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 traditional Canarian 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, inGran 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, belowWe are going to share the bochinches in Gran Canaria that currently have the license to temporarily market wine from their own harvest. In addition, we will complement the list with establishments of the same style, Some offer their own wine, while others, honestly, don't. Furthermore, the rest are open year-round with an extensive menu, primarily featuring traditional Canarian cuisine. Below you'll find a map by area where you can see the reviews and contact details.

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

One of the authentic gossip in Gran Canaria is theThe Mountain, in the neighborhood of La Solana 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. As a good gossip, keep in mind that they only open while they have wine and This 2026 their season starts in January. If you want to combine it with a walk, we recommend taking a look at this hiking route through the Alonso Ravine.

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 Viña Cantera, Valsequillo

We see the example of Cantera VineyardThey call themselves guachinche, and the truth is that They sell wine from their own harvest, But they're open almost year-round, and their menu is just as extensive as many restaurants'. It's located in ValsequilloSurrounded by strawberry plantations, fruit trees and vineyardsWe love it their homemade bread (one with the flavor of prickly pear), their chickpea stew, the grilled meat, and the avocado omelet. They also sell fruit from their farm and other local products such as the famous Organic strawberries from Finca La Palma (located a few steps away). If you're looking for a trail to combine with this guachinche, take note of this one. circulate through Valsequillo.

4. Bochinche The Owl, San Mateo

Another of the restaurants bochinche style in Gran Canaria The one we recommend is the one from The owl, in the Municipality of San Mateo. Here you can't miss your stew of the day, snails or chuchangos or typical dishes such as carajacasWe recommend booking in advance, and if you enjoy hiking and eating, check out this route through La Lechuza that begins and ends in this messWe have a video of this restaurant that you can watch at our Instagram.

5. Bo-Guachinche La Buchúa Las Palmas

Another great option if you're looking for home-cooked food without leaving the city is The BuchuaThis place is located a few steps from the Las Canteras Beach and is famous for offering typical dishes of the canarian cuisine with an authentic flavor, highlighting their fish tacos with mojo sauce, calamari, and 'carne fiesta' or fried pork. Although They don't have their own vintage wine.They do have a selection of Canarian wines from other wineries to accompany their specialties. It's the perfect place to enjoy good Canarian cuisine after a day at the beach. This Video We'd like to share our visit with you.

6. Guachinche El Abollado, Telde

This is one of the «"Guachinches" recently opened 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.

Just a few minutes drive away, you could complete the route of the Barranco de Los Cernícalos or even do this drive along the Telde coast.

7. Bochinche Bar Suso, Arbejales

If you don't mind driving a few extra kilometers, believe us, it's worth the trip up to the neighborhood of Arbejales, a TerorHere it hides Bar Suso, a home-style food place that, although does not offer homegrown wineIt maintains that essence of grandma's cooking at a very good price that we love so much. It's a must-stop to try their Saharan squid, beef cheeks and ropa viejaSimply spectacular. This family business is right next to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and is the perfect reward after completing this circular hiking route through Arbejales.

8. 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! The stews and the old clothes They also prepare them like grandma's. If you want to take a route through Firgas, take note of the Azuaje ravine that leaves from the town or is circulate through Osorio.

9. 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.

10. Juansito's Bar, La Atalaya (Santa Brígida)

Located in The Watchtower of Santa Brígida he hides bochinche Juansito Cave HouseA bar inside a cave house 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 Pottery Center of Santa Brígida which we invite you to visit.

Please note that Bochinche El Heredero has already closed its premises. San Mateo and now they are on the coast with another concept. There are also others gossip in Gran Canaria such as the Guachinche el Manicomio, the Bochinche El Chato, the Guachinche El Novelero and even Guachinche is here for you, Mom., among others. But in this list we only share the ones we've tried ourselves. We'll keep you updated on our Instagram @welovegrancanaria. What do you think of our selection? Do you have any other recommendations to share with everyone who visits this page? Leave us a comment; we'll read them.

Gran Canaria Guides

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

Then we leave you with A YouTube video short from our channel where we explain what a guachinche or bochinche is. Featuring footage of the two traditional taverns in Gran Canaria. If you'd like to see more video content about things to do on the island and places to eat, subscribe to our YouTube channel here.