El Equilibrista 33

Verdict

El Equilibrista 33 is a Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognised creative restaurant in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and it earns that recognition without the price tag that usually accompanies it. Chef Carmelo Florido's cooking draws on Canarian tradition and reframes it with enough technical ambition to keep food-first diners engaged. At the €€ price tier, this is one of the clearest value propositions in the city's creative dining scene. The common misconception is that Bib Gourmand-level cooking here means a casual, bistro-style room where you roll in without a plan. It does not. This is a place worth booking deliberately, especially for a date or a celebration dinner where you want real food at a price that does not require a post-dinner financial recovery.

About El Equilibrista 33

The room sits close to Las Alcaravaneras beach, and the setting matters: the modern-contemporary interior creates an atmosphere that reads as considered without being stiff. The energy is warm rather than hushed, the kind of place where conversation stays easy throughout the meal. It does not have the formal hush of a three-star room, nor the ambient noise of a tapas bar on a Friday night. For a special occasion dinner, that balance is useful — you can actually hear your guest, and the room does not feel like a performance space.

Carmelo Florido has built a following around a specific proposition: Canarian ingredients, treated with care, delivered with the kind of precision that earns repeat visits and awards recognition. The Bib Gourmand, held for both 2024 and 2025, confirms this is not a one-year anomaly. It is a consistent kitchen. The focus on local and regional products from the Gran Canaria and broader Canary Islands area gives the menu a coherence that generic creative restaurants often lack. The cooking has an identifiable point of view, which matters when you are choosing between multiple options in a city with a genuinely competitive dining scene.

The standout dishes from the Michelin record include ceviche canario, which uses the format of a South American classic and reorients it with local ingredients; carajacas, a sautéed veal liver preparation with caramelised onion, garlic, and potato sticks; and huevos moles accompanied by gofio, the Canarian toasted grain flour that appears throughout the islands' food culture. The gofio-based dessert in particular has developed a loyal following among regulars. These are not fusion gimmicks — they are dishes rooted in what the islands actually produce and eat, executed with a degree of refinement that justifies the awards attention.

For a first-time visitor to Las Palmas who wants to understand what Canarian food actually tastes like at its most considered, El Equilibrista 33 is a strong answer. It is more accessible than Poemas by Hermanos Padrón in terms of both price and booking difficulty, and it delivers a more distinctly local experience than many of the city's international-leaning restaurants. For a broader picture of dining options across the city, see our full Las Palmas de Gran Canaria restaurants guide.

Late-Night and Evening Timing

Hours are not listed in our database, so confirm directly before planning a late dinner. What is worth knowing for evening visits: the beach-adjacent location and the warm atmosphere make this a natural choice for a leisurely dinner that extends through the evening. Spanish dining culture in Las Palmas runs late by northern European standards , expect the room to fill properly from around 9 PM. If you are planning a celebration dinner and want to avoid the peak energy of a full room, an earlier booking gives you a quieter atmosphere. If you want the room at its most animated, arrive later. Either way, this is not a venue that closes early in spirit even if specific hours require confirmation.

For context on the broader Las Palmas evening offer, including bars that complement a dinner here, see our full Las Palmas de Gran Canaria bars guide.

Practical Details

Reservations: Booking difficulty is rated Easy, but given the Bib Gourmand status and the loyal local following, booking a few days ahead is sensible for weekends and advisable for a specific occasion date. Walk-in availability is more plausible on weekday evenings. Dress: No dress code is on record; the modern-contemporary room suggests smart-casual is the appropriate register , neither a suit nor beach shorts. Budget: €€ price tier; this positions El Equilibrista 33 as the kind of dinner where the bill does not dominate the evening's conversation. Location: C. Ing. Salinas, 23, 35006 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, close to Las Alcaravaneras beach. Phone/Website: Not currently listed in our database , check Google Maps or local booking platforms to confirm current contact details. Rating: 4.6 from 586 Google reviews, which for a restaurant of this specificity and ambition represents a high satisfaction baseline.

