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As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
The historic little town of Agüimes in the east of Gran Canaria has recently established itself as an insider’s tip for visitors with an interest in fine dining. 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 range on offer: classic family-run restaurants sit alongside modern establishments that operate away from the mass tourism of the southern part of the island.
Agüimes: Dining away from the tourist hotspots
Visitors to Agüimes should bear local dining customs in mind: restaurants catering to locals are at their busiest at lunchtime 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 Spanish will help you find your way around. Smaller restaurants and bars often only accept cash. The dessert ‚Bienmesabe‘ from the Canary Islands, a creamy almond-based dish, 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 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 carved into the rock and serve braised goat. An Italian restaurant adds southern-style dishes to the village’s culinary offering. 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, after 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 Canary Islands country cuisine is in high demand.
When are 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 junction with the GC-1 motorway in the south-east of Gran Canaria.
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