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By *izzleandspin. OP Couple
33 weeks ago

Bristol

Anyone got any recommendations for the best places to eat in PDI? We are staying close to Eden in October

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By *lternative lifestyleCouple
33 weeks ago

Louth

All depends what you like, beside you guys is a steak restaurant, el Carreton across the road is an all you can eat chinese restaurant chino China sol

Walk towards the Bull you have a nice restaurant Jardin del sol,

Walk towards greenfields you have

Poke station or an Indian

Opposite direction you have the gran chaparral few restaurants, if you are going out then the yumbo is on your way, multiple choices from burger king, Italian, Chinese etc. Or in the cita itself you have a lot of choice. Anything special your after?

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By *lternative lifestyleCouple
33 weeks ago

Louth

Slightly different direction you have the Kasbah or go back to the beach area, and loads of food places, Tipsy hammock is very nice

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By *lternative lifestyleCouple
33 weeks ago

Louth

Then your going off beat a bit to places like Alma gaia

El sapore di Napoli

Palmira

El poncho Asador steakhouse

You have a lot of choice.

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By *onglegs888Couple
33 weeks ago

Birmingham

Melonares has some lovely restaurants and it’s a gorgeous setting.

Cafe del Mar is a great evening and pitas y flautas do amazing fideua.

Around Whete you are Muligans does good, hearty pub grub. And patio canarias is good Spanish food.

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By *I TwoCouple
33 weeks ago

near enough

If you want Chinese then one in jardin del sol is good and it's NOT an all you can eat buffet.

Cath from Eden recommended it and she cleared her plate

Asia house all you can eat (freshly cooked not buffet) in San Fernando is excellent and was another recommendation from Cath

El Poncho beside Peaches and Cream is without a doubt the best steakhouse in PDI in our opinion.

Los Porches between Cita and La Sandia is good too

The Indian (almost) opposite Route 69 (now sadly gone) is excellent and cheap

Rias Bajas beside Yumbo is supposed to be the best fish restaurant although we haven't tried it

If Sushi or Teppenyaki is your thing then Sakura III opposite peaches and cream on the roundabout

Chez Luigi offers some very reasonable priced decent food and nice selection of after dinner shots

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By *aul_j80Man
33 weeks ago

Bloxwich

I had a 30 ounce T-bone steak meal including a beer and dessert for 35€ at one of the steakhouses in the top floor of Yumbo centre, I can eat but I struggled at the end lol.

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By *den_GCWoman
33 weeks ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria

Sam Fernando has some amazing little cafés and restaurants

Usually the locals eat there, so you know its good

Tapas, Bruder Burger is another favourite, Casa Lise is a newnone which is great too

Making me hungry now 🤣

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By *I TwoCouple
33 weeks ago

near enough

"Sam Fernando has some amazing little cafés and restaurants

Usually the locals eat there, so you know its good

Tapas, Bruder Burger is another favourite, Casa Lise is a newnone which is great too

Making me hungry now 🤣

Cafe San Fransisco... Lovely cakes ... Mmmm

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By *lternative lifestyleCouple
33 weeks ago

Louth

Restaurant ritz in the yumbo is great to eat and people watch

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By *I TwoCouple
33 weeks ago

near enough

" an all you can eat chinese restaurant chino China sol

It's not just an all you can eat buffet, they have a proper menu with freshly cooked food too.

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By *lternative lifestyleCouple
33 weeks ago

Louth

We are aware, as we often stayed in the Bull Eugene, your point is, you have both options! Plus a brilliant homemade icecream parlour and fresh bakery at the top.

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By *G113Couple
33 weeks ago

Northumberland

The Restaurant 360 on top of The Bohemia Suites is amazing! Also Cocktail bar with 360 view of the bay too. Very fancy and a little expensive.

You need to book tho as i think they only serve non-hotel guests certain days.

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By *xfordsquireMan
33 weeks ago

Besselsleigh

Best steak in town in my view is el poncho round the corner from cita

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By *he Masked SwingersCouple
33 weeks ago

Maspalomas

Beat stakes are from Marco Polo by a mile.

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By *I TwoCouple
33 weeks ago

near enough

"Beat stakes are from Marco Polo by a mile. "

What was the name of the all you can eat Asian you recommended to us on ave tirijana, it was really good too.

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By *lternative lifestyleCouple
33 weeks ago

Louth

Gran Asia

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By *ustusboth2013Couple
33 weeks ago

Birmingham

"Beat stakes are from Marco Polo by a mile.

What was the name of the all you can eat Asian you recommended to us on ave tirijana, it was really good too."

Innovador- Restaurante Asiatico? Is that the one? Miss Asia has moved next door.

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By *ustusboth2013Couple
33 weeks ago

Birmingham

"Beat stakes are from Marco Polo by a mile. "

Definitely concur with this. Never had a bad meal!

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By *ustusboth2013Couple
33 weeks ago

Birmingham

We enjoy Que Paso Tio for Italian.

