Joes' Secret Garden Joe's Secret Garden is more like a dinner party than a restaurant. They serve a set menu dinner every Saturday night and on some special occasions, like Thanksgiving and Christmas; a different one eac
El Otorongo, Cultural Gallery Cafe El Otorongo (Cañari word meaning jaguar) is an Art Gallery and a Cafe all in one place. There you can have a fun and relaxed time with friends, have a bite and coffee or drinks, while observing beaut
Roux Bar & Bistro Situated in the modern (south) part of the city of Cuenca, Roux Bar & Bistro has a very American style menu, not a large one, but it features something for everyone, including salads and a sandwic
Todosantos Restaurant In the interior of the convent Todosantos (Allsaints) and managed by the Oblata Congregation, Restaurant Todosantos offers a special experience. Totally renovated between 2008 and 2014, the 1534 build
La Esquina Restaurante La Esquina is known for its good steaks, Argentinean style, but also for an ample menu offering Ecuadorian dishes and Argentinean 'al disco' cuisine, i.e. plow disc cooking, and good wines
El Pedregal Azteca This excellent restaurant is a loving tribute to the cuisine of Mexico, and is run by a Mexican couple - Juan Manuel Ramos and Maria Balarezo - who opened the doors way back in 1989. Here you will fin
Tiestos Cafe-Restaurant Everything in Tiestos oozes authenticity. From the outside, you see a typically unpretentious Cuenca building, so unassuming you can pass by without noticing it. Once inside, you immediately feel the
Pizzeria Marea Cuenca Marea Pizzeria started on the coast of Ecuador, in Montañita, where it gained its renown, and now has opened its second location in the city of Cuenca. They have 17 varieties of thin crust pizza 'on
Restaurant Corvel When visiting Paute, located at a 45-minute drive from Cuenca, Restaurant Corvel is a good choice, offering an ample and diverse menu of international and local dishes and open for lunch and dinner fr
W@ffles de Bélgic@ W@ffles de Bélgic@, Belgi@n W@ffles, is the perfect place to have an open-air breakfast. Or you can enjoy the afternoon with a mouth-watering Belgian waffle and a coffee. And those who are not s
Mangiare Bene It is difficult to express with mere words how amazing this restaurant is. Although it only opened its doors to the eager public in 2009, it has since become a household name and draws people from far
Salvia Restaurant Salvia Restaurant's home is an elegant old house located in the Estadio neighbourhood in Cuenca. Their menu is small but it changes all over every month. They serve lunch, English tea, and dinner. Al
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel Mansión Alcázar is a 19th century historic mansion that was transformed into a stunning boutique hotel.Located in the heart of downtown Cuenca, it is within walking distance of shops, banks, and tou Select dates
Restaurant Casa Alonso Restaurant Casa Alonso is a gourmet restaurant located in the Hotel Mansión de Alcázar, one of the finest hotels in Cuenca. It offers both Ecuadorian and international food (with some preference for
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