Restaurants in Baños
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Casa Hood
Named for owner Ray Hood, a long-standing gringo in residence, this excellent café has nourishing breakfasts, a $2 almuerzo (set lunch) and a menu of Thai, Mexican and Middle Eastern dishes. The Casa is a welcoming place to eat, exchange books, meet with friends, chill solito (alone), and even take yoga classes.
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El Paisano
Despite the bright florescent lighting and faint smell of paint (it doubles as the owner's art studio), El Paisano serves up some of the most nurturing veggie food in town. Try the wholesome veggie surprise known as 'Concierto en A major from Belegum de su Secreto,' one of several oddly named dishes.
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Rico Pan
This is the place to go if you need an early breakfast, plus it sells some of the best bread in town.
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Quilombo
Quilombo (which means ‘mess’ or ‘insanity’ in Argentine slang) refers to the irreverent menu in the form of dice (just roll if you can’t decide), hodge-podge decor and kooky Argentine owner who has imported Southern Cone–style parrilla (grilled meat) to Baños. Also in good Argentine style, the glasses of wine are properly large.
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La Abuela Café
When it comes to atmosphere, La Abuela's the best on the strip. (How can you beat the swinging saloon doors and balcony tables?) Plus, it's friendly, the food's good and the almuerzos are cheap and wholesome. Pastas, chicken dishes, steaks, Mexican plates and veggie options make for a varied menu.
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Café Hood
Of all the Hoods and Goods in Baños, this one, near Parque Central, might just be the best. Some of the dishes, such as the soft tacos or the chickpeas and spinach in curry sauce with yogurt and cucumbers, are simply excellent. The menu is mostly Tex-Mex with a splash of Thai, Greek and Indian.
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Ponche Suizo
Between Ambato and Rocafuerte, this little spot serves cakes and coffee, but everyone comes for the ‘Ponche Suizo’, a trade-secret treat that’s a cross between a shake and a mousse. It’s really delicious and they also have the usual fruit and yogurt batidos (shakes).
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Swiss Bistro
This small bistro’s cow fetish is evident in its decor and delicious Swiss and European specialties, which include fondue, steaks, big, fresh salads and a Swiss potato dish called roesti. The service might be the best in Baños.
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Buon Giorno
This warm little Italian restaurant serves delicious dishes from the mother country including pastas (of course), lasagna, risotto and numerous fish, chicken and meat dishes. Candles and good music make for a romantic evening.
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Pancho Villa
Mexican food fanatics will find these tacos, enchiladas and burritos a very loose interpretation of the real thing, but it's the perfect spot when you're jonesin' for tortillas and mariachi music.
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Café Mariane
Mariane’s French-Mediterranean cuisine is a real stand-out in Baños. The cheese and meat fondues are a lot even for two people, and the pasta and meat dishes are quite elegant.
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El Jardín
Deservedly popular for it's leafy garden and good food, El Jardín is a great hangout with a variety of meat and fish dishes and sandwiches that can be enjoyed al fresco.
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La Closerie de Lilas
A great little family-run place (kids included) serving steaks, delicious trout dishes and pastas. Some dishes have a French flair.
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Aromé
If you’re jonesin’ for chocolate or coffee, head to Aromé for both as well as the always flowin’ fondue fountain.
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Taj Mahal
Hooka pipes and maroon vinyl booths complement cheap shawarmas (spiced lamb in pita) and falafel.
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Café Good
Good serves better-than-good veggie dishes with wholesome brown rice as well as some chicken and fish.
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La Bella Italia
This elegant little Italian bistro serves pasta and pizzas in a quiet atmosphere.
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Café Blah Blah
This tiny café serves big breakfasts (omelets, pancakes and fruit plates).
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