Restaurants
Quito now offers every kind of international cuisine in the New City. If you are in the Old City, expect more traditional Ecuadorian fare. During the week, most restaurants open for lunch and dinner, but at weekends most restaurants are closed Sunday evenings, and some on Saturday evenings too.
The price ranges quoted below are for a three-course meal for one, including tax and tip, but not drinks. $$$$ (over US$20) $$$ (US$10 to US$20) $$ (US$5 to US$10) $ (under US$5)
La Cueva del Oso Located in the Old City, this restaurant has an art deco interior and lovely courtyard.
Edificio Perez Pallares, Chile 1046 y Venezuela (near Plaza de la Independencia) Tel: (02) 2572786. Price: $$$$
La Chimenea A carniovre’s heaven – the place to go for meat& particularly good steaks.
Diaz de Pineda 545 y Pedro Dorada (just south of Old City) Tel: (02) 2264287. Price: $$$
El Pajonal Excellent Ecuadorian food with live music on Friday and Saturday nights when the restaurant stays open till 0200.
Homero Salas Oe5-69 y El Altar (near the airport) Tel: (02) 2449816. Price: $$
La Guardia del Coyote A Mexican restaurant with live music.
Avenida Eloy Alfar E25-94 y Portugal. Tel: (02) 2467882. Price: $$
Tianguez A cafe with craft shop attached.
Plaza de San Francisco Tel: (02) 2954326. Price: $
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