Ecuador For The Gourmet Traveler

Popular Foods & National Cuisine

Ceviche De Camarones, Tortilla De Papa

Popular Beverages & National Drinks

Aguardiente

Best Dining Destinations

Guayaquil, Quito

Foods

Ceviche De Camarones

Ceviche is common in the central part of the Americas from Mexico to Ecuador. Ceviche De Camarones is shrimp that is literally cooked in lemon juice without actually cooking it in terms of using an actual heat source. Although many countries usually serve this dish with fish, the shrimp version is quite popular in Ecuador. This tart dish is usually made with onions and parsley.

Tortilla De Papa

Tortilla de papa is a simple yet popular dish and quite similar to how they are made in Spain or other countries in Latin America. This dish is basically a large potato pancake that can be eaten as a appetizer, entree, or snack.

Drinks

Aguardiente

A simple drink composed of sugarcane juice. A very refreshing drink that is quite popular among workers. The sugar content is about the same as most fruit juices.

Destinations

Guayaquil

Other than Quito, Guayaquil is the one of the few places to offer access to a wide variety of numerous restaurants and cuisines. If you need a break from the standard local fare you can indulge yourself in many international or ethnic restaurants that populate the city and surrounding areas. The seafood is extremely cheap and you should definitely find a good place that serves Ceviche.

Quito

Like Guayaquil, Quito is filled with a wide variety of restaurants. Since Ecuador produces large amounts of fruits and vegetables with great quality, you will be in for a treat when dining out. Some establishments can be pricey however you should give a try to them as well as cheaper family-owned cafes. Both will give you different dining experiences and at the same time, let you sample the popular dished prepared differently.