Where to eat in El Cotillo: restaurants, fish and sunset dinners

Eating by the Atlantic in El Cotillo

El Cotillo combines a former fishing-village atmosphere with one of the island’s best sunset locations. Its food scene now ranges from traditional fish and Canarian dishes to international restaurants, cafés and casual places for a quick meal.

Fish is an obvious starting point

If you want fish, ask what is available that day and how it is priced. A simple grilled fish with potatoes and mojo can be enough for an excellent meal. Sharing starters is also a good way to try cheese, octopus, salads or tapas.

Dinner and sunset

Tables with a west-facing view are popular around sunset. Reserve if a specific location matters to you. Another pleasant option is to watch the sunset from the coast and eat afterwards in one of the streets slightly inland, where it may also be less windy.

Not only seafood

Pizza, burgers, vegetarian food and international cooking make El Cotillo easy for mixed groups. Families can usually find straightforward choices, while couples may enjoy eating later when the beach traffic has faded.

• Check closing days and kitchen hours.
• Ask about fish prices when sold by weight.
• Carry a light layer for the evening.
• Park a little away from the busiest seafront streets.

A good El Cotillo day can be very simple: beach, a walk through the village, sunset and dinner. The best table is not always the most photographed one; sometimes it is simply the place with good food and enough calm to enjoy the Atlantic evening.