Grilled fish in South Tenerife find their ideal home at Bésame Mucho. At this restaurant on Playa de Troya, fire isn’t just a cooking method — it’s an essential part of what we offer, shaping dishes built around the produce, precision and the perfect point.
Located in Playa de Troya, Bésame Mucho offers a menu where paellas, seafood, fish and Josper specialities come together. It is a contemporary, direct style of cooking, focused on quality ingredients and designed for those looking for grilled fish in South Tenerife with more than just a well-executed dish.
From the display counter to the grill
One of the dishes that best represents the proposal at Bésame Mucho is the grilled fish from the display counter. The display allows guests to see the fresh product available that day and choose the piece before it goes to the kitchen.
The selection combines local produce and the best ingredients from across Spain, always depending on availability. Each fish has a different texture, fat content and cooking point, which is why choosing the right piece is just as important as the work on the grill.
Once selected, the fish is cooked whole in the Josper, aiming for a juicy result, marked skin and the right point. For those looking for grilled fish in South Tenerife, the display counter at Bésame Mucho is one of the clearest options on the menu: fresh product, good technique and a simple way to enjoy fish.
Without good raw ingredients, no fire can save a dish. Fresh fish of the day, hand-picked every morning.
Josper in Tenerife: Charcoal Grilling as Part of the Kitchen
The Josper is one of the key elements in the kitchen at Bésame Mucho. This charcoal oven allows the team to cook at high, controlled temperatures, something especially important when working with fish. It is not just about “grilling” a piece of fish, but about finding the right point for each one.
Grilled tuna fillet with romesco sauce
On the menu, this way of cooking appears in dishes such as the grilled tuna fillet with romesco sauce, an intense, clean dish where the sauce supports the product without taking over.
Grilled tuna fillet, seared and served with roasted spring onion and potatoes. Just the right point inside.
Grilled sea bream Bilbao-style
It also appears in the grilled sea bream Bilbao-style with sliced baked potatoes, a recognisable option brought into a more current style through the precision of the fire.
Whole grilled sea bream over sliced baked potatoes, finished with the classic Bilbao-style garlic and paprika dressing.
Grilled fish fillet
Another highlight is the grilled fish fillet, which may vary depending on availability and include fish such as wreckfish, sea bass or croaker. It is a particularly good choice for those who want to enjoy fresh fish in Tenerife without unnecessary complications: good product, technique and a well-balanced accompaniment.
Wreckfish, sea bass or croaker, depending on what comes in that day. The fire does the rest.
Beyond fish
The grill also appears in other parts of the menu. The grilled octopus with boiled potatoes and La Vera paprika plays with the contrast between a more marked exterior and a tender centre. Among the seafood options, the grilled Mediterranean red shrimp, the grilled lobster and the grilled La Santa carabinero stand out as products that need very little to work beautifully.
There are also grilled clams or cockles, depending on availability, and grilled vegetables as a side dish. Even the Tosta del Beso, made with char-grilled bread, butter and caviar, follows the same idea: recognisable product, technique and a clear identity of its own.
Same fire, different products. Here the technique stays the same, and the ingredients follow the market.
Our Tips for Enjoying Your Grilled Fish
Ask for the whole fish if you can. It cooks better, stays juicy, and is perfect for sharing at the table. Individual portions are fine, but a whole fish is where you really taste the charcoal-grilled flavor.
Ask what came in that day. The display changes depending on the catch: it’s not always the same item. The staff knows which items are at their best and will tell you straight up.
Let yourself be carried away by the house’s charm. The grill leaves its mark, but not everything has to be cooked to the same degree. If you prefer it juicier or well-done, just say so when you order: we’ll adjust it accordingly.
Reserve a display booth if you’d like one. It’s fresh daily, and once the day is over, it’s gone. You can reserve a table, but the fish won’t always wait.
Come and see for yourself
We could write a thousand words about grilled fish in Southern Tenerife, but you can’t read about fish—you have to taste it. So here’s a simple invitation.
We’re located at Playa de Troya, Costa Adeje, inside the Monkey Beach Club. Take a look at our full menu, choose your fish from the display case (or let us surprise you), and reserve your table. The fire, the perfect doneness—we’ll be waiting for you.
Bésame Mucho — fish, grilled dishes, and a feast for the palate, overlooking the sea in Costa Adeje.
