Restaurante El Rincón de Juan Carlos

El Rincón de Juan Carlos is a two-Michelin-star restaurant that promises a degustation journey like no other. Almost everything on the menu delivered exceptional flavors and creativity, with a couple of exceptions. The highlight of the experience was undoubtedly the blue lobster dish and the dessert course, which were nothing short of spectacular. The attention to flavor combinations and the precision in execution were truly Michelin star worthy. However, one dish the elvers carbonara fell short, feeling out of place in an otherwise meticulously curated lineup. Additionally, while the sauces were undeniably luxurious, the consistent use of heavy, creamy textures across seafood dishes felt overwhelming. A touch of lightness or acidity could have brought better balance to the menu. Service, as expected from a restaurant of this caliber, was exceptional, with an acute attention to detail. However, a few minor lapses detracted slightly from the seamless experience. For example, a server’s sleeve brushed the bread while reaching for plates, and there was a moment of miscommunication when we were offered dessert wine despite explicitly being a non-alcoholic table. These are small details, but in a restaurant of this level, they stand out. Overall, El Rincón de Juan Carlos offers a bold and mostly successful culinary journey that reflects the chef’s fearless creativity and passion. While there are minor points for refinement, the experience is unquestionably memorable and deserving of its Michelin accolades. For those seeking innovation and indulgence, this is a destination worth exploring.

A very special meal and experience. The restaurant is situated on the fifth floor of a hotel (you walk past a bar with a stunning view too as you enter). Set menu and you can choose wine pairing(s) and/or drinks, service was very knowledgeable about each dish and perfectly attentive. Each dish is presented differently but all are outstanding - they give you three different types of butter (one pistachio one local and one regular) if you choose bread, for example, to show the level of attention. Our set menu had a lot of seafood all of which was stunning (I think there was one lamb dish), it may seem expensive but for this quality of effort and presentation it honestly was a special experience.

Great atmosphere, great service. Everyone is very attentive and you can enjoy your evening to the fullest. Food was good too. In the end we got cute little tree with deserts, complimentary, and it made our dining even more pleasant. Wine pairing needs to be improved, i think. We were able to book a table for two for the same evening, but it seemed to be full, so probably reservation needed.

Wow..Wow..Wow..Wow!!! Thank you so much for such a mind bogglingly amazing journey, guys. I have eaten in many Michelin and fine dining restaurants in the past, but the experience I had last night was on another level. The front of house staff were extremely helpful, friendly, and professional, which made our experience even more special. The food was beyond amazing!! The flavour combinations, textures, visualisation and wine flight was mind blowing. Bravo to chef and his team.. they have put their heart and soul into each and every course served. If you are considering visiting, i wholeheartedly recommend that you do.. you will not be disappointed!! As the menu consists of 17 tasting courses.. please allow over 3 and a half hours. I recommend arrival around 6.30-7pm

One of the best meals myself and my partner have ever had. Interesting and innovative flavour combinations and excellent service. We did find the time between courses a tad slow, however when we asked for them to speed up the kitchen duly obliged. The plates appear small initially (as some other reviews mention) but by the end we were both very satisfied with the amount of food and came away completely full. Thank you to all the team for an amazing meal.

I was there alone for my birthday dinner (11.09.24), it was wonderful and the service and food was incredible. Highly recommend it if you are in Teneriffe 😊

Honestly the BEST Michelin 2 star ⭐⭐ restaurant I've had in the past year. The restaurant is located on the 5/f of a hotel with beautiful seaview. While dinner at 6:30 is considered very early in Spain, I think it's the best time. As the first guest of the night, we got the best table right in the middle facing the sea. Throughout the 3-hour dinner, we also got to see the sunset as the sky goes from bright blue to ombre orange. The tasting menu is also impeccable - There are around 15 dishes and you will definitely go home with a full heart and tummy ♥️ The best surprise is the desserts so I'm not posting any photos of it :) Price €150 per person for tasting menu. In the end including drinks and service charge it's around €200 per person. For a restaurant at this level, it's SO worth the money. Great service and ambience. Perfect date location or something for a special occasion. Book in advance!!!

Expectations are high as it has two Michelin stars. Very friendly start and welcome. Good explanation of the menu. Unfortunately, an error was made with the booked wine arrangement. As soon as I brought it to my attention it was resolved. The menu showed 8 wines instead of the 12 ordered. Dishes often surprising. Combination meat / fish a bit small, but honestly it tasted fantastic. The desserts were really exceptionally good! Downsides, minor flaws in the service in various areas, you don't expect this in such a restaurant. Employees friendly, but some very basic and made. Toilet was not clean during stay with many pieces of paper on the floor and this was not checked. Despite all this, we had a very nice evening. We paid 1100 euros for this evening for 3 people, and we expected just a little more perfection in terms of service.