Top Restaurants in Loja
Best Ecuadorean food near Loja, Loja Province, Ecuador
Find out what Ecuadorean restaurants to try in Loja including Mama Lola, Shamuico Espai Gastronomic, Restaurant Riscomar, Ricuras de Sal y Dulce, Morelia Parrilla, Gato Suco, Cafe de Aquiles, Salon Lolita, Topoli Cafe, Emporio Lojano
Things to do in Loja
10. Emporio Lojano
Overall Ratings
5 based on 20 reviews
In the heart of Loja, good food prepared faithful to the tradition of the city for you to enjoy with your family and friends.
Reviewed By dwf747
This cozy cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating, the latter around a secluded garden. Staff are hospitable. Marco will show you how to really enjoy different types of Lojana coffee. I appreciated that and a pizza empanada: a nice break from touring the town. I'll make time to return. Recommended.Thank you, you are welcome.
9. Topoli Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By JSinSthA
Breakfast choice was the usual ( American or local etc) but with fruit, yogurt cereal choices too. Very clean and on a corner close to the centre of town. I always have trouble ordering a tea with a little milk, but they got it perfectly correct. Good prices too, and friendly. They also sell cakes and bakery items tht look rather nice.(Some with a lot of colour!)
8. Salon Lolita
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Lily C
Based on the earlier review I was expecting some plastic seated, dingey restaurant. It is downstairs from the address given where you will find lots of tables set in a garden with wood, tile and brick. There's even a kid's wood and plastic swing set. The crowd was mostly couples and what looked like a gathering of professional adults after work. The confusing part is that you have to go order at the back of the restaurant in an area obscured by bushes, then seat yourself. The cuy is tender and a half is more than enough food for one. The horchata is a bit sweet.
7. Cafe de Aquiles
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Patty P
This place is wonderful. From the balcony you can see SanSabastion square. The food is great. They serve good lunches for 3.00 soup, main entre and desert with drink. You have a choice of main meal. I can't believe this place has not been reviewed yet. If you are in Loja make sure you eat here. Great service and ambience.It was a pleasure. Thank you for your review,it`s important for us.
6. Gato Suco
Reviewed By zaragoozee
My boyfriend and I visited Gato Suco for a quick dinner in Loja. The place is very modern and has a nice atmosphere. The staff were friendly and the service prompt. The menu is small but has some great choices. We both opted for falafel, and it was fantastic - very tasty, great portion sizes and excellent value for money! I would highly recommend for anyone looking for quality at reasonable prices!
5. Morelia Parrilla
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Hurstonp
I've eaten steak in lots of restaurants in Ecuador. In my opinion, Morelia has the best cuts. I've tried the T-Bone, the sirloin, and the mushroom sauce steak. They also have picaña, which I've not seen on any other menu. If you're familiar with Ecuador and eaten steaks here, you probably know they are normally very thin. The cuts are Morelia are thicker than usual, and they'll cook it to your liking. Best steak I've had in Ecuador, would highly recommend. They also have some pizza options, salads, etc.
4. Ricuras de Sal y Dulce
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Mats W
This is were you what to go if you what to try some delicius breakfast dishes in Loja. They serve great food like Tigrillo, Bolón, Muchines, Empanadas, Tamales and Quimbolitos. Their coffee and natural juices are first class. It might get crowded during weekends.
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3. Restaurant Riscomar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 94 reviews
In 2001 Mar y Cuba opened its doors. In 2006 we change the name to Riscomar, provided our customers a variety of meats and seafood, Mediterranean food, Ecuadorian food, vegetarian food and local food, in a friendly and nice atmosphere and excellent servic
Reviewed By viatoripatuit1
This is an excellent restaurant to deal with. If someone has advised you to go. Take it as a good suggestion. Great location, atmosphere, clean, highly friendly staff and excellent food. Too bad I did not have time to visit it once again. I would like to do the whole menu.
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2. Shamuico Espai Gastronomic
Overall Ratings
4 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By Gillian G
I pulled into the Saraguro village hungry and tired. Locals sent me to Shamuico, a restaurant created by locals with an amazing vision of how creating a gastronomic experience can support local agriculture, youth, and community. Samuel, the owner and just one in his cooperative of several chefs, has created with them an original fusion menu of local flavors and spices and the Western palate. I was regaled with surprises, too, a tasty corn galette sprinkled with yumminess and a vegetarian croquette that was to die for, as I waited for my main dishes. The Spanish omelette with a flavor twist was delicious and a generous portion, and the mixed salad was the freshest salad I have ever eaten, straight from the "farmer's market" so to speak, and delicately prepared with fruits and vegetables think slivered. It was incredibly tasty. I also sipped on a warm horchata, an infusion of local herbs that was delicious. Rolando, my waiter, could not have been lovelier. The service was impeccable. Last but not least the restaurant is beatifully set in an old home with courtyard, with vibrant Ecuadorian indigenous music serenading patrons in the background. After a long and tiring drive, I could not have hoped for better. I hope to head there again this morning (they open at 10, may not be able to) for coffee and one of their tantalizing pastries I did not have room for last night!
1. Mama Lola
Overall Ratings
4 based on 226 reviews
Traditional restaurant,our specialty is the Ecuadrorian food.
Reviewed By Paula H
A friend that had not tried the house specialty yet (cuy) was very pleased with her first experience. I really enjoyed the chicken prepared as if it was cuy, in a delicious sauce. Another friend had a pitcher of SangrÃa and left happy. It was an all-around good food and drink experience in a charming setting with great service.
