Tenerife is once again making its mark on the national food scene, this time with a taco that’s hoping to be crowned Spain’s Best Taco 2026.
Chile Verde, a popular Mexican restaurant in Puerto de la Cruz, has been selected as one of more than 50 establishments taking part in the IV Campeonato de Tacos de España, which began on 28 May.
Meet the Taco Representing Tenerife
The restaurant’s entry is called Taco de Asada, a recipe inspired by traditional Mexican flavours with carefully selected ingredients.
The taco features:
✔ Red tortilla made with guajillo chilli
✔ Fresh guacamole
✔ Grilled beef entrecôte
✔ Ranchera sauce
✔ Onion
✔ Coriander
✔ Lime
Other ingredients include corn flour, green tomato, red tomato, garlic, jalapeño chilli and avocado.
Despite its bold flavours, the taco has a mild spice level, rated one out of three on the competition’s heat scale.
Public Votes Matter
The competition isn’t decided solely by professional judges.
Customers visiting participating restaurants can score the tacos based on:
✔ Flavour
✔ Quality
✔ Presentation
✔ Filling
✔ Balance of ingredients
These public ratings will be combined with assessments from:
✔ Gastronomy inspectors
✔ Professional chefs
✔ Food critics
✔ Industry experts
✔ Content creators and influencers
The highest-rated entries will progress to the final stage of the competition.
Final Takes Place in June
The winner of Spain’s Best Taco 2026 will be decided on 30 June during a blind tasting conducted by a professional jury.
Where to Try It
Chile Verde
📍 Calle Doctor Celestino Cobiella Zaera, 2, Puerto de la Cruz
Opening Hours
✔ Monday: 19:00 to 23:00
✔ Thursday and Friday: 19:00 to 23:00
✔ Saturday and Sunday: 13:00 to 16:00 and 19:00 to 23:00
✔ Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
With a strong reputation among locals and visitors alike, Chile Verde will be hoping its Taco de Asada can bring another national gastronomic title to Tenerife.