Bar-Restaurante Casa Riquelme

Bar-Restaurante Casa Riquelme is a simple mountain restaurant in the village of Tejeda, one of Gran Canaria's most dramatically situated settlements, perched in the central caldera of the island in the Canary Islands at an altitude of around 1,000 metres. Tejeda sits within sight of the Roque Nublo — the volcanic monolith that is Gran Canaria's most iconic natural landmark — and the surrounding landscape of pine forest, almond groves, and ancient lava formations makes it one of the most visited inland villages on the island. Casa Riquelme has served this village for many years, operating as a bar, café, and full restaurant with an offer firmly anchored in the produce of the surrounding Tejeda basin. The village is famous throughout the Canary Islands for its almonds, harvested from the terraced groves that cover the valley sides, and almond products appear throughout the menu: bienmesabe (a sweet almond cream), almond pastries, and locally made mazapán are specialities tied to the village's identity. The hot food menu covers traditional Canarian stews including ropa vieja and potaje de berros, fresh local cheeses from farms in the surrounding municipalities, and the breads and cakes that the kitchen prepares daily. Prices are very reasonable: a full meal seldom exceeds €18. The bar opens early for coffee and breakfast, making Casa Riquelme a practical stop for hikers accessing the Roque Nublo trail, which begins near the village. The atmosphere is straightforward and welcoming.