There are many restaurants in Puerto del Rosario. La Jaira is one of them. They serve traditional Spanish food and dishes from the Canary Islands with a twist.
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Hidden terrace in Puerto del Rosario
The location of this restaurant in Puerto del Rosario isn’t the prettiest. But they have an uninspected small terrace where you can enjoy a wonderful diner. When the terrace is full, or you find it is a little too cold for sitting outside you can also have a seat inside the restaurant.

When you enter La Jaira de Demian, you will get a very warm and friendly welcome.
After settling down they will offer you some bread with different olive oils. There isn’t a real menu card, instead there are chalkboards where the dishes of the are presented.
Romantic diner at La Jaira de Demian
It’s very normal here to share your plate. It may be very romantic to share the food with your lover. This also gives you the opportunity to try different dishes.
The cheese platter is a great starter. Doesn’t it look beautiful?

After all this amazing food you will be surprised by the price on the bill. And to let you leave even more happy, you will get a free shot. They let you choose between some liquors. We choose the caramel vodka, and that turned out to be an amazing choice.
Lunch at restaurants Puerto del Rosario
You can also eat here for lunch. Then you can go for the menu del día (menu of the day) at wich you can choose between two starters, two mains and two desserts, it also includes one drink. All of this for the amazing cheap price of twelve euros.
Because the restaurant is always busy, it may be a good idea to make a reservation ahead.
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Location: Calle la Cruz, 26, 35600 Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura
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