Where Las Palmas eats Spanish, from Vegueta tascas to Las Canteras

← All restaurants in Las Palmas De Gran Canaria

As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is home to 186 Spanish restaurants, many of which rely on local customers rather than tourism. The city, with a population of 380,000, serves Castilian cuisine alongside Canarian specialities and Latin American influences. Tasca Gallega Las Meigas has 202 reviews and stands out for its unique character. The best Spanish restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria offer far more than just tapas. When you dine here, you’ll find yourself sitting amongst regulars who visit the restaurant every day, rather than just guests passing through.

Eating Spanish food like a Palmero

Lunchtime is all about the Menú del día: a three-course meal including a drink for between ten and 14 euros, a well-established ritual in Vegueta and Triana. In the evening, the kitchens don’t open until 9 pm, so those arriving early will find the doors still closed. Quite a few establishments, including La Taberna El Rocío, have menus in Spanish only. In smaller venues, customers pay in cash, even though cards are accepted everywhere. The Restaurante Jardín Canario is tucked away in the Tafira Baja district, whilst Tasca La Lonja caters to the harbour crowd.

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1. Tasca Gallega Las Meigas: Spanish restaurant in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

3.9★★★★★★★★★★202 reviews

📞 623 34 29 94

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2. Tasca La Lonja: Spanish restaurant in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

4.5★★★★★★★★★★1,709 reviews

📞 828 01 44 55

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3. La Taberna El Rocío: Spanish restaurant in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

4.2★★★★★★★★★★476 reviews

📞 928 36 30 64

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4. Spanish School in Spain – Spanish Courses in Gran Canaria: Spanish restaurant in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

4.8★★★★★★★★★★38 reviews

📞 674 70 47 28

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5. La Taberna de El Monje: Spanish restaurant in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

4.3★★★★★★★★★★1,101 reviews

📞 928 31 01 85

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6. Taberna Chica. Playa de Las Canteras: Spanish restaurant in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

4.2★★★★★★★★★★2,393 reviews

📞 928 26 00 58

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7. Restaurante Jardín Canario: Spanish restaurant in Tafira Baja

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8. Hecansa – Hoteles Escuela de Canarias, S.A.: Spanish restaurant in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

📞 928 47 83 00

Tips for your visit

In the cobbled streets of Vegueta, around Santa Ana Cathedral, the houses are packed close together, and at lunchtime the waiters bring tapas out to the outdoor tables. Near Playa de Las Canteras, the menus feature fresh fish caught in the Atlantic. Papas arrugadas with mojo are served in the old town alongside dishes from the mainland, as at La Taberna de El Monje.

Along the Puerto de la Luz, the harbour makes its way onto the menus, for example at Taberna Chica on Playa de Las Canteras. Sixteen bars serve local wine, accompanied by small portions of grilled goat’s cheese. Between the seafront promenade and the city centre, seventeen snack bars offer their bocadillos to passers-by.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best way to get to the Spanish restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

The Spanish restaurants are spread across the city, with many of them in Vegueta and around Playa de Las Canteras. Both areas are easily accessible on foot, by the city’s bus services or by taxi. In Vegueta, there are car parks near Santa Ana Cathedral.

Are there any Spanish restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with outdoor terraces or sea views?

Many of the 186 restaurants have outdoor terraces, particularly along the promenade at Playa de Las Canteras, which offer direct views of the Atlantic. In Vegueta, the terraces are situated along the cobbled streets and squares of the old town. Restaurants on the Paseo de Las Canteras and near the harbour at Puerto de la Luz offer the best sea views.

Which Spanish restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria do the locals frequent?

Locals tend to stick to traditional eateries in Vegueta and in residential areas away from the beach promenade, where fish and papas arrugadas are served. The tascas around the Mercado de Vegueta also attract a regular clientele. The 16 bars and 17 snack bars are ideal for a quick local bite.