Food Prices in Tenerife in 2026: Supermarkets, Restaurants, and Drinks
Food prices in Tenerife are not the same across the island and vary a lot depending on where you shop and eat.
I live on the island and regularly keep track of supermarket prices, restaurant costs, and small differences between local areas and tourist zones.
In this guide, I’ll show you how much groceries, casual meals, drinks, and local fast food cost in Tenerife right now, along with a few dishes and products that are actually worth trying.
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Is Tenerife Cheap for Food and Drink in 2026?
The first thing to understand is that food and drink prices in Tenerife are not equally priced, so the answer depends on two things: where you shop and what kind of food and drinks you usually buy.
Where you shop… If you go shopping in large supermarkets (like Mercadona, Lidl, Makro, Carrefour or HiperDino) you will spend 15-20% less than when shopping in small convenience stores.
And if you eat mostly in tourist-focused restaurants (including in these quiet areas in Tenerife south where some foreigners like to live), you will easily spend 2-3 times more than when you eat at local taverns or cafes and cook at home with groceries from the supermarket.
What kind of food and drinks you normally buy… The second thing to keep in mind is that some foods in Tenerife are not as cheap as many people expect. A lot of basic groceries (especially meat, eggs, some dairy products, dark bread, and many everyday vegetables) are surprisingly expensive in Tenerife, more expensive than in the Baltics, Eastern Europe, or Balkans.
Interestingly, some of these foods are even more expensive than in Finland, parts of Western Europe, or parts of the UK (see concrete examples below).
So if your usual diet includes a lot of meat, eggs, dairy, root vegetables, or products like smoked salmon, herring, or liver, your supermarket bill will end up being about the same as back home, or even a bit higher (depending on where exactly you come from).
But, at the same time, Tenerife is going to be much cheaper if you are happy to eat more of the foods that are common and easy to find here.
Examples of such foods are local fish and seafood, lentils and beans, canned tuna and other types of seafood, squid, olives and olive oil, certain types of grains and pasta, white bread, citrus fruit, papaya, avocado, and some seasonal produce. These are much better value.
So overall, food in Tenerife is not unusually cheap across the board – but depending on what you buy (and where you get it from), it can still feel either fairly average or very good value.
How Much Should You Budget Per Day for Food in Tenerife?
For food alone, I’d say around €12-€18 for two people per day is very doable if you mostly shop in supermarkets and cook simple meals. For example, breakfast at home, coffee from a small cafeteria, fruit, chips, crackers, or nuts for a snack, and a basic dinner with rice, eggs, chicken, or seafood will easily stay in that range.
If you mix groceries with eating out, then a more realistic budget is around €30-€40 for two people per day. But, only if you eat out in simple places aimed at locals, not tourists. For example, a simple breakfast out for €3.5-€6 (per person), coffee during the day (for €1.2-1.5) and pastry (€2-€2.5), and one casual restaurant meal for €9-€12.
If you eat out for most meals, especially in tourist areas, then expect to spend €35+ per day per person, and more if you add alcohol, seafood, or dinner in nicer places.
💡If you want to keep food costs lower in Tenerife, booking an aparthotel or apartment with a kitchen makes a huge difference. Even making just breakfast and one simple meal at home can cut your daily budget noticeably.
Good aparthotels in Tenerife if you want to save on food:
- Apartamentos Casablanca – good kitchenette, supermarket nearby, best affordable option in Puerto de la Cruz
- Apartamentos Vista Sur – good south Tenerife base if you want to mix eating out with simple meals at home
- Santa Barbara Golf and Ocean Club – apartment-style stay with kitchen, excellent for self-catering in a quieter south area
North vs South Tenerife Food Prices
In my experience, food in Tenerife is lower in the north than in the south, but mainly when it comes to cafes, casual restaurants, bakeries, and small local places.
In the south, particularly in resort-heavy areas with even affordable all-inclusive hotels, prices are higher because most businesses are geared toward short-term visitors and package tourists.
In the north and in more local towns (like Los Realejos, Bajamar, or Tacoronte or similar towns in the north for example), it is easier to find simpler cafes and casual eateries where prices are 2 times cheaper than in the south.
That does not mean everything in the south is expensive or that everything in the north is cheap. Large supermarket chains are usually fairly similar in price across the island. The biggest difference is seen in small shops near hotels, restaurants in tourist hotspots, and places where convenience matters more than value.
Food Prices in Tenerife Supermarkets in 2026
Since Mercadona, Аlcampo and Lidl are stores where we shop most often, food prices below are based on what I currently see there.
