It’s no secret that the beach gives you an appetite, but do you know the best restaurants where to eat at in Fuerteventura to restore your energy after a day on the beach? The island is a paradise for lovers of the coast, but also for those who enjoy good food. Papas arrugadas [‘wrinkled potatoes’], Majorero cheese and goat meat are just a few examples of this Canary Island’s typical cuisine.
Almost everywhere you look (from the inland villages to the most popular coastal tourist spots), you will find a choice of culinary options to suit even the most discerning tastes. What about some arepas [flatbreads] in Morro Jable? Or goat kid meat in Betancuria? Or perhaps some home-cooked food in Costa Calma? Wherever you look, you will find something to satisfy your palate in each of Fuerteventura’s unmissable towns.
The best restaurants in Fuerteventura
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La Marisma
La Marisma can boast of being one of the oldest restaurants in El Cotillo—as well as one of the most popular and highly recommended. Already well known to local people, its fame has now grown among tourists who can enjoy not only the island’s typical cuisine, but also the breathtaking views here. Try ordering the gofio escaldado [stock mixed with toasted flour to form a thick paste, which is added to a stew], arroz caldoso [rice cooked in a broth], fish, shellfish or meat.
Address: Santiago Hierro, no number. El Cotillo.
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H2O Juice Bar & Vegan Cafè
The island’s cuisine is by no means limited to fish or roast or grilled meats. This restaurant, run by a Swiss-Italian couple and offering vegan food, is in one of the most interesting tourist town centres. Burgers, gourmet salads, crudités with home-made hummus, pear cake… A real treat!
Address: La Milagrosa, 29. Corralejo.
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El puerto
Recently opened, this spectacular theatre is located right next to the marina. This is a good option if you’re travelling with children or friends. Besides serving delicious food, it also puts on various shows and turns into a night club when the sun goes down.
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Restaurante El Horno
There is a definite rustic feel to the décor of El Horno, another of Fuerteventura’s finest restaurants. This establishment, located in Villaverde, serves (highly recommended) roast goat meat, in addition to a varied range of typical Canary Island cooking as well as a mouthwatering selection of desserts.
Address: Carretera Centro Villaverde, 44. Villaverde.
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Restaurante El Moral
If you’re looking for somewhere to try traditional Canary Island dishes with a touch of haute cuisine, El Moral is the ideal restaurant for you. It is located in an old, restored Canary Island house, near Corralejo. In addition to off-menu options, they serve half portions, so you can sample a huge range of dishes in one of Fuerteventura’s finest establishments.
Address: Carretera General, 94. Villaverde.
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El Faro Lounge Bar
Located in one of the most privileged areas of Caleta de Fuste and part of the Barceló Castillo Beach Resort, its chilled vibes make this one of the best options if you’re looking to relax.
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La Barraca
Tucked away in the south of the island is another of Fuerteventura’s superb restaurants: La Barraca. Its little terrace on the beach is just one of its attractions, matched only by its appealing culinary offering.
With a family atmosphere and over a quarter of a century of history behind it, this is the perfect place to sample the best that the sea can offer, with a wide range of fresh fish. However, the menu also includes the “essentials” of typical Canary Island food, international cuisine, and even a popular paella!
Address: Isidro Díaz, 14. Tarajalejo.
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La Bodega de Jandía
This gastronomic treasure is, without a doubt, one of the finest restaurants to be found on Fuerteventura. The success of its cooking rests mainly on the fact that it specialises in tapas, but also on the philosophy which the owner has managed to apply to his business—that in catering, it’s the details that matter. To step into this eatery is to succumb to the most sublime culinary experience.
Address: Diputado Manuel Velázquez Cabrera, 4. Morro Jable.
Where to eat cheaply in Fuerteventura
Whoever said that in order to eat well, you have to spend a fortune? A tour of Fuerteventura’s restaurants opens up the opportunity not only to indulge in rich culinary offerings, but to do so at a very reasonable price.
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La Perlita
Unbeatably located on the frontline of the beach with the ocean serving as a beautiful backdrop, this restaurant serves fantastic pizzas and sandwiches. To finish off, why not order a delicious cake or an ice cream?
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Restaurante La Cencerra
While it is true that the island’s capital is not a particularly tourist-oriented town, it does offer an astonishing array of restaurants where you can eat inexpensively in Fuerteventura. La Cencerra is a good example: an establishment with a family atmosphere on the outskirts of the town.
It is one of those places with a wide selection of traditional Canary Island dishes. Some would say that it also serves one of the best mojos [typical Canary Island sauces] on the island.
Address: María Estrada, 57. Puerto del Rosario.
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Restaurante El Labrador
The island’s coastline boasts an abundance of restaurants on a par with any to be found inland. If you’re looking for places where to eat in Fuerteventura during an excursion away from the beach, the El Labrador restaurant is an ideal choice. It is traditional cooking, served in generous portions—and the service is quick and can be heartily recommended. And if it’s not too windy, you can enjoy eating outdoors on its pretty terrace!
Address: Casillas del Ángel, 129.
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Noray Bar
If you and your friends are desperately searching for a place to watch the big game, this sports bar is the place for you! Besides its spectacular large screen TVs, Noray Bar also enjoys unbeatable views.
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Da Uli
Food to eat in or take away. This is the slogan of Da Uli, an eatery that you must visit if you’re staying in Corralejo, or even just passing through. The speciality here is Mediterranean food—Italian-inspired dishes in a friendly atmosphere and at particularly attractive prices. If you’re looking for a restaurant where to eat well in Fuerteventura (but without breaking the bank) and enjoy the friendly service, you really shouldn’t miss it.
Address: Crucero Baleares, 7. Corralejo.
Traditional food, international dishes, flavours full of character… As you can see, you’ll have no problem finding a place where to eat in Fuerteventura. Afterwards, with your hunger sated, and before returning home (if you are visiting the island on holiday), don’t forget to treat yourself to a culinary souvenir: some Majorero cheese!
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La Goleta
Do you have room for desert? Feel like a snack? This is the perfect spot if you’re looking to choose from a huge variety of ice creams, cakes and desserts without straying too far from the coastline.
