National Geographic Travel magazine has published a selection of the best guachinches in Tenerife , highlighting these establishments as authentic exponents of Canarian culinary culture. These traditional establishments in the north of the island offer home-style cuisine accompanied by home-grown wine in a family-friendly and unpretentious atmosphere.
Among the highlights is El Chupete, located in La Matanza de Acentejo. This guachinche is known for its cozy atmosphere and dishes like chickpeas, fried rabbit, and carne fiesta. Due to its popularity, it often closes early as its wine sells out quickly.
Also in La Victoria de Acentejo, El Tejadito, also known as Guachinche José, is another recommended restaurant. Famous for its green awning, it offers specialties such as stuffed potatoes, grilled rabbit, and gofio escaldón, maintaining the authenticity of traditional guachinches.
In Tacoronte, we recommend Casa Nino, popularly known as the Red Cross guachinche because it’s located next to a Red Cross building. Now run by Nino’s son, Jesús, this guachinche features salted grouper and cuttlefish in sauce as its signature dishes.
Moving south, the municipality of Guía de Isora appears on the list with no fewer than three recommended guachinches. Guachinche de Leti wins hearts and stomachs with its ribs with potatoes and pineapple, and its delicious chickpeas. Guachinche La Pacheca, with its authentic atmosphere, expert cooking, and its original fried quesillo (fried quesillo). And Guachinche Abreu, simple and traditional, serves wonderful goat meat.
Guachinches, originating in the 19th century, emerged as spaces in winegrowers’ homes where wine and homemade food were offered to day laborers and travelers. Today, they remain an essential part of Tenerife’s culinary identity, offering an authentic and intimate gastronomic experience.
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