We discovered El Tenique about 17 years ago prior to moving here ourselves. We visited Lanzarote with some friends to celebrate New Year Eve and so on New Years Day, feeling somewhat hungover from the previous nights festivities we went in search of a good lunch and purely by accident we stumbled across El Tenique.

Orlando, the owner greeted us at the door and welcomed us onto the large outside terrace which provides both shade and a wonderful view across the countryside. Its a very traditional restaurant and is mainly frequented by locals, especially at the weekend.

El Tenique is a Parilla or BBQ based Restaurante serving all sorts of wonderful options many of which are cooked over wood and coal. 17 years ago (feeling a little under the weather) we opted for a goat stew which is about as Canarian as it gets. Soft slow cooked pieces of meat, carrots and potatoes in a loverly sauce - just what the doctor ordered!

We’ve been eating at El Tenique ever since and it’s become a firm favourite with our guests who love the grilled fresh fish, big steaks, local prawns, fresh salads and much more.