El Calderito de la Abuela

The concept was "traditional food with a modern twist," and it delivered flawlessly. The entire experience was a masterclass in culinary dramaturgy. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, navigating our limited Spanish with ease. ​We were seated in the front glazed loggia, which offered a stunning sunset view over Puerto de la Cruz. While the scenery was breathtaking, the food managed to surpass it. For starters, we had the marinated tomato salad with mackerel and the alcachofas with jamón. For the main course, we enjoyed the local cherne—a traditional fish with a soft, buttery garlic finish served with potatoes—followed by an absolutely stunning carrillera (beef cheeks) with mashed potatoes. ​Then came the postre. It was fried bread with caramelized sugar, crema inglesa, and yogurt ice cream. At least, that was my interpretation; honestly, it didn’t matter because it completely "rompió mi cabeza" (blew my mind). We paired the meal with a delicious local wine from the Orotava Valley, and my post-dinner coffee was even served in a charming, tiny Bialetti moka pot. ​This is undoubtedly one of the best spots on the island. There are so many reasons to love what they are doing

Rarely does a place manage to balance rustic authenticity with understated elegance so beautifully. From the moment you arrive, Calderito de Abuela charms with its warm atmosphere, refined setting and genuine Canarian soul.

Even the bread sets the tone: especially the carbón bread, which is absolutely delicious, full of character and perfectly chosen to accompany a cuisine that feels both sincere and expertly crafted. The starters are outstanding, especially the tomates aliñadas, which may seem simple at first but are full of freshness, flavour and depth. The salads are carefully prepared and beautifully seasoned, with the feeling that every detail has been thoughtfully considered.

The escaldón, one of the signature dishes of the Canary Islands, is an absolute must. Comforting, authentic and perfectly executed. The carne de cabra is superb: rich, tender and full of flavour, with a deep and generous sauce that never feels too heavy. The rabbit is equally impressive, delicate and cooked to perfection.

The service also deserves special mention: warm, professional and attentive without ever being intrusive. You can feel that the team genuinely enjoys welcoming guests and knows its c

There are places in Tenerife that do Canarian food for tourists, and then there's El Calderito de la Abuela — a family restaurant in Santa Úrsula that's been at this since 2005 and genuinely means it. The room is full of character, decorated with the kind of detail that takes years to accumulate, and the wooden tables look out over the Valle de La Orotava all the way down to Puerto de la Cruz and the Atlantic — worth arriving before sunset for. The escaldón de gofio with cherne broth is the kind of dish that reminds you why traditional cooking exists, and the fried cheese with mojo is exactly what it should be — nothing reinvented, just done right. Bread comes from their own sourdough bakery, much of the produce from their garden out back. The staff feel like part of the family in the best sense — no performance, just warmth. For honest Canarian cooking with a real sense of place, this one is hard to beat.

Good food, not a cheap place but the food is delicious. Unfortunately, we weren't able to enjoy the night view from out table as there was a reflection. It's the only sad moment.

Incredible! The views are absolutely breathtaking, the food was exquisite, the local wine that was recommended to us very good (and affordable) and the service professional, polite and attentive. We had a selection of dishes and each was better than the last (the black squid was divine and both impressive to see and taste) and we finished with a barachito that was served in a unique way. We could not be more pleased.