Local cuisine in Playa Blanca: Flavors of the Canary islands with a View of the Sea
Playa Blanca it combines the charm of the south of Lanzarote with a gastronomic offer that respects the tradition. Here you can taste typical dishes of the canary islands in front of the sea, to visit family restaurants or discover guachinches hidden where the mojo and the fresh fish they are the protagonists.
What is so special about the cuisine of Playa Blanca?
- ✅ Product fresh and local, especially fish and seafood
- ✅ Traditional recipes with modern touches
- ✅ Restaurants with sea views and relaxed atmosphere
- ✅ Possibility to eat well without leaving the centre or the promenade
- ✅ Ideal for an experienced foodie unhurried
️ Canarian dishes that you must try in White Beach
- Grilled octopus with mojo verde
- Wrinkled potatoes with mojo rojo
- Sancocho canario (if you are in a letter, ask for it!)
- Goat cheese fried with fig jam or wine
- Fish of the day: old, cherne, sama or cabrilla
Where to eat local cuisine in Playa Blanca?
- Restaurants next to Marina Rubicon: excellent atmosphere and fresh fish
- Boardwalk area: terraces with mojo, sun and wine
- Playa Flamingo or The People: more local, ideal for discovering guachinches
- Market Uga or Teguise (accessible by car): handmade products and showcooking
Are paired with local wine? Of course!
In many restaurants you can find wines of La Geria by the glass or by the bottle. We recommend trying:
- Malvasia dry (perfect with fish and cheese)
- Moscatel sweet (ideal with desserts or foie gras)
- Pink volcanic (for tapas with mojo and tuna)
Tips foodie in Playa Blanca
- Question for the dish of the day or “chef's special”
- Prevents only the tourist menus: search for the places to eat the local
- Booking at weekends or public holidays, especially in Marina Rubicon
- Explore: sometimes the best mojo is out of letter
Do you stay in a villa in Playa Blanca?
From your holiday villa you can order local food to bringhire a private chef canary or explore on foot the best flavors of the south. Plan your gastronomic route here and the start of the feast. ️
