Top 5 Spanish Restaurant in Canary Islands

Ctra. Antigua Corujera, 41, 38399 La Corujera, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

“Delicious traditional food with a view of the ocean from up high. Friendly service and good prices.”

C. Américo Vespucio, 11, 35009 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain

“Pricey but really good jamon and iberico restaurant. Ordered mixed jamon and cheese platter, really good. Some nice and fresh bread and aioli. Warmly recommend the iberico meat, skip the ribeye, nothing special, just decent and calamares which was nicely cooked but a bit chewy. Service was really good as well however didn't speak English very well, but managed to communicate anyway. Warmly recommend a stop.”

TF-82, 38435 Erjos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

“I had one of the best if not the best goat stew in my life right here. Everything was perfectly cooked and spiced just right.”

C. Juan Carlos I, 9, 35217 Valsequillo, Las Palmas, Spain

“Geat, delicious food. Souted Octopus + prawns is delicious. Gourmet beef amazing, the best we ever have (and we are fan of beef!) Black lentiles soup perfect! Delicious wine. Mango ice cream and cheese cake - heaven. Great inside atmosphere, you can also seat outside by the street. Very nice service. Definately needs to visit and try!”

35217 Valsequillo de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain

“This restaurant was recommended to us by some friends who have been there, so we made a trip by car even though we were not in the area. We called for a reservation, but we were told that they no longer take reservations and that we can come there because it goes quickly. We waited 30-35 minutes for a table to be released and another 40 minutes for the food to be brought. Personally, I chose a steak and I said from the start that it should be cooked medium, but it was very rare, as you can see in the attached pictures. It's not the way I requested and it's not the way I prefer, but we were very hungry and decided not to wait any longer. When we finished eating I requested the bill and it came in about 15 minutes with a surprise - the prices we saw on the menu did NOT include the 7% tax addition, something I have never seen before Canary Islands although I have been to several places and all the menus had IGICC included. We believe that it is imperative that these things be specified by the waiters or that this aspect be specified in the menu because it is not comfortable and I don't even know if it is legal - after all, customers want to know what they are paying in total. The quality of the meat and the taste is good, but I would recommend much more attention to the way of cooking, to the serving because it takes an extremely long time just to sit down. Overall, the experience we had was not exactly good and we were disappointed by all the above aspects, especially because we drove 45 minutes just to eat there. Later edit: Someone who is responsible for the page responded with a basic response without any apology and explanation for any facts and we can understand that you can make a mistake with the meat, but the prices shown without tax is a scam and not a mistake.”

C. Méndez Núñez, 61, 38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

“I don't want to be a party popper, but this was not 5* to me. Just ok. I've just experienced much better taste elsewhere on Tenerife. Service and seating was nice.”

Camino finca La Palma, s/n, 35217 Valsequillo, Las Palmas, Spain

“Beautiful restaurant in a not so touristic place. The owner talked about how he changed his life around covid period, where, before, he worked in a very busy tourist city of the island, and now he went back to his roots closer to home. And that's what you can taste in this cuisine. Very local food with awsome cuisine and staff. If any minor point of critic: prices are a little high. But quality remains!”

C. Arrayán, 49, 38370 La Matanza de Acentejo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

“We were a little skeptical of the place before we got our food, simply due to the old/decayed state of the restaurant, but I can safely say that the food was absolutely fantastic and fast. Our server did a great job too. Can safely say this is a very good example of "don't judge a book by it's cover"”

C. Escritor Benito Pérez Galdós, 33, 35002 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain

“Excellent place, fabulous service and very good food.”

Carr. a Los Hoyos, 35017 Los Hoyos, Las Palmas, Spain

“We had driven across the mountains and found this gem of a restaurant for lunch! Wish I had remembered to take photos before diffing into our food, but suffice it to say there was nothing left. I enjoyed the pork sirloin with goat cheese and caramelized onions and my husband got the pork chop. The staff was very sweet and accommodating. Highly recommend! Best food we had during our stay!”

C. Talavera, 18, 38107 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

“Really Nice local grill restaurant”

Cam. los Gomez, 38311 La Orotava, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

“Incredible food, traditional and tasty. Good ingredients. Nice and polite staff, good service. The view from the terrace is amazing. Their wine is very good! As well as the shots! All in all a great place to feel the local energy and taste the local food.”

El Patronato, 38820 Hermigua, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

“Finally it is possible to eat healthy vegetarian food in Gomera that is not too greasy . Love how they have been creative in using the locally available ingredients.”

