La Vieja Pandorga (Calle la Lapa 3, 38917 La Restinga) – this restaurant, located in the southernmost part of the island, serves typical local dishes (especially camarones and other seafood items), along with paella. Diners (most of whom are locals) also have the option of eating indoors or taking one of the outdoor tables.
La Mirada Profunda (Calle Santiago 25, 38900 Villa de Valverde) – this restaurant, located in the island’s capital, is owned by a prominent local chef (Antonio García Corujo), who serves his own specialties, such as marinated duck breast with cranberry sauce, and stuffed red peppers with bacalao. That, as well as other seafood and meat […]
La Higuera de la Abuela (Calle Tajaniscaba, 10, 38900 Echedo) – located in a town toward the northern end of El Hierro, this is a great restaurant for plant lovers, since it’s located in a lush garden (with succulents, cacti, bougainvillea, oleander, and hibiscus). Local dishes are served here, such as rabo de buey (stewed […]
La Casa Abajo Sport & Coffee (Calle Tigaday Uno 25, 38911 Frontera) – this modest restaurant is catered to hikers and sports bikers who pass through Frontera on their way to nearby sights. As the restaurant’s name suggests, coffee, teas and assorted breakfast food (from omelets to fresh fruit) are served here during the morning. […]
Garañones (Calle Cascadas del Mar 3, 38911 Frontera) – located on the northwest part of the island, this restaurant is known for serving freshly-caught local seafood (including camarones). These and other dishes, including meat and potatoes, can be eaten with a Canarian sauce served here called “mojo verde” (a punchy herbal sauce made of garlic, […]
Casa Guayana (Ctra Gral.Timijiraque, 38910 Timijiraque) — this modest restaurant (for local diners) is located just a walk away from a nearby popular beach. Their garlic prawns are superb, though their signature chicken dish ‘rooster chunks’ are an acquired taste. Local Canarian wines are also served.
Casa Goyo (Calle Jarera, 11, 38915 San Andrés) – this simple family run restaurant has been opened since 1995, and serves various local & international dishes such as stuffer chicken breasts, onion bacalao (cod fish), roast pig with chickpeas, roast beef, lasagna, and grilled Herreño cheese. Wines produced in the Canary Islands are also served. […]
Bar Restaurante Joapira (Plaza Candelaria 8, 38911 Frontera) — sample some of the best Venezuelan dishes at this restaurant. Run by three friendly ladies, it offers delicious cachapas (stuffed corn pancakes) and a variety of grilled meat. Located in an elevated area in the town of Frontera, the outdoor seating boasts expansive ocean views. Dining […]
Zoe Food Las Palmas (Calle Domingo Navarro 35, Las Palmas) — Zoe Food is a sales point of organic products, and a restaurant. They use non-treated natural organic foods, and minimize the use of meat — ensuring a healthy diet. Its menu respects a wide range of food intolerances, and specializes in vegan plates. At […]
Wapa Tapa (Yumbo Centrum, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas) — Located in the center of Las Palmas and Playa del Ingles, Wapa Tapa specializes in Spanish and international tapas. Besides the great variety of food, Wapa Tapa also has a wine cellar that offers a great selection of Spanish wines at reasonable prices. Some of the […]