Bodeguita Canaria

Top choice in Santa Cruz de Tenerife


This terrific local favourite has an earthy, traditional atmosphere, with chunky dark furniture and charmingly dated decor. Try local dishes such as ropa vieja (literally 'old clothes'), a tasty meat-based stew with chickpeas, vegetables and potatoes, or huevos rotos con chorizo (scrambled eggs with chorizo). The desserts are similarly heart-warmingly homely and include torrijas, the Spanish take on bread-and-butter pudding.

Vegetarians may want to look elsewhere, however.