Authentic restaurants in Canary Islands

Authentic Spanish Cuisine

This selection features traditional eateries across the Canary Islands, specializing in regional Canarian and broader Spanish gastronomy. Highlights include unique cave dining in the Guayadeque Ravine, coastal seafood spots in Lanzarote's Famara, and rustic grill houses in La Palma and Tenerife. Menus emphasize local ingredients like fresh Atlantic fish, goat meat, and papas arrugadas with mojo sauce, often served in historic buildings or with outdoor seating overlooking volcanic landscapes.

Authentic Spanish Cuisine — Map

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A

El Albaricoque

Located in the mountain village of Fataga, this restaurant specializes in home-style Spanish cooking and features an outdoor terrace.

B

Restaurante Guayadeque

A cave restaurant carved into the volcanic rock of the Guayadeque Ravine, serving traditional Canarian grilled meats and local cheeses.

C

CSC Centro socio cultural

A local community center restaurant in Lanzarote offering traditional Spanish dishes in a casual setting.

D

Las Cañadas

Regional restaurant featuring outdoor seating and traditional Canarian dishes.

E

El Tenderete

Traditional regional restaurant with outdoor seating options.

F

mogan mar

Waterfront restaurant in Puerto de Mogán offering a mix of regional cuisine, pizza, and seafood with outdoor seating.

G

Restaurante El Risco

Located in Famara, Lanzarote, this restaurant occupies a building designed by César Manrique and serves traditional Spanish and seafood dishes.

H

Meson Castellano

Spanish cuisine.

I

Los Gemelos

Traditional restaurant in Puerto de la Cruz specializing in regional Canarian recipes.

J

Casa del Mar

Coastal restaurant in Tazacorte, La Palma, serving fresh local seafood and regional dishes.

K

Restaurante Típico Español

Located in Las Palmas, this restaurant focuses on classic Spanish recipes and traditional decor.

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L

Casa Caramelo

A steakhouse and regional restaurant in Las Palmas featuring outdoor seating.

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M

El Chiringuito

Fresh seafood at its best. The menu includes all traditional Spanish recipes such as paellas, tortillas de patatas (Spanish omelletes), and…

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N

Locanda El Roque

Regional restaurant situated on the coast of Gran Canaria.

O

Restaurante Parrilla Los Braseros

Grill-focused restaurant in Santa Cruz de La Palma specializing in regional meats and outdoor dining.

P

Agua y Sal

Coastal restaurant in the fishing village of Tajao, Tenerife, specializing in fresh local fish and Canarian seafood traditions.

Q

Los Angeles

Regional restaurant in Tenerife serving local specialties.

R

La Bodega de Santiago

Set in a 200-year-old restored farmhouse in Yaiza, Lanzarote, offering Spanish cuisine under a large centennial tree.

S

Delicias del Mar

Seafood-focused regional restaurant located in the coastal village of Tajao.

T

Caretta Beach 3 La Pared

Coastal restaurant in Fuerteventura offering regional dishes with views of the Atlantic.

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