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Hidden gem in Tenerife: The octopus tortilla that wins prizes

The octopus tavern putting Santa Cruz on the map

Hidden away in Tenerife’s capital is a small, unassuming family-run establishment that has built a reputation on its star ingredient: octopus. At Tasca Los Pulpitos, the menu revolves almost entirely around this cephalopod, winning over locals and visitors alike. Content creators behind the account @guachinchesmodernos recently paid a visit and were quick to share their experience with followers. “We’ve been told over and over to come and try the octopus tortilla here. Even just walking past, you can smell octopus in the air,” they said.

What’s on the menu at Los Pulpitos

Octopus reigns supreme on the menu, but the kitchen also turns out other dishes that keep customers coming back. Highlights include: sweet potato salad (ensaladilla de batata), wrinkled potatoes with mojo sauces, octopus croquettes, fried Palmero cheese with three mojos, breaded octopus, Galician-style octopus, and octopus vinaigrette. Diners can choose between half or full portions, depending on how many dishes they want to try and how many are at the table.

According to Google reviews, a meal at this tavern typically costs between 10 and 20 euros per person. To round things off, the team recommends the ‘polvito toscalero’ — a perfect dessert for those looking for a balanced meal.

The tortilla you have to order in advance

To enjoy the octopus tortilla — the dish that draws so many customers through the door — you need to order ahead. It can be requested several days in advance, or at the very latest by 10:00 am if you want it for lunch, or at midday if you want it for the evening. Such is its fame that the restaurant even takes bookings for Christmas Eve dinners on 24 December. The content creators declared: “This is the kind of tortilla you’d enter into a competition and be certain of winning.” Juicy, packed with flavour and with a hint of spice, it has become an essential item on the menu.

An atmosphere where time stands still

This is a place where time slows down. A sign at the bar reads “above all, take it easy”, so you should arrive without any rush and simply savour the culinary experience on offer. The venue has a small interior space and a terrace, where the warm, family atmosphere is evident throughout. And all the while, the irresistible aroma of octopus wafts through the entire neighbourhood.

Location, ratings and opening hours

Tasca Los Pulpitos is a small gastronomic treasure on the island of Tenerife, where octopus takes centre stage in the entire dining experience. It is located at Calle de la Rosa, 53, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and boasts a 4.6-star rating on Google — a clear reflection of customer satisfaction. The tavern is open Wednesday to Saturday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm and from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm, while on Sundays it operates for lunch service only. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays to give staff a rest.

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