News of the return to activity at Guachinche Casa Estela has been met with great joy, especially after a viral video featuring Estela, the heart and soul of the place. In the recording, which has garnered numerous comments on Instagram, Estela invites diners to enjoy her famous chickpea stew (garbanzas) and excellent wine.
“"We are already opening, I'm already getting the pot ready to make the garbanzas; come on up, the wine is delicious."
The authenticity of Estela's message, even joking about the appearance of her cooking pot, has resonated deeply on social media. Phrases like “The pot is blackened on the outside but white on the inside” have become a motto, reinforcing the image of a genuine guachinche where homemade cooking and locally produced wine are the main attractions.
The reopening has triggered an avalanche of online reactions, blending humor with Canarian pride. While some users express their astonishment at the video's naturalness, others, such as “I love it, 100% authentic” or “her Canarian identity makes me proud,” celebrate the establishment's essence and Estela's character.
The guachinche's location, at Calle Eras del Marqués, 59, in La Orotava, has been one of the most frequently asked questions among internet users. Anticipation also focuses on its star dishes, such as the homemade garbanzas and the wine, which promise to delight diners once again. With the cooking pot already on the fire and the wine ready, the establishment is expected to be full in the coming days.
