Top Restaurants in Cuenca
Top Things to do in Cuenca
- 1. El Cajas National Park
- 2. New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada)
- 3. AMARU Bioparque Cuenca Zoologico
- 4. Rio Tomebamba
- 5. Plaza Abdon Calderon
- 6. Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes
- 7. Museo Catedral Vieja
- 8. Ecuagenera - Orchids from Ecuador
- 9. Pumapungo Museum and Arqueological Park - MCYP
- 10. Mirador de Turi
Top 10 Spanish food in Cuenca, Azuay Province, Ecuador
Best Spanish restaurants nearby. Discover the best Spanish food in Cuenca. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Spanish restaurants near you.. Writers and poets have long flourished in arts-oriented Cuenca, the country's third-largest city and the capital of the Azuay province. Cafes and galleries are tucked among the narrow cobblestone streets. The main plaza hosts both the old cathedral, started in 1557, the year the city was founded, and the blue-domed Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, dating to 1885. Locally made Panama hats get top billing at the markets, with centrally located Casa de la Mujer a shopping standout.
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10. El Santo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By laura j
Small, cozy spot, unpretentious. Lots of El Santo paraphernalia and Spiderman was playing on the movie channel. Ice cold beer. Burrito was very flavourful. I had three small tapas, the veg quesadilla was very good, the chicken taco was nicely spiced and I can't remember name of third item. Fast, friendly service, but didn't feel rushed. Good prices. Will be back.
9. El Meson Espanol
Overall Ratings
4 based on 86 reviews
Un pedazo de España, en Cuenca ( Ecuador ). Trabajamos por con un repertorio amplio de recetas españolas con nuestro plato estrella, la paella. Con menús al medio dia. Y música en directo, jueves, viernes..
Reviewed By Suna444
We were charged $25 for a meal with a musical performance. It was a great performance but the meal consisted of rubbery beef which we could not swallow, and the "sangria" was little more than lemonade with a splash of red wine. It was pretty horrifying food. I have also gone for their lunches and found them to be rip offs compared to other restaurants. I'm not sure why the kitchen here is under performing. However the building itself and the music are great.¿ que dÃa asistio a nuestro local ? Primero nos encanta que le guste nuestros shows, por el tema de comida, al medio dia ofrecemos un menu que es único en la ciudad, podra venir cualquier dÃa y practicamente no disponemos de mesa, nuestra comida es cuidada en todos los conceptos en calidad, y frescor. La carne que supuestamente degusto, es carne de res selecionada. La sangrÃa es un tipo de combinado, que para su información contiene, vino tinto, gaseosa de naranga y ron, asi de sencillo... es una pena que no le gustara y a la espera que otro dÃa venga a visitarnos para mejorar el servicio. Gracias
8. Akelarre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By Jarb46
We understand that the restaurant has a spectacular ocean view but it cannot be seen at night. Nevertheless the restaurant building and the entrance are quite spectacular. We found the tables inside, at least the ones in the area where we were seated, too crowded together, which detracted significantly from the three star experience. We managed to strike a conversation with the guests in the table next to us and the server served with difficulty. Service was a notch below expected. There was a wait between dishes and for the bill. Perhaps all f this dimmed our interest in the food, which we felt was also a notch below.Dear, Sorry but it seems you are a bit confused. We are located in Cuenca - Ecuador a beautiful city in the Andes. And we serve Mediterranean cuisine. Visit us, Regards,
7. Zircus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 134 reviews
We are pleased to put at your service the services of our restaurant which was awarded the Tourcert International Germany certification, thanks to its quality and service. We offer an International Cuisine with style that presents its distinguished chef w
Reviewed By FLaWolf
The Zircus Lounge and Restaurant in the 360 Hotel is superb. Great breakfast buffet that offers a good range of fruits, juices, cereals, eggs, and traditional Ecuadorian fare and it varies day to day. Brunch and dinners are delicious and won't break the bank. I thoroughly enjoyed their paper thin slices of veal with fresh veggies. The staff speaks very good English, which they seemed to prefer while we tried to increase our Spanish. We enjoyed their food and services so much that we ate there rather than the hotel where we were staying. Will definitely go back there when we return to Cuenca next year.
