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Guachinche de Melo
Canarian mixed grill with wrinkled potatoes and mojo

Ingenio · Gran Canaria

Guachinche de Melo — Canarian food and grilled meat

Traditional Canarian food and grilled meat in Ingenio

Timeless Canarian flavours, wood-fired grill and our house Papas Mar. In the heart of Ingenio.

What we do

Authentic Canarian cooking and charcoal-grilled meat, made to share.

At Guachinche de Melo we cook the island way: traditional Gran Canaria recipes, a wood-fired grill, and generous plates built for a long table.

Signature dishes

House favourites

Papas Mar at Guachinche de Melo

Papas Mar

One of our most-requested dishes. Full description on its dedicated page.

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Mixed grill

Mixed grill

A selection of wood-grilled cuts, perfect to share with family or friends.

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Canarian ropa vieja

Canarian ropa vieja

A traditional Canarian stew of shredded beef and chickpeas, slow-cooked to order.

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Canarian cuisine

The island's classic recipes, in Ingenio

Wrinkled potatoes with mojo, ropa vieja, potaje and other traditional dishes prepared with island produce.

Canarian food

Wood-fired grill

Grilled meat, cooked with time

Quality cuts cooked over wood embers, timed to the right point and served with Canarian sides.

Grilled meat
Interior of Guachinche de Melo restaurant

The restaurant

A Canarian table, at its own pace

A modern guachinche in Ingenio, built for groups, families and travellers looking for honest food without unnecessary frills.

Menu

Browse our menu

Starters, Canarian dishes, grilled meat, mixed grills, desserts and drinks.

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  • Entrantes / Starters
  • Cocina canaria / Canarian
  • Carnes a la parrilla / Grilled meat
  • Parrilladas / Mixed grills
  • Postres / Desserts
  • Bebidas / Drinks

Location

Find us in Ingenio

In Ingenio (Gran Canaria), close to Carrizal and a short drive from the south of the island.

C. Juan Sebastián Elcano, 7
35250 Ingenio, Las Palmas

Opening hours

Monday: — Tuesday: — Wednesday: 13:00–23:00 Thursday: 13:00–23:00 Friday: 13:00–00:00 Saturday: 13:00–00:00 Sunday: 13:00–18:00