In this post we want to talk to you about the best sandwiches Gran Canaria. In Spain and, therefore, in the Canary Islands, The sandwich or sandwich is part of our daily life, whether for breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner.. On the island there are many places where you can eat a good sandwich: cafes, bars, juice shops, gas stations and even any supermarket. Besides, Each region of Spain can have its specialty of sandwichesFor example, the campero from Malaga, the serranito from Seville or the legendary sobrasada from Mallorca.
The best sandwiches in Gran Canaria
In the case of Gran Canaria, Pork leg sandwiches take center stage, as well as chorizo sandwiches. Teror. However, there are many bars and cafes where they serve you some sandwiches. saharan squid or crashes to lick your fingers. Below, we discuss the sites that, according to our personal experience, serve the best sandwiches in Gran Canaria!
1. Bar Yazmina, one of the snacks in Gran Canaria that you cannot miss
If you want to try the famous Telde pata sandwiches, one of the most mythical and well-known places is the Bar Yazmina. Here, the service is one of the fastest on the island. It's like it was a car factory, but with sandwiches. That is, as soon as you enter, a waiter takes your order, another prepares your sandwich, another serves you the drink, another charges you and when you least expect it, you already have your sandwich on the bar or ready to go. Don't forget to tip to hear all the waiters sing, BOOOOOTEEEEEEE!! YESAAAAHHHH!!!
2. Dos Hermanos Bar Restaurant, Saharan squid sandwich
One of the sites that has the best squid sandwiches from Gran Canaria is Restaurant Dos Hermanos, in the town of Ojos de Garza. If you haven't tried them yet, you've been missing out on something big. Ideally, you should eat it warm, otherwise the bread becomes a bit soft due to the heat of the squid. You can also grab it to take to a nearby beach like Heron Eyes o Tufa. Yum!
3. Chorizo Teror, one of the essential snacks in Gran Canaria
Un unique and exclusive sandwich from Gran Canaria and, therefore, from the canarian food, is the chorizo Teror. You don't usually find this sandwich in cafes or bars on the street. Of course, if you go on a Sunday at the market Teror (which is where he knows the most), you will find him in practically all positions. You can order it with or without cheese, you choose!
4. La Garriga, tortilla sandwich
The Garriga is another classic sandwich in Gran Canaria, more specifically in the city. In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria They have three premises spread across the area of The pits, Mesa and López and Triana. Their specialty is tortilla sandwiches with sausages, sobrasada and also chicken. Although for tastes, the colors have a lot of flavors. They are all delicious!
5. El Sobrino, possibly one of the best sandwiches in Gran Canaria
This site is the direct competition of Bar Yazmina, since both are located in the El Calero neighborhood. Here the pata sandwiches fly, since they have a very good reputation on the island. Many locals think that this place is better than Bar Yazmina, what do you think? Leave us a comment!
6. Vaquería Las Salinas, leg sandwich in Gran Canaria
We continue with the mythical places to try pata sandwiches in Gran Canaria. You cannot miss La Vaquería de Las Salinas, in arinaga. Also The place has a lot of charm and personality. You can even take the opportunity to visit Arinaga, which is great. Take a look at our full post on the dairy for more details. Take advantage! In this area of the island They also have great pata sandwiches at La Pata Gourmet by Kiko (Arinaga polygon).
7. Cafetería Alonso, another famous sandwich in Gran Canaria
As you can read, in Telde there are many places to eat delicious sandwiches. The one of Casa Alonso is the legendary mackerel restaurant with everything that includes canned mackerel, red onion and tomato. This place has been delivering sandwiches of all kinds since 1969, making it a classic among locals in the area and many others who stop here when they are passing through.
8. Dorotea, pork sandwich with parmesan
Although this sandwich is not one of the usual ones, believe us that this pork sandwich is one of the best we have tried. Carry Canary black pork cooked at low temperature and shredded, green mojo aioli and parmesan. The bread is not just any bread, it is a traditional egg bread. Show! You can find this tavern in the beautiful neighborhood of Triana and it is undoubtedly a bite to try there, not to take away.
9. Miramar – Airport, chocos sandwich
Another essential is the chocos sandwich. Miramar Airport restaurant also known as My Sea airport. Here the sandwich, like in Dos Hermanos, is served with coleslaw, delicious. If your budget is tighter, cuttlefish is cheaper than Saharan squid, so you can choose this one. Especially if you have to buy snacks for the whole family.
10. Sandwich Inn, Agaete
El Mesón del Bocadillo is a great option where to eat in Agaete, whether you are walking through Puerto de Las Nieves, or if you need to recharge your batteries during your bike route and/or if you are on your way to Güigüi beach and want take some sandwiches to get you through the day. We have tried them on three occasions and they are always a success. Besides, They include healthy options such as their brisket sandwich, mozzarella, arugula and sun-dried tomatoes..
We hope that this article about the best sandwiches in Gran Canaria has been helpful to you. We take this opportunity to mention other places to eat sandwiches that our Instagram community has recommended us. Take note: the one with croquettes from Ca' Ñoño or any of the ones from the El Pilar Cafeteria in Valsequillo.
Video of some of the best sandwiches in Gran Canaria
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Gran Canaria Guides
Finally, we invite you to visit some of our articles that can help you discover the island while you enjoy your super sandwich:
- What to see in Gran Canaria
- What to see in Telde
- What to see in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- What to see in Agaete
- What to see in Teror
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Hello! I am Ruth, Canarian with a traveling soul. With training and experience in the tourism and digital marketing sector. In this blog I tell you all the tips you need to get to know the most authentic side of Gran Canaria on your own. I also share my travel guides to all the places in the world that I am visiting so that you can discover the destinations like a local and save time planning. In addition to traveling, I love gastronomy and sports. I run and hike in the mountains with my “dog-children” (Silver and Plata). In all these adventures my partner accompanies me, Jorge, which you will also see a lot on this blog.
Paco says
Without a doubt, Bahía Negra's Comiloncanario sandwich is the best on the island, and the biggest too, (It's the cachopo one with fries inside)
Ruth & Jorge says
my mother! I'll have to try it hehe, thank you very much
A.Martin says
The Broadway on the Board. The typical traditional sandwich and the best aioli on the island!
Local Guide Gran Canaria says
Thanks for your contribution!!! A hug
Pedro Ortega says
The truth is that there are better places for sandwiches than those…
Local Guide Gran Canaria says
Hello Pedro!! This is a personal blog, so we will always share our opinion! But if you want to recommend one to us, we would be delighted if you can contribute something to the community 🙂 Good morning!
Carmen Maria says
I prefer the Yasmina ones