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As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
In La Santa, fresh catches often end up on your plate before lunchtime. This small fishing village on the north-west coast of Lanzarote is part of the municipality of Tinajo and thrives on the Atlantic Ocean right on its doorstep. Most of the 12 best restaurants in La Santa are lined up along Avenida el Marinero, where Alma Tapas & + at number 26 and Ana Viciosa at number 7 are situated close to one another. There’s no mass tourism here. What’s on the menu depends on what the boats bring in.
Fishing village cuisine right by the Atlantic
At lunchtime, guests can dine affordably at La Santa. The ‚menú del día‘ costs between 10 and 14 euros for a three-course meal including a drink. Prices rise in the evening. A glass of Malvasía from Lanzarote’s volcanic soil goes down a treat with it. In smaller establishments, paying in cash is more reliable than using a card. German-language menus are rare – rarer than in Puerto del Carmen, for example – so knowing a few words of Spanish will come in handy. Restaurante El Barquillo at 20 Calle Recalmon has garnered more than 2,400 reviews, a sign of how busy it gets at peak times.
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Eleven restaurants are scattered throughout the village, and the menus focus on whatever the nets bring in. The seafood comes from the waters around the nearby headland, La Isleta, whose sheltered lagoon is a defining feature of the village. Ana Viciosa tops the rankings with 4.8 stars from 356 reviews, whilst El Quemao at Calle el Quemao 5 has 786 reviews. The cuisine remains down-to-earth.
Most of the action is centred around Avenida el Marinero, where Amêndoa at number 20 and Raíces at number 16 are just a few steps apart. Alma Tapas & + is considered the only restaurant with a distinctly Spanish focus and has garnered almost 1,500 reviews. Those looking for Asian food will find the town’s only Chinese restaurant on the same avenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetarian options do restaurants in La Santa offer?
The eleven restaurants in La Santa specialise in fish and seafood, but also serve vegetarian dishes such as papas arrugadas with mojo, mixed salads and vegetable side dishes. Alma Tapas & + adds vegetable tapas to the menu. The Chinese restaurant on Avenida el Marinero serves vegetarian noodle and rice dishes.
When is the best time to visit the restaurants in La Santa?
In the evening, when the fishing boats bring in the fresh catch and the kitchen prepares it straight away. Several restaurants face the sheltered lagoon of the La Isleta headland, offering unobstructed views of the water, which are particularly enchanting at sunset.
When are the restaurants in La Santa open?
The restaurants in La Santa open at lunchtime around 12 or 1 pm and stay open in the evening until around 10 or 11 pm, often with a break in the afternoon. As La Santa remains a small fishing village in the municipality of Tinajo, opening times vary depending on the season and day of the week. A quick phone call in advance will clarify matters.
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