WHERE TO EAT The best Papas arrugadas in the world (according to food experts)

"This place is a bit of a gem. The must-have tapas are the papas arrugadas (wrinkly potatoes) with mojo (spicy salsa) and the Arcón special sauces of almond and sweet pepper or parsley and coriander, but the whole menu is solid."

"If you want to try local dishes - like papas arrugadas (small potatoes cooked in their jackets with a hot Mojo dipping sauce) - look out for the word "tipico" on the restaurant sign, as this indicates that it serves typical local cuisine. Best local eats include La Bodeguita Canaria."

"The seaside restaurant is the ideal starting point to sample classic Canarian dishes. To compliment your meal, be sure to order a side of Papas Arrugadas, salt-wrinkled potatoes served with mojo sauce, a peppery dip."

"In this traditional and friendly place you can get your fill of good food and drinks at a very, very affordable prices. They offer something irresistible, papas arrugadas. It's a real luxury in Gran Canaria and an obligatory stop."

"Around the church there are several bars and small restaurants where you can try typical Canarian dishes, one of them is papas arrugadas... Our recommendation is El Encuentro (next to Bankia)."

"One of our favorite local restaurants is Restaurante Alanda. Here we had the best fresh Dorada with papas arrugadas. Speaking of papas arrugadas, they are delicious. Sangria is very good as well."

"Amigo Camilo is actually a seafood restaurant, but is a good place to try papas arrugadas as it’s served together with the seafood of your choice."