The foods in Tarajalejo are based mainly on fresh fish and agricultural products of the town. The most common species of fish include Vieja, mackerel and salted fish.
There are many delicious local dishes, which are offered in Tarajalejo. Local savory dishes include the gofio amasado , papas arrugadas , zurron and the unique hot sauce called mojo .
The restaurants in Tarajalejo also take pride in the island s produce of Fuerteventura Cheese (Queso Majorero). This scrumptious local cheese is exported worldwide.