Guidebook for Cuenca
Food Scene
Family-owned Italian restaurant with very friendly atmosphere. Expats meet here on Friday nights for happy hour and dinner.
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Fabiano's pizzería
4-74 Pdte. CórdovaFamily-owned Italian restaurant with very friendly atmosphere. Expats meet here on Friday nights for happy hour and dinner.
For a romantic evenng, special celebration, or just to splurge on an outstanding meal, Tiesto's is the place. Their unique servings of filet mignon and langostinos are special.
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Tiestos
4-89 Juan JaramilloFor a romantic evenng, special celebration, or just to splurge on an outstanding meal, Tiesto's is the place. Their unique servings of filet mignon and langostinos are special.
This burger shop is the closest short-order place to the rental. Friendly service, very casual atmosphere, delicious burgers, tacos, and more.
T-Rex Burgers Pub
8-63 Calle LargaThis burger shop is the closest short-order place to the rental. Friendly service, very casual atmosphere, delicious burgers, tacos, and more.
A great place for a sampling of local food. Located next door to the cathedral on Parque Calderon. The portions are generous and the restaurant is open from morning until late.
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Raymipampa Restaurant
8-59 Benigno MaloA great place for a sampling of local food. Located next door to the cathedral on Parque Calderon. The portions are generous and the restaurant is open from morning until late.
This hideaway is only open on weekends. The menu is unique each week depending on seasonal selections by Chef Giovanni. Call for directions or see your host.
Le Petit Jardin
San Miguel de PutushiThis hideaway is only open on weekends. The menu is unique each week depending on seasonal selections by Chef Giovanni. Call for directions or see your host.
Great breakfast and lunch specials daily. Friendly staff. Open until 3 PM. Closed Sundays.
14 Einheimische empfehlen
SUNRISE CAFE
938 Calle LargaGreat breakfast and lunch specials daily. Friendly staff. Open until 3 PM. Closed Sundays.
Café de Ñucallacta
Exterior:5-62 Hermano MiguelDelicious coffees, breakfast, chocolate.
Continental food, Thai and Vietnamese selections, great salads. Ecuadorian chef was trained in The Netherlands.
A Pedir De Boca
5-54 Benigno MaloContinental food, Thai and Vietnamese selections, great salads. Ecuadorian chef was trained in The Netherlands.
Elegant dining room with attentive service and great views of the river and the city, especially at sundown.
El Jardín Restaurante
6-93 Calle LargaElegant dining room with attentive service and great views of the river and the city, especially at sundown.
Interesting meals including Italian food proudly served by owner Mauricio. Indoor and outdoor seating near the river. Opens at noon, closed Sundays.
Sabatino's
R. AguilarInteresting meals including Italian food proudly served by owner Mauricio. Indoor and outdoor seating near the river. Opens at noon, closed Sundays.
Homemade food, breakfast and lunch specials, situated in a colonial home on Plaza San Sebastian at the west end of the historic district. Open Wednesday through Sunday until 3 PM.
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Cafe San Sebas
1-94 Y Mariscal SucreHomemade food, breakfast and lunch specials, situated in a colonial home on Plaza San Sebastian at the west end of the historic district. Open Wednesday through Sunday until 3 PM.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great burgers and Mexican food. Sports bar on the banks of Rio Tomebabma. Indoor and outdoor seating. A gringo gathering place. Opens at 12 noon, closed Mondays.
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Inca Bar and Lounge
Paseo 3 de NoviembreGreat burgers and Mexican food. Sports bar on the banks of Rio Tomebabma. Indoor and outdoor seating. A gringo gathering place. Opens at 12 noon, closed Mondays.
Hostel, restaurant, bar with inexpensive drinks at happy hour. French-owned, delicious affordable food, interesting backpackers and locals frequent this spot.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
La Cigale
7-80 Honorato VásquezHostel, restaurant, bar with inexpensive drinks at happy hour. French-owned, delicious affordable food, interesting backpackers and locals frequent this spot.