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As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
The ‚bocadillo de pierna‘ from the Calero district draws visitors from all over Gran Canaria to Telde; the pork leg sandwich is considered reason enough to make the trip. The island’s second-largest town is situated right next to the airport, yet it still caters to locals rather than tourists. The 12 best restaurants in Telde include Bochinche ca’tita, with its 2,851 reviews, and Taberna Tasca Flamboyan, which has been rated by 972 diners. Huge portions, fair prices and menus with hardly a word of English on them are the hallmarks of the dining experience here.
Eating out in Telde: prices, opening times and local specialities
Lunch is served between 2 pm and 4 pm, when restaurants offer their ‚menú del día‘ for between 10 and 14 euros, comprising three courses and a drink. In the evening, dinner doesn’t start until around 9 pm. Menus are usually only in Spanish, and small bars in the Calero district prefer to be paid in cash. Bookings are the exception in this working-class neighbourhood, except at the weekend, when families from Las Palmas come to enjoy the pork knuckle sandwich. The Restaurante Colombiano Rocky and the Vinoteca San Juan, with its 184 reviews, are among the go-to places.
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Around the Basilica of San Juan Bautista, 73 restaurants are scattered through the narrow streets of the historic old town. The vegetables come from the mountainous hinterland, the fish from the nearby east coast. At Bochinche ca’tita and Juan Jamón San Juan, papas arrugadas with mojo are served – Canary Islands cuisine without any concessions to tour groups.
Ten pizzerias have set up shop in the residential neighbourhoods and along the main roads. In the mornings, the 14 cafés fill up with people enjoying cortados and pastries. Pizco A Pizco, tucked away a little off the beaten track, has racked up 201 reviews, whilst between the market square and the church, twelve snack bars serve bocadillos and fried fish to passers-by.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetarian options do restaurants in Telde offer?
The 73 restaurants in Telde often use produce from local farms, such as papas arrugadas with mojo, vegetable stews and salads. Restaurants in the old town of San Juan are increasingly adding purely plant-based options to their menus alongside traditional Canary Islands dishes; Maniatiko is one such establishment.
When is the best time to visit restaurants in Telde?
A visit combines well with a trip to the historic old town of San Juan and the Basilica of San Juan Bautista, where cultural sightseeing and a bite to eat are close at hand. The proximity to the coast and the route into the mountainous hinterland make Telde’s restaurants a destination for excursions across the entire city, which stretches from the coast to the mountains.
When are restaurants in Telde open?
Many restaurants in Telde open at around 1 pm for lunch and from around 8 pm in the evening; in between, many establishments take an afternoon break. Cafés and snack bars open earlier in the morning, whilst some venues remain closed on Mondays.