← All restaurants in Santiago Del Teide
As of: October 2026 (updated regularly)
Santiago del Teide is a mountain town, not a seaside resort. The main town lies at an altitude of around 1,000 metres at the foot of Mount Teide, a long way from the cliffs of Los Gigantes. Here, the twelve best restaurants in Santiago del Teide offer a different experience to the island’s harbour-side eateries. Tierra, on Calle la Sirena, has racked up 39,597 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 stars – a score no other restaurant in the municipality has managed to achieve. The focus is on local goat meat and wine, accompanied by the crispy crust of the papas arrugadas.
Canary Islands cuisine off the beaten track
At lunchtime, it’s well worth visiting the village bars. The ‚menú del día‘ there costs between 10 and 14 euros and includes three courses plus a drink. In the evening, many restaurants don’t open until around 9 pm. In small tavernas around the village square, cash is preferred to cards. German-language menus are rarely available, so a basic knowledge of Spanish helps when ordering. On Av. Marítima Puerto de Santiago, La Quinta Restaurante, with 943 reviews, tops the list of coastal eateries.
Tips for your visit
Small restaurants serving food from the Canary Islands line the streets around the church dedicated to St James in the town centre. The *Restaurante Las Rosas*, on the street of the same name, has a 4.8-star rating based on 161 reviews. Five tapas bars serve grilled goat’s cheese and *papas arrugadas* to diners. Some dining areas open out onto terraces overlooking the lava fields left behind by the Chinyero.
On the coast at Puerto de Santiago and Los Gigantes, life bustles beneath the steep cliffs. KV Bar Gourmet and El Ancla share C. Pob. Marinero, the former with 786 reviews, the latter with 877. Twenty-five bars keep the place buzzing after sunset. Fresh fish finds its way onto plates in the kitchens near the harbour, whilst a cortado is enjoyed in the morning at one of the five cafés.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetarian options do restaurants in Santiago del Teide offer?
The 42 restaurants in Santiago del Teide serve grilled vegetables, salads and papas arrugadas with mojo. In Los Gigantes and Puerto de Santiago, there are also Mediterranean dishes on offer, such as meat-free pizzas from the Pizzeria-Restaurante Torreón in the C.C. Santiago and meat-free pasta dishes.
When is the best time to visit the restaurants in Santiago del Teide?
In the evening, the restaurants in Los Gigantes offer views of the steep cliffs and the sunset. In July, the festivities in honour of the patron saint, St James the Greater, put the restaurants in the town centre in the spotlight, with local cuisine served around the church.
When are restaurants in Santiago del Teide open?
Many restaurants open at lunchtime around 12 or 1 pm and stay open in the evening until around 10 or 11 pm. In Los Gigantes and Puerto de Santiago, they often stay open all day, whilst some establishments in the mountainous town centre may take a day off.