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As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
Arucas cooks with rum from its own sugar cane distillery. At Casa Brito, which has received 1,726 reviews, grilled meat is served, whilst the Bodegón Hipico, a ‚guachinche‘, specialises in traditional northern Canarian country cuisine. The 12 best restaurants in Arucas regularly attract guests from Las Palmas thanks to prices lower than those in the coastal resorts. Watercress stews are served alongside rum-based desserts. The Restaurante Arucas Palacio Oriental brings Asian cuisine to the north of Gran Canaria, away from the major tourist centres.
Rum, meat and northern Canarian cuisine
The peak time for restaurants is at lunchtime between 2 pm and 4 pm. The ‚menú del día‘ costs between 10 and 14 euros for a three-course meal including a drink, often rounded off with a house rum. In the evenings, restaurants usually don’t open until around 9 pm. Menus are generally available only in Spanish. Smaller establishments such as La Tasquita del Glotón prefer cash payments. During the week, you can often get a table without booking in advance. At weekends, renowned restaurants such as Casa Brito require a reservation. The guachinches are a worthwhile alternative to traditional restaurants.
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Around San Juan Bautista Cathedral, built of dark volcanic rock, 38 restaurants are scattered through the narrow streets of the old town. The menus feature fish from the Atlantic, accompanied by dishes made with rum distilled from sugar cane. Mar i prio tops the ratings with 4.8 stars. Seven pizzerias, such as Cuor di Pizza and La Moncloa Tasca Pizzería, have terraces facing the street.
In the five cafés, regional fruit liqueur is served alongside coffee. From some tables, the view stretches out over the banana plantations that surround the town. In the evenings, four bars draw crowds beneath their stone façades, where Aruca rum is served in small glasses. With 225 reviews, Bodegon Hipico is the go-to guachinche on the outskirts of town.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get by speaking German in restaurants in Arucas?
Arucas is situated away from the major tourist centres in the north of Gran Canaria. In the 38 restaurants, hardly anyone speaks German. Spanish is the lingua franca. In establishments near the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, a basic knowledge of English can sometimes be helpful, for example at the Restaurante Arucas Palacio Oriental, which has 993 reviews.
Do you need to book in advance at restaurants in Arucas?
You can usually get a table without booking at the four bars and many smaller establishments such as La Tasquita del Glotón. At weekends and in popular venues around the cathedral, it’s worth booking a table in advance. Casa Brito requires a booking in the evenings.
What vegetarian options do restaurants in Arucas offer?
Many of the 38 restaurants serve vegetarian versions of Canary Islands classics, such as papas arrugadas with mojo, grilled vegetables and salads. The seven pizzerias offer meat-free pizzas and pasta, accompanied by local cheeses from the region.
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