Gran Canaria

3 real restaurants, cafés, bars, markets and food experiences, from inexpensive to special occasion.

3 places to eat and drink in Gran Canaria

Mercado de Vegueta, Vegueta, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

Mercado de Vegueta

Market · Vegueta, Las Palmas

£ Inexpensive

A neo-classical market hall in the old town with stalls selling local cheese, fish and fruit.

Known for: Local cheeses, fresh produce

Under about £14 per person

Local favourite Good for Families · Groups

Mercado del Puerto, Puerto, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

Mercado del Puerto

Market · Puerto, Las Palmas

£ Inexpensive

A lively iron-and-glass market with food counters serving grilled fish and tapas.

Known for: Grilled fish, tapas

Under about £14 per person

Local favourite Good for Families · Groups

A selection of tapas (illustrative photo)
Illustrative photo

Casa Montesdeoca

Restaurant · Vegueta, Las Palmas

£££ Higher-end

A smart restaurant in a historic Vegueta townhouse with a leafy courtyard, serving modern Canarian dishes.

Known for: Canarian dishes with a modern twist

About £30–50 per person

Good for Couples · Groups

£ to ££££ is an approximate guide to price level and the per-person range is an estimate, not live pricing. “Good for” is a rule of thumb. Opening times and menus change: check with the venue before you go.

Local dishes to try in Gran Canaria 3
  • Papas arrugadas

    Wrinkled salty potatoes with spicy mojo sauce

  • Queso de flor

    A soft local cheese from Guía, flavoured with thistle flower

  • Ropa vieja canaria

    A shredded-meat and chickpea stew, made with leftovers