The 11 best cheap eats in Los Gigantes

An excellent restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and outstanding cuisine. The menu is unique for the local area, offering interesting and original dishes. The squid was incredibly juicy and tender, literally melting in the mouth — I have never eaten squid more delicious than here. We loved everything, and the staff was pleasant and attentive. We will definitely come back!

Good food for really affordable prices. They have menu in spanish but also a qr code to English menu which helps a lot. Sangria was nice

This place is an absolute gem! The octopus was perfectly tender with a smoky char that melted in the mouth—easily one of the best I’ve ever had. And the orange chicken? A masterpiece. Sweet, tangy, and crispy in all the right ways. Every bite was bursting with flavor. Can’t wait to come back!

We ordered several dishes in the form of tapas. All were very tasty and fresh. I especially recommend the tuna tartare! Nice service and owner of the place, relaxed atmosphere :)

An amazing tapas plas in Los gigantes short walk as you come back from the beach. The food is lush we had so many things. They do classic potatoes bravos, orange chicken, tuna tarte and also barraquito!! Love this place recommend.

Great local food, very reasonable prices. A bit busy after 7-8 pm but staff are making their best

Visited on 22 Oct 2024 **Outstanding Tapas Experience** Having lived in Los Gigantes for six years, I’ve had the privilege of visiting many restaurants in the area, but none quite match the exceptional experience at this particular establishment. Although I'm now back in the UK, I make it a point to return to this gem whenever I'm in town. The restaurant, while smaller than most, consistently delivers an outstanding dining experience. Despite its size, it's always bustling with customers—at one point, diners would even sit on the wall waiting for a table. The staff works tirelessly to accommodate everyone, often moving or adding tables along the walkway when the surrounding shops are closed, ensuring every guest is seated. When it comes to tapas, this restaurant is, without a doubt, the best on the island. The quality of the dishes is unparalleled—each tapa is thoughtfully prepared and bursting with authentic Spanish flavors. While service might take a few extra minutes, the wait is absolutely worth it. You can see the staff hustling back and forth, delivering stunning plates with impressive efficiency and always accompanied by a warm smile. The effort they put into each dish is clear, and it’s no surprise that Spanish locals, a true mark of authenticity, frequent this spot regularly. For anyone visiting Los Gigantes, I highly recommend a visit. It’s wise to book in advance, as the food tends to sell out quickly, especially later in the evening. If you find yourself unsure of where to go for a memorable tapas experience, this is *the* place. Kudos to the team at Tas-k—I look forward to my next visit.

Outstanding food and friendly service here! Realistically priced 2-course menu with plenty of choices, with delicious desserts to follow. You must try the raspberry financiers, it was amazing. Jason is a very affable and amusing host too

Great fresh food, friendly service & good value . A must visit when in Los Gigantes, book in advance as always busy .

Just had 5 nights of fantastic dinning in Charlie’s bistro the food was fabulous the welcome and atmosphere was tremendous Jason front of house was brilliant with Wendy doing a great job front of house not forgetting Bernard doing all the fabulous cooking if your in los Gigantes would highly recommend Charlie’s for eating out make sure you book at table as always very busy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Had a fantastic meal for 2 here tonight. So good that we are actually going again before the end of our holiday. Jason is a very good host and makes sure that everyone is happy- the food was sublime, the best we have had on our many trips to Tenerife- and we have had some really good meals in the past. Amazing value and all cooked from scratch. Having been a chef for many years I really do appreciate how much work this takes. I can’t praise this place enough. We had a 5 day wait before they could fit us in as the place is so popular- and now I can see why. I can’t wait to go back again, Vikki and Simon .

Food excellent, service excellent. Due to an illness I have great difficulty eating food, so to find a restaurant I felt comfortable enough to attempt eating is a bonus. However, the biggest plus for me was the Moroccan Lamb Casserole. I've lived on a pureed & a very soft diet for over a yr now & to have managed to eat a small portion of this delicious dish was second heaven. There are many tempting dishes on the menu I'd love to try. Price wise, excellent - quality food but not at the expense of your pocket. Cannot praise it enough.

