If you are organizing a getaway and wondering where to eat in Northern Tenerife, you are in the perfect place. This area of the island combines authentic guachinches, roadside taverns, fishermen’s associations with fresh fish, and terraces with views that turn a meal into part of the trip.
The best places to eat in northern Tenerife
Casa Santiago (Anaga)
At Casa Santiago, what hooks you is not only what you eat: it’s the context. You come from the curves, trails, or viewpoints of Anaga and suddenly you find yourself in a place with the vibe of a mountain house where hunger “multiplies” and everything tastes better. The dining room (and the terrace when the weather is good) usually has that atmosphere of hikers + families, with lively tables, constant rhythm, and that smell of embers that already puts you in “I’ll order more and I won’t regret it” mode.
The experience here is very much about eating without complications: very Canarian menu, dishes that fit perfectly after walking or after a day on the road. If it’s cool, you’ll want to go for stews or more comforting things; if you come really hungry, meat is the plan. It is one of those places where it pays to order to share, because the point is to try (and because, to be honest, here the after-meal is usually “I’ll stay a little longer”).
Info
Address
TF-12, 38294 La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Phone
922 69 66 25
Reviews (Google)
4.6 ⭐ · 1,238 reviews
Type of cuisine
Homemade Canarian · grilled
Recommended dishes
Grilled meats, stews, homemade desserts
Perfect for
Eating after a route through Anaga, weekend plan
Tip
Go early: it gets crowded and parking can be tight
EL BODEGÓN DE ARGELIO (Las Gavias)
This guachinche has that typical energy of places where you eat well: good noise, dishes coming out frequently, and an atmosphere of “local people come here”. Don’t expect fine dining: expect to eat tasty, fast, and comfortably. If you go on the weekend, the feeling is usually of a place with “busy mode”, with tables coming and going, and that vibe of a place that works because it is what it is (without posing).
The cuisine goes straight to the point: real Canarian dish, generous portion, mojos, classic side dishes. It is perfect when you want a guachinche with few frills and “zero regrets”. It shines the most in groups: you order 4–6 things, everything in the center, everyone picks what they want, and you set up your own Canarian festival.
Info
Address
Cam. las Gavias, 105, 38206 La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Phone
663897962
Reviews (Google)
4.3 ⭐ · 2,587 reviews
Type of cuisine
Guachinche · traditional Canarian
Recommended dishes
Escaldón, grilled cheese with mojo, Canarian cuisine
Perfect for
Eating Canarian food in La Laguna at a good price
Tip
Better to book if you go on the weekend
Bodegón Casa Tomás (Tegueste)
Casa Tomás is the typical place where you understand what it means to “eat like you eat here“. Traditional tavern atmosphere: occupied tables, service with skill, and clientele who know what they are coming for. Here it is not usually a plan to “come for a snack”: it is a plan to come to eat, calmly and with some forcefulness.
The beauty lies in its classic Canarian cuisine, with recognizable flavors and dishes that “fill you up” (but in a good way). It is a very good option if you want to try Canarian recipes without experiments: food that goes down easily because it sounds familiar, you want it, and it is designed to be enjoyed. And be careful, because it is one of those places where if you go without hurry, the after-meal becomes part of the menu: coffee, chat, “shall we order something else?” and time flies by.
Info
Address
Cjón. la Iglesia, 2, 38292 Tegueste, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Phone
922636971
Reviews (Google)
4.5 ⭐ · 4,470 reviews
Type of cuisine
Traditional Canarian
Recommended dishes
Ribs with potatoes and mojo; quesillo/bienmesabe
Perfect for
Eating “hearty” in Tegueste
Tip
Sunday there is usually a wait: go early
Guachinche La Huerta de Ana y Eva
El Huerto de Ana y Eva is a “yes” when you want a guachinche with few chances of failing. It is usually liked for two things: quantity and rhythm. The atmosphere is very much that of a real guachinche: full tables, dishes coming out non-stop, people repeating, and a feeling of a popular place where they go for what works (and what works is eating well).
The food usually goes to what you want when you come really hungry: traditional dishes, portions designed to share, and homemade cuisine with flavor. Here the winning strategy is to order variety to try several things: some meat, some stew, something with mojo… and you already have a complete experience. It is one of those places where, if you get 4–5 dishes in the center right, you leave with the feeling of “today I have done Tenerife as it should be”.