AG Agua de Bueyes, 39, 35638 Agua de Bueyes, Las Palmas, Spain

“I know this restaurant by a local recommendation, and trust the local is the way to go. First service a warm bread with Mojo source, lovely. I ordered a Spanish cold tomato soup as starter, it’s the best I have ever tried. And for main course, I ordered a traditional goat stew, the meat is soft, tender and tasty. It’s absolutely wonderful. The staffs are friendly and the atmosphere is nice! Everything about this restaurant just right, highly recommended!”

Av. Los Marrero, 2, Puerto de Mogán, 35138 Lomo Quiebre, Las Palmas, Spain

“The menu is a culinary delight, which offers a fantastic selection of dishes that showcase the best of Canarian cuisine. Each dish is expertly prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients, and the presentation is simply stunning. The flavors are rich and authentic, giving you a true taste of the local culture. The staff at Los Guayres are knowledgeable and passionate about the food they serve, and their attention to detail is truly commendable. The staff go above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels welcome and well taken care of. Overall, Los Guayres restaurant is a must-visit for anyone looking to indulge in a top-notch fine dining experience. Los Guayres will leave a lasting impression.”

Calle Almte. Lallemand, 16, 35600 Puerto del Rosario, Las Palmas, Spain

“Only 20€ per person + takeaway leftovers! Edit, second visit: Visited again, ordered this time paella, again taste is on an another level, they manage to pack so many different flavors, but yet keep it compact and combine them in a flavor harmony. I know it sounds ridiculous, but it was simply perfect. This time we were at rush hour and I have to take back my complaint about service and atmosphere, everything was flawless, even the waiter that seemed lazy last time was a changed person. 10/10 experience. I think last time was simply bad timing, restaurant was almost empty which is why waiters were few, relaxed and show. Gonna repeat myself, I have high standards and the taste is on Michelin star level. Probably best value restaurant I've in so far in my life. First visit: Most importantly the food is amazing! I had a very strange but extremely tasty dish called Arroz negro de sepia y langostinos, that's sepia and prawn black rice. It was really good and unique, had a lot of flavor and the octopus was really tender. I have really high standards, but this was among the top dishes I had in restaurants. Service was a bit slow, there was a combination of few waiters and one seemingly lazy. On top of that no one really spoke English, but all in all still friendly environment. I tested as well the cod that we ordered, which was full of flavor as well. I really want to stress the amount of flavor in both dishes that was exceptionally delightful!”

Av. de La Iglesia, 46, 38690 Santiago del Teide, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

“Great service. Very friendly. Large portions. Thought it was a bit overpriced for an asador but expect they are priced for the tourist market. Food was good.”

Ctra. Gral. del Norte, TF-152, km 4, Salida 14, 38330 La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

“Really nice food and great staff; nice place where to eat a CACHOPO; Nonetheless,I was expecting something else after reading all the comments below!!”

esquina con, C. José Franchy Roca, C. Veintinueve de Abril, 9, 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain

“This isn't my usual choice, more "where local eat" type but gave this a go due to good reviews and glad we did. "Fusion" is always a bit pretentious, but from the 3 dishes we shared, hard to criticise. Prawn salad with croutons is nice but nothing to write home about and all uphill from there. Kangaroo tenderloin (recommended by local who was in eating..thank you sir) was cooked to perfection. Medium rare, seared on outside, marinated in teriyaki, melted in mouth, that was a 10! The pork belly dish with avocado, rice, egg etc was also top marks. Pork tasted like it had been cooking for weeks, fell to bits, mixed well with other ingredients, a favourite of my wife's (Thai) tastes. Place was quiet, as we eat early, clean lines, well designed and full view of cooking area. Staff friendly, helpful, happy to explain dishes to us lazy "English only" speakers! Had all that, couple drinks each, under €50. I definitely recommend a visit.... P.S...locals definitely eat here so I'd book a table 7pm onward...”

Cam. Valle el Cuervo, 24, 38292 Tegueste, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

“Benzonia restaurant is pure magic! When the starter graced the table, the aroma of the food sparked an internal symphony, like a personal rendition of "Cheek to Cheek" in my mind. It's not just a meal; it's a symphony of flavors, playing with your senses. The tuna tartar, with its delightful crackle on a rice waffle, adds a unique touch. The burrata and tomato dish smells divine, looks adorable, and feels like a warm embrace. Dining here is like being at a friend's cozy home, where every detail is crafted with care. Anticipating the return for an enchanting experience of taste, aroma, and heartwarming ambiance.”