The north is guachinche country. The trade winds keep it green, vines grow on the slopes, and many of the island's guachinches are here, serving home cooking and home-made wine at very reasonable prices.
Well-known names include El Guachinche Los Gómez, El Romance and La Huerta de Ana y Eva. Each has its own style, and all of them serve traditional dishes such as gofio escaldado, papas arrugadas and conejo en salmorejo.
For Canarian cooking at its best, start with the list below.