Finding a proper guachinche in Tenerife isn’t difficult.
Finding one that still feels traditional, serves generous portions and doesn’t make your wallet cry afterwards… slightly harder.
In La Orotava, Guachinche El Ramal has built a loyal following by doing exactly that.
Simple Canarian food, grilled meats and the sort of portions where ordering “just one more dish” suddenly becomes a questionable decision.
Traditional Canarian Dishes on the Menu
The kitchen focuses on classic island dishes, many of them designed for sharing around the table.
Among the local favourites are:
• Batata salad (ensaladilla de batata)
• Escaldón
• Huevos al estampido
• Queso asado
If you’re looking for the more traditional side of Canarian cooking, they also serve:
• Ropa vieja
• Carne de cabra
• Carne fiesta
Three dishes that have survived Tenerife menus for years for a reason.
Grilled Meats and Homemade Desserts
The menu also includes grilled meats such as:
• Secreto ibérico
• Bichillo
• Chuletas
And if you still have space afterwards…
Homemade desserts include quesillo and polvito uruguayo.
Although by that point most people are already reconsidering their life choices.
Family Atmosphere with Views
Part of the appeal here is the setting.
The guachinche offers both indoor seating and a terrace with views, alongside private parking and the kind of relaxed family atmosphere that many older guachinches still manage to keep.
No fuss.
Just food, wine and people taking their time.
Opening Hours and Location
📍 Guachinche El Ramal
Carretera General El Ramal TF-211, 17
La Orotava
⭐ Google rating: 4.1
Opening hours:
Wednesday to Sunday: 13:00 to 17:00
Friday and Saturday evenings: 19:00 to 22:00
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
If you like traditional Tenerife cooking, generous plates and somewhere that still feels local…
This one might be worth adding to the list.