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Last updated: September 2026 (updated regularly)
Gran Canaria seasons its tapas with red and green mojo. Two worlds collide in Gran Canaria’s 12 best tapas bars: in Las Palmas, La Bulla Bar de Tapas Andaluz blends Andalusian cuisine with urban restaurant culture, whilst in the south, KopaZ in Meloneras attracts an international clientele. Bienmesabe, a sweet almond cream, features on the dessert menu even in small bars. The fish bites from the La Isleta district are an absolute must-try. This diversity, stretching from Sta Brígida to Mogán, makes the island – the third-largest in the Canary Islands – a microcosm of the continent.
Tapas in Gran Canaria: times, prices, insider tips
Time moves at a different pace here. Between 2 pm and 4 pm, locals flock to the bars and restaurants in Vegueta for lunch, whilst evening business rarely gets underway before 9 pm. The ‚menú del día‘ beats any competition: three courses with a drink for between 10 and 14 euros. Small bars away from Maspalomas and Puerto Rico often only accept cash. The menus at the Entremeses Tapas Bar in Santa Brígida or in Arucas are rarely translated, so knowing a few words of Spanish comes in handy. If you explore the island’s mountainous interior, you’ll find different prices there than on the coast.
Tips for your visit
All around Santa Ana Cathedral in Vegueta, ‚papas arrugadas‘ served with both types of mojo sauce are flying off the counters. There are 113 bars scattered across the island, many with taps serving Canary Islands beer and slate platters laden with ‚queso de Flor de Guia‘. This cheese, produced in the island’s interior, is rennet-curdled using thistle flower extract and bears a Protected Designation of Origin. La Bulla Bar de Tapas Andaluz stands out in particular, with its 744 reviews marking the highest score on the list.
In the mornings, the 91 cafés serve cortado, whilst in the afternoons they offer small plates of grilled chorizo. Four of the venues on the list are in Maspalomas, including Bandera Tapas Y Copas and Maná 264. Las Palmas‘ coastal location means fresh fish is always on offer, often served as pescado frito in bite-sized pieces.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit the tapas bars in Gran Canaria?
It’s busiest in the evenings from around 8 pm, when locals gather for a night out. In the old town of Vegueta in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the bars are particularly packed on Thursdays – the traditional night out – when many bars are bursting at the seams with guests.
When are tapas bars in Gran Canaria open?
A large proportion of the 113 bars in Gran Canaria open at around 12 noon, close for the afternoon and reopen for the evening from around 7 or 8 pm. In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, many tapas bars stay open continuously until midnight.
What’s the best way to get to the tapas bars in Gran Canaria?
The tapas bars in Vegueta are clustered closely together around Santa Ana Cathedral and are easily reached on foot. From southern towns such as Maspalomas and Puerto Rico, the GC-1 motorway or a Global bus service takes you to the capital, whilst hire cars and taxis provide access to the bars in the mountainous interior of the island.
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.