As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
In Arona’s snack bars, it is the locals who pop in at lunchtime for the ‚menú del día‘; it is not the international café-goers who set the tone here. There are six such establishments scattered between the mountain village inland and the coastal areas in the south of the municipality. The Bar Cafeteria Altemar and the Café Juanito Bar Cafetería are the sort of places where Canary Islands potatoes with mojo sauce are served over the counter. If you’re looking for the best snack bars in Arona, you’re more likely to find them in the alleyways around the parish church dedicated to St Anthony than on the promenade. That’s what makes the municipality so special.
Places to eat in Arona: prices, opening times and local tips
From 2 pm to 4 pm, places such as the Metropolis Bar Café serve the ‚Menú del día‘ – a three-course meal including a drink for between 10 and 14 euros. By 6 pm, the tourist crowd is already in full swing and prices rise. In smaller establishments, guests often still pay in cash, even when the menu has long since been sold out. Outside the harbour area, knowing Spanish is a real help, as many menus are available only in Spanish. Coffee & Food Bar Simón serves Italian illy coffee, a contrast to the cortado on offer at neighbouring bars.
Tips for your visit
In the narrow alleyways around the parish church dedicated to St Anthony in the upper part of the village centre, the bars are packed closely together. The Café Juanito Bar Cafetería is one of the places where ‚papas arrugadas‘ with ‚mojo‘ are the mainstay of the midday meal. Further down the slope, at the coastal stalls, deep-fried fish caught locally ends up on your plate.
Alongside the six snack bars, 68 restaurants define Arona’s culinary scene, and the Restaurante Las Breñas SL is one of them. In the morning, one of the town’s 35 cafés fills with guests, each with a cortado and a pastry in front of them. The terraces of the Bar Thirteen and the Metropolis Bar Café lie in the shade of the whitewashed façades of the old town centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need to book in advance at snack bars in Arona?
At the six snack bars in Arona, a booking is usually unnecessary, as service is typically at the counter or on the go. You’ll find a seat without booking in advance. It’s only at lunchtime and at weekends that popular spots in the coastal towns get a bit busier.
What vegetarian options do snack bars in Arona offer?
Arona’s snack bars serve papas arrugadas with mojo, stuffed pastries, as well as salads and vegetable dishes. Regional ingredients are sourced from farms in the higher-altitude areas of the municipality. However, with only six establishments, the vegetarian selection remains limited.
When is the best time to visit the snack bars in Arona?
Lunchtime is the best time to visit Arona’s snack bars, when a quick meal costs between ten and 15 euros. In the coastal towns in the south of the municipality, a snack bar makes for a handy stop-off during a day at the beach. In the historic town centre further inland, a simple bite to eat follows a stroll through the traditional Canary Islands architecture.
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.