Info
Address
C. Obispo Pérez Cáceres, 25, 38370 La Matanza de Acentejo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Phone
648932171
Reviews (Google)
4.6 ⭐ · 8,383 reviews
Type of cuisine
Guachinche · Canarian
Recommended dishes
Ropa vieja, meats, varied Canarian cuisine
Perfect for
Midday plan “to eat a lot and well”
Tip
Watch out for the hours: it usually works more at meals
Guachinche Como en Casa
Here the plan is comfortable: it is one of those guachinches that, without losing the Canarian touch, feel spacious and organized to go with family or large groups. The atmosphere is usually lively, but with a feeling of space: you arrive, sit down, and you can be without the pressure of a small place where everything is tight.
In terms of food, the differential thing is that in addition to the typical Canarian and grilled food, it is usually liked because you can go for rice dishes/paellas if you want something more “to share” in a big way. It works especially well for tables where everyone wants something: here you usually find options for almost everyone, from “I want meat” to “I prefer something like rice”.
Info
Address
TF-235, 131, 38297 La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Going with family or in a group and ordering “in the center”
Tip
If you want a terrace/garden, try to arrive early
Bodegón Campestre
Bodegón Campestre is the classic “after the mountain, this goes down alone”. Rustic atmosphere, of a well-understood roadside winery: families, groups, and many people who come because they already know what’s there. If you go in cool weather, it is even more appealing because of that feeling of refuge where you sit down, eat strong, and recover life.
The food usually revolves around the grill and hearty dishes. Here the good strategy is simple: order a couple of Canarian starters, a meat/piece to share, and leave space (physical and mental) for the after-meal. It is not a place for frills or a “modern menu”: it is a place to eat well and leave satisfied, with that point of “I deserved it”.
Info
Address
C. Bethencourt, 1, 38290 La Esperanza, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Phone
922297112
Reviews (Google)
4.4 ⭐ · 2,882 reviews
Type of cuisine
Canarian · grilled meats
Recommended dishes
Steak/grilled to share, hearty dishes
Perfect for
Eating after a route / mountain getaway
Tip
Weekend gets crowded: book or go early
Pizzería Manammè La Laguna
Manammè is usually a success when you don’t know where to eat in northern Tenerife. The atmosphere is typical of a successful pizzeria: tables that fill up, agile rhythm, and that point of a place where people go for what they go for (good pizza) and repeat. It is a place that works as a “gastronomic break” within a long trip, when you already want something different.
The experience here is very much about Neapolitan-style pizza: dough with personality, airy crust, and combinations that do not need to invent anything strange to be good. Ideal to go halves: you order 2–3 pizzas, put them in the center, and everyone tries. And as a plan, it also fits great for a quiet Lagunera night, without turning it into an “event”, but leaving happy.
Info
Address
Calle Dr. Antonio González, 4, 38204 La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Phone
822011151
Reviews (Google)
4.6 ⭐ · 1,970 reviews
Type of cuisine
Italian · pizzeria
Recommended dishes
Neapolitan-style pizzas and Italian classics
Perfect for
Informal dinner in La Laguna
Tip
If you go at rush hour, expect a wait or reservation
Dareshasu Cocina Filipina Y Japonesa
Daresashu is usually one of those small places with a “reservation factor”: a more intimate atmosphere, a table for chatting, and a feeling of a special dinner without rigidity. If you like to try different combinations, here there is play, Japanese cuisine with Filipino touches, dishes that invite you to order several and share, and that vibe of “let’s enjoy it” without excessive formality.
The key to enjoying it is to go with a tasting mentality: a couple of dishes to start, varied sushi, and some house specialty if there is one. It is perfect for couples or foodie plans: dinners of “let’s talk, try things, and leave with the feeling of having chosen well”. And being smaller, it is usually one of those that you should keep in mind when you want to ensure a plan.
