Cuenca
The best cafe in Cuenca. Artisan Ecuadorian coffee is roasted and the resulting brews are the main reason to stop by – along with gleaning an insight into…
Must-see restaurants in Cuenca
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Cuenca
This is one of the best little eateries you'll find in Ecuador – and that's why Moliendo Café is always rammed. The hearty arepas (maize pancakes, from $4…
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Cuenca
This restaurant has a small menu of traditional plates such as seco de chivo and gourmet fritada (fried chunks of pork, served with hominy, avocado and…
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Casa Alonso at Mansión Alcázar
Cuenca
Mansión Alcazar's inviting restaurant, backing onto its beautiful internal garden, maintains the same lofty standards that the hotel does: ornately…
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Cuenca
Goza, a trendy European-style cafe-bar on a pedestrianized section of Borreo, is equally appealing for the fabulous international breakfasts (like eggs…
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Cuenca
Amiable, family-friendly Fabiano's is a tried and tested gringo hangout that garners a following among Ecuadorians too. Pizzas are generous and tasty,…
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Cuenca
Does exactly what it says on the label. Austrian-esque comfort food such as goulash, strudel and Sachertorte taste particularly divine after days/weeks on…
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Cuenca
The second outlet of Cuenca's fabulous Café Ñucallacta serves great coffee, in a dignified, chilled space in the old Casa Asvoria, on the corner of Plaza…
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Cuenca
The pies (peanut butter flavor, mmm!) are outstanding, the home-baked cakes are addictive, the salads are enticing and so the Tardis-like Windhorse baits…
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Cuenca
This Cuenca institution overlooking Parque Calderón is overwhelmingly popular with locals and travelers and stays open late. The menu hangs somewhere…
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Cuenca
El Pedregal serves delicious Mexican food, including lots of vegetarian options, in an atmosphere that’s all ponchos, sombreros and olé! The portions can…
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Cuenca
Long in the business, Tres Estrellas roasts up gourmet cuy (guinea pig; $17, serves two). If you’re not up for that squeaky delicacy, there’s outstanding…
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Cuenca
This oddly named Taiwanese cafeteria is the king of soy, gluten and all things vegetarian. Almuerzos (set lunches; $2) include a filling soup, entrée and…
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Cuenca
Akelarre serves petite plates of Spanish classics such as papas bravas (spicy fried spuds) and Galician squid, not to mention a delicious paella, in a…
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Cuenca
The Italian place worth knowing about in Cuenca is this sophisticated spot below Hostal Posada del Angel, although it's more about artfully made pastas…
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Cuenca
Pizzas, lentil burgers and a little good karma to wash it down. It's one of Ecuador's nicest Hare Krishna restaurants. The buffet lunch is $2.50.
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Cuenca
Cuenca's coolest heladeria (ice-cream shop) will freeze you in shock at some of the weirder offerings from its tubs, but we can vouch for the oreo cookie…
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