La Orotava Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in La Orotava

October 18, 2017 Kandra Bartel

La Orotava is a town and a municipality in the northern part of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands of Spain. The area of the municipality stretches from the north coast to the mountainous interior, and includes the summit of the Teide volcano, Canary Islands' and Spain's highest point at 3,718 m. At 207.31 km, it is the largest municipality of the island of Tenerife. The population is 41,255 (2013).
Things to do in La Orotava

1. Bar Restaurante la Duquesa

Plaza Patricio Garcia 6 B | al lado de la Iglesia de La Concepcion, 38300 La Orotava, Tenerife, Spain Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +34 922 33 49 49
Excellent
58%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 332 reviews

Bar Restaurante la Duquesa

Reviewed By SetaJane - London, United Kingdom

We stumbled across this place and were so pleased we tried it. The local Canarian food was excellent and the staff really friendly and welcoming. Try the conejo con salmorejo (rabbit in garlicky sauce), it's delicious. Would definitely return!!

2. Restaurant Victoria

Calle Hermano Apolinar 8 | Hotel Rural Victoria, 38300 La Orotava, Tenerife, Spain Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Highchairs Available Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Fusion, Wine Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Drinks HK$94 - HK$385 +34 922 33 16 83
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 291 reviews

Restaurant Victoria

Situated within the Victoria Hotel at the same address. Tel. no. is:<br>922.33.16.83

Reviewed By Bazandselima

We stumbled upon it almost by mistake and we were happy to have done so! We visited at lunch time and took the lunchspecial option which was great value for money. Open kitchen producing great, thought through food in atmospheric environment. Good service. Would recommend.

3. Restaurante Casa Egon - Confiteria y Cafe Taoro

Calle del Leon 5, 38300 La Orotava, Tenerife, Spain Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol Cafe, European, Spanish Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +34 922 33 00 87
Excellent
56%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 261 reviews

Restaurante Casa Egon - Confiteria y Cafe Taoro

Reviewed By Andrzej J

We have ordered "Canary Menu" and the soup wasn't bad (except we didn't get spoons from waitress - needed to take them by own) but potatoes were disgusting. This (soup and 6 potatoes + drink) costs us 10 eur. First time both of us returned full plates. Maybe we were just unlucky but for sure I won't recommend this restaurant.

4. Bodegon Restaurante Matias

Calle del Guanche 2, 38300 La Orotava, Tenerife, Spain Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi Mediterranean, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +34 686 48 50 28
Excellent
57%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 145 reviews

Bodegon Restaurante Matias

Reviewed By Travelmorejoy - Enniskillen, United Kingdom

Really great find. Staff welcoming and friendly. Food was extremely tasty and very well priced. Loved the apple and garlic dip and hubby the chorizo one which accompanied the bread.
Hubby had goat stew which was tender falling off the bone in a delicious sauce which had a nice amount of heat. It came with roasted potato cubes.
I had the pork (carne fiesta) which had a lovely flavour and cooked perfectly. It was accompanied with home made thin chips and i ordered the apple and onion sauce to accompany. Ill be trying the sauce at home in future!
All of the above plus two coffees, two bottles of water for €23.70!!

5. Resturante Algarrobo

Restaurante Algarrobo, Calle la Luz, 38300 La Orotava, Tenerife, Spain Reservations Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +34 922 33 23 05
Excellent
51%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 96 reviews

Resturante Algarrobo

Reviewed By DSandJ - York, United Kingdom

We visited this restaurant twice. We stayed in La Oratava, in northern Tenerife, because we wanted a true reflection of the 'real Tenerife' and this restaurant beat any other we visited by a wide margin. Don't be put off by the side street location and low profile frontage. The eating area is unpretentious but spotlessly clean, as is the kitchen.
The menu comprises an extensive range of local dishes (yes, and there is an English translation too!) but if you want burger and chips its not for you.
Personally, on each occasion I stuck to the specials\recommendations board for all my choices which the waiter explained in a very good attempt at English (far better than our Spanish). The food was fantastic especially, the locally caught fish and sauces, which were really delicious (as were the locally sourced meat dishes such as goat and rabbit).
Although none of us speak any Spanish worthy of conversation, all of the staff (owner, waiter and chef) were friendly, knowledgeable and most importantly helpful. A couple of our party have serious food intolerance's to various ingredients (e.g. garlic and onions) which for others are essential flavourings - the staff fully understood our requirements and prepared our orders individually - absolutely brilliant!
The cost per person for a full dinner including starters, main meal, (desert if you could make that far) and superb local wine, averaged approximately 25 euros per person.
Overall: extensive choice, delicious Canarian food, friendly and helpful staff and all at a very reasonable cost. Fantastic!

