CANTINA DON RAFAEL, Mexican restaurant in Puerto del Carmen, Spain.
Cantina Don Rafael is a Mexican restaurant in Tías, close to Puerto del Carmen on the island of Lanzarote. The menu covers tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and house-made salsas, all prepared fresh each day.
The restaurant built its name over many years as a go-to spot for Mexican food near Puerto del Carmen. Over time, it added a grill section that now operates alongside the original kitchen under the same roof.
The name "Don Rafael" follows a Mexican tradition of naming a cantina after a respected figure, which gives the place a personal feel. The menu stays close to Mexican cooking, with dishes like tacos and enchiladas prepared using traditional methods.
The restaurant sits close to the beach in Puerto del Carmen and is easy to reach on foot from most hotels in the area. There is seating both inside and on an outdoor terrace, so you can choose depending on the weather.
The space is shared with Asador Don Rafael, a grill restaurant, so guests can order both Mexican dishes and grilled meats at the same table. This side-by-side setup is rarely found in this part of the island.
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