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
Where to eat Latin food in Cuenca: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Latin food in Cuenca, Azuay Province, Ecuador. 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.
Things to do in Cuenca
10. Guajibamba
Overall Ratings
4 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By 0505LiveLife2014
If you're adventurous and willing to try local exotic dishes then this is for you. Guinea pig 'Cuy' is a local dish. Can be prepared many ways. This is the place to try it. It's slow roasted. Takes an hour so it's good to call ahead and reserve. It's seasoned nicely. The restaurant is cozy with nice artifacts on the wall. Service was great.
9. 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.
8. Don Colon Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 625 reviews
Reviewed By Exciteableboy
Stopped here for lunch while visiting the old city and ate an enjoyable outdoor lunch: soup, salad, an entree and a cervesa - all for about $6. The seating inside looked pleasant for colder days. If you get hungry while strolling through Cuenca, this was a quite, affordable, friendly place to recharge.
7. Tres Estrellas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By laura j
The steak was superb, cooked just right (med rare). Generous portion. Olives on the salad was interesting! Plancha de pollo was also very good (the one without sauce). This place is highly known for it's Cui, don't think I'll get there. Reservations are a must. We were lucky to get a table, we arrived at 6:30pm just as they opened.
6. 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
5. El Maiz Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By RetireandTravel
Three of us went here today to celebrate a friends birthday. From the moment we entered the staff was so friendly. Our food was amazing. We especially liked the Quinoa Soup and the Quinoa with Portobello mushrooms. It came with chicken on the side. pedimos disculpas por no responder antes, pero agradecemos su visita y nos motiva el saber que les gusto nuestro servicio, les esperamos en una próxima ocasión.
4. Dos Sucres
Overall Ratings
4 based on 144 reviews
"Dos Sucres" is the fruit of the desire to live the culinary dream, manage your own kitchen. Daniel with an entrepreneurial, creative and persevering character, after he finished his culinary studies decides to start a restaurant proposal. A project with
Reviewed By Michel W
I had the pleasure to discover last week a really excellent restaurant.Dos Sucres offers definitively reinvented traditional local dishes. They are all prepared with care and originality. As a result, we discover again the taste from the region.We also enjoyed the detailed explanation from Daniel. We will certainly come back as we are in Cuenca.
3. Moliendo Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 323 reviews
Reviewed By JasonandPatricia
The lunch set at Moliendo was delicious, filling and at $2.50 was an incredible bargain. They also have dinner menus priced at $3.50, which we did not try. The owner was very friendly and courteous. The salsa on the table was spicy bit very flavorful! A great place to sample colombian fare!
2. El Mercado
Overall Ratings
4 based on 887 reviews
Reviewed By lesmark2016
Excellent grilled salmon, fried pork ribs, seabass following well-made cocktails and octopus as our appetizer. Our chocolate desserts were exceptional. We enjoyed the food so much that we asked the waiter to give our compliments to the chef. Instead the waiter actually brought the chef to our table to receive our heartfelt compliments.We sat at a window table with a river view.
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.
What to do and see in Cuenca, Ecuador: The Best Places and Tips