Simply superb! We love this place! The staff are wonderful and the food is just superb, it’s made with love. If you want to eat here please make sure you book in advance because it’s that popular you won’t get a table otherwise. You will not be disappointed with this restaurant.

Went to our favourite restaurant in Los Gigantes 😋 😍. Fantastic food as usual. Jason, Bernard and Sylvia looked after us as normal.

A small, cozy restaurant with tasty food, quick service, and a lovely view. The staff are attentive and make the dining experience enjoyable. The interior and restroom could use a bit more attention when it comes to cleanliness, but overall, it’s a charming spot. A pleasant place to experience, worth keeping in mind.

Lovely experience as a solo diner. Asked the waiter for the best seafood dish and the tuna fillet did not disappoint! Delicious, would love to return to try more dishes

Awesome 👏 It was the best place in Tenerife 🔥 I have read some reviews about this restaurant, but I didn’t expect nothing special, because sometimes reviews lie. Not in this case. We ordered dorado fish and black angus steak. And we liked the latter the most, that two days later we came back to eat it again. excellent service with a smile from the owner of the establishment. Go to this place, the view is super, the prices are low.

A delicious bistro - we had ordered tuna tartare, Angus entrecôte, scallops, grilled prawns - everything was delicious and the service was lovely and attentive. Would highly recommend :D

Everything was absolutely delicious!!! Highly recommended! The service is pleasant and attentive

Amazing food, some of the best seafood we’ve ever had, a must, lovely staff very approachable and polite, good humour off the waiter/server. We will 100% be back. The chef came out to make sure all was ok. Attention to detail great place.waiter gave our little girl some bread to feed the fish in the harbour which was a lovely touch

It was the best food I’ve had at Tenerife. Tuna tartare is a must! Cod fish and fish of the day are fantastic! (See the picture) Thank you so much for this experience!!

One of our absolute favourite spots in Tenerife. Sarah and her wonderful team consistently go above and beyond to make every guest feel welcome. The food is exceptional, and the atmosphere is just as delightful, relaxed, friendly, and full of charm. We wholeheartedly recommend visiting this hidden gem during your stay in Tenerife. Thank you, Sarah, for yet another lovely evening!

Great food. Fresh and tasty. Poor service (waiting too long to Order and for bill) But the ladies were very kind. Owner not got a clue.

Nice location outside with a terrace. When we arrive a little after 8 pm, an older waiter told us that the kitchen was already closed and we could only have drinks. While we checked for other options, he came and told us that the kitchen would make an exception and that we could order food. We ordered food and drinks with another waiter. The enchiladas were ok, but a little bit more sauce for the salad would be good. My friend had a vegetarian curry as the vegan chili con carne was not available, which was a bit bland (lots of potatoes and rice). The live music was nice. Service was extremely mixed, the waitress and a younger waiter were friendly, but the older waiter seemed to be quite annoyed with us and took severely smoking breaks.

Great bar/ restaurant, we initially went to have a few drinks with a view (which is amazing) then returned a few days later and had a meal, bruschetta to start which was delicious and both had steaks for main which were cooked to perfection (highly recommended) we watched the sun set while eating our meal and listened to the live music. Highly recommended! The staff were fabulous with our little boy. The sangria is also great, we will be returning

I recently visited a restaurant that served delicious fish dishes and burgers, paired with cold beers and an amazing view of palm trees. Not only was the food excellent, but the workers were also incredibly nice, making the overall dining experience a delight. The fish dishes were especially noteworthy, with fresh and perfectly cooked fish that melted in your mouth. The menu offered a variety of fish options, including salmon, tuna, and cod, all served with sides that complemented the flavors perfectly. The burgers were also delicious, with juicy patties and fresh toppings that added the perfect crunch and texture to every bite. To top it all off, the beer selection was extensive, with a variety of local and international beers to choose from. The restaurant's atmosphere was also exceptional, with an amazing view of palm trees swaying in the breeze, creating a perfect tropical vibe. The ambiance was complemented by the friendly and attentive workers who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and satisfied. They provided excellent service, answering any questions we had and ensuring we had everything we needed throughout our meal.

