Must-see restaurants in Otavalo

  • Cafe Fussion

    Otavalo

    Chef Javier, who studied the culinary arts in Peru, painted this place in Caribbean pastels, and the same artful imagination goes into his recipes: smoked…

  • Sumac

    Otavalo

    Ecuadorian chef Jorge David Quilumbaqui, trained in French cuisine in Quito, presents artfully plated meat and fish dishes, as well as delicious desserts,…

  • La Cosecha Coffee Shop

    Otavalo

    This contemporary cafe with Santa Fe–like adobe walls and minimalist design wouldn't look out of place in a cool outer-borough NYC neighborhood (it even…

  • Taco Bello

    Otavalo

    Puns aside, the tacos, burritos, enchiladas and fajitas are most definitely more beautiful than those of this small, simple restaurant's titular namesake …

  • Yolanda’s Chicha de Yamor

    Otavalo

    Yolanda Cabrera has become famous for delicious local fare such as tortillas de maíz (corn tortillas), empanaditas (Spanish pies) and the local favorite…

  • Árbol de Montalvo

    Otavalo

    Wander back of the Hostal Doña Esther for Otavalo’s only wood-fired oven pizza. Tasty, certainly, and the best in town no doubt, though crusts are cracker…

  • Daily Grind

    Otavalo

    Belly up to this corner coffee-bar and watch the action unfold on Plaza Bolívar. Inject your central nervous system with an espresso or downshift with a…

  • SISA

    Otavalo

    An attractive three-story complex: the ground floor has local handicrafts, the 2nd floor sandwiches and the top floor standard international fare, plus up…

  • Oraibi

    Otavalo

    Right in the heart of town you’ll find this charming vegetarian oasis in the courtyard of an old hacienda. The menu consists of pizza, sandwiches, salads…

  • Quino

    Otavalo

    This popular eatery next to Hostal Santa Fé 1 offers up excellent seafood dishes within its dimly lit walls, but not if you’re in a rush: all main courses…

  • Shanandoah Pie Shop

    Otavalo

    Like the pies, the shopowner Aide can be a bit crusty. Although this isn't a salubrious-looking shop, the homemade fruit-flavored pies are the best in…

  • Buenavista

    Otavalo

    Service can be brusque and the international fare mediocre (learn from our experience and avoid the pasta); however, the balcony provides an unbeatable…

  • Oro Mar

    Otavalo

    Feeling landlocked? The blue color scheme, maritime-themed wall paintings and more importantly the huge portions (you can order half-size) of cazuelas,…

  • Lady Blue

    Otavalo

    This new joint next to La Cosecha on the Plaza de Poncho hasn't got its food together quite yet (we'd call it average) but the jazzy ultramodern decor …

  • Gran Chifa

    Otavalo

    Gran-sized portions of good Ecuadorian versions of Chinese fare, plus a small 'fusion' section of street food like salchipapas (sausage and fries) are…

  • Mi Otavalito

    Otavalo

    Catering to groups of Ecuadorian and foreign tourists alike, this Otavalo-themed place has sweet rustic decor. Its fresh ingredients shine in grilled…

  • La Mía

    Otavalo

    Large, modern supermarket on Plaza de Ponchos.