El Churrasco
Gran Canaria
At a glance
Situated at the Anexo Hotel Lopesan Costa Meloneras in Maspalomas, El Churrasco is a celebrated steakhouse in Gran Canaria that caters to meat enthusiasts with a taste for gourmet experiences. The restaurant is recognized for its dedication to quality, offering a selection of premium cuts sourced from various renowned cattle breeds. These include grass-fed Angus Aberdeen beef from Argentina and carefully selected Galician Blonde, Minhota, and Danish Jersey beef, ensuring every bite appeals to true connoisseurs.
The heart of El Churrasco's culinary approach is the grill, which is masterfully operated by skilled parrilleros who use it with precision to bring out the best flavors and aromatic qualities of the meat. This is enhanced by the use of Quebracho Blanco charcoal, known for its distinctive aroma that complements the rich taste of the beef.
The interior of the restaurant balances elegance with comfort, offering a versatile space suitable for different dining occasions. The open-view kitchen allows guests to appreciate the meticulous process of meal preparation, contributing to an immersive dining experience. Whether dining solo, as a couple, or in a larger group, diners can enjoy both the visual and sensory elements of fine dining at El Churrasco.
The restaurant's professional and attentive staff are committed to providing excellent service, ensuring that every guest's needs are met with care and precision. El Churrasco offers a refined yet welcoming atmosphere for those who appreciate high-quality meat and an enjoyable dining experience.
Reviews
Lovely place , staff attentive, good choice of menu. My husband ordered the kidneys to start with but were very tough , it was mentioned to the waiter but didn't seem interested. I ordered the fillet of medallions with roast potatoes but it turned up with chips again didn't seem worried. I thought for what we had it was expensive. Would I go again . No
Starters were unbelievable, Chateaubriand was superb never fails we come here once/twice every time we come to Melonaras 🤌🏼🔥 top food and top service 10/10
Really enjoyed our visit here. I had the BBQ ribs and they were proper meaty, juicy, and full of flavour definitely the highlight for me. The only thing I’d say is the chips portion could be a bit bigger. My partner and daughter both had the Angus cheeseburger and they really enjoyed it too. Everything came out fresh and well cooked. I’m a bit of a brandy connoisseur, so I was happy to see they had my favourite Rémy Martin, which was a nice touch to finish the meal. For dessert, I had the cheesecake and they went for the chocolate cake both were spot on. It’s a bit tricky to find at first as you have to walk through the hotel past reception, through the outside seating area, past the pool, then up another level where you’ll see signs for the restaurant. We went in the evening and it was still a great vibe, but I’d recommend going just before sunset so you can really take in the ocean views. Overall, great spot, good food, and definitely worth visiting.
I found this restaurant on the Internet and it was suggested it was fine dining. It very much is not. It's a steak house, but could be. I was torn on my rating, as I thought the food as good, but not fantastic by any means. I ordered a fairly expensive steak, and asked for medium rare. The steak was very nice, but over cooked. I received a medium cooked piece of meat. I also ordered vegetables and was brought a plate of chunky cut red peppers, broccoli and courgettes, all cold or just about. I also ordered a starter of Avocado and Shrimp, which was actually very tasty. The Shrimp were cooked perfectly and the Avocado was ripe and a lovely green, so no oxidation. The issue here is finesse, they have none. It was like they just tossed it on the plate. This restaurant has the potential to be so much more, and for the prices they are charging, they should be. The staff I thought were friendly and at times a bit over animated, which for some could come across as cheeky I suppose, but their hearts in the right place, in my opinion. Overall, I enjoyed my experience. Oh and the bread debacle, guys you can't bring bread to the table, suggesting that it's complementary and then charge for it, regardless if the customer eats it or not. I know it's only a few euros, but in most countries this practice is illegal. Just ask people if they want it. Who wouldn't want nice warm bread, but you must ask.
The staff was not friendly at all. We felt really like a number. This restaurant has everything to be a premium restaurant (especially with these prices). But laks the service & welcoming atmosphère. The food is of good quality, also fresh fries! But also there the human impact needs to be looked after. You can not serve all the small bits with black spots on a plate… The restaurant is premium, but needs a better management to get back to the level it has always been (we came here already for 5 years)
