La Caleta del Pescado — Restaurant in Güímar

There is little doubt that this is one of the culinary marvels in Tenerife. Don't be deterred by the ambience, which may put you off at the first glance (my girlfriend used the term "train station", whereas I would consider it "authentic charme") or by the fact that they only speak Spanish. Even if they didn't understand a word I was saying (or I anything they were saying, for that matter), they genuinely tried to provide the best service and recommendations.

We weren't sure about the fish, as the "translated" menu said it would be fried. We had some bad experiences with grease-soaked fish from the freezer in the past and it seemed highly likely that it would be the same here. Boy, have we been wrong. When we wanted to order simple gambas and potatoes the waitress tried to recommend the fish. She got a hunk of a freshly caught red snapper, shoved it very politely in my face and told me something in Spanish. I politely declined until I heard the word "grill". She showed me the grill and convinced me.

And then the magic started: The sangria was fabulous, the starter with the homemade mojos was so much better than anything we had in the hotels, the potatoes were not the cheap tourist version you get in the city but the genuine article and the fish was tender and grilled to perfection. After this exceedingly delightful meal we asked for homemade dessert and they have pear in wine that's not on the menu and it was divine. And the cherry on the top was the price: €43 incl. 20% well-earned tip.

If I can, I will definitely visit again before we leave the Canaries again. Highly...

Fantastic local fish. Fresh Shrimp, Gambas ajillo, papas canarias, salad. Absolutely delicious. Very clean. Very close to the sea. The restaurant is quite small. We didn't book and managed to get a table for four at lunch time. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning. We ate a lot and had beers. It worked out to be about €24 p/head. Great value for money.

Este es un restaurante tan maravilloso que seguimos regresando allí para comer. la comida es excelente, muy sabrosa. el personal es muy amable y divertido. El pescado es fresco y delicioso. Yo siempre empiezo por camarones, muy dulces y jugosos. Recomiendo encarecidamente este restaurante.

I have since been back many times to this restaurant and every time I do it never disappoints. Yesterday, 17/2/23, we went for lunch, 3 of us. We started with the camarones! Delicious, followed by Gambas ajillo, sardines, calamari, papas Arrugadas, mojo sauces, bread. This restaurant is fun, the staff are very friendly and the food is wonderful! I would like to add...

This was easily my most authentic dining experience on Tenerife. The food here is simple and unpretentious, letting the freshness of the ingredients shine through. The fish was as fresh as it gets, prepared in a straightforward manner that brings out its natural flavors. The atmosphere is rustic and full of local character—more like a no-frills eatery than a formal restaurant, so come here for the food, not the ambiance.

The staff were friendly and attentive, even though they spoke only basic English. The menu is conveniently available in Spanish, English, and German, which is helpful. Overall, this spot is perfect for anyone seeking fresh, high-quality fish in a laid-back, authentic setting. Just don’t expect any frills or fine-dining touches—this place is all about good,...