Updated September 19th, 2020

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If you are a big foodie like me you might be wondering what to eat in Lanzarote. In this Canary Island you will find a lot of classic Spanish dishes as well as some traditional Canarian food. Take a look at what and where to eat in Lanzarote. 

What to Eat in Lanzarote

Mojo

I will start with my very favorite food in Lanzarote, Mojo! It is a sauce that is from the Canary Islands. Apparently there is large variety of types of mojo. I tried the most common varieties that were served everywhere. The first is the red sauce (mojo picón) which typically consists of olive oil, vinegar and red peppers. The other is the green sauce (mojo verde) which is made of cilantro, olive oil, sea salt, garlic and cumin.  At first I thought I liked the green variety better, but then I found out the best flavor combination is when the two are mixed. I can’t say enough how much I LOVED mojo! I ate it with almost everything and had to stop myself from eating spoonfuls out of the dish! 

Papas arrugadas

Papas arrugadas literally means wrinkled potatoes. These potatoes are served at most typical Canarian restaurants with Mojo.

Mariscos

I was loving all the fresh seafood, especially the salmon. Typically you are served your fish with a small salad, papas arrugadas and mojo of course! Sometimes you will get some bread included too. 

Lapas (limpets) are also a very popular Canarian food. Limpets, in case you are like me and have no idea what they are, are snails! Like the potatoes, they are also typically served with mojo. I didn’t try them, but please help yourself and let me know what you think!

Paella

The popular rice dish with seafood was one of my favorite Spanish meals on the mainland in Spain. It was just as tasty in Lanzarote. Many places also offer a vegetarian version. 

Other Cuisines

If the Canarian food isn’t your style or you just want a variety of food you can pretty much find any type of food in the resort areas. I had a Thai pasta one night at my resort and I went to an Italian place one afternoon for pizza.

Dulces

To satisfy my sweet tooth I ate most of my sweets during buffets because they were included in the price anyway. The day I went hiking we stopped at a little pastry shop so I had to have a Spanish treat! I also couldn’t pass on some ice cream on the warmest day. You will find little bakeries and ice cream shops in the resort towns and some of the smaller villages as well.

 

Where to Eat in Lanzarote

Resort Buffets

I would say I rarely go to a buffet. With my love of food you would think it would be a little slice of paradise for me……and I have to say it was on this trip. I have already mentioned how much joy I felt having counters full of diverse and flavorful food at my disposal…but it is worth mentioning again. Each place I stayed was a little different in what they offered. At each meal I ate every little piece of food my heart desired with no guilt…..that’s what vacations are for anyway, right? Boutique Hotel H10 White Suites, where I stayed in Playa Blanca, has a huge buffet with a lot of delicious choices! 

For breakfast most traditional American and English items were available. Fresh, slice for yourself, bread was offered at each place I stayed. I usually had quite a big breakfast to give me energy to last me until my late afternoon lunch.

Instead of only getting one huge dessert when going out to eat I could take a couple different ones at every meal to see what I liked the best.

Restaurant Buffets

During two of my day tours we stopped at buffet restaurants for lunch. It wasn’t quite the quality and selection as at my resorts, but I still thought the food was good, especially for the 8 Euro all you can eat price. I wouldn’t recommend them if you have options where to go, but if you are on the day tours that stop at these places I would go for it. 

#1: El Campo (Yaiza)

#2: Buffet Restaurante El Campesino (Masdache)

El Diablo

Within Timanfaya National Park there is the restaurant, El Diablo which cooks chicken using the heat from the volcanoes in a hole in the ground. I wasn’t able to eat there, but I sure would have liked to.

Casa Museo del Campesino

Again I wasn’t able to eat at the restaurant behind the monumento del campesino because I was on the César Manrique tour, but our guide recommended we come back to eat at the restaurant. It apparently has some of the best food on the island. It is located near the monument and the cultural area with all the crafts. There is an underground and above ground part of the restaurant. 

Where to Eat in Lanzarote with a View

I don’t know why you wouldn’t love the food, but if you don’t you are sure to love the views at least. Eating by the water was such a pleasure for me. Here are my favorite places I ate in each city and the views directly from my table.

1: Arrecife: Malecón 

Av. César Manrique, 6, 35500 Arrecife, Spain

2: Playa Blanca: Restaurant Camel

Av. Marítima, 37, 35580 Playa Blanca, Spain

3: Costa Tequise: Doña Lola

Av. del Jablillo, 15, 35508 Costa Teguise, Spain

More about Lanzarote

• A full Lanzarote Guide and Travel Itinerary
• Activities: Hiking the Fire Mountains, Lanzarote South Tour, Submarine Adventure, Kayaking & Snorkeling in Papagayo Beach, What to Do in Playa Blanca, Museo del Historia, Exploring Arrecife, César Manrique Sights.
• Where to Stay: Arrecife, Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise

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