Rural Tenerife Dining Boom: Mesón del Norte Gains Popularity for Authentic Cuisine
Mesón del Norte in Buenavista del Norte is driving rural tourism in Tenerife by pairing traditional Canarian cuisine with high-quality grilled meats, earning widespread acclaim for its authentic dining experience.
Rural dining in Tenerife is booming, helping to boost the local economy in areas far from the main tourist centers. A prime example is Mesón del Norte, located in Las Portelas, Buenavista del Norte. The restaurant has become a local favorite, boasting a 4.8-star rating from nearly 3,000 online reviews.
Located at Carretera General Masca, 1, the restaurant has caught the eye of food influencers by blending traditional cooking methods with high-quality, local ingredients. During a recent visit, content creators @guachinchesmodernos praised the gofio escaldado, noting that its preparation is among the best on the island. They also highlighted the sweet potato montaditos with saffron mojo and the goat cheese appetizers topped with pumpkin jam.
The menu’s stars are the grilled meats, particularly the sirloin and the Galician Blond T-bone steak. To make the meal more interactive, the restaurant serves the meat on hot stones, allowing diners to cook it exactly to their liking. To finish, the dessert menu features classics like bienmesabe, crema catalana, and chocolate mille-feuille.
Mesón del Norte is open Tuesday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and stays open until 10:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. It is closed on Mondays and Sundays. By focusing on quality over high-volume service, the restaurant reflects a growing trend across the Canary Islands: celebrating traditional recipes while catering to diners looking for unique, authentic experiences off the beaten path.