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La Higuera de la Abuela

La Higuera de la Abuela (Calle Tajaniscaba, 10, 38900 Echedo) – located in a town toward the northern end of El Hierro, this is a great restaurant for plant lovers, since it’s located in a lush garden (with succulents, cacti, bougainvillea, oleander, and hibiscus). Local dishes are served here, such as rabo de buey (stewed […]

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La Casa Abajo Sport & Coffee

La Casa Abajo Sport & Coffee (Calle Tigaday Uno 25, 38911 Frontera) – this modest restaurant is catered to hikers and sports bikers who pass through Frontera on their way to nearby sights. As the restaurant’s name suggests, coffee, teas and assorted breakfast food (from omelets to fresh fruit) are served here during the morning. […]

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Garañones

Garañones (Calle Cascadas del Mar 3, 38911 Frontera) – located on the northwest part of the island, this restaurant is known for serving freshly-caught local seafood (including camarones). These and other dishes, including meat and potatoes, can be eaten with a Canarian sauce served here called “mojo verde” (a punchy herbal sauce made of garlic, […]

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Casa Guayana

Casa Guayana (Ctra Gral.Timijiraque, 38910 Timijiraque) — this modest restaurant (for local diners) is located just a walk away from a nearby popular beach. Their garlic prawns are superb, though their signature chicken dish ‘rooster chunks’ are an acquired taste. Local Canarian wines are also served.

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Casa Goyo

Casa Goyo (Calle Jarera, 11, 38915 San Andrés) – this simple family run restaurant has been opened since 1995, and serves various local & international dishes such as stuffer chicken breasts, onion bacalao (cod fish), roast pig with chickpeas, roast beef, lasagna, and grilled Herreño cheese. Wines produced in the Canary Islands are also served. […]

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Bar Restaurante Joapira

Bar Restaurante Joapira (Plaza Candelaria 8, 38911 Frontera) — sample some of the best Venezuelan dishes at this restaurant. Run by three friendly ladies, it offers delicious cachapas (stuffed corn pancakes) and a variety of grilled meat. Located in an elevated area in the town of Frontera, the outdoor seating boasts expansive ocean views. Dining […]

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Asador Artero

Asador Artero (Calle Artero 20, 38913 Tigaday) – grilled meats are a specialty at this restaurant. Seafood is also worth ordering here, along with tapas. Local Spanish wines are also available. A suitable restaurant for eco-tourists passing through the Frontera area.

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Bar Cafetería Chachi

Bar Cafetería Chachi (Calle Travesía del Pino 42, 38914 El Pinar) – this is one of the smallest bars in El Pinar (the southernmost part of El Hierro). This is still a worthy pit stop for beer-thirsty eco-tourists returning from excursions in this part of the island. There’s also Wi-Fi, where visitors can check their […]