Tasca Siete Viejas

Tasca Siete Viejas is a traditional tapas bar on Calle Pelota in Vegueta, the historic old town of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, on Gran Canaria in Spain's Canary Islands. It occupies an old Vegueta building, and the setting is part of the appeal, since the district is known for colonial architecture, courtyards and narrow streets close to the cathedral. The cuisine is Canarian tapas, with no recorded Michelin status or chef lineage. Signature dishes are papas arrugadas con mojo, the salt-boiled wrinkled potatoes served with red or green mojo sauce that are the emblem of Canarian cooking; Spanish tortilla, the thick potato omelette; carrillada, slow-braised pig cheeks that are tender and rich; and Canarian cheeses, which on Gran Canaria include the island's own fresh and cured goat and mixed-milk varieties. The dining room character is convivial and busy, with a moderate to high noise level at peak hours and a casual, no-dress-code atmosphere typical of a tasca. Beverages commonly include beer and wine by the glass; a particular wine programme is not documented, and local Canarian wines can be requested. Prices are about EUR 15-30 per person (about USD 17-35) for a spread of several tapas and a drink. Service typically covers lunch and evening, and exact hours should be confirmed locally. Walk-in is the norm, though the bar can fill quickly at lunchtime and on weekend evenings, so arriving early or calling ahead for groups is sensible. The location makes it a natural stop when visiting the Casa de Colón, the cathedral of Santa Ana and Plaza de Santa Ana.