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A five-minute drive from the Casa del Vino, in the township of El Sauzal, you'll find this award-winning winery and restaurant perched on a bluff overlooking the ocean. After a lunch of crackly pulled (local heritage-breed cochino negro) pork and roasted potatoes, waddle over to the bodega for a tour and tasting, and if you're looking for a gluggable souvenir, snap up a bottle of the tintilla, a smoky, complex red aged in French oak barrels that's nearly impossible to find in shops.
Calle Cruz de Leandro 36, Sauzal, Canary Islands, 38360, Spain
Known For
- Heritage-breed pulled pork
- Mojo-making demonstrations (call ahead to book)
- Production of some of the finest wines on the island
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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Shaded by a splendid ficus that keeps the terraza cool in the midday heat, La Bodega de Santiago is worth going out of your way to visit. The traditional Canarian menu is exquisite, integrating meats and produce from the surrounding farms and complementing dishes with island wines. The rosemary-scented kid goat is memorable, as are the freshly pounded mojos and stewed garbanzos (chickpeas). Call ahead to book a patio table.
Calle Montañas del Fuego 27, Yaiza, Canary Islands, 35570, Spain
Known For
- Romantic dining beneath a gorgeous tree
- Terrific goat and roast meats
- Locavore cuisine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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On a hill overlooking the port, this small family-run restaurant is all about the catch of the day (try the barracuda if available), served either fried or grilled and always accompanied by papas arrugadas. Arroz caldoso con bogavante (soupy rice with lobster) is another highlight. Try to score a table on the outdoor terrace, where you can watch the boats ply across the harbor; inside, eclectic family artworks are on display.
Calle los Infantes 10, Puerto del Carmen, Canary Islands, 35510, Spain
Known For
- Pleasant marina views
- Pristine seafood
- Intimate, family-run atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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In the small town of Villaverde, halfway between Puerto del Rosario and Corralejo, is one of the island's best-kept culinary secrets. At this small restaurant, Canarian dishes are served family style in the center of the table. Favorites include huevos amarrados (literally "tied-up eggs," but really half-boiled eggs with fries and spicy sausage) and paprika-dusted fried octopus with potatoes.
Ctra. General 94, Villaverde, Canary Islands, 35640, Spain
Known For
- Homemade Canarian tapas
- Good value
- Gluggable house wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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Of all the seafood restaurants in the tiny hamlet of El Golfo, this harborside standby stands out for its ultrafresh fish and homemade Canarian dishes. Order the parrillada de marisco, or grilled seafood platter, for a sampling of local fish (the barracuda is consistently exceptional), calamari, and fried shellfish, all of which soar to new heights when dunked in cilantro-packed mojo verde.
Av. Marítima 42, Yaiza, Canary Islands, 35570, Spain
Known For
- Bountiful seafood platters
- Not-your-average mojos
- Romantic seaside terrace
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Figurines of the Virgin Mary and other religious paraphernalia line the walls of this eclectic tavern with low ceilings and a cozy, countrified feel. Hand-cut jamón (ham) and runny-in-the-center tortillas make wonderful appetizers; save room for the conejo en salmorejo (roast rabbit in a paprika-garlic sauce) and homemade desserts.
Calle Herradores 88, La Laguna, Canary Islands, 38204, Spain
Known For
- Cheery service
- Rustic decor
- One of the best tortillas on the island
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This must be one of the world's most unusual restaurants. Here, in the heart of Timanfaya National Park, chicken, steaks, and spicy sausages are cooked over a volcanic crater using the earth's natural heat. Be forewarned: the food is nowhere near as epic as the environs, and on chilly days, you might be served cold meat as all barbecue dishes are cooked outdoors, but it's still a worthwhile bucket-list dining experience. El Diablo is situated inside the park beyond the ticket booth, which means you can't eat here without purchasing entry into the park.
