Bochinches or guachinches in Gran Canaria essential

In this article we wanted to compile the bochinches or guachinches in Gran Canaria that you should not miss. If you want to try the authentic canarian food plus, do you like wine, enjoying a party on the island is an excellent option. BUT, you should know that, according to the Official Gazette of the Canary Islands to be able to be a guachinche, bochinche or buachinche, several conditions must be met, although we highlight the main ones:

• The sale temporary home-grown wine, which can be accompanied with the offer of up to a maximum of three different dishes of homemade food, as well as pickles, nuts and fruit from your farm or agricultural area.
• Furthermore, they may only offer as Drink your own wines and water. That is, drinks such as soft drinks or beer cannot be offered.

Therefore, in Gran Canaria there are only two bochinches or guachinches, the rest are restaurants or bars that carry out their activity under the name of something they really are not. (according to the previously mentioned law) and/or they simply offer house wine. The word bochinche comes from bochincho, which means 'sip, sip', because of the many sips that are drunk there. And we understand that from there has led to guachinche o buachinche.

Guachinches or bochinches in Gran Canaria

That being said, below We are going to share the bochinches in Gran Canaria that currently have the license to temporarily market wine from their own harvest. And then we will complement the list with establishments of the same style, but they really serve everything. As a general rule, they are usually humble appearance, with paper tablecloths and no shortage of wrinkled potatoes, the blanched gofio, the old clothes, the Canarian cheeses, etc. Below you have the map by area also where you can see the reviews and contact details.

1. Bochinche Bodega La Montaña, La Solana, San Mateo

One of the authentic gossip in Gran Canaria is the La Montaña, in the La Solana neighborhood in San Mateo. Here, in addition to the homegrown wines, you can delight in their gofio escaldao, wrinkled potatoes, mackerel salad, cheeses and olives. They are also essential Baked ribs with honey and gofio mousse for dessert. Note that closed seasonally from May to November, but during the winter it is a great plan. We recommend taking the opportunity to visit its vineyards, one of the wineries in Gran Canaria that will make you fall in love. On the other hand, we also recommend you take a look at this hiking route through the Alonso Ravine and that you can combine with this meal.

2. Bochinche Los Lirios Winery, Monte Lentiscal

A few minutes from the Bandama boiler, awaits you Los Lirios Winery. Their bochinche opens every October, once they have the wine ready and the same with the end date. That is, until the harvest wines are finished. Nevertheless, Its winery and vineyards can be visited all year round, as it offers other types of experiences such as guided tours and a complete program of events. Their star dishes are beef stew, chickpea and fried pork, but remember that their bochinche only opens seasonally.

Next, we continue with more bochinches or guachinches type establishments in Gran Canaria that are open all year round. That is, "modern guachinches" who They carry out their activity with an extensive menu of typical Canary Islands food, many of them with house wine and products from their harvest. Therefore, the reality is that these establishments They should not be called guachinche or bochinche, but there is no doubt that their offer of Canarian and homemade food is very good.

3. Guachinche El Abollado, Telde

This is one of the recently opened guachinches in Gran Canaria. Its owners already have 4 guachinches in Tenerife and in May 2024 they opened their 5th establishment in the town of Telde. Here you can't miss the Tenerife style escaldón (gofio escaldao) with two mojos, soft cheese and onion. We also recommend the ribs with potato and pineapple, another typical dish of the Canary Islands and its "Flash" eggs with almogrote, avocado, caramelized onion, potatoes and mushrooms. Lastly, they have a dish called hidden sirloin that won us over. Note that this guachinche in Telde does not accept reservations and it opens every day.

4. Guachinche Viña Cantera, Valsequillo

We see the example of Cantera VineyardThis guachinche in Gran Canaria He calls himself as such and is one of our favorites. First, because of its location. It is located in the valley of Valsequillo surrounded by strawberry and fruit plantations. That is, you will be able to enjoy some nice views of the mountains while you eat, especially if you book on their terrace. On the other hand, the food is very good. We were surprised their homemade bread (one with Indian prickly pear flavor), their chickpea, their grilled meat, avocado omelette, avocado with tomato, etc. Everything is very tasty.

Likewise, the service in the restaurant is attentive and fast. Finally here you can buy fruit and vegetables from their farm. Depending on the season, you can find organic strawberries, avocado, oranges, potatoes, etc.

5. Asadero La Caldera, Firgas, cheap parties in Gran Canaria

In the neighborhood of La Caldera, municipality of Firgas, there is another of the Gran Canaria bochinches that we like the most. Is Grill La Caldera. He is just as good as Viña Cantera, but with his personal touch. Here we highlight several dishes that we always order: boiled ribs with pineapple (corn) and potatoes, grilled ribs and mushroom and spinach croquettes. Crazy! They also prepare the stews and the old clothes like their grandmother's.

6. Bochinche El Heredero, San Mateo

Another of the bochinche-style restaurants in Gran Canaria that we recommend is El Heredero, very close to La Lechuza, in the municipality of San Mateo. Here you can't miss your qgrilled cheese, broken eggs with avocado and almogrote, meatballs with goat roll sauce and caramelized onion and its spoon dishes such as watercress, chickpea and bean stew. Please note that they are only open from Friday to Sunday and we recommend booking in advance.

7. Bochinche Ca' Tita, Telde

Pay attention if you like it eat in large quantities because in the Bochinche Ca Tita It seems that they feed the Canarian wrestling fighters. Shake it up! Here if you order a grilled meat it comes accompanied with padrón peppers and wrinkled potatoes. Be careful, if there are 4, order for 2.

Also, you have to leave a little room for dessert because its lemon pie It's delicious.

8. Josefina House, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (El Zardo)

This type of site Guachinche or bochinche in Gran Canaria specializes in baked lamb with natural fries. A real delight. We also love the chickpea and their portion of squid with fries. The portions are generous, so we recommend going to eat with friends so you can try more things. We also try their house wine and the typical gofio mousse canary. You have more information in our article on Josefina House.

9. Bochinche bar Juansito, La Atalaya (Santa Brígida)

In the neighborhood The Watchtower of Saint Brigid he hides bochinche Juansito Cave House. A bar inside a ccave handle with a proposal that you will love. We highlight the snails, mushrooms with almogrote, broken eggs with shredded meat and you can't miss the chickpeas. They also have other typical dishes such as wrinkled potatoes, various cheeses and meats. It is a few steps from the Centro Locero de Santa Brígida that we invite you to visit.

There are others bochinches in Gran Canaria such as Guachinche el Manicomio, la bochinche La Lechuza, guachinche El Novelero, among others. We only share with you the ones that we have tried. We will continue to inform you in our Instagram @welovegrancanaria. What do you think of our selection? Do you want to share something else with everyone who stops by? Leave us a comment and until next time localguider!

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Finally, if you want to know more places to eat and plans what to do in Gran Canaria To get to know its most authentic side, take a look at our guides to the island by clicking below.

Video of boochinches in Gran Canaria

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Ruth González

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.