If you are looking for somewhere in Los Cristianos to enjoy simple food prepared in a Canarian bar/cafe could I suggest Bar El Cine.
Bar El Cine is located near the port in Los Cristianos. Just ask any of the PR's trying to tempt you into their restaraunt and they will give you directions.
Don't be fooled by the lack of table linen, menus or the plastic table and chairs, El Cine is renowned throughout Europe for its excellent food served in what some have described as frugal conditions. But it is the food we are here to sample.
You may have to join a small queue, I suggest you avoid Sunday as this is very popular with the Canarians, but Carlos the larger than life owner will soon have your table prepared.
The salad consists of tomatoes and onion - very simple with a dressing of olive oil and vinegrette. I always prefer the chicken wings, marinated and deep fried. Wonderful. Or if you are more adventureous why not try the octopus, sardines cooked on the grill or even gambas (prawns)? they may also have tuna or hake depending on the success or otherwise of the local fisherman from Los Cristianos.
Canarian potatoes are my favourite but Carlos does cater for the Brits who prefer chips.
Two mojo sauces, red consisting of garlic and chillie and green corriander and garlic and served with the meal. He does have a good house red and white which will not break the bank or you can enjoy a glass of Canarian beer.
El Cine is small and simple but its reputation is well known throughout south Tenerife.
As the Galloping Gourmet once said "They deserve an Oscar for their food".
I hope you enjoy your visit to Tenerife and if possible pop in to el Cine and see Carlos.
He will be delighted to see you.
Also my new books are to be published this year.
Two New Football Books
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I am pleased to advise board members that I have two books on football being published this year. the first in in August and features the former Hartlepool United and Darlington player - Brian Honour. Members can pre order this book via the publishers website - and they will be signed.
The link to order The Life of Brian is:
http://www.apexpublishing.co.uk/PubDetails.asp?Num=156
The second book will interest Scottish fan. It is entitled The King of Cappielow and features Andy Ritchie, the 1979 Footballer of the Year. the link to pre order this book is:
http://www.apexpublishing.co.uk/PubDetails.asp?Num=157
I hope you enjoy reading them
John Riddle
Sports Editor the Paper. |
