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Last updated: September 2026 (updated regularly)
The Asador Tierra en llamas in Ingenio has 266 reviews and a 4.9-star rating, a long way from the beaches of the south. That is precisely what makes the island’s meat-centred cuisine so appealing. The 12 best steakhouses on Gran Canaria can be found in villages such as Valsequillo and La Pasadilla, as well as along the coast of Puerto Rico. Here, the Canary Islands barbecue tradition meets a Latin American touch. Amongst nearly 999 restaurants, you’ll find asadores that cook their beef over charcoal and serve it with papas arrugadas.
Meat, fire and Canary Islands barbecue culture
El Churrasco Las Palmas, with 2,810 reviews, tops the list of restaurants in the capital and is situated well away from the tourist hotspots. At lunchtime, the Menú del día costs between 10 and 14 euros; prices rise in the evening. Locals don’t sit down to eat until after 9 pm. Anyone arriving at 6 pm will usually find only holidaymakers there. The asador in La Pasadilla and similar restaurants in the island’s interior often accept cash only and have menus written exclusively in Spanish. A few words of Spanish will help with the restaurant’s wine list.
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Above the charcoal at the ‚Grill Los Gemelos‘ restaurant in Valsequillo, the smoke rises all the way to the terrace. In places like this, grilled beef is served with red and green mojo sauce alongside crinkled potatoes. ‚Queso de Flor de Guía‘, from the island’s mountainous interior, features as a starter on some menus.
In the south, barbecue restaurants cluster along the promenades; the Abrasa Grill in San Fernando alone has 1,394 reviews. Things are quieter in Agüimes, where the Restaurante Grill Donde Jose boasts a 4.6-star rating. In the old town of Vegueta, around Santa Ana Cathedral, however, the restaurants are tucked away in the narrow streets.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit the steakhouses in Gran Canaria?
Evenings are the best time to visit, as the temperatures on the coast drop to a pleasant level. In Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés, the season runs all year round. The terraces with sea views, such as those at the Sphinx Bar & Grill in Puerto Rico, are at their most charming between June and September.
When are the steakhouses in Gran Canaria open?
In the evenings, the restaurants open around 6 or 7 pm and serve guests until around 11 pm. In the southern areas, some also serve from 12 noon. The exact times depend on the location and the season; El Guanche Grill in Mogán operates on a different timetable to an asador in the island’s interior.
What’s the best way to get to the steakhouses in Gran Canaria?
The Guaguas Municipales city bus services run to El Churrasco Las Palmas and other venues in the capital. In the south, Global’s green intercity buses connect the towns, and there is also an extensive taxi network. For out-of-the-way asadores in Ingenio, Valsequillo or La Pasadilla, a hire car offers the greatest freedom on the Canary Islands‘ third-largest island.