Tenerife's Bodegón El Origen Celebrates 5 Years of Culinary Success After TikTok Spotlight
Tenerife's Bodegón El Origen, a restaurant known for its innovative Canarian cuisine and garden setting, celebrates five years of success after a recent TikTok feature boosted its popularity.
For the last five years, the town of La Orotava in Tenerife has been home to a special restaurant called Bodegón El Origen. It opened during the pandemic and has become a popular spot where local food meets a relaxed, natural setting.
Recently, the TikTok account @guachinchesmodernos, run by Jonay and Joana, featured the restaurant. They're known for finding and sharing great local eateries in the Canary Islands. They loved the atmosphere and the food at Bodegón El Origen.
One of the best things about Bodegón El Origen, located in the San Antonio area across from the Repsol gas station, is its big garden filled with flowers and plants. It's perfect if you want a peaceful meal surrounded by nature. There's also plenty of room for kids to play, and pets are welcome, making it a great choice for families and groups.
The food at Bodegón El Origen is known for its unique twists on classic dishes. One standout is their special cheese with toasted corn, honey, and fig jam, which has a surprising and delicious flavor. Another highlight is the eggs with sweet potato and "chistorra" sausage, a different take on the usual eggs with potatoes.
The TikTok creators also recommended the mushroom scramble with fries and egg, and the sirloin tips with arugula and Parmesan cheese, which offer a great mix of textures and tastes.
For dessert, they tried a new version of the classic "timba," a Canarian sweet, served with a cookie crumble, making it look even better while keeping its familiar flavor.
Bodegón El Origen is celebrating its fifth anniversary, having started during a difficult time. Its success shows how traditional food can be updated without losing its original charm. Just a heads-up, the restaurant doesn't have a card machine, so it's best to bring cash.
Because it's getting more popular, especially after being featured on social media, it's a good idea to book in advance, especially on weekends.