Restaurante Tajao Tabaibarril
4.5 (1416) Restaurante Tajao Tabaibarril, C. el Charco, 16, 38588 Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·Restaurante Tabaibarril. Restaurante típico canario de pescado fresco en Arico, ... · 32 views
Restaurants in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
158 businesses in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Restaurants in Santa Cruz de Tenerife reflect an island food culture that is emphatically its own — Canarian cuisine is neither mainland Spanish nor Latin American but a fusion of centuries of Atlantic trade, indigenous Guanche heritage, and African influence. Compostelana Plaza de España is a respected city-centre restaurant known for fresh seafood and traditional dishes. Bar Arepera El Juey brings Venezuelan-influenced arepas and grilled meats to a city with strong Latin American cultural ties. UDON Meridiano provides Asian fusion and Japanese-inspired cuisine in the Meridiano shopping complex, reflecting the increasingly cosmopolitan palate of the city's residents. Eating out in Santa Cruz is genuinely affordable by European standards: a full three-course menú del día with wine runs €10–€15 at most traditional restaurants, while evening à la carte dining at a mid-range restaurant averages €25–€40 per person. Reservations are advised for popular spots on Friday and Saturday evenings, and many restaurants close on Sundays or Mondays. The local fish — particularly vieja (parrotfish), sama (snapper), and fresh tuna — is exceptional and best ordered grilled simply with mojo verde or mojo picón.
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Oishii Fusion Food Tenerife
4.3 (87) Oishii Fusion Food Tenerife, C. la Marina, 35, 38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·Oishii Fusion Food Tenerife es una propuesta gastronómica que busca fusionar la ... · 29 views
Quebracho asador, parrilla
4.8 (1700) Quebracho asador, parrilla, C. Ramón y Cajal, 9, 38004 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·🇪🇸😃Asador, de comida clásica 🇦🇷Argentina, carta sabrosa🥩, fresca🍅 y unos ... · 29 views ·
Restaurante Canaima
4.1 (1393) Restaurante Canaima, C. Fernando Beautell, 25, 38009 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·Restaurante de comida venezolana, canaria y europea localizado en Santa Cruz de ... · 29 views ·
Bar Vivant
4.1 (66) Bar Vivant, Puerto Escondido, 15, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·¿Buscas un sitio para comer algo apetitoso a mediodía y en el que sentirte bien ... · 29 views
3Mserviclean limpieza de sofá Tenerife
3Mserviclean limpieza de sofá Tenerife, vivienda 2, C. el Garabato, 38, portal b, 38107 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·3Mserviclean es una empresa especializada en limpieza profunda de sofás, colchon... · 28 views ·
TKO Tacos | Calle Bethencourt Alfonso
4.2 (62) TKO Tacos | Calle Bethencourt Alfonso, C. Bethencourt Alfonso, 13, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·Sumérgete en el sabor de México en pleno corazón de Santa Cruz. En TKO Tacos ten... · 28 views
Casa Ireneo
4.5 (98) Casa Ireneo, Pl. de Ireneo Gonzalez, 6, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·Casa Ireneo, es un restaurante contemporáneo donde la calidad de la comida se so... · 28 views ·
Brasería El Carnero
4.5 (408) Brasería El Carnero, Ctra. General del Sur, 174, 38109 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·Especialidades en carnes y arroces. Ambiente acogedor y familiar con varias zona... · 28 views
Imcarca, Sa (importadora Cárnica Canaria)
5.0 (46) Imcarca, Sa (importadora Cárnica Canaria), Edif. LanzaTeide - Puerto, Via Transversal 2 los Llanos, 2, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·En Imcarca, S.A. (Importadora Cárnica Canaria), destacamos por nuestro compromis... · 28 views
APfone
5.0 (14) APfone, 38107 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·Primera correduría de telefonía de canarias , trabajamos con los principales ope... · 28 views
La Casita
4.4 (1295) La Casita, C. Jesús Nazareno, 14, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·La Casita Café es un restaurante ubicado en el centro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife,... · 28 views
Doris pasapalitos factory
4.7 (14) Doris pasapalitos factory, C. Imeldo Serís, 47, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·Doris pasapalitos es un restaurante de comida venezolana 100% artesanal, especia... · 27 views
Fame - Hambre de Pasta
4.7 (71) Fame - Hambre de Pasta, C. la Luna, 12, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·Fame Hambre de Pasta, ubicado en Calle Luna en Santa Cruz, es un restaurante ita... · 27 views
