Hawker restaurants in South America
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Snack Bars
Plenty of snack bars all across the old town serve typical local snacks such as arepas de huevo (fried maize dough with an egg inside), dedos de queso (deep-fried cheese sticks), empanadas and buñuelos (deep-fried maize and cheese balls).
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Estadão
Famous for its pernil (pork loin) sandwiches served on crusty French bread, this no-frills stand-up joint is justifiably popular with both taxi drivers and the late-night revelers they ferry about.
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Open-Air Food Court
A busy open-air food court occupies part of the long narrow park between the split lanes of Av Capitan Garcez. A slew of mom-and-pop restaurants have tables set up under a high awning, serving cheap tasty Brazilian fare. There's occasionally live music, but the lively, family-friendly ambiance is the real draw here.
At the top end of the same park are a restaurant quartet: a pizza joint, upscale Italian restaurant, midrange churrascaria, and Bob's, the ubiquitous fast-food burger chain. They occupy top and bottom floors of identical side-by-side buildings, and are open for lunch and dinner. Take your pick!
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Street Stalls
If you're in the mood to stroll for your supper, consider the following options. In Tarqui, seafood comedores line the east end of the beach along Malecón de Tarqui. Behind them are several restaurants. Playa Murciélago has numerous cafés, front and center to enjoy beach action from beach-volleyball to beauty contests. The Hotel Oro Verde complex includes an American-style delicatessen and sushi restaurant.
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Mercado Central
For stall after stall of some of Quito’s most traditional (and cheapest) foods, head straight to the Mercado Central, between Esmeraldas and Manabí, where you’ll find everything from locro de papa (potato soup with cheese and avocado) and seafood, to yaguarlocro (blood-sausage soup) and fritada (fried pork). Fruits and veggies are available too.
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Praça Rondón
Carts set up along the edges of the plaza serve espetinho completo - beef or chicken kabobs served with rice and farinha - and other street-food favorites for less than R$5 a plate. Afterward, migrate across the plaza to one of the outdoor bars for a tall beer at a plastic table.
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Street Kiosks
The cheapest places to eat are found along Avenida Padre Julio Herrera. East from this street, along Charles Binford, are some very popular kiosks selling cheap and well-prepared meals - mainly fish and meat dishes.
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Rivas Manrique Carnecería
Looking for a fabulous cachapa? Scoop up a perfect savory corn pancake - with or without a mountain of shredded cheese, chicken or pork - from the doorway stand at the Rivas Manrique carnecería .
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Market Stalls
Stalls in the market comedor (literally dining hall) serve inexpensive breakfasts of bread, pastries and coffee. Downstairs there are some excellent juice stands.
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Confectionery Stands
Try typical local sweets at confectionery stands at El Portal de los Dulces on the Plaza de los Coches.
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Food Stalls
There are lots of barracas (food stalls) in the main square and on Praia do Farol.
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Bars & Snack Stands
Casual outdoor bars/snack stands are scattered along the riverfront near the bridge.
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Larika
A stand serving sandwiches and fresh fruit juices at bayside tables.
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Street Vendors
Very characteristic of Cartagena are butifarras (small smoked meatballs), only sold on the street by butifarreros, who walk along with big pots, striking them with a knife to get your attention. The peto is a sort of milk soup made of maize, similar to Antioquian mazamorra, sweetened with panela (unrefined sugar) and served hot. It, too, is only sold by street vendors.
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