MAYA Ristolounge Tenerife - Homemade Canarian Food & More / Comida Canaria Casera y Más — Restaurant in Arona

A relatively new restaurant opened in January, said Marco, front of house. Teamed with his wife Tatiana, the ‘cook with love’ as she describes herself, both very friendly and happy to please. Tatiana is indeed an excellent cook and the menu represents typical canarian dishes, many you will not find in the ‘tourist’ type restaurant in the area. Marco says they are frequented by local Canarians and tourists alike.

There is a limited number of covers, representing the ability to be serviced by a team of two. We recommend you book so as not to be disappointed.

Our first visit we started with Churro de Pescado, typical of canaria, goujons of fish coated in Churro batter and crispy fried, yummy. My wife had a dish of Ropa Vieja for the main course and I had Carne de Cabra, both dishes very typical of the Canarian islands. The goat stew was delicious with the meat falling off the bone having been cooked for a number of hours. My wife said the stew was delicious. The bill including a bottle of vino de la Casa blanco (verdicchio) was very acceptable and difficult to better in the area.

We did go back to try other delights. Our starter of Croquettes were perfect, crispy on the outside and lightly soft on the inside, full of flavour. Our mains, we both chose the Carne Fiesta was a delight. Delicious marinated pieces of pork cooked in a light spiced sauce until the meat could be cut with a spoon, served with wrinkle potatoes and homemade mojo. The major difference to Tatiana's cooking to that in other restaurants is her preparation detail. It showed in the goat stew, all the meat has been trimmed of all the bits that are usually left behind by other cooks. The pork was the same, all meat, no grisly bits or fat remained.

We can highly recommend this cosy restaurant for the quality, range and price of the typical...

During our week-long vacation, we decided to return multiple times to try different dishes, and we were extremely satisfied. From the paella to the carne fiesta, from the tuna to the barbecue pork ribs, every dish tasted of fresh, homemade ingredients. The staff was wonderful—extremely friendly and polite—and the atmosphere of the restaurant was intimate and familiar. It was a pleasure to be there, and we truly felt at home. Thank you for the warm welcome and the delicious culinary experience. We can't wait to come back...

A really nice place with a chilling atmosphere and soft music in a quiet zone close to Playa del Camisón and near Playa de las Americas, perfect for a typical Spanish dinner or an aperitif without the chaos and noise of the center. The food is prepared with care by the kind and professional chef with local ingredients and all the attentions required for the best dinner in town! Thank you so much Tatiana and Marco for your amazing...