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As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
Puerto de la Cruz attracts visitors primarily because of its diverse restaurant scene. The 12 best restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz stand out for their ability to appeal to locals and tourists alike – a feature that is lacking in many other tourist resorts on Tenerife. The La Ranilla district, with its cobbled streets, serves as the town’s culinary hub and offers a wide range of options: from affordable set lunches costing under ten euros to innovative Canary Islands haute cuisine starting at 70 euros per person.
Canary Islands cuisine: What to expect
To make the most of North Tenerife’s restaurant scene, it’s worth familiarising yourself with local dining customs. The ‚menú del día‘ is served in many establishments between 2 pm and 4 pm and costs less than ten euros for a three-course meal, including a drink. Authentic restaurants don’t open their doors until after 9 pm. Standard Canary Islands cuisine includes papas arrugadas con mojo, conejo en salmorejo and quesillo, the Canary Islands version of crème caramel. In the most traditional establishments, menus are provided exclusively in Spanish, so a basic knowledge of the language is an advantage.
Tips for your visit
Around the Plaza del Charco in the old fishermen’s quarter, there are 111 restaurants whose kitchens prepare freshly landed fish in the Canary Islands tradition. Grilled sea bass with papas arrugadas and mojo features on the menus of many establishments in the old town. In the narrow streets near the historic harbour, 59 bars are interspersed amongst the restaurants, serving local wines from the Orotava Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit the restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz?
A visit to the 111 restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz is particularly worthwhile in the evening, when the Plaza del Charco and the old fishing quarter come to life. At lunchtime, fresh fish dishes from the fish-rich waters around the old harbour are a must. During the cooler months of the Canary Islands‘ winter, the outdoor seating areas of many restaurants remain open all year round.
When are restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz open?
Many of the 111 restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz open at lunchtime around 12 or 1 pm and stay open in the evening until around 10 or 11 pm, often with a break in the afternoon. Some restaurants around the Plaza del Charco and in the old town are open all day. The 70 cafés often open as early as mid-morning.
What’s the best way to get to the restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz?
The restaurants in the historic old town and around the Plaza del Charco are easily accessible on foot, as the distances are short. From surrounding towns, TITSA bus routes run to the bus station in Puerto de la Cruz. Car parks near the harbour help to ease traffic in the narrow streets of the old fishing quarter.
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.