Toma Pan y Moja

Toma Pan y Moja is a Canarian restaurant on the Paseo de Las Canteras, the seafront promenade of Playa de Las Canteras in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, on Gran Canaria in Spain's Canary Islands. Las Canteras is the city's urban beach, a sheltered stretch of sand protected by a natural reef known as La Barra, and the promenade is lined with restaurants and cafes. The cuisine is Canarian, with no documented Michelin recognition or chef lineage; the name, which loosely means take bread and dip, nods to the island habit of dipping bread into mojo sauces. Named dishes include papas arrugadas con mojo, the salt-boiled wrinkled potatoes with red and green mojo that are the emblematic Canarian dish, and the fresh fish of the day, which depends on what the market offers and is usually priced by weight or portion. The dining room character is relaxed and beachfront, with outdoor seating likely on the promenade, a moderate noise level from passing foot traffic and no dress code; beachwear over swimwear is common but covering up is courteous. A notable wine programme is not documented, and beer, white wine and soft drinks are the usual accompaniments to seafood. Prices are about EUR 15-30 per person (about USD 17-35), though fish of the day can raise the bill. Service typically covers lunch and dinner, with hours to be confirmed locally. Walk-in is the norm, but waterfront tables are in demand at sunset and on weekends, so arriving early or calling ahead is advisable. The location suits visitors spending a day on Las Canteras who want a meal without leaving the promenade.