As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
At lunchtime, it is the locals, not tour groups, who fill the tables in Tejina’s six restaurants. The village is situated in the north of Tenerife and forms part of the municipality of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, far from the coastal resorts. The best restaurants in Tejina remain the ‚tascas‘, which serve traditional Canary Islands home-style cooking. Tasca El Rincón del Cafetal and Tasca Los Corazones are hallmarks of this cuisine. The vegetables and wine come from the agricultural region between the coast and the mountains, where both have been grown for generations.
Canary Islands cuisine off the beaten track
Between 2 pm and 4 pm is when the tascas fill up the quickest. The ‚menú del día‘ costs between 10 and 14 euros and includes a three-course meal with a drink, often featuring ‚papas arrugadas con mojo‘. At El Comedor De Pili and Tasca El-Sorchante, the menu is almost exclusively in Spanish. Make sure you have cash in your wallet, as quite a few establishments do not accept cards. In the early afternoon, outside peak times, guests can usually find a table even without a booking.
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Scattered throughout the alleyways are seven bars, some with just a few stools at the bar. In the late afternoon, the aroma of grilled meat wafts out onto the street from open kitchens. The Restaurante Mi Arepa stands out, serving Venezuelan arepas alongside Canary Islands cuisine. The Finca el Cardon, on the other hand, focuses on vegetables from the surrounding agricultural region.
Older residents sit enjoying a cortado at the six cafés in the centre, nestled amongst the low-rise houses. During the Corazones de Tejina festival, the decorated heart-shaped structures are paraded past the packed terraces. This tradition forms part of the intangible cultural heritage and gave the Tasca Los Corazones its name.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetarian options do restaurants in Tejina offer?
The six restaurants draw on produce from the fertile agricultural region surrounding Tejina. Dishes on offer include grilled vegetable platters, salads made with regional ingredients and papas arrugadas with mojo. Finca el Cardon uses vegetables grown between the coast and the mountains, where, alongside wine, crops have traditionally been cultivated.
When is the best time to visit the restaurants in Tejina?
During the Corazones de Tejina festival, groups of bearers carry decorated heart-shaped frames through the village, and the terraces fill up. More guests visit than usual at this time. The six restaurants also feature regional specialities on their menus during the grape harvest in the surrounding agricultural region.
When are the restaurants in Tejina open?
The six restaurants open at around 1 pm and close at around 11 pm. Many establishments in the north of Tenerife have one day off per week. Opening times vary from place to place, so it’s a good idea to check in advance.
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.
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