Mr Greek for a…erm… Greek.

Had a decent steak/lamb at El Asador as well.

Flavours of India did a nice curry when we were there in April. Went three times.

Had a good gourmet burger at Aloha Hamburger Bar.

Power breakfast at Calma Cafe.

Decent food at Adria.

And nice chicken and chips at La Ciudadela, which also does nice paella and fish/seafood I’m told (but I’m allergic to fish and seafood so can’t vouch personally).

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By *athnBobCouple
33 weeks ago

sandwell

Mr Greek for a…erm… Greek.

We found that 'Greek Village' was much better tbh. More menu options for a start.

For Indian try Taj on the sea front

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By *ustusboth2013Couple
33 weeks ago

Birmingham

Mr Greek for a…erm… Greek.

We found that 'Greek Village' was much better tbh. More menu options for a start.

For Indian try Taj on the sea front"

Greek Village has been on our to do list for years now. I believe they use the same supplier.

If their stifado is anywhere as good as Mr Greek, then I’ll be made up.

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By *evonduo55Couple
33 weeks ago

Exeter

We are staying Maspalomas this time in a bungalow if anyone has stayed in that area ( basically behind the dunes and golf course) and has any recommendations it would be much appreciated…. Starting to panic that we are to far away from Eden too lol x

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By *lternative lifestyleCouple
33 weeks ago

Louth

Taxi are cheap, also easier for you to invite "guests" back to yours, Venus and la mirage is on your side then.

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By *ornylad9222Man
33 weeks ago

London

Following

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By *iggy69Couple
33 weeks ago

Aberdeen

plenty options to choose from there. You wont stick with many of those.

Mundo on the main drag is one of our fabourites, small but the food is great,

The Indian on the Melanores strip is superb. Misbah

Rias Bajas on the corner of the Yumbo is a fabulous fish restaurant.

El Poncho definately for steak.

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By *I TwoCouple
33 weeks ago

near enough

Mr Greek for a…erm… Greek.

We found that 'Greek Village' was much better tbh. More menu options for a start.

For Indian try Taj on the sea front

Greek Village has been on our to do list for years now. I believe they use the same supplier.

If their stifado is anywhere as good as Mr Greek, then I’ll be made up."

It's hard to beat a good stifado, and we'll miss you again this year 😭

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By *ustusboth2013Couple
33 weeks ago

Birmingham

Mr Greek for a…erm… Greek.

We found that 'Greek Village' was much better tbh. More menu options for a start.

For Indian try Taj on the sea front

Greek Village has been on our to do list for years now. I believe they use the same supplier.

If their stifado is anywhere as good as Mr Greek, then I’ll be made up.

It's hard to beat a good stifado, and we'll miss you again this year 😭"

Haha this is true. I know. Quite a few we miss this year heading earlier this time round.

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By *izzleandspin. OP Couple
33 weeks ago

Bristol

Just caught up on this. Thank you everyone for your recommendations.

Decided el poncho is a must and we love Greek food so will likely give mr Greek a try alongside chino china sol

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By *xfordsquireMan
33 weeks ago

Besselsleigh

Had three good meals el poncho i hope you enjoy

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By *x2 4 funCouple
33 weeks ago

Southampton

I think this is a long shot but in mainland Spain we like gambas pil pil but have never found it in gc only garlic prawns. Has anyone ever came across it

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By *ustusboth2013Couple
33 weeks ago

Birmingham

"I think this is a long shot but in mainland Spain we like gambas pil pil but have never found it in gc only garlic prawns. Has anyone ever came across it "

Forgive my ignorance as I’m allergic, but are they not the same thing, albeit a slight difference in regional product and cooking?

My partner likes gambas con ajillo, so if there is a distinct difference vs a nuance she’d definitely be interested in this and we’ll keep an eye out and update you after our October trip. x

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By *aughtyandnice 300Couple
33 weeks ago

st helens

Adria is a Fantastic restaurant in upper cita ,our go to restaurant whilst in GC food is fantastic and very reasonable priced and staff are superb

Just down from black bulldog

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By *itty BlackCouple
33 weeks ago

lincolnshire

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By *antonLovers24Couple
33 weeks ago

blackwood

Kruua Thai restaurant was really good when we visited last year, just opposite the El Salvador church of Avenida de Italia

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By *I TwoCouple
33 weeks ago

near enough

"I think this is a long shot but in mainland Spain we like gambas pil pil but have never found it in gc only garlic prawns. Has anyone ever came across it

Forgive my ignorance as I’m allergic, but are they not the same thing, albeit a slight difference in regional product and cooking?

My partner likes gambas con ajillo, so if there is a distinct difference vs a nuance she’d definitely be interested in this and we’ll keep an eye out and update you after our October trip. x"

I do like the garlic prawns (and they're spicy ) in the Buccanero pub bown at the beach

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By *omersetGuy69Man
33 weeks ago

Taunton

There are simply loads!.. just go and enjoy!

