L'Autentica
About
On Tenerife, L'Autentica sits in El Médano at Av. Chasna, 1, 38612 El Médano, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The name translates as the authentic one, and the café has built its following on that promise, drawing a steady local and visitor trade rather than passing footfall.
First-time visitors can expect a café that opens early and stays open through the afternoon, with doors open every day of the week including public holidays from 07:00 to 17:00. That long daily window suits breakfast, a mid-morning coffee or a late lunch, and the seven-day schedule means a visit does not need to be planned around a rest day. A 4.8 out of 5 average across 41 reviews places it among the higher-scoring cafés on the island, with the review count suggesting a compact but committed following rather than a mass-market crowd.
El Médano sits on the south-east coast within reach of Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas, Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz, so the café is straightforward to fold into a day moving between the island's southern resorts and the capital.
Tenerife's volcanic landscape rises to Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain, and the waters around the Canaries are home to whales, dolphins and sea turtles. Spanish is the everyday language, spoken with a Canarian accent and vocabulary that visitors will hear in shops and cafés across the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L'Autentica known for?
L'Autentica is a café in El Médano on Tenerife, where the menu is served from morning until late afternoon. The surrounding waters of the Canary Islands are home to whales, dolphins and sea turtles.
What kind of business is L'Autentica?
L'Autentica is a café. It opens every day of the week, including public holidays, from 07:00 to 17:00.
Where is L'Autentica located on Tenerife?
L'Autentica is at Av. Chasna, 1, 38612 El Médano, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. That puts it in the coastal town of El Médano, on the south-east side of Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
How do visitors rate L'Autentica?
Visitors give L'Autentica a rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 41 reviews. The café is in El Médano, on the island of Tenerife.
Is L'Autentica easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Tenerife?
L'Autentica is in El Médano, which sits within reach of Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas, Los Cristianos, Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz, La Laguna and Los Gigantes. Spanish is the main language spoken across Tenerife, with a distinctive Canarian accent and vocabulary.
Visitor Reviews
Reviews from IslandSpots members
No reviews yet — be the first to share what this place is really like.
