Bodegón El Primero in Santa Úrsula combines homemade Canarian dishes with grilled meats, local wine and generous portions
There are still plenty of places in the north of Tenerife where traditional food is the main attraction, rather than something added to the menu because it sounds good.
One of them is Bodegón El Primero, in Santa Úrsula, where the focus is firmly on Canarian cooking, grilled meats and the sort of hearty dishes that don’t need much explaining.
Traditional Canarian dishes
The menu includes a good selection of familiar Canarian favourites, including:
- Garbanzas
- Huevos a la estampida
- Mushrooms stuffed with almogrote
- Escaldón
- Fried fish churros
- Grilled cheese
- Papas arrugadas
One of the big draws is the goat meat, a classic of Canarian cooking and one of the dishes worth trying if you’re after something properly local.
There is also a good selection of meat cooked on the grill, including bichillo, chops, steaks, secreto and chicken.
If you’re not in the mood for meat, there are also several fish options, including octopus, onion-braised cod and potas.
Local wine and homemade desserts
Bodegón El Primero serves white and red house wine by the litre, sourced from producers in the area. It is the sort of place where ordering a glass of wine with a plate of traditional food feels entirely appropriate.
For dessert, there are homemade options including quesillo and gofio mousse.
Customers also regularly highlight the friendly service, generous portions and good value for money, which is becoming an increasingly useful combination when eating out in Tenerife.
Location and opening hours
Bodegón El Primero is located at Calle Malpaís, 10, Santa Úrsula, in the north of Tenerife.
The restaurant currently has a 4.5-star rating on Google.
It opens:
- Monday: 12:00 to 16:30
- Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 to 16:30 and 19:30 to 22:15
- Sunday: Closed
So, if you’re exploring the north of Tenerife and fancy a proper plate of goat, some grilled meat and a glass of local wine, Bodegón El Primero looks like the sort of unpretentious place worth knowing about.