As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
Esquinita Iberica in Carrizal has 495 reviews and a 4.6-star rating, showcasing what Ingenio has to offer on the plate. This small town in the east of Gran Canaria is not far from the airport and stretches from the coast to the gorges. If you’re looking for the 12 best restaurants in Ingenio, you’ll find goat meat, roast pork and papas arrugadas. La Taskita Casa Rivero and Terraza La Candelaria are frequented mainly by locals. This is reflected in the quality and prices – authentic rather than staged.
Goat meat, cave restaurants and local classics
Ingenio is one of the most affordable places to eat in Gran Canaria. The ‚menú del día‘ often costs just 10 to 12 euros at lunchtime, including three courses and a drink. Between 2 pm and 4 pm, local eateries such as Terraza La Candelaria are at their busiest; after that, the daily specials sell out quickly. The menus are usually in Spanish. Small bars prefer to be paid in cash. A visit to the cave restaurants in the nearby Barranco de Guayadeque can be combined with a walk through the gorge.
Tips for your visit
Six cafés line the Plaza and the pedestrianised areas, where visitors stop for a bite to eat amongst the woodcarving and embroidery workshops. The Bar Cafetería El Cumbrero leads the way here with 228 reviews and a 4.4-star rating.
Carrizal boasts a wealth of options: alongside the Esquinita Ibérica, the fast-food restaurant ADDIO MARE – with 1,385 reviews – keeps the tables full, whilst the Restaurante Asiático Jade brings Asian cuisine to the neighbourhood. Five bars define the nightlife, frequented mainly by engineers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any restaurants in Ingenio with outdoor terraces or sea views?
Ingenio stretches from the coast up to higher ground, which is why some of the 27 restaurants have outdoor terraces. Sea views are mainly found in the coastal districts such as Carrizal, where the Esquinita Iberica and ADDIO MARE are located. The restaurants in the town centre and at higher altitudes tend to overlook farmland-covered slopes and ravines.
Which restaurants in Ingenio are popular with locals?
In the town centre, establishments such as La Taskita Casa Rivero and Terraza La Candelaria cater to a local clientele with Canarian cuisine. For their day-to-day needs, the people of Ingenio head to the six cafés and five bars, such as Bar Cafetería El Cumbrero. The four pizzerias attract a more mixed crowd.
How much do restaurants in Ingenio cost on average?
Prices are mostly in the mid-range; main courses of Canary Islands cuisine often cost between 8 and 15 euros. In simpler bars and cafés such as El Cumbrero, snacks and drinks are cheaper. The set menus at the four pizzerias fall within a similar price range.
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