Our story
A bridge of flavors between Venezuela and Garachico, Tenerife
The Ceiba is a majestic, sacred tree in many cultures across the Americas. Since ancient times, it has symbolized life, strength, and the connection between sky and earth.
The name comes from that meaning, but also from an inheritance passed down by my grandfather: a plantain farm in Venezuela. There I learned the value of the land, honest work, and respect for food.
La Ceiba Real Food is a tribute to that lesson: healthy, authentic, 100% gluten-free food made with fresh, natural ingredients. Our wish is that here you feel as if under the shade of a great tree: welcomed, cared for, and fed like family.
Anwar and Candy
We are Anwar and Candy, a couple of Venezuelan entrepreneurs, and this is our home. In the cobbled streets and sea breeze of Garachico we found the perfect place to bring our dream to life: a restaurant that honors our South American roots and celebrates the richness of the Canarian land that has welcomed us.
Our concept is born from a simple but powerful idea: fusion. We brought the essence of Venezuelan street and home cooking — arepas, cachapas, and tropical fruit shakes — to embrace it with the islands' most iconic produce.
Canarian plantain: our great protagonist
We fell in love with the local produce and decided the Canarian plantain wouldn't just be another ingredient, but the heart of our innovation:
- 🌱 Plantain arepas: beyond the classic corn arepa, we make a version made entirely with Canarian plantain.
- 🌱 Our vegan "meat": a surprising plant-based alternative to shredded beef, cooked from Canarian plantain peel.
A table where everyone is welcome
We've designed a menu where absolutely everyone has a place at the table:
- 100% Gluten-Free
- Our entire core menu is naturally gluten-free.
- Vegan & Vegetarian
- Plant-based doughs and innovative fillings for those who don't eat animal products.
- Classics for everyone
- You can also enjoy traditional Spanish tapas, like a fine plate of Iberian ham.
Welcome to our story. Welcome to our table.