Other restaurants in Cuenca
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El Maíz
Billing itself as purveyor of the ‘new Ecuadorian cuisine,’ El Maíz takes traditional ingredients like quinoa and chochos (marinated lupine beans) and turns them into modern and delicious fusion dishes. This restaurant feels more upmarket than its prices suggest.
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Zoe
This new, stylish restaurant, bar and gallery has laid modish decor over a colonial-style house. The food is also a hybrid, cooking up traditional meat and seafood dishes with some newer, imported techniques. For all this hipness, the service is pleasantly down to earth.
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Good Affinity
This oddly named Taiwanese cafeteria is the king of soy, gluten and all things vegetarian. Almuerzos ($2) include a filling soup, entrée, and dessert. Outdoor seating is available.
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El Cafetería Jhuly
The wait for a table at Jhuly’s is worth it. All the great southern Ecuadorian treats are prepared before your eyes at this Cuenca classic. It’s deelish for breakfast.
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Akelarre Tapas Españoles
Akelarre serves petite plates of Spanish classics like ‘Brave Potatoes’ (spicy fried spuds) and Gallecian Squid nightly, and big plates of paella on Sundays.
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El Café Lojano y Tostador
Sip southern Ecuador’s famous coffee ($1), freshly roasted and ground before your eyes. You can also buy coffee by the pound ($2.60).
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Chicago Pizza Restaurant
Thick-crust slices ($1.10) are the preference here, as well as pastas and sandwiches ($3.75 to $6).
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Sakura Sushi
Cuenca’s best sushi is fresh – the coast is only three hours away – and pretty authentic. The $3.50 lunch special includes soup, fish or chicken, teriyaki, rice, and a glass of wine.
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