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As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
El Cotillo, on the west coast of Fuerteventura, cooks up dishes using fish caught in its own small harbour. Santa Ana DEL Cotillo tops the list with 1,562 reviews and 4.9 stars, closely followed by Pez Gordo Fuerteventura on Calle Requena. Unlike nearby Corralejo, the town does away with the touristy atmosphere. The 12 best restaurants in El Cotillo focus on Atlantic fish rather than standard fare. What’s Cooking Marie on Calle Santiago Hierro even achieves a full 5.0 stars, albeit based on just 17 reviews.
Fishing village cuisine with an island flavour
Mealtimes in the Canary Islands set the pace. Between 2 pm and 4 pm, the terraces fill up; afterwards, things quieten down until around 9 pm, when the kitchens reopen. The ‚menú del día‘ costs between 10 and 14 euros for a three-course meal including a drink. In the small fish restaurants at the old harbour, cash is preferred to cards, and it helps to speak Spanish, as German-language menus are rare. Reservations are advisable at weekends and during the high season, for example at the Tsunami on Calle Muelle de los Pescadores.
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Along the harbour basin, the terraces of the seafood restaurants stretch right up to the quay wall. The Tsunami, situated right on Calle Muelle de los Pescadores, sources its catch from just a few metres away. Between the harbour and the Torre del Toston watchtower, 34 restaurants are scattered throughout the narrow alleyways. Grilled octopus and papas arrugadas feature on the menu almost everywhere here.
In the town centre, Koi Sushi Cotillo on Calle Guillermo Gutiérrez holds its own with a 4.8-star rating, whilst El Takun Pizzeria is just a few steps away. Pizzeria Marameo on Calle 3 de Abril de 1979 has racked up 1,187 reviews and is one of the town’s three pizzerias. If you’re looking for meat, the Paradise SteakHouse on Calle San Pedro offers a welcome change from the local seafood fare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need to book in advance at restaurants in El Cotillo?
At the seafood restaurants by the harbour, such as Santa Ana DEL Cotillo or Pez Gordo Fuerteventura, it is advisable to book during the high season and at weekends. During the week and outside peak times, guests can usually find a table without a booking at most of the 34 restaurants.
What vegetarian options do restaurants in El Cotillo offer?
Meat-free dishes range from papas arrugadas with mojo to grilled vegetables, tortillas and salads. Pizzeria Marameo and El Takun Pizzeria also serve vegetarian pizzas and pasta dishes, whilst Koi Sushi Cotillo offers vegetable rolls.
When is the best time to visit the restaurants in El Cotillo?
The evening is the most charming time, when the day’s catch is brought straight from the harbour to your plate and the terraces along the Atlantic coast offer views of the sunset. Outside the summer months, the restaurants are quieter and waiting times are shorter.
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