How It Compares

Pearl Picks Nearby

• Muxgo , Creative, €€€€, for when budget is not the constraint
• Poemas by Hermanos Padrón , Creative, €€€, a step up in formality and price
• Tabaiba , another local option worth considering
• Deliciosamarta , Creative, €€, a direct peer for value-conscious creative dining
• El Santo , Modern Cuisine, €€, for a different register at the same price tier

Exploring Las Palmas more broadly: our full Las Palmas de Gran Canaria hotels guide, our full Las Palmas de Gran Canaria wineries guide, and our full Las Palmas de Gran Canaria experiences guide.

For Spanish creative dining at a higher tier, the country's reference points include El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Arzak in San Sebastián, Azurmendi in Larrabetzu, Cocina Hermanos Torres in Barcelona, DiverXO in Madrid, and Aponiente in El Puerto de Santa María. For creative cooking benchmarks in Paris, see Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen and Arpège.

FAQ

• What should a first-timer know about El Equilibrista 33? Book ahead rather than walking in, especially on weekends. The cooking is creative but grounded in Canarian tradition, so this is not an abstract tasting-menu experience , the dishes have recognisable local references. At €€, you are getting Michelin-recognised quality without the pricing pressure of the city's more formal options. Expect a modern room with a relaxed but attentive feel.
• Is the tasting menu worth it at El Equilibrista 33? The database does not confirm whether a formal tasting menu is offered, so check directly when booking. What is confirmed is that the Bib Gourmand recognition, held across 2024 and 2025, validates the kitchen's consistency and value at the €€ price tier. If a tasting format is available, chef Carmelo Florido's focus on Canarian products gives it a coherence that makes the format worthwhile. At this price level, the risk is low.
• What should I wear to El Equilibrista 33? No formal dress code is recorded. The modern-contemporary room and Bib Gourmand status suggest smart-casual is the right call: presentable but not formal. You will not be underdressed in a neat shirt and trousers, and you will not be overdressed in a jacket. Avoid anything you would wear to the beach directly next door.
• Is El Equilibrista 33 good for a special occasion? Yes, with the right expectations. The room has enough warmth and ambition to carry a celebration dinner, and the €€ pricing means the focus stays on the food rather than the bill. For a birthday or anniversary where you want a genuinely interesting meal without the formality of Poemas by Hermanos Padrón, this is a strong choice. For a business dinner requiring maximum formality, step up to the €€€-€€€€ tier.
• What should I order at El Equilibrista 33? The Michelin record highlights three dishes specifically: ceviche canario, carajacas (sautéed veal liver with caramelised onion, garlic, and potato sticks), and huevos moles with gofio. The gofio dessert has a particularly strong reputation among regulars. Order it if it is on the menu , it is the most distinctly Canarian item on record and the one most likely to be different from anything you have tried elsewhere.
• What are alternatives to El Equilibrista 33 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria? At the same €€ price tier: Deliciosamarta (Creative) and El Santo (Modern Cuisine) are the direct comparisons. For a step up in formality and investment: Poemas by Hermanos Padrón at €€€. For the most ambitious and expensive option in the city: Muxgo at €€€€.
• Is El Equilibrista 33 worth the price? At €€ with back-to-back Bib Gourmand recognition (2024 and 2025) and a 4.6 Google rating across 586 reviews, the value case is clear. You are paying mid-range prices for a kitchen that Michelin has twice identified as delivering above its price point. Compared to peers at the €€€ tier in Las Palmas, you get broadly comparable ambition for meaningfully less spend. Worth it.
• Can El Equilibrista 33 accommodate groups? Seat count is not recorded in our database. For groups of six or more, contact the restaurant directly before booking to confirm availability and whether the layout suits your party size. The modern-contemporary room suggests it is not a large-format venue, so larger groups should plan ahead rather than assume capacity.