Tenerife’s Los Pinchitos Named Island’s Best Seafood Restaurant for 2025
Los Pinchitos in Tenerife’s San Andrés neighborhood has been named the island’s best seafood restaurant for 2025 by Restaurant Guru, honoring its 60-year commitment to traditional, locally sourced cuisine.
Tenerife’s food scene is currently thriving, with a growing focus on local ingredients that stand out against the rise of generic tourist menus. In this climate, Los Pinchitos, a restaurant in the San Andrés neighborhood, has been named the island’s best seafood establishment for 2025 by the platform Restaurant Guru. This award recognizes both the quality of their food and the restaurant’s 60-year commitment to traditional seafood cooking.
Founded in 1960 by Juan Alberto Cabello López and his wife, the restaurant is a true Canary Islands family success story. Its longevity is largely due to a successful generational handover; after the founders and their daughter, the business is now run by Iván Hernández Cabello. This continuity has allowed the restaurant to modernize its service and management while staying true to its roots: serving fresh, locally sourced seafood from the Tenerife coastline.
The Los Pinchitos menu centers on daily catches, including grilled fish, seasonal shellfish, and traditional rice dishes. Its location in the heart of San Andrés makes it a favorite for both locals and visitors, particularly during busy times like Holy Week when demand for authentic island cuisine peaks.
More than just an award-winner, Los Pinchitos represents a perfect balance between culinary heritage and the needs of modern diners. The 2025 recognition highlights the industry’s growing appreciation for consistency and "zero-kilometer" ingredients, cementing the restaurant's place as a must-visit destination on Tenerife’s gastronomic map.