Bar La Capilla: 40 Years of Tenerife's Famous Sandwich
Bar La Capilla in Santa Cruz de Tenerife remains a classic spot, celebrated for over 40 years for its beloved roasted pork leg and Spanish omelette sandwich, selling over 100 daily to locals and influencers alike.
Some sandwiches are so famous they don't need explaining, and some places are just part of a city's food history. Bar La Capilla in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is one such classic spot. For over 40 years, it's been serving one of the city's most beloved sandwiches.
Food influencers @guachinchesmodernos recently visited and quickly shared their experience online, calling it a top food destination. They even noted, "People double-park just to eat here!"
Bar La Capilla is always busy. From early morning, customers flock there for its famous house sandwich, which features roasted pork leg and a Spanish omelette (tortilla). They've been making this sandwich for over 40 years, selling more than 100 of them every single day.
The secret to its popularity is the pork leg, which the bar bakes fresh every day. This, combined with the tortilla, makes their signature sandwich. Many locals even call it the best sandwich in the city. You can also add tomato or cheese to it.
Beyond their famous house special, the serrano ham sandwich is another popular choice. The chicken sandwich also gets a special mention from the influencers, who said, "They told us they make it differently; this chicken has something special." It's a must-visit for anyone who loves traditional sandwiches.
You can find Bar La Capilla at Calle Salamanca, 25, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It boasts a 4.3-star rating on Google, showing how happy customers are.
The bar is open Monday to Friday from 6 AM to 10 PM, and on Saturdays from 7 AM to 11 PM. It closes on Sundays for staff to rest.