As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
Restaurante Majo Picón has 958 reviews and a rating of 4.8 stars – a score that hardly any other restaurant on Lanzarote achieves. Anyone looking for the best restaurants in Tinajo will find themselves in the inland part of the municipality, on the edge of Timanfaya National Park, rather than on a harbour promenade. The guests are locals who appreciate Canarian cuisine made with local produce. The Casa Satorno grill in Tinguatón has 1,586 reviews. Sweet potatoes and onions grown in volcanic soil find their way onto the plate here, accompanied by Malvasia from nearby La Geria.
Local cuisine between the volcano and the Atlantic
At lunchtime, the ‚menú del día‘ costs between ten and 14 euros for a three-course meal including a drink. Prices rise in the evening. You can usually find a table without booking in advance; it’s only worth giving them a call during the holiday season. At the Cervecera Malpeis on the Plaza de San Roque, cash is preferred to a card. Polite Spanish opens doors in Tinajo that elsewhere on the island would open simply with English. The Restaurante El Diablo on the Montaña del Fuego has the highest number of reviews in the village – 2,082 – and is closer to Timanfaya than to the village centre.
Tips for your visit
There are nine restaurants spread across Tinajo and the surrounding neighbourhoods, all the way to Tinguatón. Casa Ignacio and El Flaco are both on Avenida de los Volcanes, just a few house numbers apart at numbers 10 and 55. The only tapas bar serves small portions to accompany wine, and the Malvasia comes from the funnel-shaped vineyards behind the stone walls of La Geria.
Restaurante Los Dolores on Calle Virgen de los Dolores takes its name from the place of pilgrimage, which sees a surge in visitors during its festival days. A burger restaurant adds a different touch to the community. The Casa Satorno grill is situated off the beaten track in the hamlet of Tinguatón, at number 24, and attracts guests from all over the surrounding area with its 4.7-star rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do restaurants in Tinajo cost on average?
The nine restaurants in Tinajo are predominantly in the mid-price range, with main courses costing between around 10 and 18 euros. The tapas bar serves smaller portions from around 4 to 8 euros, whilst the burger restaurant is a bit cheaper. Canarian cuisine, featuring sweet potatoes and onions grown in volcanic soil, remains reasonably priced in Tinajo.
Are restaurants in Tinajo suitable for families with children?
The restaurants in Tinajo are well suited to families, as this rural town in the west of Lanzarote attracts a laid-back crowd. Simple Canary Islands dishes are also popular with children. The burger restaurant and the Cervecera Malpeis on the Plaza de San Roque are also ideal for straightforward family meals.
Can you get by speaking German in restaurants in Tinajo?
In Tinajo, an agricultural community away from the major tourist centres, German is hardly spoken at all. Spanish remains the predominant language, though in some establishments, such as El Diablo at Timanfaya, English is also helpful. A basic knowledge of Spanish usually gets you by here.
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