What should I order at El canal?
El canal
Yellowfin Tuna With Poached And Spiced Onion In Fine Wine
Mentioned multiple times as delicious, generously sized, and carefully prepared; reviewers especially praised the wine-and-spice sauce and the chef’s execution.
Salad With Fresh Tuna, Banana Vinaigrette And Sun-Dried Tomato
Repeatedly recommended for being superb and very fresh, with reviewers highlighting the balanced flavors and high-quality ingredients.
Salmorejo
Described as absolutely outstanding; reviewers singled it out as a standout starter that showed the skill of the chef.
White Chocolate Mousse
Called 'to die for' and delicious by multiple reviewers, making it one of the most strongly praised desserts.
Pork Tenderloin In Iberian Sauce
Specifically recommended as one of the best dishes tried, praised for its rich flavor and overall quality.
Warm Salad With Eels And Pickled Burgaos
Recommended as a standout salad option, noted for being excellent and part of the restaurant’s creative local cuisine.
Location details
General C-830, 27, Los Sauces, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 38720, ES
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Small family-run dining room with a terrace offering local cuisine paired with hand-picked wines.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Food
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking garage
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is El canal known for?
El canal is especially known for fried calamari and its local-cuisine plates with a creative twist, such as yellowfin tuna with poached and spiced onion in fine wine and beans with octopus. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the wine selection as a standout, with food and wine paired carefully rather than overpowering each other.
What dishes are most recommended at El canal?
Reviewers most often recommend fried calamari, croquettes, beans with octopus, yellowfin tuna, and duck rolls. Specific favorites also include salmorejo, fresh tuna salad with banana vinaigrette and sun-dried tomato, white chocolate mousse, and sorbet for dessert.
What is the atmosphere like at El canal?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, romantic, and trendy, with two indoor dining rooms and a covered outdoor seating area. It suits couples, groups, and solo diners, and several reviews note that the room is comfortable and well spaced, though the small number of tables can mean a wait.
Is El canal good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly call the restaurant very reasonable and amazing value for money, especially given the quality of the food and service. The listed price range is €20–30, and one review noted a dinner with yellowfin tuna, fried calamari, and desserts for about £33 total.
Do I need a reservation or should I go at a certain time?
Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, and reviews say the small dining room can fill up, especially after about 21:30 on weekends. One reviewer also noted that ordering and cooking did not start until 13:30 even though it opens at 13:00, so arriving early does not always mean immediate service.
Is parking available at El canal?
Yes. Free parking garage, Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does El canal have vegetarian options?
Yes, El canal offers vegetarian options.
Is El canal kid-friendly?
Yes, El canal is good for kids.
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