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A family-run guachinche in Santa Úrsula
In Tenerife, there are still establishments where traditional Canarian cuisine remains the star of the show. One of them is Guachinche David, a family-run business in Santa Úrsula that has become a regular stop for those seeking home-cooked dishes, local produce and traditional flavours. Located on the lower floor of a family home, the guachinche retains its original character, and customers praise both the friendly service and the cooking based on traditional Canarian recipes.
Traditional dishes made for sharing
The menu offers a wide variety of traditional dishes of the kind commonly found in guachinches. Among its specialities are options perfect for sharing, such as carne fiesta, goat meat, grilled cheese, papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes), escaldón, cod with onions and mushrooms stuffed with almogrote. In addition, meat lovers can choose from a broad selection of grilled dishes, with options including chops, black pig steak, bichillo, pork lágrimas and beef sirloin, among other cuts. The experience is rounded off with some of its homemade, traditional desserts, such as quesillo, among others.
Friendly service and value for money
One of the aspects most valued by customers is the warm, personal service offered by the staff, which makes diners feel right at home. The friendly welcome, the Canarian dishes and the quality-price ratio mean that guests leave satisfied and keen to repeat the experience. Guachinche David is located at Carretera Nueva Corujera, 75, in Santa Úrsula. It holds a 4.4-star rating on Google, a score that reflects the satisfaction of those who have visited and enjoyed its dishes of traditional island cuisine. It opens from Wednesday to Friday, offering lunch and dinner from 13:00 to 16:00 and from 19:30 to 22:30, while on Saturday and Sunday it reduces its hours and only serves at midday. On Monday and Tuesday the establishment remains closed for staff rest days.
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