Gastronomic Competition Guide

This guide was created with the aim of making the island's gastronomic offerings known to both the local population and our visitors. It includes all the establishments that took part in the Fuerteventura Gastronomic Competition held in November and December 2009, which consisted of two categories: "Gastronomic Competition" Menus and "Gastronomic Competition" Tapas.

The Menus and Tapas that appear in each establishment are those that were submitted for the competition, which will be offered to the general public from 1 February 2009 until the end of the same year.

These menus and tapas will be offered at the following prices:

"Gastronomic Competition Menu": maximum 20 € with bread and without drink.

"Tapa Concurso Gastronómico": 3 € with drink (only beer, soft drink, water or glass of house wine).

This guide consists of the following parts:

1st Winning Establishments

2° List of the Rest of the Participating Establishments

3rd Winning Recipes

4° Products from Fuerteventura

The organisation of the 1st Fuerteventura Gastronomic Competition, as well as the preparation of this Guide, has been carried out by the Fuerteventura Tourist Board, with the collaboration of the Mancomunidad Centro Norte, the Mancomunidad Centro Sur, Hecansa, the Asociación de Empresarios de Hostelería y Turismo de Fuerteventura (A.E.H.T.F.), the Department of Hostelry and Tourism of the I. E.S. Puerto del Rosario and the Hotel Escuela de Pájara.

We hope you enjoy this promotion, and look forward to receiving your feedback and suggestions by email:

destino@fuerteventuraturismo.com

Tel. 928 53 08 44, fax. 928 85 16 95.

Enjoy your meal!

1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PRIZE FOR DISHES AND MENU

1st Prize Menu - Restaurant mesón Canario TIO BERNABÉ

GASTRONOMIC COMPETITION" MENU:

1°. Majorero salty tomato stuffed with smoked cheese and dried fruit vinaigrette.

2°. Confit cheme loins with seasonal ratatouille and crispy potatoes.

Dessert: Canary Island bananas with caramelised iron pineapple and blackberry syrup.

The Mesón Canario Tío Bernabé with its chef and owner at the helm is characterised by its treatment of local produce, its insistence on traditional island cuisine and the creation of a fantastic atmosphere.

This place extols the Canarian soul every day, with its traditional parranda that takes us back to our childhood, with our most significant smells of our cuisine: gofio escaldado, fried fish, our papitas con mojo, our fried baifo .... a delicacy of the land.

MENU PRICE: 20 €.

C/ La Iglesia, 17. 35660. 

Corralejo. La Oliva.

Tel.: 928 535 895

Fax: 928 867 510

Opening hours: 12:00 - 24:00

Capacity: 150

e-mail: pepe_tiobernabe@hotmail.com

SPECIALITY: typical Canarian food.

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2nd Prize Menu - Restaurant DON QUIJOTE

GASTRONOMIC COMPETITION" MENU:

1° Canarian garlic soup.

2°. Chuletillas de cabrito majorero.

Dessert. Fried milk with ice cream and bienmesabe.

The Asador D. Quijote Restaurant was founded in 1994 by the Macario Perera family, inspired by the gastronomy of Castilla la Mancha as well as by the products and signs of our Canary Islands.

Its cuisine is specialised in roasts in the oven or grill, all its meats are fresh and as a special reference we can suggest the cabrito majorero in both versions and its chops, accompanied by the house potatoes and the best wines from its air-conditioned cellar.

Golden Plate of Radio Tourism in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Grand Gold Trophy for Gastronomy, Service and Quality of the Nuevo Milenium 30th anniversary, 2005.

Grand Gold Collar as Commander of Gastronomy in the Canary Islands by Radio Turismo, 2007 and 2008.

MENU PRICE: 20 €.

Valle de los Mosquitos, 2. 35627. Costa Calma. Pájara.

Tel.: 928 875 158 / Fax: 928 547 209

Opening hours: morning 13:00 - 16:30 / evening 19:00 - 23:30

Closing day: Sunday

Capacity: 80

email: sany_sonja55@hotmail.com

SPECIALITY: roasts and oven.

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3rd Prize Menu – MARABÚ Restaurant

GASTRONOMIC COMPETITION" MENU:

1° Soft cheese breaded with ginger honey.

2° Sierra with fine herbs and warm tomato vinaigrette.

Dessert: Figs in sherry.

We are proud of our familiar, professional atmosphere and the results of Chef Ralf, with international experience, which pleases the island's clientele.

We offer you fresh fish and meat daily, national and international dishes, as well as lamb specialities. A wide range of wines from almost all Spanish appellations, as well as a prestigious German beer and coffee from an Italian roastery. We offer the highest quality at the right price.

MENU PRICE: 20 €.

c/ Fuente de Hija, 2. 35626. Esquinzo. Pájara.

Tel.: 928 544 098

Fax: 928 544 216

Opening hours: 13:00 - 23:00

Closing day: Sundays

Capacity: 80

E-mail: direccion@e-marabu.com

website: www.marabu-online.com

SPECIALITY: meat, fresh fish and live seafood.

1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PRIZE FOR BARS AND TAPAS

1st Prize Tapas

Gastronomic bar "CASA MARCOS".

TAPA "GASTRONOMIC COMPETITION

Carpaccio of king prawns and gulas with sweetcorn toast and marinated salmon.

Casa Marcos is located in the village of Villaverde. It is an old restored Majorero house, with a large terrace and small, cosy dining rooms. Its menu is based on traditional and creative cuisine, and it also has a varied wine list. Its family and cosy atmosphere makes the customer feel at home.

1st Prize in the I Concurso de Tapas de la Oliva 2005.

2nd Prize in the Il Concurso de Tapas de Puerto Rosario - La Oliva, 2007.

PRICE OF THE TAPA: 3 €.

Ctra. Gral. s/n. 35640. Villaverde. La Oliva.

Tel: 928 868 285 / 629 382 304

Fax: 928 868 285

Opening hours: 12:30 - 23:00

Closing day: Tuesday and Sunday evening

Capacity: 85

email: bargastronomicocasamarcos@hotmail.com

SPECIALITY: Canarian and creative food.

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2nd Prize Tapas

Cafeteria EL VEROL

TAPA "GASTRONOMIC COMPETITION

Tiger mussels.

We offer 20 years of experience, in the old commercial area, in Puerto del Rosario, in its main street. Pioneers in the production of chocolate churros. With a beautiful terrace where we also offer our customers a wide variety of tapas, half portions, mixed dishes, pizza, sandwiches, sandwiches and all kinds of drinks.

PRICE OF THE TAPA: 3 €.

c/ León y Castillo, 95. 35600. Puerto del Rosario.

Tel.: 928 530 345

Opening hours: 6:30 - 23:00

Capacity: 68

email: atreyuimr@gmail.com

SPECIALITY: chocolate with churros.

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3rd Prize Tapas

CALIFORNIA Bar

TAPA "GASTRONOMIC COMPETITION":

House special sandwich.

Large terrace located in the central area of the main avenue. We offer a menu of snacks, hot sandwiches, sandwiches, hamburgers, etc. In a welcoming environment, we offer a cafeteria service, where you can have a refreshing cocktail or, of course, a delicious ice cream, and a service that is committed to quality and comfort for all our customers.

PRICE OF THE TAPA: 3 €.

C.C El Saladar, 14. 35625. Morro Jable. Pájara.

Opening hours: 9:00 - 01:00

Capacity: 90

SPECIALITY: ice cream and cocktails.