← All restaurants in La Laguna
As of August 2026 (updated regularly)
La Laguna serves up everyday Spanish cuisine, not just souvenirs for travellers. Far from the touristy south, the tascas are filled with students and locals. Restaurante Tasca El Tonique and Tasca Casa Antonino specialise in authentic tapas, whilst Casa Franco and Merendero Pepe uphold Canary Islands tradition. Around Calle Herradores, you won’t find a single English menu on the table. The 11 best Spanish restaurants in La Laguna showcase a city where good food remains the norm. Wine from the fertile countryside surrounding the former island capital flows straight into your glass.
La Laguna: Tenerife’s underrated gastronomic capital
If you’re eating here, you’ll need to go with the flow of the town. Lunch is served from 2 pm to 4 pm, when many places offer a ‚Menú del Día‘ comprising three courses and a drink for between 8 and 12 euros. Evening service starts from 8 pm. You can usually find a free table without a booking. The menus are displayed almost everywhere in Spanish only, though at Merendero Pepe and Tasca La Carpintería, a few basic phrases will help. Small establishments like El Huequito Andaluz still prefer cash to cards.
Tips for your visit
Behind colonial façades and along the cobbled streets of the grid-like town plan, 144 restaurants line the streets. The cuisine of the plateau is based on wines from the fertile surrounding countryside. At Tasca Majamón, papas arrugadas with mojo are served, accompanied by fresh goat’s cheese from the north of Tenerife. The island’s gastronomic life centres around the cathedral in the former capital, with Casa Yeye and La Taberna De Diego By Miguel being firm favourites.
Alongside the restaurants, the old town boasts 132 bars where university students gather after lectures. The tapas vary depending on the day of the week, though grilled squid and garbanzos remain a constant. At Al Andalus Tasca and Especialidades Mariluz, the bar fills up in the evening as soon as the UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounding the cathedral draws in its visitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any Spanish restaurants in La Laguna with outdoor seating or sea views?
Quite a few of the 144 restaurants in La Laguna have outdoor seating, particularly in the pedestrianised areas around Calle Herradores and Plaza del Adelantado. There are no sea views here. San Cristóbal de La Laguna is situated on a plateau inland, a few kilometres from the coast.
Which Spanish restaurants in La Laguna do the locals frequent?
Locals tend to head for the restaurants off the beaten track, near the university and in the residential areas outside the UNESCO heritage centre. Casa Franco and Tasca La Carpintería have built up a loyal following with their traditional cuisine made from local produce and regional wines.
How much do Spanish restaurants in La Laguna cost on average?
Prices are in the mid-range; main courses cost around 10 to 18 euros. The Menú del Día at lunchtime is often between 10 and 15 euros, including a drink and dessert. Smaller tascas often only accept cash.
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.