Regional restaurants in The Southern Highlands
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Guajibamba
This atmospheric restaurant has a small menu of traditional plates like seco de chivo (goat stew) and gourmet fritada (fried pork with hominy, avocado and other garnishes). It’s also one of the best places to try cuy (roast guinea pig); if you’re game, call an hour before you go for prep time ($17 for two).
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Tres Estrellas
Long in the business, Tres Estrellas roasts up gourmet cuy (roast guinea pig, $17, serves two). If you’re not up for that squeaky delicacy, there’s outstanding grilled beef, chicken and pork on the menu too.
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Los Capulies
Los Capulies serves delicious, reasonably priced, traditional Ecuadorian meals and livens things up with entertainment on weekends. The cantina out back provides after-dinner fun.
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Raymipampa
This Cuenca institution is popular with locals and travelers and stays open late. The food hangs somewhere between Ecuadorian comfort food and diner fare.
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La Olla Mágica
It's hard to beat pork chops at this price, served on a wooden platter with potatoes and salad.
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Restaurant El Paraíso
Serves straightforward Ecuadorian fare. The menu is all vegetarian and there's ice cream too.
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Grecia
Excellent almuerzos (hence the crowd). Serves straightforward Ecuadorian fare.
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El Cántaro
Big almuerzos, convenient location. Serves straightforward Ecuadorian fare.
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