Info
Address
C. Suárez Guerra, 47, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Phone
822042725
Reviews (Google)
4.7 ⭐ · 1,680 reviews
Type of cuisine
Japanese · Filipino fusion
Recommended dishes
Varied sushi + fusion dishes
Perfect for
“Foodie” dinner in Santa Cruz
Tip
Book in advance
Restaurante Cofradía de La Punta
Eating here is almost making a complete plan: north coast, smell of the sea, walk before or after, and table with views. The atmosphere is usually that of a brotherhood with local clientele: families, groups, and quite a lot of movement. It is not a quiet place: it is a place to eat well on the coast, with the sound of dishes, conversations, and that authentic seafaring vibe.
In terms of food, the product rules: the ideal is to ask for the fish of the day and order it as they recommend. Accompanying it with wrinkled potatoes and mojo is usually the safe bet, and if you are hungry, adding a marine starter to start leaves you with a perfect plan. If you like the sea, this is one of those places that puts you in Tenerife North mood in 10 minutes.
Info
Address
Camino Pescaditos, 2, 38240 Punta del Hidalgo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Phone
922156460
Reviews (Google)
4.0 ⭐ · 3,071 reviews
Type of cuisine
Fish and seafood
Recommended dishes
Fresh fish, fried food, wrinkled potatoes
Perfect for
Eating in front of the sea in Punta del Hidalgo
Tip
Ask about the fish of the day upon arrival
Restaurante Cofradía Las Aguas (San Juan de la Rambla)
Las Aguas is usually liked for the combo: marine product + views + calm. The atmosphere is more “sit down and enjoy” than that of a passing place: here it lends itself to a long meal, after-meal conversation, photos, and that point of stopping the rhythm. It has the vibe of a restaurant where you are going to give yourself time, not just to eat.
If you go in a group, it pays to order dishes in the center: seafood or starters and then rice if you want. It is also one of those places where asking “what is best today?” is usually the best decision: when the product rules, the day rules. The experience is truly enjoyed when you are not in a hurry and let yourself be guided.
Info
Address
Cam. Los Alenes, s/n, 38429 San Juan de la Rambla, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Phone
722557651
Reviews (Google)
4.5 ⭐ · 2,859 reviews
Cuisine type
Fish, seafood, rice dishes
Recommended dishes
Rice dishes, fresh fish and seafood
Perfect for
Lunch with a view on the north coast
Tip
Book if you go on the weekend
How to choose the perfect place to eat in North Tenerife?
Choosing where to eat in the north is easy if you first decide on the type of plan: authentic, road trip, with views, weekend or “change of cuisine”. Here are the options, shortly.
Authentic and cheap. The most local option for homemade and abundant food are the Guachinches. Order house wine and Canarian classics (grilled cheese with mojo sauce, escaldón, ropa vieja, ribs with potatoes and pineapple). Better in the center to try more.
Road trip day. If you come from walking, what you want is grilled food and a hearty dish. Look for bodegones or roadside restaurants: large portions, stews and traditional cuisine to recharge.
With views. Ideal if you want the environment to be part of the experience. Choose cofradías for fresh fish or terraces-viewpoints for a more relaxed plan (better at sunset). Ask about the fish of the day.
Weekend. In the north it fills up quickly Friday–Sunday. Book if you can; if not, go early, especially to guachinches and places with views.
To vary. Perfect if you have been eating Canarian food for several days. Alternate with urban options such as Italian/pizza, sushi or fusion to change the register.
Why is it so worthwhile to eat in North Tenerife?
Because here you don’t just eat, you live the north. Tradition, product and landscape are mixed in each plan.
Living tradition. The guachinches and bodegones maintain homemade Canarian cuisine as it is eaten on the island, without artifice.
Product + landscape. You can eat fresh fish in front of the Atlantic or end up on a panoramic terrace: the environment adds (a lot).
Good value for money. In places frequented by local people it is easier to eat very well without paying “tourist extra”.
Conclusion
North Tenerife is enjoyed in bites, from a guachinche with harvest wine and traditional dishes, to a cofradía in front of the Atlantic or a terrace-viewpoint where to eat in North Tenerife after a day of tourism. If you want to complete the experience and stay in a quiet, beautiful and perfect area to disconnect, a great option is Hotel Casa Justa, a charming accommodation ideal as rural hotel North Tenerife and also as hotel for couples in Tenerife, perfect for resting well… and continue eating better the next day.
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