Bodegón Fermín in Guamasa keeps things simple with homemade dishes, local wine and the sort of recipes that have been around for generations
There are still small places in Tenerife where the menu isn’t trying to reinvent anything. It is simply about cooking the food people have always eaten.
Bodegón Fermín, in Guamasa, La Laguna, is one of those places. The small, family-style establishment focuses on traditional Canarian cooking at reasonable prices, with a straightforward menu built around familiar local dishes.
Traditional Canarian dishes
You won’t find a huge menu here, and that’s rather the point.
The focus is on home-style cooking and traditional recipes, with dishes including:
- Fabada
- Garbanzas
- Potas in sauce
- Salted fish
- Goat meat
- Papas arrugadas
It’s the kind of menu that doesn’t need pages of explanation. If you’re after traditional Canarian flavours rather than fancy presentation, this is much more the territory.
A small place with a friendly atmosphere
Bodegón Fermín also serves red and white wine from producers on the island, along with homemade traditional desserts such as polvito uruguayo.
The atmosphere is described as simple and welcoming, with customers particularly appreciating the friendly, personal service.
That combination of straightforward food, local wine and reasonable prices is what has helped the bodegón build a loyal following.
Location and opening hours
Bodegón Fermín is located on the Carretera General del Norte in Guamasa, La Laguna.
The restaurant has a 4.3-star rating on Google.
It opens Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00, serving breakfast and lunch.
It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
If you’re looking for traditional Canarian food in a relaxed setting and don’t need a menu the size of a small novel, Bodegón Fermín is one to put on the list.