10 Best Places To Eat in North Tenerife

 

There’s no better way to understand a culture than tasting its traditional food. 

Traditional Tenerife cuisine is rustic and simple, and it’s a mix of the cuisines of Africa, Europe and America. The most typical dishes are: Papas arrugadas con mojo picón y mojo verde (wrinkly potatoes with mojo sauce), Queso asado con mojo (smoked goats’ cheese with mojo sauce), Carne fiesta ( cubes of pork marinated in spicy peppers, garlic, wine vinegar, etc.), Chopitos (tiny fried squid), Croquetas caseras ( crispy breadcrumb coated balls filled with ham, or chicken, or fish, etc.), and Pimientos de Padrón (peppers fried in olive oil).

Here are 10 Best Places to Eat in North Tenerife!

1.Guachinche Cuevas Mama Antonia

The best places to try traditional homemade food and local wine are Guachinches, typical Canarian restaurants. Guachinche Cuevas Mama Antonia offers very delicious food and local wine for a very good price. Here you’ll find friendly staff, fresh vegetables and tender meat. I especially liked Queso asado con tres salsas.

• Address: Paraje la Escandalosa, s/n, 37710 Candelaria
• Phone: 671 11 68 73
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2. Guachinche La Huerta de Ana y Eva

Although it’s very difficult to find this place, it’s totally worth it. It has very tasty food and an authentic ambient. You’ll probably need to wait for a table a little bit, because it’s often overcrowded.

• Address: Calle Obispo Pérez Cáceres, 25, 38370 La Matanza de Acentejo
• Phone: 648 93 21 71
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3. Tasca La Morada

All I can say about this place is ”Absolutely amazing! Exquisite food, service and atmosphere”. It’s my favorite place to eat in North Tenerife.

I recommend you try bacalao con batata y mojo rojo ( cod with sweet potato and mojo rojo sauce), which is the most delicious dish I’ve tried in Tenerife.

• Address: Calle F.Benítez de Lugo, 26, 38470 Los Silos
• Phone: 605 21 93 07
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If you fancy trying some paella , you must call the restaurant one hour in advance so they can prepare it for you.

 

4. Terazzas del Sauzal

The best choice for those who are looking for a restaurant with a great view and very good food. This restaurant has been included amongst the best restaurants in Tenerife in the Michelin Guide.

• Address: Calle Sierva de Dios, 9, 38360 El Sauzal
• Phone: 922 57 14 91
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5. Tito’s Bodeguita

I highly recommend this restaurant. It has excellent food and very big portions, wine, service and atmosphere.

• Address: Camino Durazno, 1, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz
• 922 08 94 36
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6. El Jinete Sin Cabeza

Great cozy place with amazingly delicious food, great service and atmosphere. They have the best tuna tartar I’ve ever tried.

• Address: Calle Bencomo, 23, 38201 San Cristóbal de La Laguna
• Phone: 622 88 62 88
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7. Arepera Punto Criollo

I’ve visited a lot of arepa places on the island, but this one is the best. Here you’ll find a great selection of this traditional Venezuelan food.

• Address: 6 santa cruz de tenerife, Calle el Tizon, 6, 38202 San Cristóbal de La Laguna
• Phone: 922 25 70 07
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8. Taberna Ramón

Very nice cozy place where you can try fresh fish and seafood, as well as meat. Best get there early as it gets busy.

• Address: Rambla de Santa Cruz, 56, 38004 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• Phone: 922 24 13 67
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9. La Cofradía de Caletillas

The best place to eat fresh fish and seafood. It has friendly atmosphere, and it’s crowded with locals.

• Address: Av. Maritima, 31, 38530 Candelaria
• Phone: 922 50 05 01
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10. El Rayo Arepas Café

The best arepas in Santa Cruz! You’ll get big portions at a low price.

• Address: Av. de San Sebastián, 69, 38005 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• Phone: 822 66 35 41
• Click here for directions and reviews

 

 See Also:

1. Things to Do in Tenerife Beyond the Resorts

2. Moving to Tenerife: Pros and Cons

 

Are you a real foodie who has visited this beautiful island before? What are your favorite dishes and places to eat in North Tenerife?