The food here was superb and worth the value for the money. I ordered a spicy chicken wrap and my partner ordered the Friday special fish and chips , the portions were very filling and tasted amazing! There was live music on and it consisted of popular 80s music which was very entertaining. The servers we encountered spoke English and were very polite. There was also pool table near the swimming pool with beautiful views .

I haven’t tried food there but only drinks and it was good. Worth to use happy hour to get second drink free 🙂 View is awesome!

Delicious food and great service in a lovely location. We came for tapas at lunch and enjoyed all of our food - we got the baked camembert bites, shark taco, Canarian potatoes and beef and pork enchilada. Very good price as well - 30 euros for 4 tapas, a beer and a soft drink, which was plenty for lunch for 2 of us. This was the best lunch we had in Los Gigantes.

Booked on the day but unable to get a table outside as so busy. Table inside by window was perfect though. Service was a little slow but really didn't bother us as nice to sit and chat. Salmon, lamb and cod dishes were gorgeous. Curry was okay. Will definitely visit again.

We traipsed around Los Gigantes for some time looking for a restaurant that would meet the needs of our family of four, including two vegetarians and one fussy teenager. We found the perfect place in CK’s - a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, aesthetic setting, friendly staff and an interesting diverse menu with great vege options. Food was exceptional. We loved it!

Excellent Bistro! Book to make sure you get a table. Service was attentive, starters, main course & dessert were all fantastic as was the wine selection. Very good value for money and friendly. It's not always high on people list of things in a resteraunt but it must be said that toilet facilities are spotless. Make a point of having a meal here if you can.

We came here expecting an amazing food experience after looking at the tapas menu. However when we sat down and was served some food we was extremely disappointed with what we had been given. We quickly realised that the food was not fresh at all and in our conclusion frozen food. ( I have had much better frozen food). The servers were very nice and friendly and good at their jobs but the food was a no go!

Healthy, freshly-made tapas, hidden in a picturesque alley. The food is absolutely worth the wait, and you can tell they are taking time to prepare it as perfectly as possible. Vegan options are appreciated, really recommend this restaurant!

Lovely place in Los Gigantes. Three out of four nights during my stay in Los Gigantes I had dinner here. Delicious food, prepared with a lot of interesting fusion between different things and beautifully presented. The staff made me feel like being at home. Definitely one of the best food I've had so far on the island! Thank you!

Great place. We had very tender, grilled t-bone and chicken plus home made creme Catalana. Excellent quality. Prices have gone up a lot (50%) last years but it is worth a visit.

Big portion, spareribs where for me too much fat. The chicken needed a bit longer. Maybe we choose not the right food. Dont want to give really bad score. But for me it will stay with one visite.

Everything is perfect! The staff is fast and nice, the foods are huge and cheap, the taste is amazing! You have to ask a number when there is a queue, but its definitely worth to wait. Its a special expereince.

During my week long visit in Tenerife I have been to this restaurant 4 times. The people working there are incredibly kind and attentive, extremely professional, and you feel "at home" in a few minutes. An then the food: the meat is first quality, of course, and you have to try the pimientos de padron (the dish is huge and they are cooked at perfection), and the (amazing) garbanzas - which is not a vegetarian plate, as it sounds, mind you! I miss you guys! You are the best. I can't wait to come back :)

Staying in Puerto de Santiago for a week and so glad we came across Casa Edu. By far the best food we tried during our stay and we ended up eating here three times!! Delicious food and great value for money. Homemade wine and authentic Canarian food!! Delicious desserts too. We tried to the Iberico pork, the t-bone steak, the grilled cuttlefish and a selection of canarian starters too!! Make sure to get the mojos sauces too!! Really lovely atmosphere and lots of locals eating here too!! They don’t take bookings so get here early to avoid waiting. We waited max 30mins for a table. 10/10 would recommend for authentic canarian food!!

