Guachinche La Montañita

Visiting Guachinche La Montañita in San Miguel de Abona is like stopping the car and diving right into an unpretentious island-flavored meal. The place has a rustic and relaxed atmosphere: a spacious dining room, simple tables, and a warm ambiance. What matters here is what's inside—the dishes, the wine, the conversation—more than the decor.

The menu reflects this approach: great starters to share (grilled or fresh cheese, chickpeas, fish churros), grilled meat portions like sirloin steak on the stone—one of their specialties—spare ribs with potatoes and pineapple, carne fiesta, and homemade sweets like cookie cake or quesillo. They also offer house wine, made in-house, which adds to the authenticity.

What I like about this guachinche is that it feels accessible: it doesn't seem designed just for tourists, but for people who want to eat well, without frills, and leave satisfied. The price is reasonable, the portions are generous, and the service is friendly: they welcome you as if they know you, explain the dishes and the wine list, and that always helps.

The setting also contributes: it's right off the road to San Miguel, with a location that makes it easy to drive, park, and relax. It's not luxurious, but it is authentic, and that's often exactly what people are looking for in Tenerife.

If you're in the southern part of the island and fancy a "I'll stay a while" Canarian meal, with good wine, grilled meat, generous portions, and a relaxed atmosphere, Guachinche La Montañita is an option that will give you what you're looking for. You'll love it if you value the real, the local, and the tasty.