Guachinche La Fuente
Saves the drive north if you only want to try one.
Home cooking on a covered terrace, running since 2013
La Fuente is a guachinche in Arona, which puts it on the southern side of the island rather than in the northern valleys where the tradition belongs. It has bee…La Fuente is a guachinche in Arona, which puts it on the southern side of the island rather than in the northern valleys where the tradition belongs. It has been open for more than a decade and serves the plain Canarian dishes the format is built on.
Features
Type
Traditional
Price
$ Budget
Seating
Outdoor
Schedule
5 days/week
Atmosphere
Traditional
Payment
Cards accepted
FAQ
Are there guachinches in the south of Tenerife?
Fewer, because the form grew up around the northern vineyards, but yes. La Fuente is one of them, which saves an hour each way if you want to try the style without crossing the island.
What will I be served at a guachinche?
A short menu of whatever the kitchen has cooked: stews, grilled meat, papas arrugadas with mojo, goat's cheese, and the house wine. The list is normally spoken rather than printed.
How long has La Fuente been open?
Since 2013, which is a long run in a form of business where many operate seasonally and some do not last a year. It suggests the kitchen has an audience beyond passing trade.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes, and it is the main draw. Eating outside is the normal way to use a guachinche, and in the south of the island the weather cooperates for most of the year.
Is it far from the resorts?
Arona sits above Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas, fifteen to twenty minutes uphill by road. Close enough for an evening out, far enough that the prices are local ones.
Do I need to book?
Worth telephoning at weekends. Guachinches are small by nature and this one has a following, so arriving with a group and no warning is optimistic.
