Santa Cruz de la Palma Restaurants

  1. Bar-Arepera El Encuentro

    Cheap and tasty, Venezuelan arepas (hot pockets made of corn or flour and filled with meat or cheese) are an island staple. Iron tables are set up on the shady plaza.

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  2. Donosti Pintxos

    Basque-style tapas (called pintxos ) make for a great quick meal, although there are also sit-down dishes, including Basque specialities like cod fish.

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  3. Heladomanía

    For some of the richest ice cream you've had in a while, pop into Heladomanía, where the artisanal ice cream is made on the spot.

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  4. La Lonja

    Inside an old Canary house with balconies overlooking the seafront, La Lonja is perhaps the city's most upscale restaurant, with a mix of Canarian, Castillian and Mediterranean fare like paella, suckling pig and roasted cheese with mojo .

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  5. La Placeta

    A charming little bistro on a tiny square, La Placeta has a small menu featuring everything from ravioli to Canary mojo sauces, including lots of vegetarian dishes. Downstairs, get sandwiches, desserts and tapas. Head upstairs for the dining room.

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  7. Taburiente

    Don't bother asking for a menu; it's whatever struck the owner's fancy that day. This is a local favourite, especially on weekends, when crowds come for tapas and typical Canarian dishes.

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