La Buena Vida

Santa Cruz de Tenerife


Snag a table on the pavement, order one of the moreish and very well-priced strawberry or peach mojitos and gaze down to the soul-stirring bell tower of the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción. La Buena Vida is a good place for interesting nibbles too, with hummus, grilled goat’s cheese and similar, or for something more substantial opt for the menú del día.


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