6. Restaurante San Diego

38314 La Orotava Santa Cruz de Tenerife Spain | Camino de San Diego Intersection With Camino de Bullon, 38314 La Orotava, Tenerife, Spain Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol Mediterranean, European, Spanish, International, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +34 922 33 12 42
Excellent
59%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 310 reviews

Restaurante San Diego

Reviewed By Parisa T

Pleasantly surprised when myself, my husband and brother in law dined here. The mojitos were the best I've had. Although the wait staff seemed over worked and busy they still took care of us. Great appetizers and entrees, went back again later in the week since we enjoyed it so much. The tiramisu is fantastic! Highly recommend eating here!

7. Restaurante Paso del Teide

Calle El Velo, 99 | Aguamansa. La Orotava, 38310 La Orotava, Tenerife, Spain Takeout, Reservations, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards European, Spanish, Mediterranean, Soups Dinner, Brunch, Lunch, Drinks HK$94 - HK$196 +34 922 33 57 69
Excellent
72%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 138 reviews

Restaurante Paso del Teide

Reviewed By llanidloes999 - Colwyn Bay

Near to the trout farm and at the foot of the Los Organos Mountains on the edge of the Teide National Park this a very friendly Canarian refreshment stop.Although their English is limited the family that run the place make guests very welcome. It is very popular with walkers and is only 100m away from the bus (345) stop. The food (some cooked over a wood fire) is excellent and the cuisine is Canarian. The prices are very reasonable and gofio is supplied for free! It is worth trying. The garden is beautiful and contains all sorts of fruit and herbs.
A wonderful experience enhanced by a good walk in the Mountains beforehand.

8. Sunset 290 Tenerife

Urbanizacion Vista Paraiso | Paralela a la autopista, La Orotava, Tenerife, Spain Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Mediterranean, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Drinks +34 645 51 55 79
Excellent
49%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 380 reviews

Sunset 290 Tenerife

Reviewed By David S

A lounge bar with a difference, stunning views while relaxing on a selection of chairs, stools, loungers and beds with fantastic art dotted around, held over multiple levels, some with sand floor for a beach like experience. The cocktails are also very good with a wide choice available.
Getting there is an experience as there is a Landrover that takes you back and forth from the car park.
Its a lounge experience like no other, if your in north Tenerife, pay it a visit.

9. Restaurante Gran Tarajal

Camino Polo 128 Los Pinos | Los Pinos, 38311 La Orotava, Tenerife, Spain Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Reservations Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$78 - HK$141 +34 922 33 21 94
Excellent
67%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 111 reviews

Restaurante Gran Tarajal

We are on the road up to the Teide National Park and overlooking the Valley of La Orotava. Restaurant of traditional Canarian and international food, specialists in picoteo menus and grilled meats. All our menu is gluten free and competitively priced.

Reviewed By Eemaria - Brussels, Belgium

We went there for a very late lunch after we visited Pinolere 2017 based on TripAdvisor reviews. We wanted something authentic and we had it.
I was impressed with the staff: even they spoke very little English and we speak very little Spanish, they made every effort to communicate (they even wanted to use Google Translate).
They serve bread without gluten, a big plus in my opinion.
The choice of the menu is not very big, but the food was good and very cheap (the soup of the day was 1.25 euros, the cheapest I found on the island). The desserts were home-made and very good.
They let us stay one hour after the closing time (they didn't tell us anything) while they were eating dinner on the ground floor.
All in one, a nice, quiet experience after a busy day at Pinolere fair.

10. Bodega El Reloj

Camino Los Frontones-1, 37, 38300 La Orotava, Tenerife, Spain Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +34 696 38 65 24
Excellent
77%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 303 reviews

Bodega El Reloj

Reviewed By Katie V - Harrogate, United Kingdom

The view, service and food are all above and beyond. The waiter took the time to explain everything to us in English and recommended an exceptionally unique and well paired wine to our meal.

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