Guachinche La Fuente in Arona offers homemade Canarian dishes, generous portions and a terrace with some cracking views
If you’re looking for traditional Canarian food without spending a fortune, Guachinche La Fuente in Arona is worth knowing about.
The restaurant focuses on homemade Canarian cooking, generous portions and straightforward food, with a terrace where you can sit back and enjoy the views while you eat.
It’s the sort of place that keeps things fairly simple, which is often exactly what you want from a guachinche.
Traditional Canarian dishes
The menu includes plenty of familiar favourites, including ensaladilla, ropa vieja, carne en salsa, grilled cheese and croquettes.
There are also regular specials, with dishes such as fried rabbit and bacalao encebollado appearing alongside options including goat meat, ribs with potatoes and pineapple, and chicken with mojo.
So there is plenty to choose from, whether you fancy something properly traditional or just want a decent plate of home cooking.
Homemade desserts and local wine
The homemade theme continues with the desserts.
You’ll find classics such as quesillo and grandma’s cake, along with other sweet options depending on what’s available.
The restaurant also serves house wine in both red and white, making it a good match for the traditional food.
And, according to customers, the friendly service is another big part of the experience.
Where is Guachinche La Fuente?
Guachinche La Fuente is located at Camino Las Manchas, 3, Arona.
It has a 4.5-star Google rating, reflecting the positive feedback from diners.
Opening hours are:
- Wednesday to Saturday: 13:00 to 17:00 and 19:00 to 23:00
- Sunday: Lunch only
- Monday and Tuesday: Closed
A good option if you’re in the south of Tenerife and fancy some traditional Canarian food, decent portions and a relaxed terrace rather than anything too fancy.