Guachinches in Tenerife are venues that scream culture at its best in the Canary Island for sure, being some sort of informal but very historic restaurants in houses and ranches that serve the best and cheapest food in town, with a home-cooked approach and every element produced in the place, from every bean to the wine.
That is why; for those visiting Tenerife the experience of eating in guachinches is a must with no doubt, as a cultural expression that is very unique to this place and the Canary Islands in general and custom that started in previous centuries when farmers sold their products and harvests.
There are many guachinches in Tenerife, such as El Primero that specializes in home-cooked meals and traditional dishes, such as la garbanzada, white wine and rice with pulp. El Primero is a very famous guachinche and is located on the Calle Malpais, in the capital of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.