A taste of tradition in La Orotava
In the north of Tenerife, there is a wide variety of guachinches where you can enjoy traditional Canarian cuisine. One of them is Guachinche La Casona, an establishment located in La Orotava, surrounded by vineyards, which has become a must-visit for those seeking home-style cooking, grilled meats, and estate-grown wine.
Classic Canarian dishes on the menu
The restaurant’s menu features the most typical dishes of Canarian gastronomy, including grilled cheese (queso asado), chickpea stew (garbanzas), fried eggs with chips (huevos a la estampida), gofio escaldón, and ropa vieja, among others. Another major draw is the selection of grilled meats. The restaurant offers various cuts to suit all tastes, including sirloin served with a sautéed red pepper and onion sauce, chicken, steak, and cochino negro — one of the house specialities.
Homemade desserts and estate-grown wine
For those with a sweet tooth, the experience can be rounded off with a range of homemade, traditional desserts such as polvito uruguayo, gofio mousse, or quesillo. As befits a traditional guachinche, the establishment serves its own estate-grown wine — a drink that reflects its heritage and invites guests to enjoy home-cooked dishes accompanied by a fine house vintage.
A venue for celebrations and family meals
The venue has private parking and is an ideal spot for organising celebrations such as birthdays, first communions, christenings, or weddings. Its generous portions, reasonable prices, friendly service, and home-style Canarian cooking have made it an essential stop for anyone looking to eat well and enjoy excellent value for money on the island.
Location, ratings, and opening hours
Guachinche La Casona is located at Camino Polo, Las Canalitas, 3, in the municipality of La Orotava. It holds a 4.2-star rating on Google, a reflection of the satisfaction of customers who have visited for lunch or dinner, as well as those who have held events there. It is open Monday to Thursday from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and from Friday to Sunday extends its evening hours until midnight.