Other large chains like HiperDino, Carrefour, and Dia have slightly different prices depending on the product, but this should give you a realistic idea of current supermarket costs in Tenerife:
- Baguette (1 loaf 250g) – €0.50
- UHT milk (1 L) – €1.3-€1.40
- Fresh salmorejo (1 L) – €2.25
- Pack of round rice (1kg) – €1.25
- Basmati (1kg) – €2.25
- Olive oil (1 L, from) – €4.95
- Eggs (a pack of 12) – €3.55
- Butter Mercadona brand – €2.1
- Bacon (2 packs x 125g) – €2.3
- Jamon (100g depending on the type) – €2.50-€3.50
- Chicken breast fillets (500g) – €4.9
- Beef fillets (500 g) – €10.50-€11.10
- Pork loin fillets (500 g) – €3.85
- Can of cooked garbanzo beans – €0.68
- Can of sardines (88 g) – €0.86
- Pack of tuna (3 cans) – €2-€3
- Broccoli (1kg) – €6.50
- Seedless grapes (750g pack, depending on the season) – €3-4.50
- Red apples (1kg) – €2.2
- Frozen cooked jumbo shrimp (1kg) – €10.95
- Raw mussels (1kg) – €4.50
If you want to see more prices yourself before trip, you can also check Mercadona online.
Alcohol Prices in Tenerife Supermarkets
One thing that really stands out in Tenerife is alcohol prices in supermarkets. They are often among the lower ones you’ll see in Europe, especially compared with many mainland European countries.
So yes – it is very possible to find beer for around €1 or even less depending on the brand and format. That is one of the reasons buying alcohol in shops here feels much cheaper than in bars or restaurants.
Prices for other alcoholic drinks:
- Beer – around €0.60-€1.30 for smaller cans and bottles or €1.15-€1.60 for larger formats
- Sangría / tinto de verano – around €1.20-€1.60 for 1.5 L bottles
- Cheap supermarket wine – €2.15-€3 per bottle
- Better everyday wine – €4-€7
- Higher-end supermarket wine – from around €7+
- Budget spirits – €6.50-€7.15 for basic gin or vodka
- Known whisky brands – around €13.50-€14.50 for Johnnie Walker Red Label and €13.85 for a budget 1 L whisky
If you buy non-alcoholic beer with lemonade, such as shandy/radler-style drinks, those are usually inexpensive too and easy to find in Tenerife supermarkets. For example, a pack of non-alcoholic Dorada beer with lemon (8×0.3L) costs €4 as of now.
🚗One thing that helps keep food costs lower in Tenerife is having a car. Besides the ability to go on one of the memorable road trips around the island, it makes it much easier to shop in normal supermarkets and eat outside tourist-heavy areas. Compare rental car prices here.
🗺️ I also marked supermarkets, local food spots, and other useful places on my Tenerife map if you want help planning where to shop and eat 🠋
Food Prices in Tenerife Cafes & Restaurants
Restaurant prices in Tenerife also vary quite a lot depending on the area and type of place. Examples I share below reflect what you can expect in local cafes, casual restaurants, and everyday dining spots (because I go to local establishments for the most part).
If you plan to eat in tourist areas (particularly in the south in areas such as Las Аmericas, the coastal part of Costa Аdeje, and Los Cristianos), you should add around 20%-30% to these figures below for a more accurate estimate.
Typical Food Prices in Tenerife’s Local No-Frills Restaurants:
- Croquettes (small, between 4-6 pieces depending on the size) – €7-€9
- Fish or seafood soup (full portion)- €5-€6
- Mushrooms with cheese and garlic (baked dish, big portion) – €9-€10
- Papas arrugadas (canarian-style boiled potatoes) with Mojo sauce – €5-€6
- Octopus salad (must-try), depending on style and portion – €9-€12
- Stewed rabbit (specialty dish, big portion to share) – €14-€16
- Fried squid (plate to share) – €12-€13
- Grilled shrimp with garlic (plate for 1), depending on the place – €13-€15
- Grilled octopus – (€16-€17), though some nicer places are much higher
- Grilled fish with salad and potatoes (depending on the fish type) – €13-€14
- Plate of sardines (as a snack or appetizer with beer) – €8-€9
- Pizza (depending on the type) – €12-€16
- Pasta 4 cheeses or bolonesa – €12-€13
- César’s salad – €12-€13
Is Tenerife expensive to eat out?
I don’t know what “expensive” means to you personally, so I’m going to share typical eating-out prices in both North and South Tenerife to give you a clearer idea.
Therefore, if you go to eat in a simple local restaurant in North Tenerife, expect to spend around €8-€10 for something like a sandwich or panini with fries or salad, and beer or in-house wine.
If you order a more serious meal (like fried or grilled fish with vegetables and boiled potatoes or rice; mixed seafood platter) with beer, it will cost €13-€15 per person. If you prefer to have a couple of appetizers instead, with beer or wine included, then it will cost about the same.
Whenever you want something light, like a soup with homemade stew or casserole, you can have it for €8-€9.
But, if you go to eat a full-size dinner in a more sophisticated restaurant in Tenerife North, then expect to pay€18-€25 per person, depending on the location and setting. (Cafes with views in Tenerife always have higher prices for food and drinks.)
