Maria Bykova
Source: Google Maps
a month ago
Soo happy I came here. The food was super delicious, professionally done. I personally recommend lobster crokets and fish soup.
Seafood restaurant
4.8 (5)Santa Cruz de Tenerife20-30 €


Freiduría La Mareta is a market-side seafood stop in Santa Cruz where the food matters more than the setting. The useful orders from reviews are lobster croquettes, fish soup, pulpo with sweet potatoes and arroz caldoso de marisco, with one local recommendation calling it the place to eat after visiting the market.
It suits lunch better than a late dinner: current Google hours run roughly from midday to 17:00, and one guest says they were refused service an hour before closing. Reserve or go early if the seafood lunch is the point of the day.
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Guest review summary
Commonly mentioned by visitors.
Lobster croquettes, fish soup and arroz caldoso de marisco get the strongest praise.
Seafood is described as carefully cooked and good value for the quality.
The market-side location works well for a local Santa Cruz lunch.
One guest reports being refused service before the listed closing time, so go early.
Recommended reviews
Maria Bykova
Source: Google Maps
a month ago
Soo happy I came here. The food was super delicious, professionally done. I personally recommend lobster crokets and fish soup.
Aragon Y
Source: Google Maps
10 months ago
My local friend told me this was the best restaurant in the whole island. I thought he was bluffing but we ended up coming here twice during the week of our stay. Everything was super delicious and perfectly cooked. The chef has excellent skills for sure. It is amazing quality of food and service right outside the local market. Arroz caldoso de marisco is the best one I had in my life up until now!
Nicolas Stöcklin
Source: Google Maps
4 months ago
Nice place - busy but also quiet to sit. There is lots of food options. I had the pulpo canaria (with vinaigrette) - with sweet potatoes - and bread with very good olive oil. I prefer the pulpo gallega but it was a good try. The service was superfriendly
MsCastroRides MsLupeCastro
Source: Google Maps
3 years ago
Amazing quality price service. Really very good at pairing, wine and food. If you’ve been to the market this is the place to go for a meal. You need to make a reservation for sure or go early before market closes at 14.00
leah liu
Source: Google Maps
5 months ago
I arrived at 4:00 PM, a full hour before their scheduled 5:00 PM closing time. Even though they had just seated a group right before me, the staff flatly refused to serve me. It is hard to imagine a more unfriendly and unprofessional experience. A business that shows such blatant disregard for its customers and its own stated operating hours lacks basic credibility. Respect is a two-way street; a restaurant that doesn't respect its patrons certainly doesn't deserve any in return. Disappointing and highly unprofessional
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