If you’re looking for the sort of place where the portions are generous, the food is homemade and nobody leaves hungry, then Guachinche El Portezuelo is well worth knowing about.
Located in El Portezuelo, in the municipality of Tegueste, this traditional guachinche has built a loyal following by doing exactly what guachinches have always done best…serving honest Canarian food at sensible prices.
Traditional Canarian favourites
The menu is packed with the dishes you’d expect to find in a proper guachinche.
There are costillas con papas y piña, carne de cabra, ropa vieja, queso asado with red and green mojo, and escaldón, alongside a selection of starters that are perfect for sharing.
It’s straightforward Canarian cooking, made without unnecessary fuss.
The grilled meats are the real attraction
While the traditional dishes are popular, it’s the grilled meats that really steal the show.
The XL pork chop, large T-bone steaks and mixed meat platters have become favourites with regular customers and are ideal if you’re visiting with family or a group of friends.
This definitely isn’t the place to arrive without an appetite.
Don’t miss dessert
If you’ve somehow managed to save a bit of room, the homemade desserts are worth the effort.
Classics such as quesillo and Polvito Uruguayo provide the perfect ending to a traditional Canarian meal.
Good food without the hefty bill
One of the reasons El Portezuelo remains so popular is its excellent value for money.
The portions are generous, the prices are refreshingly reasonable and the friendly service is exactly what you’d hope for from a family-style guachinche.
There’s also the added bonus of private parking, which is always handy, especially at busy weekends.
Planning a visit?
Guachinche El Portezuelo is located on Camino del Portezuelo, 30, in Tegueste, just a few minutes from Tenerife North Airport.
It currently holds an impressive 4.6-star rating on Google, with plenty of visitors praising both the food and the relaxed atmosphere.
The guachinche is open every day from 12pm until 5pm, except Thursdays, when it closes for its weekly day off.
If you’re after a proper taste of traditional Tenerife without spending a fortune, this is one to add to your list.