Tasca 1900 — Restaurant in Guía de Isora

What a disappointment. We made a reservation for lunch and made the long drive up because of all the good reviews, but despite arriving on time and being pointed at a table in the alley right away, nobody approached us for nearly half an hour. When one lady did, we told her we were very hungry, but she said we can't order food yet, only drinks, and later after some other tables she would bring the board with the menu. By the time she did, we only had an hour to return the car, so she said we were limited to what we could order within the hour (?!). She offered us bread, but gave me a look when I asked if it's made there. It's not. I asked if it's sourdough. She asked me what that was. No, normal bread. Later, inside, I saw that it was store bought sliced white bread in a plastic bread. When the food came, it was at best average. I know many people's tastebuds are easily fooled by deep frying everything in vegetable oil and drawning it all in mayonnaise, but I have higher standards, even at home. I wish I could have my money - and more importantly my...

We first stumbled across Tasca 1900 on a September morning in 2019 on its first day of opening. The smell of fresh cooking enticed us inside. There, in the open kitchen, was a lady making fresh Spanish tortillas. We succumbed and weren't disappointed. In fact, we went back for lunch. Since then we have been back on a fairly regular basis. All family and friends who have accompanied us agree that it is well worth it.

Always had an enjoyable meal here; whether it was tapas or a special. The layout of the restaurant is in three sections which comprises two indoor areas at either end with a covered outdoor area in between. Canarian wines are good...

Si creías que conocías todos los rincones con encanto de la isla, prepárate para reencontrarte con la esencia canaria en Tasca 1990, un local de toda la vida por fuera pero INMENSO en creatividad y sabor por dentro.

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🌿 Ambiente de callejón vintage – Una fachada blanca impecable con mesitas altas que invitan a una caña espontánea. – Patio íntimo con toldos y macetas desgastadas: el balance perfecto entre chill urbano y toque rural.

🍽️ Tapas reinventadas Ensalada crujiente de boniato y feta con cherry burst y reducción de frutos rojos: contraste dulce-salado que te despeja el paladar al instante. Huevos rotos con papas finísimas y pimentón: tres yemas jugosas que se funden con la patata “crispy”. Un plato para mojar pan sin remordimientos. Tostas gourmet • De pescado local marinado: simple, elegante y con un toque de hierbas que te transporta a orillas del Atlántico. • De queso de cabra gratinado con chutney: la perfección en 2 mordiscos.

🍧 Postres de autor + helado artesano – Tarta de queso con corazón cremoso de fresa: dulce sin empalagar, con fresas frescas y base de bizcocho ligero. – Helado de caramelo salado “Tifanni”: servido en bote vintage, con ese punto justo de sal que engancha.

🐖 Papas arrugadas con presa ibérica – Tradición canaria elevada a 11. Patatas mini arrugadas, carne tiernísima con ese punto de brasa y chorrito de mojo verde.

🍍 Imperdible: piña a la plancha con jamón ibérico – Una explosión agridulce que nadie vio venir. Jugosa, ahumada y adictiva.

🕰️ Servicio & precios – Trato cercano, explican cada plato con orgullo y sin sonar plano. – Precio sorprendentemente contenido para la calidad y la originalidad que ofrecen.

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💡 Tip Instagrammer: Entra al salón interior (techos de madera y fotos de callejuelas antiguas) para un retrato boho-chic. Pero no olvides la foto de la tosta de pescado sobre el mosaico black & white:...