BAR RESTAURANTE CASA ARBELO
4.3 (773) BAR RESTAURANTE CASA ARBELO, C. la Degollada, 2, 38589 Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·BAR RESTAURANTE CASA ARBELO. Bar restaurante canario en Arico. Cocina tradiciona... · 27 views
Restaurante Vista Guama
4.4 (801) Restaurante Vista Guama, Avenida De, Av. Coronel Gorrín, 80, 38684 Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·Restaurante Vista Guama en Tamaima. Restaurante español especializado en carnes ... · 27 views
Restaurante Tasca La Rebotica
4.3 (1195) Restaurante Tasca La Rebotica, Calle de S. Francisco, 17, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·Restaurante familiar ubicado en una de las pocas Casonas Antiguas Canarias exist... · 27 views ·
13 Cielos Skybar
4.9 (105) 13 Cielos Skybar, C. el Pilar, 3, Planta Ático, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·Descubre 13 Cielos, el Sky Bar más exclusivo de Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Ubicado ... · 26 views ·
QUICKVEG
5.0 (25) QUICKVEG, Mercado Ntra. Señora de África, Av. de San Sebastián, 51, planta baja, local 24, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·En nuestro puesto de comida vegana para llevar, ofrecemos platos frescos, delici... · 26 views
Bombay Babu Mencey
4.3 (497) Bombay Babu Mencey, Rbla. de Sta. Cruz, 114, 38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·BOMBAY BABU SANTA CRUZ
A slice of India awaits at our brand new city-centre loca... · 26 views ·
Tapicería Herrera
4.3 (54) Tapicería Herrera, C. Ramón Trujillo Torres, 11, BAJO-LOC, 38008 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·Maestros artesanos en tapicería.
Tapicería en general. Fabricación de sofás, but... · 26 views ·
Hogar del Músico
4.4 (122) Hogar del Músico, C. José Hernández Alfonso, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·Bar restaurante con tapas de primera calidad: pulpo, calamares a la romana,ropa ... · 26 views
Restaurante La Barra de Rayuela
4.1 (541) Restaurante La Barra de Rayuela, C. Bethencourt Alfonso, 4, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·Café Teatro Rayuela abre sus puertas en 2016 con el fin de ofrecer un espacio c... · 26 views
KYO Street Food & Bar
5.0 (1) KYO Street Food & Bar, C. de Cruz Verde, 13, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·KYO STREET FOOD & BAR es el lugar ideal para los amantes de la comida deliciosa ... · 25 views
Hermanos Hernández
4.7 (87) Hermanos Hernández, C. de Numancia, 1, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain ·Hermanos Hernández es Alma Mexicana y Producto Local. Un lugar donde disfrutar d... · 25 views ·
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best expat-friendly restaurants in Santa Cruz de Tenerife? +
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How expensive is eating out at restaurants in Santa Cruz de Tenerife? +
Restaurant prices in Santa Cruz de Tenerife vary widely—from budget street-food spots to upscale international dining. Browse individual restaurants listings for price range indicators, and check our Cost of Living tool for average meal costs.
Do restaurants in Santa Cruz de Tenerife accommodate dietary restrictions like vegetarian or gluten-free? +
Many restaurants in Santa Cruz de Tenerife catering to expats offer vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-aware menus. Check listing descriptions for dietary tags, and don't hesitate to contact restaurants directly via the details on ExpatsList.
Expat tips for Restaurants in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Order the menú del día for outstanding lunch value +
Almost all traditional restaurants in Santa Cruz offer a menú del día on weekdays — a two or three course set lunch with bread, a drink, and sometimes dessert for €10–€15. This is how locals eat lunch and consistently delivers better quality and value than the same restaurant's evening à la carte prices.
Try local fish over imported protein options +
Tenerife's Atlantic waters produce exceptional fish that reaches restaurants within hours of landing at the port. Ordering the local catch — vieja, sama, cherne, or fresh atún rojo — grilled simply with mojo sauce is one of the island's genuine culinary pleasures and often costs less than imported meat dishes.
Explore barrio restaurants away from the centre +
The most authentic and affordable restaurants in Santa Cruz are in residential neighbourhoods like Barrio La Salud, Los Gladiolos, and La Salle rather than the city centre tourist zone. A short taxi or walk from the Rambla reveals a completely different price point and clientele.
