As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
Punta del Hidalgo serves Atlantic fish, sourced from the rocky coastline at the northern end of the TF-13. There are ten restaurants here, rooted in the ‚guachinche‘ culture of the north rather than the hustle and bustle of the island’s south. The Cofradía de La Punta and the Restaurante Columbus Playa specialise in traditional Canary Islands cuisine, whilst El Borgoñón de Sandra serves wine from the fertile valley. Visitors to the 12 best restaurants in Punta del Hidalgo will find papas arrugadas con mojo alongside the day’s fresh catch. The village is part of the municipality of San Cristóbal de La Laguna and lies at the end of a valley below the Anaga Mountains.
Enjoy Canary Islands cuisine right by the Atlantic
Mealtimes follow the rhythm of the Canary Islands. Between 2 pm and 4 pm, eateries such as the Ventorrillo de Mateo fill up with locals ordering the ‚menú del día‘ – a three-course meal including a drink for between 10 and 14 euros. Dinner rarely starts before 9 pm. Make sure you have cash in your wallet, as smaller establishments such as the village’s only guachinche don’t have a menu. Knowing some Spanish helps at Casa Doris and Casa Tita, where the menus are barely translated. The terraces of the three eateries open out onto the open sea.
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The ten restaurants are clustered near the rocky coastline with its natural seawater pools. Fresh fish features on the menus at Charco De La Arena, where the view stretches as far as the Anaga Mountains. El Borgoñón de Sandra is the only guachinche to serve wine grown in the valley itself. Restaurante La Picotera and the Cofradía de La Punta stand close together on the outskirts of the village.
On the way to the modern, geometrically shaped lighthouse, visitors can stop off at two cafés. Bar Rochy caters for beachgoers in the afternoon, whilst the three snack bars serve light meals on the terraces. The Caseta and the Restaurante Arenisco face out towards the open sea, where the Atlantic breeze sweeps through the narrow streets.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit the restaurants in Punta del Hidalgo?
Late afternoon is a good time to visit, when the natural seawater pools along the rocky coastline and the geometric lighthouse are bathed in the evening light. At weekends, day-trippers flock to the village from La Laguna, so the Cofradía de La Punta and the Restaurante Columbus Playa fill up early. A booking will secure you a table.
When are the restaurants in Punta del Hidalgo open?
The ten restaurants open for lunch around 12 noon or 1 pm and close in the evening around 10 pm. El Borgoñón de Sandra, the only guachinche, has irregular opening hours. The two cafés open earlier in the morning, and some establishments take a day off during the week.
What’s the best way to get to the restaurants in Punta del Hidalgo?
The TF-13 road runs from La Laguna through the fertile valley to the coastal village. TITSA bus route 105 connects Punta del Hidalgo with La Laguna. From the terminus at the lighthouse, the restaurants, the three snack bars and the two cafés are within walking distance.
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