1. RESTAURANTE VEGETARIANO LA VERDULERÍA, SANTA CRUZ

A varied and delicious menu full of vegan options. From curry to falafel to tacos, the portions are big and so delicious! These people know what they are doing when it comes to flavour.  The plates are served with style and the portions are big too.

2. WAKANDA GASTROPUB, SANTA CRUZ

Another beautifully designed place in the city centre. Wakanda has a small menu of delicious and healthy food. You can choose from a buddha bowl, burger or curry. Definitely go for the portobello mushroom burger!

3. UMAMI GOOD FOOD, SANTA CRUZ

A cozy breakfast and lunch place with tonnes of vegan options. Another great place in Tenerife’s capital raising the bar for great vegan food!

4. CASA VERDE, LA OROTAVA

You can’t visit the north of Tenerife without seeing the beautiful historic town of La Orotava. Believe it or not, the town also hosts a couple of outstanding vegan places to eat. Casa Verde is a healthy cafe and organic tienda. They sell juices, smoothies, salads, wraps, and their famous vegan burger which includes a vegan cheese that actually tastes delicious! A rarity some may say.

5. OHANNAH, LA OROTAVA

Not solely a vegan/vegetarian place but this restaurant has an array of options for those looking to cut back on their meat consumption. Not the healthiest of options but if you are craving some vegan junk food, this is your place. Try the cauliflower burger for a tasty surprise!

6. MOOD, LA OROTAVA

Fancy a tasty brunch that’s actually filling? This brunch hits the spot! Generous portions, the vegan brunch includes rice, beans, platano, avocado, and arepas.

7. AL AMIR LEBANESE, PUERTO DE LA CRUZ

This restaurant on the main square of Puerto is infamous! All the locals know and love it. Why? Because the food is exceptional. The most perfect, crunchy falafel, homemade hummus, and babaganoush made to perfection.

8. ADVANS, PUERTO DE LA CRUZ

When you think of vegan food, Balkan cuisine probably doesn’t spring to mind. Usually, very meat and dairy-heavy cuisine but Advans have recreated some of the classic dishes to be vegan. They even make a delicious vegan bechamel sauce. 

Everything is homemade and the menu is really creative! Meat eaters and vegans alike love this place.

9. AROMAS DE LA INDIA, PUERTO DE LA CRUZ

Every night, the tables of Aromas fill the streets with happy diners munching delicious food. Exceptionally created Indian cuisine with plenty of vegan options like dahl and veggie curries. The garlic naan bread is mouth-wateringly scrummy!

10. BAR CAFETERÍA DELICIAS VENECANARIAS, PUERTO DE LA CRUZ

If you are looking for something more speedy, this areperia is a great option. Arepas are a traditional dish that originates from Gran Colombia (Venezuela, Colombia, Panama). This restaurant has an excellent vegan option that comes with frijoles (black beans) avocado and spicy sauce.

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