Sabor Canario. Hotel Rural Orotava. — Restaurant in La Orotava

We visited at lunch on a Saturday in February and as we are English arrived at about 12:30 so were the first to arrive.

The welcome was friendly and genuine and with one table reserved we had the choice of tables. We chose one on the patio (there are plenty available inside as well) and were presented with the menu and specials.

We chose from the specials board - Pimientos Padron (€7), Croquetas (€7.50), Gambas Ajillo (€11) and Ensalada Queso Cabra (€9) from the main menu.

The dishes arrived when completed which meant lunch lasted an extended time which meant it was very special particularly as the food was delightful. The servings were large and very tasty and the salad had some incredible goats cheese on it alongside some exceptional fresh tomatoes. The rest of the tapas were probably amongst the best that we have had here.

The food was accompanied by 0.5l of house dry white wine (€9.50) and a bottle of sparkling water (€2.50).

The location provided both enclosed patio seating and undercover internal seating should it be needed. The patio was bright open and an integral part of the building providing a peaceful oasis away from the road and the tourists outside.

The patio was full within an hour of our arrival and it was it was a bustling charming mix of nationalities and dishes.

We left after about 90 minutes and it really did make our visit to La Orotava exceptionally special

Would we recommend it? - Completely

Would we return? -...

The building is a lovely 16c courtyard house. The staff are lovely. The breakfast is good and so is the restaurant. The downside is that the restaurant and bar close at 21.45 and are closed all day Sunday. There is no tea/coffee in the room so nothing is available outside of the restaurant hours. We happened to be there during a sandstorm on a Sunday when it was dangerous to go outside because of flying roof tiles but eventually had to because of thirst and hunger. No hotel staff were there and the phone was unanswered, not good. The rooms have no soundproofing, we could hear every word from the next room and they weren't being noisy, ear plugs essential. Our shower room was very small. There is nowhere to stop to unload luggage and the carpark is about 250 metres away up/down a steep hill. While la orotava is a lovely town, it is geared towards day trippers and many of the restaurants close at 18.00. so if you stay for more than a few days dining choices are limited. Geographically it is well placed for touring the north coast and mount Teide.|Sadly every review gets the same automated response so they...

The building is a lovely 16c courtyard house. The staff are lovely. The breakfast is good and so is the restaurant. The downside is that the restaurant and bar close at 21.45 and are closed all day Sunday. There is no tea/coffee in the room so nothing is available outside of the restaurant hours. We happened to be there during a sandstorm on a Sunday when it was dangerous to go outside because of flying roof tiles but eventually had to because of thirst and hunger. No hotel staff were there and the phone was unanswered, not good. The rooms have no soundproofing, we could hear every word from the next room and they weren't being noisy, ear plugs essential. Our shower room was very small. There is nowhere to stop to unload luggage and the carpark is about 250 metres away up/down a steep hill. While la orotava is a lovely town, it is geared towards day trippers and many of the restaurants close at 18.00. so if you stay for more than a few days dining choices are limited. Geographically it is well placed for touring the north coast and mount Teide.|Sadly every review gets the same automated response so they...