A lot of visitors traveling to Tenerife are more interested in enjoying its crystal clear waters and volcanic landscape than they are in exploring Canarian cuisine. Despite being one of the most popular islands in the Canaries, restaurants serving authentic dishes are hard to come by. Traditional food in Tenerife is rustic and simple, but the flavor combinations and native ingredients are certainly worth trying. The island’s produce is as varied as its terrain, with an abundance of fresh fish, wild meats, lots of maize<\/em> and tropical foods like plantains. From neighborhood tabernas<\/em> to kitchens turning out some of Spain’s most creative meals, Tenerife surely has restaurants that care about preserving the local gastronomy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Paps arrugadas con mojos:<\/strong> Probably the most famous dish from the Canaries, papas arrugadas<\/em> are small local potatoes that are cooked in salt water until they are tender and the skin becomes arrugada<\/em>, or wrinkled. Papas arrugadas<\/em> are best accompanied with a green or red sauce called mojo<\/em>. Mojos<\/em> seem to be different no matter where you try them but the green variety tends to have flavors of garlic and green herbs while the red mojo<\/em> is flavored with paprika and is usually spicy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A cazuela of papas arrugadas with spicy mojo picon<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Almagrote:<\/strong> This cheese spread from La Gomera has made it’s way around the Canaries and even some parts of mainland Spain. Hard to describe to someone who hasn’t experienced it first hand, almagrote<\/em> is both crumbly and creamy. The texture of this dish changes depending on who’s cooking, but the ingredients always consist of tomato, garlic, olive oil, paprika and hard cured cheese.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A mid-day snack of almagrote<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Morcilla dulce:<\/strong> Morcilla<\/em>, or pig blood sausage, can be found in about every region of Spain. In the Canaries they make a sweeter variety with onion, almond, raisins and sugar among it’s list of ingredients, hence the appendage of the word dulce<\/em>. Try it on its own or incorporated into other dishes like scrambled eggs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Ropa vieja: <\/strong>The Canary Islands have a lot of soups in their cuisine, especially considering the warm climate, and ropa vieja<\/em> is among its best. Literally translating to “old clothes”, ropa vieja<\/em> is much better than it sounds, making use of shredded leftover meats stewed with chickpeas and local veggies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A hearty dish of ropa vieja<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Conejo en salmorejo:<\/strong> Not to be confused with the tomato based soup of southern Spain, this dish consists of rabbit stewed in a flavorful marinade of wine, vinegar, garlic and spices. For those who aren’t inclined to eat rabbit, you can also try more traditional proteins like chicken and tuna en salmorejo<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Cherne:<\/strong> One of the most common fish eaten in Tenerife, cherne<\/em> is wreckfish, a large deep-water white fish. Cherne<\/em> is often served grilled, and is mildly flavored and meaty, making it a good fish to try even if seafood “isn’t really your thing”.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Local wreckfish with potatoes and saut\u00e9ed veggies<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n El Rinc\u00f3n de Juan Carlos:<\/strong> If you only had time for one meal in Tenerife, this should be the place you go to eat. Never mind that it’s not really near anything, the Padron brothers’ inventive take on Spanish cuisine will make it worth visiting. Don’t leave without ordering the rabo de toro<\/em> dumplings, they are outstanding.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Stewed bull tail dumplings at El Rinc\u00f3n de Juan Carlos<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Pasaje de Jacaranda, 2, Los Gigantes La Tasca de Enfrente:<\/strong> There is nothing about this place that says fancy<\/em>, but it’s packed with the charm of an authentic neighborhood eatery. From its rough wooden beams to the menu of fuss-free things to eat, La Tasca de Enfrente is perfect for a cold beer and a cheap bite to eat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The tortilla with onion at La Tasca de Enfrente<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Calle Doctor Jose Naveiras, 9, Santa Cruz de Tenerife La Hierbita:<\/strong> This restaurant combines a traditional atmosphere with typical Canarian cuisine. Located inside a house from the 19th century, a meal at la Hierbita is full of history. Portion sizes are huge so order a few things and share to make the most out of what the menu is offering.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n One of the cozy dining rooms at La Hierbita<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Calle el Clavel, 19, Santa Cruz de Tenerife La Concepci\u00f3n:<\/strong> An unexpected restaurant that feels more like a cafe, La Concepci\u00f3n is a nice stop, whether it’s for a full meal or a glass of wine while people watching on its charming pedestrian street. La Concepci\u00f3n’s relaxed atmosphere and playful menu, with ties to Canarian and Spanish gastronomy, make it the kind of place where it’s just plain fun to eat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The colorful street where you’ll find La Concepci\u00f3n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Calle Antonio Dom\u00ednguez Afonso 4 , Santa Cruz Los Roques:<\/strong> One of the top restaurants in the Canaries, as well as all of Spain, Los Roques has been making a name for itself with a modern approach to the use of local products and techniques. Although the food is quite expensive compared to other restaurants in Tenerife, it’s still well worth trying. For those who are more hesitant when it comes to spending, Los Roques offers an alternative menu during the day as Caf\u00e9 Los Roques<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Quesillo for dessert at Los Roques<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Calle La Marina, 16, Los Abrigos Casa Pache:<\/strong> If you like places that are random and quirky with food that tastes like a grandma is in the kitchen cooking, Casa Pache is where you should be. The menu here is full of stewed meats, fresh seafood and other typical dishes of the Canaries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Calle La Verdad, 6, Puerto de la Cruz El Cine:<\/strong> The fresh seafood at el Cine attracts locals and tourists to the point that there is regularly a line of people waiting to eat. The owner, Juan Carlos, can be found darting around checking on things but is never too busy to stop by and see how his customers are doing. Despite the crowds, service is quick and people always seem to leave happy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Calle Juan Bariajo, 8, Los Cristianos Folel\u00e9:<\/strong> One of the only restaurants to serve Canarian food in the southern towns of Tenerife, Folel\u00e9 is the perfect place to try out a range of local dishes and ingredients without leaving the beach. Try their <\/span>cherne<\/em>, served with saut\u00e9ed veggies and a light saffron sauce.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Calle Juan Bariajo, 2, Los Cristianos<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Full profiles of each restaurant mentioned above can be found in Partaste’s Restaurants and Markets<\/em><\/a> section on Tenerife<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Partaste believes in preserving the cultural heritage of food around the world by enabling others to appreciate and share the gastronomic diversity they experience while traveling. We hope to engage a global travel community and to become a one-stop resource for information on world cuisine.<\/em><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A lot of visitors traveling to Tenerife are more interested in enjoying its crystal clear waters and volcanic landscape than they are in exploring Canarian cuisine. Despite being one of the most popular islands in the Canaries, restaurants serving authentic dishes are hard to come by. Traditional food in Tenerife is rustic and simple, but the flavor combinations and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":46,"featured_media":1331,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[53,77],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat to Try<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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