Santa Cruz de Tenerife Restaurants

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  • 1. San Sebastián 57

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    To fully grasp the potential of Canarian cuisine, book a table at this white-tablecloth standby that coaxes market ingredients—such as patudo (bigeye) tuna, black potatoes, and local heirloom tomatoes—into flawless, modern preparations like tataki (lightly seared), ensaladilla rusa (salade Olivier), and vinaigrette, respectively. The prix-fixe lunch and more elaborate menú de degustación (tasting menu) are fantastic values, as are the bottles of Tenerife wine.

    Av. de San Sebastián 57, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, 38005, Spain
    822-104325

    Known For

    • Canarian fusion cuisine
    • Rave-worthy tasting menus served by attentive staff
    • Subdued, minimalist decor

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 2. Bar Delicatessen La Garriga

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    Some of the best sandwiches in town are made here, and the tortilla (potato omelet) may be the tastiest on the island. Eat in or take your purchases to the quiet gardens in the Plaza de Príncipe, just down the road, for an impromptu picnic.

    Calle Pérez Galdós 24, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, 38002, Spain
    922-285501

    Known For

    • Greasy-spoon sandwiches
    • Terrific tortilla
    • Fine cheeses and charcuterie

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner Sat.
  • 3. El Coto de Antonio

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    The buzz around this down-home Santa Cruz standby is well deserved, as you'll see when you sample chef Carlos's steak tartare, the best in town, or his rustic snail stew enriched with trotters (don't knock it till you try it). The star dessert is huevo mole, egg yolk and sugar whipped into a creamy mousse.

    Calle de General Goded 13, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, 38006, Spain
    922-272105

    Known For

    • Homey atmosphere
    • Canarian comfort food
    • Knockout steak tartare

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun.
  • 4. El Lateral 27

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    On the main shopping street, this restaurant is a convenient place to eat after sightseeing, especially since the kitchen is open from 8 am to 11 pm. Try to snag a table on the terrace that overflows onto the leafy pedestrian street (the interior dining room is comparatively drab). The salads, particularly the ensalada de bacalao confitado con pimientos asados (slow-cooked cod with roasted peppers), are appetizing and generous.

    Calle Bethencourt Alfonso 27, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, 38002, Spain
    922-287774

    Known For

    • Wide selection of salads
    • Fresh fish
    • Good value for the city center

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 5. Los Pinchitos

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    Los Pinchitos is one of those dying-breed restaurants where you can eat your fill of pristine seafood without maxing out your credit card. Settle in for a leisurely no-frills feast of octopus, scallops, squid, and whatever other sea creatures were hauled up onto the pier that morning, and wash it all down with a carafe of good house wine.

    Calle Guillén 14, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, 38120, Spain
    643-176630

    Known For

    • Heaping seafood platters
    • Homey atmosphere
    • Mojo-topped limpets

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
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  • 6. Tasca Tagoror

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    Opposite the Iberostar Grand Mencey, this tiny no-frills bar serves simple Canarian cuisine—think grilled sardines and tomato-avocado salads—in abundant portions at reasonable prices. The dining room has a beamed ceiling, low wooden stools, and barrels for tables—perfect for a quick bite but perhaps not ideal for lingering.

    Calle Dr. José Naveiras 9, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, 38004, Spain
    922-274163

    Known For

    • Casual local crowd
    • Budget-friendly tapas
    • Solid seafood and Spanish omelet

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

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