Must-see restaurants in Baños

  • La Tasca de Baños

    Baños

    It may be difficult to get a table at this tiny tapas restaurant. The selection of small dishes is excellent, ranging from perennial favorites like…

  • Cafe Hood

    Baños

    Named for owner Ray Hood, a long-standing gringo-in-residence, this excellent cafe has cheap almuerzos (set lunches) and a menu of Asian and South…

  • Cafe Mariane

    Baños

    Mariane’s French-Mediterranean cuisine is a real standout in Baños. The cheese-and-meat fondues are a lot – even for two people – and the pasta and meat…

  • Mercado Central

    Baños

    A good place for fresh fruit shakes, ceviche and other local dishes like llapingachos (potato pancakes stuffed with cheese), and to pick up fruit and…

  • Café Good

    Baños

    The Good serves better-than-good breakfasts and veggie dishes with wholesome brown rice as well as some chicken and fish. The beef dishes, like pepper…

  • Swiss Bistro

    Baños

    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…

  • Ponche Suizo

    Baños

    This little spot serves breakfasts, cakes and coffee, but everyone comes for the ‘Ponche Suizo,’ a trade secret treat that’s a cross between a shake and a…

  • Mega Bodega

    Baños

    This centrally located supermarket is the place to stock up.

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