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Last updated: September 2026 (updated regularly)
The historic town of Agüimes in the east of Gran Canaria has recently become a well-kept secret for visitors with an interest in gastronomy. The region combines traditional Canarian everyday cuisine with surprisingly sophisticated culinary styles, which also attract visitors from Las Palmas. An overview of the 12 best restaurants in Agüimes illustrates the wide variety on offer: classic family-run restaurants sit alongside modern establishments, operating away from the mass tourism of the southern part of the island.
Agüimes: Eating off the beaten track
Visitors to Agüimes should bear local dining habits in mind: in restaurants frequented by locals, the busiest time for lunch is between 2 pm and 4 pm, when the ‚Menú del día‘ offers a three-course meal with a drink for between 10 and 14 euros. Most establishments do not start their evening service until 9 pm. Menus are typically only available in Spanish, so a basic knowledge of the language makes it easier to find your way around. Smaller restaurants and bars often expect payment in cash. The dessert ‚Bienmesabe‘ from the Canary Islands, a creamy almond preparation, is a standard feature on most menus in Agüimes.
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In the historic old town of Agüimes, 13 restaurants are scattered amongst the light-coloured façades of the traditional Canary Islands houses. Around the parish church of San Sebastián, diners sit at small tables in the shade. The menus feature traditional Canary Islands country cuisine, often using produce from the nearby Barranco de Guayadeque ravine. Three cafés are situated in quiet spots around the town and serve coffee with milk.
In the Barranco de Guayadeque, cave restaurants are hewn into the rock and serve braised goat’s meat. An Italian restaurant adds dishes with a southern flavour to the village’s selection. Three pizzerias bake their pizzas amongst the alleyways of the old town.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit the restaurants in Agüimes?
A visit to the 13 restaurants in Agüimes is particularly worthwhile at lunchtime, following a stroll through the historic old town around the parish church of San Sebastián. The cave restaurants in the Barranco de Guayadeque are best visited at the weekend, when there is high demand for traditional Canarian country cuisine.
When are the restaurants in Agüimes open?
Restaurants in Agüimes usually open at around 1 pm for lunch and from around 7 or 8 pm in the evening, although many take a lunch break in the afternoon. The three cafés usually open in the morning, whilst the cave restaurants in the Barranco de Guayadeque often focus on the lunchtime trade.
What’s the best way to get to the restaurants in Agüimes?
The restaurants in Agüimes‘ old town are best reached on foot, as the historic centre is compact. For the cave restaurants in the Barranco de Guayadeque and the establishments along the coast, it is advisable to drive there via the link to the GC-1 motorway in the south-east of Gran Canaria.