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El Santo: Modern Cuisine with Michelin Recognition in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

A Modern Cuisine Destination in Las Palmas

El Santo brings a refined yet approachable take on modern cuisine to the heart of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Located on Escritor Benito Pérez Galdós, the restaurant has earned a Michelin Recommended award for 2026, a recognition that reflects its consistent quality and creativity. The Fork also ranked it among the 100 best restaurants in Spain in 2022.

The Kitchen’s Philosophy

The menu changes with the seasons, drawing on local ingredients and global techniques. Starters like oyster with pickled gel and lyophilized black olive set the tone—bright, precise, and surprising. A Lanzarote sweet potato salad with cherne and wild prawns showcases the island’s produce, while the vegetable buñuelos with plant-based demiglace speak to a kitchen that respects both tradition and innovation.

Standout Dishes

Main courses include lamb chickpea stew braised at low temperature with mint mojo, and steak tartar with smoked emulsion. The grilled eggplant with kimchi vinaigrette and fresh herb salad offers a vegetarian option with depth. Fish is sourced from the local market—confit with green curry sauce and homemade sofrito—and the tataki of seasonal fish with ponzu and pickled ginger is a clean, bright plate.

For those who prefer meat, the Iberian 5J pluma with perigourdine sauce and confit leek is a rich choice, as are the beef cannelloni marinated in Canarian salmorejo with crispy cheese. A surprising arepa stuffed with Canarian pork rib and smoked cheese, finished with reduction and avocado sour cream, nods to Latin American influences.

Desserts with Local Flair

Desserts are equally inventive. The “Limón” dessert layers lime and gofio mousse with a green lime and mint core and spiced bread crumb. Fermented El Hierro pineapple arrives with coconut crumble, yogurt ice cream, and pineapple honey. Other options include creamy chocolate and orange tart with hazelnut ice cream, and a coffee and milk chocolate tartlet with toasted sesame praline, goat milk, and Indian fig.

A Welcoming Atmosphere

El Santo serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, with air conditioning for comfort. The space is modern and understated, letting the food speak. Whether you are a local or a visitor, the restaurant offers a genuine taste of contemporary Canarian cooking within a global context.

This modern cuisine destination in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria continues to earn its place on the island’s dining map.