The island of Tenerife is known worldwide for its beautiful beaches, excellent climate all year round, the Teide volcano and its natural park, the millennial Draco tree, Puerto de la Cruz, and of course its rich and varied gastronomy.
Tenerife is a land of contrasts and many historical influences, today we find in al of the Canary Islands authentic gourmet products, that most certainly delight chefs and dinner guests. The mixture of tradition and modernity meets on the island of Tenerife, from where both locals and visitors can enjoy its delicious cuisine.
The common feature is the high quality of raw materials and their characteristics, such as the geographical conditions of the islands. One can enjoy the more traditional dishes such as roasted goizo meal, “wrinkled potatoes”, mojo (typical Canarian sauce), rabbit “salmorejo”, Canarian “rancho” and a long etc.
Best restaurants in Tenerife
However, since the explosion of the Spanish creative cuisine led by the renowned chefs Ferran Adria, Subijana and Santamaria, today, it is possible to enjoy the most avant-garde cuisine, and more creative dishes. Although the development has been somewhat slower than in the rest of Spain, today you can find fantastic gourmet restaurants in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Also, it is well worth to mention the wines produced on the island of Tenerife, with special emphasis on the wines of the DO Tacoronte – Acentejo, the first of Denominations of Origin in Tenerife, with a production of mainly red wines, but also in lesser quantities white wines and rose wines.
The Michelin guide has a guide to the best restaurants in Tenerife with which you will enjoy the gastronomy of Tenerife.