Now, eating out in Tenerife South – if you eat in restaurants aimed mainly at tourists, then prices go up more noticeably. In those places, you can easily end up paying around €15-€25 per person for one plate and a drink.
Budget-friendly cafeterias do exist in the south too, but they are much less common. You can expect to pay around €12-€15 per person for simple food. These are not the places tourists normally go to – you usually need to drive or take a bus to the more residential areas where locals actually live.
NOTE: When I say tourist restaurants, I mean the kind of places you often find around hotel areas – big, multilingual, visitor-oriented, and set up to attract passing tourists rather than regular local customers.
💡Tip from me: Many places also offer a menú del día at lunchtime, which is one of the best-value options if you want to eat out without spending too much. In cafes and restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz, it is still possible to find set menus for around €9-€13, usually including a starter or salad, a main course, and either a drink, dessert, or both.
Breakfast is also quite affordable in local cafes. A simple (small) breakfast with coffee and a croissant, tortilla, or sandwich often costs around €4-€5 per person. We sometimes order a ham-and-egg sandwich or a small morning hamburguesa with cappuccino, which usually comes to around €5-€6 in total, depending on the place.
Btw, here are some of my favorite breakfast places in Puerto de la Cruz. If you plan to stay in this city, you’ll love eating in these cafes.
Want to experience local food beyond supermarkets & restaurants?
Here are a few highly rated food and wine experiences in Tenerife:
Costs of Drinks in Tenerife When You Go Out
One thing I’ve always liked about Tenerife is that you can still stop for a coffee or a drink without feeling like every small outing turns expensive.
Drink prices in Tenerife are still fairly okay in many local cafes and bars, especially compared to what you often pay in other parts of Europe. Of course, if you sit in a panoramic place, near the beach, or in a tourist-heavy area, you’ll pay more.
Coffee, beer, and wine are still some of the cheapest things to order on the island, and that’s probably why they are such a big part of everyday life here.
When it comes to coffee, my personal favorite is barraquito (which I highly recommend you try) – a layered coffee with condensed milk, liqueur, and a little cinnamon on top (but you can order without the alcohol too).
In local simple cafeterias in the north, I can still find coffee with milk for €1.2-€1.5 (which is much less than many basic coffees elsewhere in Europe) while in the south coffee price is between €2.5-€3.
So here is what drinks (besides regular coffee) usually cost in Tenerife cafes, bars, and restaurants (depending on the location and style):
- Dorada beer (small) – €1.5-€2.5
- Dorada beer (large) – €2.5-€3.8
- Tinto de verano – €2-€3
- Aperol – from €4.5
- Craft cider – around €4
- Classic margarita – €5-€7
- Glass of wine – €2.5-€6+
- Espresso or cortado – €1.5-€2.2
- Americano – €1.8-€2.2
- Cappuccino – €2.5-€3
- Latte – €3-€3.5
- Barraquito – around €2-€3
- Smoothie – €5-€6
- Fresh juice – €2.6-€4
Cost of Fast Food in Tenerife
Fast food in Tenerife is not limited to chains like McDonald’s, KFC, Subway, or Telepizza. In many towns, people also buy quick food from cafeterias, bakeries, takeaway spots, and simple local bars.
We like tapas (both Canarian-style and those from the mainland; you can see an example in the right photo above), various pastries, hamburguesas (left photo above), arepas, croissants with fillings, and other snacks or small plates.
Typical prices in 2026 are around €8-€10 for a hamburguesa with fries in the south and €6-€7 in the north.
Examples of fast food prices: bocadillo costs €4.5-€6 depending on the filling, small pastry or savory baked snack between €2-€2.5, pizza slice or a more filling bakery item around €2-€3, and 15 churros cost €4.30.
More Tenerife Guides
If you are planning a trip and still have questions, I have many more Tenerife guides that might help. Start with these:
- Cheap Flights to Tenerife – tips on how to find low-cost airfare
- Weather in Tenerife by Month – what to expect from each season
- Best and Worst Time to Visit Tenerife – personal guide to choosing your season
- North Tenerife vs South Tenerife – comparison guide
- Tenerife in December – weather, activities & must-know tips
- May in Tenerife – why it’s the best spring month to visit
- Best Months for Puerto de la Cruz – weather guide and tips
- Best Things to Do in Tenerife North – for nature and food lovers
- Top Things to Do in Tenerife South – for beaches, nightlife & spooky places
- Stargazing Tenerife – advice and personal experience
- Visiting Loro Park – my best tips to make the most of a visit
- Exploring Guimar – quick guide to one of the lesser-known villages
- My Other Tips – all other posts with more details
Tips for Other Canary Islands
- How Many Days to Spend in Gran Canaria – for first and returning visits
- All-Inclusive 5-Star Hotels in Gran Canaria – for different tastes and budgets
