Finding a place in the south of Tenerife that does both proper Canarian food and serious grilled meat isn’t always easy.
Usually it leans one way or the other.
Asador La Camella, in Arona, seems to have decided to do both.
And judging by the locals and tourists filling the tables… it’s working.
Traditional Canarian Dishes Still on the Menu
Before the grills even get going, the menu starts firmly in Canarian territory.
Cold starters include:
• Pata asada
• Wagyu A5 carpaccio
• Various salads for sharing or individual portions
Then come the heavier hitters.
Hot dishes include:
• Garbanzas de la abuela
• Escaldón
• Oxtail ropa vieja
• Goat meat
• Local cheeses and cured meats
Their own description says it fairly simply:
“Traditional Canarian food, grill specialists and wine pairing.”
Hard to argue with that.
Grilled Meats Take Centre Stage
The real draw though is the grill.
There’s plenty to choose from:
• Chicken
• Pork
• Beef
• Dry-aged beef cuts
This is very much a place for people who take meat seriously.
The sort who study the menu longer than they need to.
Dessert Still Gets a Look In
If you somehow have space left:
• Crema Catalana
• Lemon pie
• Cheesecake
Because Tenerife restaurants always seem determined to finish strong.
Location and Opening Hours
Asador La Camella
📍 Carretera General TF-28, 68, Arona
Google rating: 4.2 stars
Open daily:
🕐 13:00 to 23:00
Lunch and dinner without closing in between.
Grilled meat.
Canarian classics.
One of those places where leaving hungry would take some effort.