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Arab restaurant in Los Cristianos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
What should I order at Zoco - Arabic New Concept Restaurant?
What to order
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Bao Buns
Recommended multiple times for being incredibly good and very flavorful, with one reviewer calling them probably the best bao buns they’ve had.
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Baklava Cheesecake
Mentioned positively in more than one review as a standout dessert, praised for being beautiful, gorgeous, and a perfect way to finish the meal.
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Lamb Shank
Highly recommended for its exceptional tenderness and rich flavor; one review says it was cooked for 14 hours and was easily the best lamb ever had.
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Chicken Skewers
Praised for being tender, flavorful, and well-prepared, with the grill presentation adding to the experience.
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Arabic Cake
Frequently mentioned as an excellent dessert, with reviewers describing it as beautiful, delicious, and a great finish to the meal.
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Beef Tagine With Couscous
Recommended as a flavorful main dish, noted as part of an excellent meal and one of the standout mains tried.
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Goat Meat Tajine
Strongly recommended for its depth of flavor and generous portion size, with one reviewer saying it created immediate food envy.
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Garlic And Ginger Houmous
Praised for its unbelievable flavor and tasty, well-balanced dip-like texture, especially when paired with the recommended bread.
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Muhammara With Zoco Bread
Recommended as a tasty starter with strong flavor; the waiter suggested the bread to accompany it, and the combination was described as delicious.
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Kefir Croquettes
Mentioned positively as part of an excellent spread, with reviewers including them among the dishes that stood out in a very good meal.
Details
Location
Centro Comercial Pasarela, Av. San Francisco, 6, Los Cristianos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 38650, ES
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 1:30 to 10:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 1:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 1:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 1:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 1:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 1:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 1:30 to 10:30 PM |
About Zoco - Arabic New Concept Restaurant
Zoco - Arabic New Concept Restaurant is an Arab restaurant in Los Cristianos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It serves lunch, dinner, brunch, dessert, and late-night food, with dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating available. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh, flavorful food, generous presentation, and attentive service, along with the Arabic-style decor and atmosphere. Popular dishes mentioned often include lamb shank, lamb tagine, chicken skewers, Arabic cake, and baklava.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- 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 parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Zoco - Arabic New Concept Restaurant known for?
It is especially known for its lamb shank, which reviewers call one of the best they have had, along with lamb tagine, chicken skewers, and Arabic cake. People also praise the fresh, well-presented food and the attentive staff that explain the menu in detail.
What dishes are most recommended at Zoco - Arabic New Concept Restaurant?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the lamb shank, lamb tagine, chicken skewers, Arabic cake, and baklava, plus mezze plates like garlic and ginger houmous and kefir croquettes. The bao buns and beef tagine also come up as standout choices, with many comments about strong flavor and generous portions.
What is the atmosphere like at Zoco - Arabic New Concept Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, romantic, trendy, and upscale, with Arabic-inspired decor and a lovely or luxurious feel. It suits couples, groups, and solo diners, and some reviews mention live music on Thursdays adding to the experience.
Is Zoco - Arabic New Concept Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is €20–40, and reviewers often say the quality justifies the cost, even though some note portions can be a little small for the price. Others call it fantastic value, especially for multi-course meals, with one review mentioning about €70 for 2 mains, 1 dessert, and drinks.
Do you need a reservation at Zoco - Arabic New Concept Restaurant?
Yes, dinner reservations are recommended, and reviewers specifically advise booking ahead because the restaurant is popular. That makes sense for a place in Los Cristianos that draws groups and tourists and is often praised for its service and atmosphere.
Is parking available at Zoco - Arabic New Concept Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Zoco - Arabic New Concept Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Zoco - Arabic New Concept Restaurant offers vegan options.
Is Zoco - Arabic New Concept Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Zoco - Arabic New Concept Restaurant is good for kids.