6. El Charrua
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By m0nkeysee
Set on a quiet street not too far from hotel Zahir 360, this large restaurant's specialty is grilled meats (beef, chicken, sausage, etc.). The smallest size of mixed grilled meats is large enough for 2 people to share. The menu also has pastas. During the weekdays, a cafeteria style lunch can be found here.
5. Empanadas Loreto
At Loreto empanadas we offer you excellent quality food. The key to our taste is simple. Artisanal elaboration, dough with a unique flavor, filling of several flavors, fresh ingredients and a lot of love for what we do. We are proud to serve authentic Arg
Reviewed By 501julietteg
Very good oven-cooked empanadas, with 8 different flavors. We tried 5 of them thanks to a good combo (6 empanadas + 2 juices at 6,25$) and they were all tasty. Miguel is very welcoming and nice. Hello Juliette thank you for coming by. We are really happy to know you enjoyed our combo
4. Republica Sur
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
We are a restaurant and a cultural place, specializes in gourmet burgers We also have Paella Valenciana as our specialties. In the menu we also have salads, cheese and charcuterie boards , tapas, teppan , etc ..
Reviewed By denialpolez
great place to chill, have a beer or coffee in the afternoon, has wifi, garden and interior. food, although it has a big menu is very overpriced and nothing over the top. usually, they are bands from all genres and parties from Wednesday to Saturday evenings to bear in mind the crowd or extra cover, in events the ambience is great. drinks are overpriced as well, just go for the gin and beer :) tortilla española is actually the only well-priced item and being owned by Spaniards is always a sure bet.
3. Zircus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 134 reviews
We are pleased to put at your service the services of our restaurant which was awarded the Tourcert International Germany certification, thanks to its quality and service. We offer an International Cuisine with style that presents its distinguished chef w
Reviewed By FLaWolf
The Zircus Lounge and Restaurant in the 360 Hotel is superb. Great breakfast buffet that offers a good range of fruits, juices, cereals, eggs, and traditional Ecuadorian fare and it varies day to day. Brunch and dinners are delicious and won't break the bank. I thoroughly enjoyed their paper thin slices of veal with fresh veggies. The staff speaks very good English, which they seemed to prefer while we tried to increase our Spanish. We enjoyed their food and services so much that we ate there rather than the hotel where we were staying. Will definitely go back there when we return to Cuenca next year.
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2. La Guarida
Overall Ratings
5 based on 49 reviews
LaGuarida is much more than just a restaurant. It's a new destination where you can find high quality food and cocktails for an inexpensive price. We have movie night on Monday & Tuesday. We have live music from popular and up and coming artist from Ecuad
Reviewed By Nosewalker
La Guaridaâs ever evolving menu is great for breakfast lunch and dinner. From their wood fired brick oven to their fresh ingredients, chef Andrés Zambrano and his friendly staff are sure to provide a great experience. They also offer a variety of entertainment events from movies and sporting event screenings to live music and original theatrical productions. La Guarida offers comfortable accommodations no matter if youâre just staying the night or exploring Cuenca for a longer stay. Be sure to check them out! They offer a full bar, and have a great assortment of live entertainment and food!Dear Nosewalker:We can only hope to have you visit soon and as often as possible. We love having you at home and sharing wonderful experiences with you. Yours words are incredible and it only motivates us to keep working. We hope to see you VERY soon. La Guarida Team
1. Zircus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 134 reviews
We are pleased to put at your service the services of our restaurant which was awarded the Tourcert International Germany certification, thanks to its quality and service. We offer an International Cuisine with style that presents its distinguished chef w
Reviewed By FLaWolf
The Zircus Lounge and Restaurant in the 360 Hotel is superb. Great breakfast buffet that offers a good range of fruits, juices, cereals, eggs, and traditional Ecuadorian fare and it varies day to day. Brunch and dinners are delicious and won't break the bank. I thoroughly enjoyed their paper thin slices of veal with fresh veggies. The staff speaks very good English, which they seemed to prefer while we tried to increase our Spanish. We enjoyed their food and services so much that we ate there rather than the hotel where we were staying. Will definitely go back there when we return to Cuenca next year.
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