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As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
In Vega de San Mateo, in the island’s interior, Donde Mario has a rating of 4.9 stars based on 71 reviews. Such establishments are situated far from the south coast around Maspalomas. The 12 best Spanish restaurants on Gran Canaria stretch from Telde via Mogán to Agaete in the north-west. Latin American influences are more pronounced in the dishes here than on the neighbouring islands. The Restaurante Canario de Oro in Mogán received 2,594 votes, making it the most frequently mentioned. Gran Canaria is regarded as a ‚miniature continent‘ due to its diverse climate zones.
Gran Canaria’s Spanish cuisine: what visitors need to know
The Menú del día is served between 2 pm and 4 pm, offering a three-course meal including a drink for between 10 and 14 euros. This is often accompanied by bienmesabe, a sweet almond cream that isn’t found in this form on Tenerife. At lunchtime, restaurants in La Isleta and Vegueta fill up without the need for a booking. In the evening, the menus are on display and prices rise noticeably. Taberna El Picoteo in Maspalomas has 1,837 reviews and attracts guests from the south. Patalavaca, with 1,352 reviews, covers the bay to the west of it.
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In the old town of Vegueta, around Santa Ana Cathedral, Spanish restaurants line the narrow alleyways, their terraces extending right down to the cobblestones. There, papas arrugadas are served with red and green mojo, accompanied by fried fish from the Atlantic. Of the island’s 999 restaurants, quite a few are situated in the mountainous interior, where Queso de Flor de Guía, with its Protected Designation of Origin, features on the menus.
In Telde, Taberna Tasca Flamboyan serves its tapas at high counters and has garnered 972 reviews. Casa Abrante Tasca, in the same town, is a close rival with 129 reviews. Along the waterfront promenade in Las Palmas, guests enjoy their drinks al fresco. In the morning, 91 cafés along the north-east coast serve coffee and pastries.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are Spanish restaurants in Gran Canaria open?
Spanish restaurants in Gran Canaria open for lunch between 1 pm and 4 pm and in the evening from around 8 pm, as dinner is served later in the Canary Islands than in Central Europe. In the tourist centres of Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas, quite a few restaurants serve hot meals throughout the day. In Las Palmas and the old town district of Vegueta, opening times vary depending on the establishment.
What’s the best way to get to Spanish restaurants in Gran Canaria?
The 999 restaurants are scattered across the whole island and are easily accessible by hire car via the GC-1 ring road on the east coast. Within Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the Guaguas Municipales city buses run to Vegueta and the Cathedral of Santa Ana. Intercity buses operated by Global run regularly to the resorts in the south.
Are there any Spanish restaurants in Gran Canaria with outdoor terraces or sea views?
On the south coast near Maspalomas and in Puerto de Mogán, there are terraces offering direct views of the Atlantic Ocean. In Las Palmas, restaurants along the Playa de las Canteras promenade invite you to dine with a sea view. Papas arrugadas with mojo are a common dish served there.
Opening hours and other details are subject to change; please check before visiting.
All restaurant profiles for the Canary Islands can be found at www.Kanaren-Kleinanzeigen.com.