Tenerife’s Mesón del Norte Gains Viral Acclaim for Traditional Canarian Cuisine

Northern Tenerife’s food scene is back in the spotlight after a glowing review from the popular content creators @guachinchesmodernos. They recently visited Mesón del Norte in Buenavista del Norte, an establishment that has built a stellar reputation over the years, currently boasting a 4.8-star rating on Google from nearly 3,000 reviews.

Located on the Carretera General Masca in Las Portelas, the restaurant is known for its traditional Canarian cooking with a modern, technical twist. The reviewers were particularly impressed by the gofio escaldado, which stands out for its unique presentation, featuring onion garnish and generous pieces of meat. Other highlights include goat cheese croquettes served with pumpkin jam and a sweet potato montadito topped with a standout saffron mojo sauce.

The star of the menu is the grill. The restaurant serves premium Galician Blond beef, including sirloin and T-bone, brought to the table on a hot stone so diners can finish cooking the meat to their liking. To finish, the dessert menu offers classics like chocolate mille-feuille, crema catalana, and bienmesabe.

Rural restaurants like this are vital to the local economy, helping to draw visitors to areas outside the main tourist hubs. As gastronomic tourism continues to grow in the Canary Islands, the success of these businesses relies on maintaining the high standards that encourage diners to make the trip.

If you are planning a visit, Mesón del Norte is open Tuesday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. On Fridays and Saturdays, they are open for both lunch (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM) and dinner (7:00 PM to 10:30 PM). The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Sundays.