Isla de Lanzarote Restaurants

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I have heard it said that La Cascada Puerto is immediately recognisable by the long queues of enthusiastic diners that form outside every evening, waiting for tables. We were lucky and didn't have to queue.

We happened upon this place by accident rather than by design. I was drawn by the mouthwatering displays of meat tastefully displayed in the windoes opening onto the street. The whole facade of the place is inviting and that includes the tapas bar next door, which appears to be under the same management.

We were quickly seated in this crowded (but not overcrowded), attractive eatery and a menu with vast choice was quickly presented. Service is quick and pleasant. The staff strive to make you feel comfortable and at home. The decor is very Spanish, tasteful and warm.

What I found very impressive indeed was that the staff are not out to screw you of your last euro. I asked them to send over a bottle of wine or champagne to some friends at a nearby table - instead of encouraging them to chose the most expensive, as many restaurants would, they recommended a good mid priced wine that far from broke the bank.

Favorite Dish: We started by sharing dishes of sizzling mushrooms and sizzling prawns. Typiocally Canarian dishes I've been having these for years in various eateries all over these islands. These were some of the best yet - large portions, beautifully cooked - none of these tiny little shrimps passing themselves off as prawns.

I requested a t-bone steak for my main course but nothing could have prepared me for the enormous portion of wonderfully succulent meat that filled my plate. Indeed, so huge was it that I had to request a doggie bag - even that was served with aplomb, wrapped in a vacum pack to seal in all juices and seal out all germs.

My dessert was a divine fruit and chocolate concoction, just perfect to finish the meal.

With a bottle of Princesa Ico, the entire bill totalled around €95 for starter, main course, and dessert for two and that also included my gift to my friends. Good value for the best quality.

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This little Tapas bar can be found at the entrance to the Maretas centre, it's run by the former proprietor of Luis tapas bar a Spaniard who knows his tapas.
It is small with just a few tables inside and four or five tables outside. It's clientele are mainly local Canarians who come in daily for their tapas/menu del dia and drinks.
Breakfast is served from 7am.
Menu del Dia from 12:30 - 4pm

They will open in the evenings for parties of 10 and over.

They are open Monday - Saturday 7 am - 4pm. Closed on Sunday.

Favorite Dish: I've tried the menu del dia ,they have a choice of starters, main course dessert or coffee, I chose the fish soup followed by grilled fish and salad with ice cream to follow.
Another time I had tapas, beef stew which just melted in the mouth, garlic prawns and tortilla.

The food was very good but the way that the clients were shuttled in was a strange affair the person on the front usually a nice looking young woman got as many as possible in and had people waiting outside. I had a very nice seafood spaghetti with mussels and cockles in their shells waith white fish and prawns in the sauce. margaret had salmon. which was also very nice. the dessert was not very good I had a sorbet which was presented with a straw (no spoon) and which when all said and done was a slush puppy because it just slopped around in the glass (which was warm).
We had coffee afterwards and I asked for a carajillio which is half coffe and half brandy and when it arrived I found out that they had forgotten to put the brandy in it. All in all not very good .and this was reflected in the small tip that was given

Favorite Dish: fish Spaghetti this was the only dish I tried and was very good it was a pity theat the rest of the service wasn't up to the same standard.

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We went in to try this "Tapas" bar and to suss out what the fuss was about. The food was a mixture of Scottish , Mexican and Spanish dishes. which meant that we had deep fried Haggis balls with a Mozzarella centre which was combined with a plum jelly . we also had Calamares with a couple of french fries . we tried another fish dish and finished with a spicy beef wrap. add to that a couple of Ice creams and a couple of drinks and the tab came to thirty four euros. which was OK but left us feeling hungry later on at night. the four "tapas cost 25 euros and were quite filling. But as for being a tapas bar "tapas" it was not. perhaps a change of name would be an idea. because there was a very good tapas bar on this site for many years and the new owners have just taken over and are trying something different which just fails in its attempt. Would I go back there for another meal ? Mmmm Maybe but the menu would have to be either one thing or the other.

Favorite Dish: Th Deep fried Haggis with the Mozzerella and plum jelly ( different)

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We went to the La vaca Loca on the reccomendation of friends, we found to our great delight thet the steaks were superb real Argentinian beef that melted in your mouth.
The Pizzas were very good and filling two pizzas were far too big for us and we were stuffed.
The staff are very friendly and knowledgable about their food and the name of the restaurant named because there are no cows on the island and you must be crazy to see one.
very reasonably priced with a starter. main meal and dessert plus wine and water with the coffee to finish costing less than 40 euros for two peraons.

Favorite Dish: Sirloin steak it melts in your mouth and is cooked to your requirement whatever that may be they serve it with salad and fried potatoes and a barbecue sauce ( home made) that is very herby.

Visited again in 2011, and tried the cheese cake, I wasn't disappointed.

Visited in 2009, I had apple strudel and coffee.

Helga's patisserie, is tucked away in a quiet corner of the Pueblo Marinero.
You can enjoy a nice coffee and cake in a quiet setting.
Open 10-4pm most days

Favorite Dish: Try the Hot Chocolate, cheese cake or fruit flan.

Re visited 2011

Ticino is a small family run restaurant of a high standard. The service is good and the ambiance is is excellent. You may need to book at busy times.
Open from 7pm but closed on a Tuesday.

Favorite Dish: I had a salad starter, and my other half had Minestrone soup which was piping hot.
Next I had Wiener Schnitzels with veg and saute potatoes, hubby had spicy Noodles, then ice cream to finish. I had the local red wine. All was delicious and we enjoyed the whole meal.

2011 I had Veal and Pasta, delicious.

We have been going to Playa Blanca in Lanzarote for the last 10 years and I have to recommend this Chinese restaurant the waiter immi and the team will cater for your every whim, the food in this restaurant has to be the best Chinese food in Playa Blanca and you will not be disappointed I will guarantee the last meal for three was fantastic and we left very full and contented for less than 55 euro and that was with drinks, so let your chops sticks do the picking and enjoy this fantastic place for food..Gippa

Favorite Dish: Beef "Jasmine" style, Chicken,Ginger spring onion,sweet sour chicken,and lemon chicken.