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El Refugio de Vilaflor

Restaurant Cafe Bar Cafeteria

😐 I don't quite understand what the big fuss here is all about!? We had the beef barbecue plate, which was huge, but a large part of it was just not edible, see pictures. This part of the beef should be used to make beef broth, not BBQ. Upon inquiring about if this was an error, we were told it was no... People often mention delicious, fresh,


Address

Carretera C 821, 41, 38613 Vilaflor, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Website

elrefugiodevilaflor.negocio.site

Contact

+34 674 83 76 48

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (447 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: delicious (7) fresh (6)
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  • 5/5 Maryrose L. 3 years ago on Google
    This was the best meal we had in our 6-weeks on Tenerife. feel extremely lucky that this fabulous restaurant was open when the arrived here. The service was impeccable. Atmospheric interior with a live pianist - at 5:30 on a Friday not 9 on Saturday!! And so to the food... From the warmest fluffiest homemade bread and amazing sauces, we ordered the Argentinian barbecue grill to share, and it was mouth watering even the herbs to sprinkle tasted fresh!! The lightest starter of deep-fried cheese with a homemade blueberry jam, a delicious chocolate and almond cake, I'm probably the best espresso have had on the Island.... Amazing value you have got to go there! I cannot recommend this place highly enough I would always come back to Tenerife for a weekend just come here for dinner 😜😍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jump N. 3 years ago on Google
    I don't quite understand what the big fuss here is all about!? We had the beef barbecue plate, which was huge, but a large part of it was just not edible, see pictures. This part of the beef should be used to make beef broth, not BBQ. Upon inquiring about if this was an error, we were told it was not, we should instead try to cut it in very very small pieces. Well, sorry, but if I want that, I would order a hamburger. The huge blood sausage which came with it was delicious though, hence the 3⭐️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paulo S. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The hosts are super friendly and helpful. All the recommendations were spot on. The food is fresh, local and delicious. Do not miss the dried goat cheese with jam! And the Canary style barbeque can really fill you up! The local wine is fresh, fruity and you don't want it to end.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jan H. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing experience! Beautiful family business with extremely kind owners. Vegetables is from their own farm and meat from grill is fabulous! Strongly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Eugenio La T. 2 years ago on Google
    Be careful, don't be fooled. the restaurant is nice and the owner will welcome you with a lot of attention. He won't bring you the menu with the prices, so the surprise comes at the end. Mixed grill Argentina and Canarias with very poor and overcooked meats. Price for 72 euros. Grilled vegetables 22 euros (embarrassing price for half a corn on the cob, half a courgette, two mushrooms and a little pumpkin). ** Reviewed: Thank you for your response. I have revised my rating from one to three stars. Thank you for your reply. I still think that compared to many other restaurants in Tenerife the relationship between quality / quantity and cost is not among the best. Perhaps the problem is due to the fact that we were the only and last customers in his establishment. Thanks again for your reply.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ido b. 4 years ago on Google
    TL;DR: just go and eat here. After visiting there the one question we had was, how on earth they only have 4.9 stars and not 5? We came in after a long and wet walk to a lovely decorated restaurant, and ordered 2 soups and 2 main courses. Everything was delicious. We thought to skip the bread, but the home-made sauces changed our minds. If you plan to order the regular burger, know it's pretty small, so order something extra with it. Also, the staff is wonderful and helpful with any food related questions (I managed to get a lactose-free meal).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jella s. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place in a lovely town. Great quality of food, great ambience and great service as well. Well recommended. We had the fish of the day (cod) and Picaña (beef) with fresh vegetables from their own garden and potato chips. Both were excellent prepared. Together with some fresh green olives and fresh baked super soft bread with mojo. We very much enjoyed sitting there on their lovely terras which has a great view. Visiting Vilaflor is also well worth it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jiri D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, beautifully decorated and homely interior but most importantly, the friendliest and nicest people ever running this place. The kindness of those guys is unmatched, definitely the best place we've been to in Tenerife.

  • 5/5 Tomáš H. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best meals of my life. Superb and friedly staff. 100% recommend

  • 5/5 Shweta A. 2 years ago on Google
    Super friendly people, limited options for vegetarians but they are super accommodating. If you have planned the visit here try calling in advance (if you are vegetarian) so they can serve more options. We had a plate of grilled veggies (delicious) and homemade grilled cheese.

  • 5/5 Martin K. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect and delicious food and wine. Nice and really friendly service. Dont miss it!

  • 5/5 Olga S. 5 years ago on Google
    The best olives I’ve ever tried! Made with a special souse. The Argentina owner is super friendly and nice. Natural delicious juice. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful . Great experience overall😊

  • 5/5 Marek D. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was excellent. Kids had pizza with some smoothies and adults had Argentinean Mix Grill. Staff? - just incredible, very friendly and helpful even with our bad spanish (ie no spanish)

  • 5/5 Eloy M. 5 years ago on Google
    Food: Lovely traditional canarian mojo sauce! Tastes like my grandma's recipe. BBQ: This is a HIGHLIGHT. The blood sausace has almond and raising inside. To die for! Service: really nice couple and make a big effort to please the guests. Ambience: cozy atmosphere and warm decoration with Brazilian music. The bathroom is a little too small but very very clean. Price: very affordable.

  • 4/5 Travel S. 4 years ago on Google
    We are our full here and even took some food home. If you are looking to be stuffed order the sampler. While not everything was the best I’ve ever had, it all was quite tasty. Great spot to try some traditional sausages and wines. Not cheap but fairly priced for what we got.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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