If you’re planning a trip to the southernmost part of Gran Canaria, first familiarise yourself with the best restaurants in Maspalomas and their typical dishes. Papas con mojo (potatoes with garlic and pepper sauce) and freshly caught fish of the day, such as sancocho (salted fish and potato dish) and la vieja (a Mediterranean species of parrotfish), are some of the most famous dishes on their menus. You will also find recipes using shellfish and roast black suckling pig. And for dessert, don’t forget to order the bienmesabe, a delicacy made with eggs, almonds, palm honey and lemon zest.
When you make the journey to this touristic coastal town, we suggest you discover its best culinary establishments, six of which we have listed below. Bon appétit!
1. Restaurante Calma Chicha
Found on the Playa del Inglés, this restaurant offers a traditional menu that has been embellished with touches of other cultures. The most obvious influences are Asian, Arabic and South American. On its menu, you’ll find grilled cod fillet marinated in miso with a Cava sauce, yuzu and crispy lotus root. Don’t miss out on the grilled baby squid over a truffle risotto, or the oriental-style pompano fish stew.
Another of its hallmarks is its tranquillity. When you visit this restaurant, your experience will primarily be characterised by the calm that you breathe. You’ll forget your stresses as soon as you step foot inside!
2. Taberna La Caña - among the most popular restaurants in Maspalomas
Seasonal and kilometre zero products make up the basis of the La Caña menu, which includes dishes with freshly caught fish of the day, able to seduce even the most gourmet palate.
Try the salmon with Béarnaise sauce, freshly made pomme purée and sautéed vegetables. No exception is the grilled pork belly with mojo rojo (garlic and pepper sauce).
José Rehak, Manuel García and Gerardo Santana head up the team in charge of the kitchen in this pub located on the Playa del Inglés. At the bar, you can also order various tapas that are typical of the area to get your taste buds going.
3. 56º Restaurant & Grill
The managers at this restaurant claim they devote their utmost attention – and care – to every single dish they prepare. It is the perfect combination for presentation.
Their dishes reach the table looking like genuine culinary works of art. And that is how they define them.
Dishes that particularly stand out include the sea bream ceviche, the kataifi prawns, the sweet seafood rice and the various grilled meats. There is no better way to taste them than in the inviting atmosphere that envelops the dining area. The experience will make its guests want to go back time and time again.
4. Candombe Bar
This is another of the best restaurants in Maspalomas that is worth discovering. Its managers claim they offer the best sandwich in Gran Canaria.
Other highly recommended culinary options include the Canarian smoked cheese, the revuelto gramajo (scrambled eggs with ham and potatoes), the papas rancheras (sautéed potatoes and vegetables) and the grilled fish.
Their barbecue deserves special mention and is one of the most popular dishes among their clientele.
Local, Mediterranean and international cuisine go hand in hand in this restaurant found on Calle José Santos González. This choice would definitely be a good move.
5. Maspalomas Golf
This is another of the restaurants in Maspalomas that is worth discovering. Its managers claim they offer the best sandwich in Gran Canaria.
Other highly recommended culinary options include the Canarian smoked cheese, the revuelto gramajo (scrambled eggs with ham and potatoes), the papas rancheras (sautéed potatoes and vegetables) and the grilled fish. Their barbecue deserves special mention and is one of the most popular dishes among their clientele.
Local, Mediterranean and international cuisine go hand in hand in this restaurant found on Calle José Santos González. This choice would definitely be a good move.
6. Café del Mar - another recommended restaurant in Maspalomas
If you don’t know where to eat in Maspalomas, why not visit the Café del Mar?
Open to the public on Paseo del Faro, this restaurant will give you the chance to enjoy every bite. Order, for example, the sea bass ceviche, the beef carpaccio with black truffle sauce or the steamed cod with marine grain.
While you sample these and other delicacies from their menu, every night they host a cabaret-inspired show on the stage.
Without a doubt, these are six of the best restaurants in Maspalomas for enjoying the local cuisine. We recommend them! Also, if you don’t yet know where to stay for your time on the island, check out our Maspalomas Accommodation. We have a wide variety of options available!
