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The Canary Islands aren't known for fine dining, but Tenerife’s food is honest, rustic, and full of local flavor. Canarian cuisine blends Spanish, African, and Latin American influences – think grilled meats, seafood, and lots of potatoes. The island's signature dish is papas arrugadas (wrinkly potatoes) with mojo sauce – red (spicy) or green (herby and garlicky) – simple but unforgettable. Seafood is a highlight: look for chocos (cuttlefish), lapas (limpets with green mojo), pulpo (octopus), and calamares (squid), all fresh from the Atlantic. Tenerife also produces amazing bananas, avocados, and mangoes – grab some from a roadside stand.The real gems are the guachinches – small, family-run places that started as wineries, now serving delicious, unpretentious food at great prices.Now, here are our favorite places to eat – from fancy date nights to rustic fish shacks.
5 mins by car
Playa San Marcos
Restaurante Amarca – fresh seafood with an ocean view
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Casa Chica – local, casual and tasty
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10 mins by car
Icod de los Vinos
Casa del Drago – gorgeous inner patio and view of the Dragon Tree
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Museo de Malvasía – wine and cheese garden
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Q'Arepas - Venezuelan Street Food – affordable, delicious arepas & cachapas
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El Patio de mi Casa / La Parada – charming patio, great for wine and ham
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10-15 mins by car
Garachico
Proa Norte – affordable local food, plenty seats outdoor
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CASA AGRARIA - Pizza in ancient beautiful canarian patio (Italian mama & daughter)
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IL RUGANTINO - Local
pizza favorite
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EL CALETON - Sunset terrace near natural pools
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SILOGIA – top quality, style and beautiful setting:
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(Pro tip: Ask the waiter if you can enjoy a glass of local Listán wine – the island’s most common grape – on the hotel’s patio. It’s stunning!
ANTURIUM – Upscale 5 stars dinner at luxury design-led Hotel San Roque
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Tasca El Muelle Viejo - Stylish spot for evening wine or cocktails
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25-30 mins by car
Puerto de la Cruz
La Ranilla district – full of color and
cool spots
TITO’s BODEGUITA - Historic mansion turned into resto/disco/theater – our favourite in Puerto!
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ZUMAQUE – great food, bit pricey
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ZICATELA – such a characterful place!
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PEZ GORDO – restaurant with disco upstairs 😊 close to the main square Plaza Charco
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60 mins by car
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Urban 180 Rooftop Bar (Anaga Hotel)
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AC Hotel Rooftop
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Calle Antonio Domínguez Alfonso – our favorite street for eating
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La Escala – favourite café!
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BULAN SOCIAL CLUB – nightlife! Electronic music party place (downstairs)
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PALMELITO – lovely tiny historic café
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EL PUNTERO – hidden gem – city’s authentic guachinche, great food, best prices!
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PORSABOR – city’s best ice cream!
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