La Laguna dominates Tenerife’s list of top 12 snack bars

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As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)

In La Laguna, La Hormiga at C. Anchieta 7 tops the rankings, with 4.8 stars from 685 reviews. Around this university town, the 12 best snack bars on Tenerife are clustered more densely than anywhere else on the island. Perrito Star Cardonal serves hot dogs over the counter, whilst Bar Restaurante Zulia sticks to Canary Islands classics. Out in Guamasa, Tasca La Thuya holds its own. Anyone eating here finds themselves sitting amongst students and tradespeople, rather than package holidaymakers.

Snack bars on Tenerife: North versus South

Bar Jinama and Cafetería La Vega Lagunera open early, when locals pop in for a café solo on their way to work. A bocadillo costs between five and ten euros at such counters, whilst a set meal with a drink rarely costs more than 15 euros. In smaller establishments such as Snappy Fast Food, customers pay in cash, as card machines are often not available. There are no German menus at Café Época, so knowing a few words of Spanish makes ordering easier. There’s no need to book a table; it only gets busy in August or over Easter.

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1. La Hormiga: A snack bar in La Laguna, Tenerife

4.8★★★★★★★★★★685 reviews

📍 C. Anchieta, 7, 38201 La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

📞 822 04 09 19

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2. Caballo Blanco: Snack bar in La Laguna, Tenerife

4.0★★★★★★★★★★1,488 reviews

📍 Plaza del Dr. Olivera, 7, 38202 La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

📞 922 63 05 98

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3. Happy Food: A snack bar in Los Cristianos, Tenerife

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4. Perritos calientes la Concepcion (Avenida Trinidad): Snack bar in La Laguna, Tenerife

📞 679 48 70 91

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5. Bar La Garita: Snack bar in La Laguna, Tenerife

📞 622 03 21 26

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6. Campus Café: Snack bar in La Laguna, Tenerife

📞 69804210

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7. Cafeteria Happy: Snack bar in Playa de las Américas, Tenerife

📞 95867602

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8. F & M Café: Snack bar in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife

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9. Bar Restaurante Lucerna: A snack bar in La Laguna, Tenerife

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10. Tasca Asador El Campesino: A snack bar in La Laguna, Tenerife

📞 922 18 69 06

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11. Bar-restaurant Hermanos Cairos: A snack bar in La Laguna, Tenerife

📞 922 63 64 11

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12. Bar-restaurant El Draguito: Snack bar in Tejina, Tenerife

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Tips for your visit

The Los Tilos bar-cafeteria and the Cafetería Reineta are tucked away in the same streets of La Laguna where Mr HotDog grills his sausages. Of the island’s 480 bars, many serve draught beer alongside fried croquettes. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the other hand, the air is filled with the smell of deep-fried fish wafting from open window hatches.

Wine from the volcanic slopes beneath Mount Teide is served in a cup at the bar counter in Bar Restaurante Lucerna. At the pilgrimage site in Candelaria, pilgrims buy sandwiches and grilled chorizo. Only one of the 121 snack bars here has 685 reviews: La Hormiga.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which eateries in Tenerife do the locals frequent?

La Hormiga in La Laguna, with 685 reviews, attracts mainly islanders, as do places such as Bar Restaurante Zulia, which serves papas arrugadas and bocadillos. Of the 121 snack bars on the island, the most popular are in La Laguna and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, away from the tourist centres in the south. Locals eat in the market halls during their lunch break.

How much do snack bars on Tenerife cost on average?

Snack bars on Tenerife are significantly cheaper than the island’s 1,099 restaurants. A bocadillo at Bar Jinama costs around five to ten euros. A full snack with a drink usually costs between 10 and 15 euros.

Are snack bars in Tenerife suitable for families with children?

The 121 snack bars on Tenerife are well suited to families with children because the portions are served quickly. Mr HotDog hands sausages over the counter, as does Perrito Star Cardonal in La Laguna. Chips, bocadillos and grilled meat are also popular with younger guests.