Our favorite meal of the trip. The service was on point and food was delicious. Even though the staff was busy, when we asked them questions about the food they took their time and answered us courteously. We were happy with the snacks and the meats. All prepared fresh and served promptly. Do not miss the dessert, I’ve never had polvito uruguayo before but now it is top 3 of my ultimate desserts. Since then I’ve had the same dessert at a restaurant near Benijo beach but the one at Casa Edu was much more exquisite.

This place was recommended to us by some locals in the area. The food (and wine) was phenomenal. The portions are huge, so we weren't able to try as much as we wanted to. Everything we did order was fantastic. I recommend the ropa vieja! Service was amazing as well.

Highly recommend eating at The Chicken Shack. Food was delicious - choice of spicy or plain fried chicken, salad, chips, bread, aioli and mojo rojo and wide selection of drinks. Steve was so friendly as was the lady, who's name we didn't catch, the service was incredible. Recommend booking a table if you want to sit outside as it gets booked up and very busy.

What a hidden gem we encountered. The Chicken shack is a place with a unique mixture of delicious food, great atmosphere and perfect service. They have a limited, but tasty menu. Steve was chatting with us and checking if we are ok every now and then, thus making us feel cared for. I highly recommend the restaurant! The home made salsa (mojo and alioli) is the best!

Great place, best chicken (plain or spice) and real chips ( not french fries) and salad (canary tomatoes are fabulous) Steve completely mad, great guy will put a smile on your face, I recommend booking as it was very busy, highly recommended

Absolutely phenomenal garlic chicken very tasty, humble surroundings. Steve is a top host, will make you feel very at home, I highly recommend the place, I go very regularly to this restaurant!

If you're in the area, make this one of your meals. It's one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Best chicken in the Canary Islands for sure

Great time as usual. We go for the entertainment, I.e. Steve, the owner. He "makes" the evening, every time we go. Food choice is easy to remember, plain chicken and spicey chicken with chips and salad. That's it, nothing else. It's great to see the locals go too.

Absolutely 20/10, Was introduced to this place by a friend and no words, A set menu of chicken (spicy or plain), salad and chips but it’s all so delicious and the whole evening felt like a massive family dinner. The owner, steve is an angel so funny and amazing guy never been to a place with this atmosphere, cannot recommend enough if you see this place then please go!!

Our first day in Tenerife couldn't have gotten off to a BETTER start! Fantastic welcome from the host, the beverage and food menu choice was huge...Look out for the cheeky "Gin Tasting Nights" on offer, too! Our sandwiches (Egg Mayo/Cream Cheese, Roasted Peppers, Onions & Mushrooms) were freshly made & the cakes (Bakewell Tart/Carrot Cake) were extremely tasty to accompany our "Yorkshire Tea" selection - all great value at just over €12 each! Portions were just right & nicely presented. Overall, a great experience & we were just sad that we got there late, as we would've spent much longer than the hour we had. Thank you so much for a fun start to our holiday. Hugely recommended!

We had an amazing afternoon tea! We were made to feel very welcome and the attention to detail was brilliant! The gluten free selection was great and definitely the best afternoon tea we’ve had! Absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for a wonderful afternoon!

What an experience! Absolutely adored the cozy and small cafe! Breakfast was delicious (i personally had pancakes) with some English breakfast tea. Even the served fruit was tasty and sweet (unlike many other places where unripe fruits are served). The owner was really kind, welcoming and really friendly! Totally recommend to visit🤗

Nice and cozy place for breakfast or afternoon tea. The host was super attentive and friendly. Fruits were fresh, pancakes tasty. Just the bacon could be more crispy. Recommendation would be to reserve a table upfront.

What a lovely place for breakfast or afternoon tea! Great food, very good price and lovely owners!

We had a great time in the Tea house today. I had the afternoon tea and my brother in law and husband had the chicken wraps with salad then the amazing carrot cake all home made. I also had scones with butter jam and cream they just melted in your mouth.The atmosphere is so nice all the little dishes and the lovely china cup and saucers. Jim and Lyndsay were so kind we really enjoyed ourselves. GRAZIEEEEE MILLE Susan Walter and Giancarlo

Lovely breakfast pancakes and friendly service. Definitely worth a visit.

