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Tajao fish-counter seafood restaurant

Marisqueria Agua y Sal

4.5 (5)Tajao20-30 €

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Marisqueria Agua y Sal in Tajao
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Marisqueria Agua y Sal gives the classic Tajao experience: choose fish from the counter, settle into the village setting and let grilled fish, fried calamari, prawn skewers and gambas al ajillo carry the meal. The room is atmospheric rather than polished, which fits the seafood-village mood.

Book ahead if you can, because it is often busy. Service can feel rushed and bills may take time, so this is best as a seafood lunch you give a little space to.

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Tajao seafood is strongest when you choose the whole village plan, not just one name from a list.

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Commonly mentioned by visitors.

Fish-counter choice gives a proper Tajao seafood experience

Fried calamari and prawn skewers are repeat favourites

Gambas al ajillo get unusually strong praise

Village setting feels atmospheric rather than polished

Good wine and grilled fish make it worth the trip

Book ahead; it is often busy

Busy service can feel rushed and bills may take time

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Jonathan Emerson

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5 months ago

What a wonderful little village and a super atmospheric delicious restaurant. Choose your fish from the counter and wait for it to be grilled and brought to your table with a big smile. The pasta was also tremendous served in its frying pan with all the juices and flavours. Lovely selection of wines and excellent service. Best meal so far (been here almost 4 weeks).

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Ioana Chira

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5 months ago

This is by far the best fish place in Tenerife. I’ve already been here about 4-5 times and the food never disappoints.

You can pick what you want and they cook it fresh for you. My favourite thing to eat is the fried calamari and I also like the prawn skewers.

Please note that this place is always busy so I highly recommend to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

They are a bit slow in bringing your bill so make sure you ask for it in advance. The staff is very dynamic and they work well as a team.

There’s a free parking by the beach, you almost always find a place there. They have 2 locations in Tenerife, this is one of them.

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Natalia Baranowska

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5 months ago

Amazing food. The best gambas al ajillo I have ever had, and I had maaany :) Delicious seafood. Fantastic service. Just overall perfect. Worth the trip!

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Tenerife

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a month ago

It’s a cozy seafood café, but unfortunately I couldn’t fully enjoy it—there’s no cell service inside. When I asked for Wi-Fi, the waiter said they didn’t have any, even though a network with the café’s name was showing up. Just as the food was brought out, I had to take care of a work matter. To do that, I needed internet access, so I had to stand on the street across from the café for 20 minutes. By the time I returned to the café, the food had gotten cold.

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Liza Fan

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3 months ago

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was genuinely disappointing.

From the moment we sat down, the entire dining experience felt rushed. As soon as we finished a dish, staff would immediately clear everything from the table — plates, cutlery, the lot — without even asking if we were done. The second I took my last bite, we were abruptly asked, “Coffee or the bill?” It felt less like a restaurant and more like a fast-food operation trying to turn tables as quickly as possible.

The bread policy was also quite frustrating. We were charged €1.25 per person for bread, which is compulsory — even for children. As a group of seven, we were initially given just two baskets. When we finished one and politely asked for a refill, it never arrived. Charging for something mandatory and then failing to provide adequate portions is simply poor practice.

Service aside, the food itself was underwhelming. The seafood did not taste particularly fresh, and both the creamy rice and octopus were below standard. The rice dish in particular was very disappointing — it was full of empty shells and shrimp heads, with very little actual substance, and certainly not what you would expect for

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