Content creators Joana and Jonay, known for their popular Guachinches Modernos social media channel, have discovered another Tenerife dining spot where portion sizes are anything but modest.
Their latest stop took them to El Guachinche del Sheriff in Valle Tabares, La Laguna, where a meal intended for a few quickly turned into a feast that left them questioning whether they had ordered enough people rather than enough food.
Starting Small… Or So They Thought
To begin their visit, the pair ordered a selection of traditional dishes:
• Escaldón
• Stuffed mushrooms
• Goat meat
The idea, they joked, was to avoid filling up too quickly before trying the restaurant’s signature dishes.
That plan didn’t last long.
The XL Platters Steal the Show
The highlight of the visit came when two enormous sharing platters arrived at the table.
One focused on seafood, while the other was dedicated entirely to meat.
Seafood XL Platter
The seafood platter included:
• Squid
• Octopus
• Cuttlefish
• King prawns
• Fried fish strips
• Peppers
• Chips
• Canarian wrinkled potatoes
The sheer size of the platter prompted an immediate reaction from the pair, who struggled to believe the amount of food placed in front of them.
Meat XL Platter
The meat option proved equally impressive, featuring:
• Pork ribs
• Secreto ibérico
• Beef steak
• Chicken breast
• Chistorra sausage
• Traditional sausages
• A generous serving of chips
According to the content creators, a single platter could comfortably feed four or five people.
Prices
The sharing platters are priced at:
• Seafood XL Platter: €65.50
• Meat XL Platter: €55.90
Given the quantity served, the platters are clearly designed for groups rather than solo diners.
Location
El Guachinche del Sheriff
Camino El Rosarito
Valle Tabares, La Laguna
The restaurant is open daily and has become known for its generous portions and traditional Canarian dishes.
For anyone arriving hungry, these giant platters might be one of the biggest food challenges currently available in Tenerife.