Timanfaya National Park, Tinajo, Canary Islands, 35570, Spain
Known For
- Unique location
- Volcano views
- Food cooked over crater
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This eccentric indoor-outdoor restaurant one municipality over from El Paso specializes in flavorful allergen-free food prepared for guests with any range of dietary requirements. All ingredients are organic; nearly every dish is gluten-, dairy-, and nut-free; and the best part is, you don't miss these common ingredients, thanks to the chef's creativity. Highlights include the La Palma-raised braised beef, cooked sous-vide until it's spoon-tender, and the flight of homemade sorbets made with local fruit and freshly pressed almond milk.
Pl. Chica 2, Canary Islands, Spain
Known For
- Allergen-free food
- Zero-kilometer menu
- Characterful local wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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Although it's on a busy access road and inside a drab building, this restaurant is well worth a stop. Menu highlights include playfully plated appetizers and decadent meats. Save room for the locally famous cheesecake.
Av. del Mar 13, Costa Teguise, Canary Islands, 35508, Spain
Known For
- Excellent value for money
- Pleasant terrace
- Killer cheesecake
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and July
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In a dining room oozing rustic charm (think green tablecloths, beamed ceilings, and squat wine glasses), feast on rich fall-off-the-bone goat stew made with local meat, or opt for the catch of the day, served with salad and papas arrugadas.
Camino el Pinar 33, Canary Islands, Spain
Known For
- Slow-simmered goat stew
- Local wines
- Warm service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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Behind the Atlantic Sol shopping mall, this well-established restaurant is one of the oldest in town and has been under the same management since 1989. As you might expect from the name, its interior resembles a typical Spanish tavern, with wooden furniture and beams and cozy lighting. House specialties include paella, goat stew, and steak. Book ahead or arrive early to shore up a table.
Calle Hernán Cortés 10, Corralejo, Canary Islands, 35660, Spain
Known For
- Cheery staff
- To-die-for paella
- Traditional Spanish ambience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch
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A few minutes’ drive from Costa Adeje lies this oceanfront restaurant overlooking the quaint harbor of La Caleta. Watch the sun set over La Gomera island while you savor fresh local fish and shellfish and Tenerife wines. Specialties on the menu include cherne negro con ajito (black wreckfish with garlic) and bacalao con almejas (cod with clams).
Edificio Las Terrazas 1, Costa Adeje, Canary Islands, 38670, Spain
Known For
- Ocean views
- Fresh fish
- Local wines
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Creative cooking with Canarian roots is the philosophy behind the dishes at this 10-table restaurant east of the San Ginés lagoon. In the white-tablecloth, blue-walled dining room—or, if you're lucky, on the outdoor terrace—feast on creamy croquetas with a variety of fillings and local fish spooned with nontraditional sauces.
Av. Olof Palme, Arrecife, Canary Islands, 35500, Spain
Known For
- Elevated Canarian cuisine
- €65 tasting menu
- Attentive service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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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
Known For
- Heaping seafood platters
- Homey atmosphere
- Mojo-topped limpets
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
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Maspalomas is an unlikely place to find some of the best Ethiopian food in Spain, but make no mistake—Etiopico Afrika is worth going out of your way to visit. Every entrée—from lentil stews and split pea purees to doro wat (berbere-spiced braised meat)—comes atop a spongy round of injera, a pliable Ethiopian flatbread made from teff flour. There are bountiful vegan- and vegetarian-friendly options.
Calle La Palma 9, Maspalomas, Canary Islands, 35100, Spain
Known For
- Spice-packed Ethiopian dishes
- Live guitar music in the evenings
- Vegetarian friendly
Restaurant Details
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Off the tourist track, this no-frills seafood restaurant with stunning sea views is a favorite with locals. The outdoor terrace seems to hover over the sea. The restaurant's popularity makes it a noisy place at peak mealtimes, so if you want a terrace table, book ahead or arrive early.
Calle Bambilote 2, Costa Teguise, Canary Islands, 35509, Spain
Known For
- Ocean views
- Pleasant terrace
- Affordable seafood dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No dinner Mon.
