Restaurant/ Bar Los Nidillos – the insider tip for the district of La Isleta
Simple, cheap, ocean view and great portions
The bar/ restaurant Los Nidillos is located on the new extention of the Canteras beach boardwalk towards Confital Beach. The daily special is highly recommended because of its big portion and its simple Canarian taste for less than 7 Euros.
Bocadillos (sandwiches) are available for only 1.50 to 2.70 Euros. One has the choice between tuna, ham, chorizo (Canarian meatspread), chicken, fish or cheese sandwhiches. Recommended are also the very cheap tapas (selection of small Spanish and Canarian dishes): ropa vieja de pulp (potatoes and tuna), queso del pais (Canarian cheese), caracoles (snails), or jamon serrano (Spanish special ham).
The appetizers of “Los Nidillos” are cheap and tasty. For example, the most “Canarian” of all dishes, the pagas arrugadas con mojo (potatoes with juicy sauce), can be purchased for affordable 3.50 Euros. It surprises many people how tasty potatoes can be by only adding a tasty sauce. The Sopa de marisco (seafood soup) for 3.50 Euros and tortilla de gambas con cebolla (eggs, shrimp and onion) are recommended as well.
As the name states, “Los Nidillos” (translated: nests) is located right on the beach, so close that the terrace has to be closed when the surf is high. Consequently, it is the perfect place to test the Atlantic delicatessen.
The offer ranges from calamares fritos (calamari), roasted spiny lobster, shrimp with garlic sauce, mussels, roasted and baked fish, tuna, over sardinien up to swordfish. The prices vary between fish and seafood dishes from 6.50 Euros to 10 Euros.
Meatlovers are probably better housed at the restaurant Novillo Precoz, but there are insider’s tips at El Nidillo: Hare (a Canarian specialty) or pork for about 7 Euros.
The ambience of Nidillo is simple and relaxing, but clean. The restaurant is mostly visited by the local people, which might explain the low-priced menu. Food is served either inside between displayed flues and small ship models, or outside on the terrace next to the broadwalk. One can eat above the surf on beautiful days. This is why El Nadillo is one of the top located restaurants
After stuffing oneself with the restaurant’s delicious food, one can find relaxation for body and mind on the Confital beach, which is only 1 km in distance from the restaurant. Only a few tourist know of this natural jewel only 2 km from the city turbulences.
Insider’s tip:
On Saturdays and Sundays, Paelle with seafood, serving two people, is offered for only 9.50 Euros. One should call in to reserve a table at least an hour before visiting the restaurant to avoid long waiting times.