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By *x2 4 funCouple
32 weeks ago

Southampton

Very different pil pil has a lot of spices in its very different from just garlic prawns

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By *eter lewisMan
32 weeks ago

Newcastle

Tropicana in yumbo centre very good value you must try it

Will pick you up in car and take you

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By *moothdickMan
32 weeks ago

stoke

Los porches, just down the road from the cita, beach side…. Wonderful proper Spanish restaurant…

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By *moothdickMan
32 weeks ago

stoke

And there is a cracking Dutch bar on the upper floor of citi, that does amazing meat balls with friendly staff

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By *ustusboth2013Couple
32 weeks ago

Birmingham

"Very different pil pil has a lot of spices in its very different from just garlic prawns "

Ah interesting. Lizzie would certainly like this if there’s lots of spices.

We’ll keep a look out when we’re there.

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By *xfordsquireMan
32 weeks ago

Besselsleigh

Forget the name but restaurant half way between cita and gold was good and well priced

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By *ustusboth2013Couple
32 weeks ago

Birmingham

"Forget the name but restaurant half way between cita and gold was good and well priced"

Los porches probably.

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By *moothdickMan
32 weeks ago

stoke

"Forget the name but restaurant half way between cita and gold was good and well priced

Los porches probably."

That’s the one.. posted earlier with its name.. never had a bad meal in there

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By *xfordsquireMan
32 weeks ago

Besselsleigh

And always busy which says it all

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By *ustusboth2013Couple
32 weeks ago

Birmingham

For over a decade we’ve walked past and smells good and always said we’d pop in.

Our friends NI Two, who are very knowledgeable recommend it.

Think we might just have to go this time.

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By *I TwoCouple
32 weeks ago

near enough

"For over a decade we’ve walked past and smells good and always said we’d pop in.

Our friends NI Two, who are very knowledgeable recommend it.

Think we might just have to go this time."

I found the baked cod particularly good also the Canarian soup

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By *ustusboth2013Couple
32 weeks ago

Birmingham

I do like the garlic prawns (and they're spicy ) in the Buccanero pub bown at the beach

Usually only eat at La Ciudadela down there and occasionally at the Tipsy.

Never eaten at the Buccanero so might give that a bash for Lizzie’s garlic prawns fix.

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By *I TwoCouple
32 weeks ago

near enough

I do like the garlic prawns (and they're spicy ) in the Buccanero pub bown at the beach

Usually only eat at La Ciudadela down there and occasionally at the Tipsy.

Never eaten at the Buccanero so might give that a bash for Lizzie’s garlic prawns fix.

It's a great place for people watching and cheap lunch.

As an aside theres a place run by two Chinese ladies down the strip between the Faro and the dunes at maspalomas that we always stop for lunch their chips and calamari are wonderful with ice cold beer

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By *irty130Couple
32 weeks ago

Bristol Area

Do not miss El Poncho for a steak. Absolutely glorious.

Restaurant LoLa does some really interesting plates if you’re looking for something out of the ordinary.

Calma Chicha is tiny, but well presented, and good for an intimate date.

We have also been recommended LoveFood but apparently it’s not open every day and difficult to get a table.

The sushi place opposite Peaches&Cream was good, although surprisingly quiet when we went.

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By *xfordsquireMan
32 weeks ago

Besselsleigh

Totally agree love la poncho

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By *eaches and CreamGCCouple
32 weeks ago

London

LoLa & next door Social Tapas are both excellent and have the same owner. For Lola it's better to make reservation.

Calma Chicha is not that tiny at all, they have an outdoor terrace AND quite a few tables inside as well. Price quality is amazing and very intimate indeed.

Lovin'Food close to our club is VERY tiny but it's so wonderful, you absolutely need to make a reservation though. I think this season they are open Monday till Friday.

The sushi place opposite us (Sakura) is sometimes busy and sometimes quiet. Personally we would recommend Miss Asia for Sushi (also on Avenida Tirajana).

Enjoy your dinner !

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By *irty130Couple
32 weeks ago

Bristol Area

Also the restaurant and bar at the top of the Bohemia is great.

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By *udebeacherCouple
29 weeks ago

Toronto

We really liked the Italian food at Way2Brothers restaurant across from Servatur Don Miguel. Great food and impeccable service.

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By *ustusboth2013Couple
29 weeks ago

Birmingham

Kilómetro 00 in the Cita is one Italian restaurant we’ve had our eye on for a while.

We were in Chams yesterday and our friends endorsed it.

Be great to hear what others think.

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By *ascalzone.1982Man
29 weeks ago

LECCE,ITALY

I suggest El Poncho and Papi's grill, both on Avenida De Tirajana

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By *othiancouple4funCouple
29 weeks ago

linlithow

Centrum next to wapa tapa in yumbo is brilliant and good priced steaks etc

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