Enjoy the best Andean gastronomy in Ecuador
Cuenca's gastronomy is one of the most delicious in the world. Its own flavors from home, grandmother's recipes, trends and fusions, make the dishes go beyond the famous rogue nickname, locro of potatoes, meats and delicious drinks such as agua de pítimas. Nowadays in the city you can enjoy in thematic restaurants, a great variety of flavors, satisfying the most demanding and fine palates.
The flavors of the markets
These spaces are cheerful, colorful and give life to Cuenca's daily life. In them all kinds of country products, typical food and medicinal plants are sold. Several national and international tourists come to them to try one of the most requested dishes: the famous "hornado", accompanied by mote, potato tortillas, salad and a great variety of natural juices. The best markets to visit are still August 10, November 3 and the remodeled April 12 market.
August 10
The trout of the Cajas National Park
The gastronomic experience begins in the Sayausí parish, where several restaurants offer the star dish: fried trout and its different presentations. This parish is located to the west of the city, on the road that leads to the Cajas National Park and later to the city of Guayaquil. Along the road, a number of establishments offer activities such as sport fishing and then prepare the dish in the same place.
The shells of Don Bosco
This avenue is located in the southern sector of the city. Here you will find delicious traditional food such as: roast guinea pig, pork skins, sancocho, fritta and llapingacho, all this accompanied by the inevitable "nickname", a gastronomic icon that represents the people of Cuenca.
The grills of Long Street
Located at the southern limit of the Historic Center of the city, it is one of the most famous streets in Cuenca. It offers a varied gastronomic offer of national and international character. Here you will find modern restaurants that will surprise you, many of which specialize in barbecue and fast food.
Tradition and vanguard of gastronomy in San Sebastián
In this parish founded in 1560, there is the Miguel León or San Sebastián square, the Museum of Modern Art, the San Sebastián church, art galleries and a variety of contemporary restaurants with an interesting gastronomic proposal, where the following stand out: Jodoco Belgian Bistro, San Sebas Café, La Casa Azul among others. You can also enjoy Vietnamese, Italian, Mexican, Korean food and more styles, among which the traditional "pernil sandwiches" of the area also stand out.
The gastronomy of the Historic Center
Cuenca's gastronomy is one of the most delicious in the world. Its own flavors from home, grandmother's recipes, trends and fusions, make the dishes go beyond the famous rogue nickname, locro of potatoes, meats and delicious drinks such as agua de pítimas. Nowadays in the city you can enjoy in thematic restaurants, a great variety of flavors, satisfying the most demanding and fine palates.
The roasted guinea pig from Ricaurte
This parish is well known and famous for the peculiar preparation of the traditional roast guinea pig with golden potatoes. This area is ideal to taste at the weekend, one of the richest dishes in the Ecuadorian mountains. Ricaurte is located to the North-East of the city of Cuenca.
The gastronomic fusions of the Stadium Sector
This sector is ideal to enjoy a new and interesting gastronomic proposal, with fusions, mixes and themes, through restaurants run by a new generation of chefs.
Typical food of the Parroquia de San Joaquín
Located west of the city of Cuenca, this sector is well known for its famous roast meats, which are served with nickname, beans cooked with cheese. You can also taste the traditional dishes of potatoes with leather and potato locro. In addition to the gastronomic offer of the parish center and its surroundings, that of the Barabón Tourist Corridor is added, where roasts are the permanent menu of the day.