Gastronomic tourism in Fuerteventura
Eating is one of the great pleasures of life. If you are one of those who think like this and whenever you travel you like to try the typical cuisine of the place, continue reading this guide to the best restaurants in Fuerteventura, where you will taste the typical plates of Majorera cuisine.
> Local cuisine:
We start talking about regional cuisine, that is, the typical cuisine that you would eat in any majorera house.
El Horno
This grill specializes in meat is one of the safe bets to try the gastronomy majorera. Wrinkled potatoes, goat meat, gofio or Canarian stew are some of their specialties that they prepare with local products typical of the island to taste the plates that the majoreros have always eaten. The plates have much quantity so you don’t go crazy asking!
To take into account:
- We recommend you try the homemade desserts
- Gluten free options
- We advise you to reserve a table to avoid long waits
Address: Calle del Centro, 44 (Villaverde)
La Vaca Azul
On an island you can not miss the good fresh fish. In the restaurant La Vaca Azul in El Cotillo you can taste the best fish of the Atlantic with incredible views of the sea and the old port of this fishing village. Let yourself be advised by Claude, its owner, who will offer you the specialties of the house and the fish of the day, as well as the best way to prepare it.
To take into account:
- For dessert, order the gofio mousse
- Vegetarian option
- Vegan option
- Gluten free option
- We recommend you to go to dinner
Address: Calle Requena, 9 (El Cotillo)
La Bodega de Jandía
Ramón’s kitchen, the owner of this charming place, focuses on a wide selection of tapas with local products and high quality. In La Bodega de Jandía you will feel at home as the staff is very attentive at all times and explains the preparation and history of each of the plates. The site is very small so you must book, it is always full.
To take into account:
- You will be surprised by his collection of Scotch whiskeys
- Vegetarian option
- Vegan option
- Gluten free option
Address: Calle Diputado Manuel Velázquez Cabrera, 4 (Morro del Jable).
Verdeaurora Bio Farm
At the Verdeaurora Bio Farm you have everything you need to enjoy the purest Fuerteventura. The set of wild nature and Majorera gastronomy make the perfect combo to enjoy your stay in Fuerteventura. To whet your appetite we have prepared an oil tasting, in which you can try our varieties, arbequina and picual, in addition to trying aloe vera. Did you think you couldn’t eat? At Verdeaurora Bio Farm we treat it so that drinking aloe vera juice will be part of your daily routine.
> Foreign cuisine:
There is always time to test another type of food. Pizzas, burgers, pancakes … They are always a success and more when they are as rich as they are taught you below.
Vivi 100% Italiano Pizzeria
If you want to feel like in Italy, nothing better than transferring to Corralejo and try the pivzes of Vivi 100% Italian Pizzeria. Fine mass, first quality ingredients and always attentive service, are the key for its tables to be full and their customers repeat always to return to the island. A secure bet in the north of Fuerteventura.
To take into account:
- Vegetarian option
- Vegan Option
- Gluten-free option
Address: Calle Victor Grau Bassas, 4 (Corralejo)
H2O Juice Bar & Vegan Cafe
Nicola and Sarah, Italian and Swedish, are the owners of this space that highlights the quality and preparation of their plates, all of them home. A large letter of vegan recipes with options dedicated to gluten-free or lictose intolerant.
To take into account:
- Their star plate is the Homemade Veggyburger.
- Vegan Options
- Vegetarian Options
- Gluten Free Options
Address: Calle La Milagrosa, 29/Plaza Patricio Calero (Corralejo)
Crepería. Y tú, qué te creps?
The time of the most beaning arrives. To enjoy the sweet you have to go through the crepería, y tú, qué te creps? A very small town but with much charm and a very careful decoration. If you arrive and there is no site we recommend that you wait outside, since if you leave without trying your pancakes, you will regret it. Not only do you have sweet options, but also make salty crepes. A wide selection that will cost you choose only one.
To take into account:
- We recommend you to go to have tea
- Vegetarian Options
- Vegan Options
Address: Avenida Juan de Bethencourt, 20 (Puerto del Rosario)
> Gastro Bar:
On your holidays to Fuerteventura There is time for everything. If you have already tried the most traditional cuisine it is time to take a step more and bet on the cutting-edge of Majorera.
Platanera
This restaurant with just three months of life is one of the most visited on the island. His philosophy is clear, bet on sustainability and for that reason all the products of his letter are from km0, that is, they owns the island of Fuerteventura. You will not only enjoy a more dinner, every night there is live music and the plates taste better if you reserve in the roof top.
Para tener en cuenta:
- We recommend you to have dinner
- The day menu so change it weekly and is prepared by prestigious chefs
- Vegan Options
- Vegetarian Options
- Gluten-Free Options
Address: Avenida de Juan Carlos, 3 (Corralejo)
La Jaira de Demian
In the capital of the island we find La Jaira de Demian, a restaurant of typical Majorera kitchen with a modern touch and use of local products such as the majorero cheese or the goat. The staff is very attentive and if you or any of your companions is inletralent or allergic to any food, you do not have afraid to comment on it, most of the plates of the letter can be adapted so that they can enjoy the plates of La Jaira de Demian.
Para tener en cuenta:
- A very good option to go to dinner
- Vegetarian option
- Vegan Option
- Gluten-free option
- Lactose intolerant option
Address: Avenida de Juan Carlos, 3 (Corralejo)
A Poniente Gastro Bar
At the Hotel Barceló Corralejo Sands is located A Poniente Gastro Bar, a place to taste the recipes of always but with a different touch. While plate you may have lost but their waiters will be happy to advised you. A Poniente Gastro Bar is a very beautiful place with modern and different decor with each other.
Para tener en cuenta:
- We recommend you to have lunch
- They recommend the hamburgers
- Perfect for family celebrations, but the plates are not indicated for very small children.
- Vegetarian Option
- Vegan Option
- Gluten-free option
Address: Calle Acacia 1, (Corralejo)