Fab place to b, so homely, down to earth. Loved it. This was one of our favourite bars along with richardson's bar. Just fab, thank you for your hospitality xx

Always great service with a friendly 😃 one of the best bars on the island well done june and Diane just keep doing what you do can't fault you both thanks Rob and Sandy

Went on a Sunday where only one woman was running the entire bar including making food. She was lovely and provided really good service but was occasionally run off her feet. Football was being shown on tv in the corner. Not a massive place and not a lot of comfortable sitting to eat however plenty of seats for just drinking. Cocktails are €6 and are of relative quality however very watery. We had food, it was okay food and was enough to fill a hole but not the best quality.

Landlady is vile, worst attitude ever typical self entitled Brit abroad, avoid this place and enjoy the bars further down the road as we did if you don't want to be spoken to like school children l, I though it funny that it was empty, no recommendations for this dive.

It is what it is, which is a very well run bar for expats. Both the beer and the food are good and very sensibly priced. Don't expect anything too Spanish about the place, but do expect good service, good value for money and a smile.

Wonderful place, must try the bucket deal for 10 💶. Coffee was the only let down.

Just what I needed after a few days of all inclusive hotel beer. Lovely little bar where I could rest my weary legs and taste some decent lager. Nice and quiet when I visited in the afternoon.

Incredible italian food cuisine! All food seems amazing! We tried pasta, steak and traditional pizza! Overwhelmed with taste and portions. If you are in Los Gigantos and get famished after swim , trip etc you gotta go there! No big wait for food either, perfect and ideal time-wise. The waitresses is very kind and friendly.

Nice quiet restaurant, food is excellent value for money staff are super friendly would come back. Good authentic Italian food.

I hate to be this one guy who ruins it for you, given the fact that they had 5 stars reviews up until now. My comment is focusing solely on their pizzas and the long waiting time. We were the first guests of the evening but after we sat down the place slowly filled up. The lady owner was very nice but she seemed to be really overwhelmed. If I’m not mistaken there was only one cook that day. We ordered a salad, grilled assorted veggies and two pizzas. The appetizer took unusually long and the main dish took even longer. The salad and the grilled veggies were not bad. There’s still however a big room for improvement for pizzas. The taste, the texture of the dough as well as the cheese were not at all the thin crusted pizzas we know. The dough was too dry and the marinara relatively bland. The cheese was already hard when it was served, not the slightest cheesy. When I attempted to fold a piece in half it even broke off. But see it for yourself. Maybe you have better luck than we did.

Lovely authentic food and friendly server. However with just that lady handling all front of house it did not work. Everybody had to wait and there was too much rushing. Rosé knowingly served warm and no wine bucket offered. Spoiled the night but with adequate staffing we'd definitely come back as the food was good.

I enjoyed a lot of the dishes I ordered. The waitress was friendly.

Excellent restaurant! The service was friendly and attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended!

Really was 5 stars all round for us. The food was so tasty. No pretension, just good ingredients and technique. We loved it. My favourite of the 6 restaurants we visited in the area. The woman who seems to be in control was so lovely. Grazie Mille! Squisito!

the most delicious tuna and prawns found on this coast also impressively polite and quick staff

Great place to stop for a quick lunch! We got served quickly and the view of Los Gigantes is just incredible! The restaurant has amazing interior, feels like an old English pub. The food was good, and fairly priced. Overall highly recommended if you want a good view with good food.

The food was average, and unfortunately, the staff didn’t speak a word of English, which made communication difficult. We chose this restaurant because it’s located by the harbor and we were waiting for a boat. If possible, I would recommend looking for another restaurant nearby.

We were there just for coffee, as it was closed when we finished our cruise and we couldn't try the food. But the coffee was great. One of the few places on tenerife that had coffee I didn't hate. It's not drip or anything but it tastes good.

We only popped in for a cup of tea and a beer but the service was very friendly and quick. Nice view of the marina and boats

Delicious local and authentic food selection and atmosphere at the port in Los Gigantes. Very kind service staff & owner.

One of the best 'papas arugadas' and 'pulpo a la gallego' i ever tried. Really goid tapas if you after tasting some local food