Restaurante - Cafetería "La Paz" — Restaurant in Vilaflor

Stopped here en route to visit El Teide, the highest mountain in Spain. Located perhaps 70% up the only access road from South Tenerife (Los Americas area) to the Caldera below this must see scenic mountain. At this elevation temperatures already plummeted to 12C. This café is the last stop for civilisation, nessled at the roadside on a bad bend of a twisty road. But we were thankful for the facilities & coffee break before absorbing some magnificient scenery ahead. Worth the stop as you won't find anything else up beyond it in the...

Staff was a bit stressed and impolite, maybe it was because of the too many tourists coming at once. However the oily panini with salami I've tried was really good; they also make a special liqueur coffee you need to try if you're there, it's called "Barraquito", made with milk, lemon peel, cinnamon and a traditional liquor 'Licor 43, or Tia María'; it's served as a dessert, which is a special tradition from the area. The bar is cosy and rustic; it is surrounded by a nice view in the...

Very nice place, even though the time was limited in both visits as we went with the organised tours. Tried the 3 coffees that are the top “must try”. Everyone can feel different about them but my no 1 is the ice cream coffee (iced caffe frappe), no 2 is the barraquito and 3rd place will be leche leche cortado. Regardless my top, all of these are yummy! Try also their sweets, panini’s and their food options. You will love it! The souvenir shop is also great to grab a little...