerife beer hall which is also an event restaurant where beer recipes complement German cuisine which gangs up with Tenerife food and drink, while a live beer brewery and museum adds to Tenerife attractions.
Our favorite beach place to eat by Playa San Felipe
One of former best Tenerife restaurants for families with small kids
Why the Omni beach former Los Faroles Restaurant that's gone was a big hit for families on Puerto Cruz vacation
Tenerife Vegetarian restaurants
All Asian restaurants are suited for a vegetarian life style, such as most dishes at the Indian Club of Puerto de la Cruz
Mind Indian Crown that calls itself best Indian Taori Restaurant
Avda. Familia Bethancourt y Molina, 26
Puerto de la Cruz
No street terrace
Tel 822 14 96 99
Its service is swift and pleasant.
However, I find its food more salty comparing its Bhuna and other dishes with those of Restaurante Aroma de la India of the Tenerife Indian Club
Best Vegetarian fast food Tenerife North Restaurant
Mana of La Ranilla has become a Puerto de la Cruz Vegetarian and Vegan cooking school instead of restaurant
Taperias
Many a Tapas bar in Tenerife is as good as a restaurant. Unfortunately, some Taperias are not allowed to belong to that category, when they only have one i.e. 2 bathrooms which means 1 for males and 1 for females.
Arcon Tapas in Puerto de la Cruz hubThe Taperia Punto de Encuentro of La Longuera which was last at the Puerto Palace Hotel of Puerto de la Cruz may give a good idea what Spanish Tapas are all about.
Terraza del Mar terrace restaurant with many promotions
Cheap restaurants in Tenerife
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