The best Spanish restaurants Tenerife

In 2006, Martín, Extremeño himself, brought a little of his native land to open this grocery store, which also serves as a tasting point. Very well sourced, many products come from Jerez de los caballeros, near Badajoz, and will allow you to taste hams, chorizos, lomos and especially lomitos, one of the main products of the place. Or on the cheese side, the torta del casar, a sheep's cheese with a melting heart, and even the Canary Islands speciality, the guia flower, mixing cow's and sheep's milk and unique cheese using the thistle flower as a coagulant. It can be accompanied by a good selection of extreme wines such as Habla el silencio, a Trujillo wine, which sits in one of the corners of this warm shop or on the small terrace on the pretty square of La Concepción. Not to mention building a gourmet basket before leaving: jams, plasencia vinegar, vera pepper, etc.

For those who would like to appreciate the paw of Martin Berasategui, Michelin-starred chef, here is a slightly more informal and accessible proposal than the 3-star restaurant already present in the Abama hotel. Opened in July 2016, it presents the classics of traditional Spanish cuisine, but with the touch of a great expert. It can also be enjoyed in the form of raciones such as croquettes, ham, cheese, mushrooms or squid, depending on the season. There will also be small octopuses with potato cream, coriander mussels, fish carpaccios, superb grills, veal tartars and of course, hams and Iberian cheeses. To finish, for example, with the arroz con leche, another must-see. Given its success, this restaurant, which is open every day, is full and it will be wise to plan your reservation in advance.

Installed in the Hotel Bahia del Duque since 2021, this restaurant had opened its doors in 2018, headed by a Chilean cook, Fernanda Fuentes, and an Italian chef, Andrea Bernardi. And the objective to give pride of place to the products of these two countries. For example, you can try baby carrots with mandarin oranges and hazelnuts or squid rings served with goat's milk and hazelnuts. Another specialty of this one-star restaurant is the extensive use of fruit and vegetables in the form of juices.

Beware, this is one of the best restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz. Since 1986, it has welcomed its customers in a renovated old house, and we confess to particularly appreciating the pretty patio, filled with greenery and featuring a fountain. The menu highlights Canarian products such as the delicious soups, the filetes de cherne, accompanied by the indispensable papas and their mojos, or the Canarian cheese croquettes stuffed with guava. Very good advice on the choice of wines to accompany your meal, the service is pleasant and attentive.

This is one of the best places to taste Adeje's speciality, garlic chicken. And its success in this area has earned it an excellent reputation for many years. You can try it as part of a classic menu where you can choose between this garlic chicken or a spicier pepper chicken, but not too much. You will be able to accompany it with the classic Canarian arrugadas papas and their equally classic mojos. And finish with a homemade flan, as are the various breads on offer.

The best thing about this restaurant is of course to be able to have a front row seat to enjoy the show: the statues of the Guanche kings with their backs to the sea and the impressive silhouette of the Basilica of the Virgin of Candelaria, both indoors and on the terrace. Apart from the show, we will be able to appreciate the classics: various croquettes, the traditional pulpo a la gallega, the Canarian cheeses or the papas arrugadas. The house is also known for its rice and green vegetable parilladas, assortments of fried vegetables.

It is one of the most recent restaurants in the city. With colorful interior spaces, but above all a terrace overlooking the beautiful San Francisco Square, beautiful trees, and beautifully illuminated at night. The kitchen includes some Canary classics such as dads or mojos presented with grilled cheese, but is also complemented by modern and international touches such as shrimp risottos, vegetable wok or chicken burrito. Without spending any fortunes, a tasting will be pleasant.

A few tables installed on the terrace facing the sea and under the tamarisk trees, this is clearly the great asset of this restaurant. Specialized in Italian cuisine, you will also find honest fish soups, grilled fish like tuna steaks and nice salads, all well presented by a rather pleasant staff. To access the terrace, it is better to reserve or arrive in advance. Otherwise, the large dining room is fully glazed and the views will be nice but you might as well aim for the terrace. Very efficient staff.

In a typical bodega setting, it's the ideal restaurant to try all the Canarian dishes, such as Canarian soups. Bodegon Viana is always full, as it's very popular with the locals. Great atmosphere. One menu, but you can also try the house specialties à la carte. You can, for example, try morcilla, a kind of black pudding also eaten on the peninsula, but in the Canaries it's filled with dried fruit and tastes like gingerbread. Good value and hearty portions.

The La Compostelana group had the excellent idea of taking over the former café on the Plaza del Charco, sheltered under magnificent Canarian palm trees. The result is a kind of Swiss army knife where you can find everything you need, from breakfast to the latest cocktail, not forgetting the tapas area and the restaurants. The decor is a little Sissi in the tropics, but it's not without its charm, and the quality and freshness of the dishes and tapas on offer are top-notch.