Jorge's Mariscal/La Floresta and Quito Guide Book
My favorite foodie spots
These are my favorite neighborhood places in Mariscal, La Floresta, Las Casas and Iñaquito neighborhoods. Please look them up on Tripadvisor, you will see their great reviews
Super close to the apartment, a block and half away. Excellent gourmet food with local organic ecuadorian ingredients. They have 3-course lunch menu for $9 plus tax. Excellent deal for the quality of food you get. Please make sure you book a reservation, it gets very busy during lunch hours.
Marcando El Camino
23-75 José TamayoSuper close to the apartment, a block and half away. Excellent gourmet food with local organic ecuadorian ingredients. They have 3-course lunch menu for $9 plus tax. Excellent deal for the quality of food you get. Please make sure you book a reservation, it gets very busy during lunch hours.
Excellent ceviche and coast dishes. This place has been a neighborhood gem for quite some time. Fresh food daily. A local's favorite.
Mi Playita Cevichería
Excellent ceviche and coast dishes. This place has been a neighborhood gem for quite some time. Fresh food daily. A local's favorite.
Excellent ecuadorian ceviche. One of my favorite places to get a great ceviche or any dish from the ecuadorian coast. It's super close to the apartment, 4 blocks away.
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Ecuaviche Veintimilla
E9-70 y José TamayoExcellent ecuadorian ceviche. One of my favorite places to get a great ceviche or any dish from the ecuadorian coast. It's super close to the apartment, 4 blocks away.
Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant - Two blocks from the apartment, great affordable food. Ecuadorian dishes made vegan.
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El Maple
E4-60 Joaquín PintoVegetarian/Vegan Restaurant - Two blocks from the apartment, great affordable food. Ecuadorian dishes made vegan.
Two blocks from the apartment! - Typical Ecuadorian food, this is a very local spot with very affordable prices. Try their menestra (lentil or bean stew) you can have it with fish, pork, beef or chicken. I really like this place.
Las Menestras de La Almagro
N24-139 Diego de AlmagroTwo blocks from the apartment! - Typical Ecuadorian food, this is a very local spot with very affordable prices. Try their menestra (lentil or bean stew) you can have it with fish, pork, beef or chicken. I really like this place.
Casa Warmi - Great local spot with vegan and vegetarian options. This places elevates ancestral and local cuisine with a modern touch. Great lunch specials.
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warmi
N24-240 PontevedraCasa Warmi - Great local spot with vegan and vegetarian options. This places elevates ancestral and local cuisine with a modern touch. Great lunch specials.
Another great local ecuadorian excellent spot to eat. This one is better for dinner. 4-6 course meal with a great experience. Juan Sebastian, the chef is very talented and creative, on top of that he’s super friendly. Definitely recommended.
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Quitu Identidad Culinaria
Francisco SalazarAnother great local ecuadorian excellent spot to eat. This one is better for dinner. 4-6 course meal with a great experience. Juan Sebastian, the chef is very talented and creative, on top of that he’s super friendly. Definitely recommended.
Local ingredients with modern techniques. This restaurant will give you a great fine-dining experience. Great for a night out to explore the restaurant scene Quito has to offer. Check them out on TripAdvisor, you will see what I'm talking about.
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URKO Cocina Local
449 y MallorcaLocal ingredients with modern techniques. This restaurant will give you a great fine-dining experience. Great for a night out to explore the restaurant scene Quito has to offer. Check them out on TripAdvisor, you will see what I'm talking about.
Somos Ecuador Restaurante
Great modern Ecuadorian food. Try their "guaguasas"
First ecuadorian restaurant to be in the 50 LATAM best. Excellent gourmet food with local ingredients and ancestral recipes. A must try for a great date night.
Nuema
E11-12 y Juan Pío MontúfarFirst ecuadorian restaurant to be in the 50 LATAM best. Excellent gourmet food with local ingredients and ancestral recipes. A must try for a great date night.
This gem specializes in Ecuadorian coast food, corviche, bolones, encocados, ceviche, menestra. My favorite is trigrillo (if you like plantains) Prices are very reasonable, try if for breakfast or lunch.
La Ñora
This gem specializes in Ecuadorian coast food, corviche, bolones, encocados, ceviche, menestra. My favorite is trigrillo (if you like plantains) Prices are very reasonable, try if for breakfast or lunch.
Ancestral recipes turned into modern near Michelin level. Fantastic ambiance and service. An excellent place to have an elegant and memorable dinner.
Foresta
& GalavisAncestral recipes turned into modern near Michelin level. Fantastic ambiance and service. An excellent place to have an elegant and memorable dinner.
Excellent ceviche spot! Inventive and crafty gourmet ceviches and seafood.
Pezbela (Cevicheria & Oyster bar)
Avenida La CoruñaExcellent ceviche spot! Inventive and crafty gourmet ceviches and seafood.
DosDosDos Pizzeria
Great sourdough pizza.
Floresta Pizza
Great Pizza neighborhood Pizza! - Crusty and quality ingredients. Recommended.
Laboratorio Diseño Gastronomía
E10-64 y José Tamayopop-up gastro pub with resident chefs making new menus every month.
Great Farmers Market, very fresh organic food that comes from other Ecuadorian provinces weekly every friday.
Farmers' Market
GalavisGreat Farmers Market, very fresh organic food that comes from other Ecuadorian provinces weekly every friday.
A modern gem, located in Las Casas neighborhood, not too far from them apartment. 15-minute Uber. Food is excellent, modern techniques with excellent flavors, locally sourced. Price point is very affordable. Definitely recommended.
Chulpi Urbano
A modern gem, located in Las Casas neighborhood, not too far from them apartment. 15-minute Uber. Food is excellent, modern techniques with excellent flavors, locally sourced. Price point is very affordable. Definitely recommended.
Located in Las Casas neighborhood - Great place for breakfast or lunch. Comfort American food at its finest, they have excellent sandwiches and brunch.
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María La Panadería
27-80 y Lorenzo AldanaLocated in Las Casas neighborhood - Great place for breakfast or lunch. Comfort American food at its finest, they have excellent sandwiches and brunch.
Part of Las Casas dining experience. Best sushi place in Quito in my opinion. Super fresh ingredients and great sushi and sashimi made with local Ecuadorian fish.
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Shibumi
esquina Ruiz De CastillaPart of Las Casas dining experience. Best sushi place in Quito in my opinion. Super fresh ingredients and great sushi and sashimi made with local Ecuadorian fish.
5-minute walking distance from the apartment. Located on Juan Rodriguez, a beautiful tree-lined street. Best place for quality coffee, José Manuel makes you feel at home. The coffee varieties he carries are unique from small farmers and fincas in the Pichincha province. Definitely, a place you can't miss.
Manquri Coffee Experience
5-minute walking distance from the apartment. Located on Juan Rodriguez, a beautiful tree-lined street. Best place for quality coffee, José Manuel makes you feel at home. The coffee varieties he carries are unique from small farmers and fincas in the Pichincha province. Definitely, a place you can't miss.
Sightseeing
Climb the towers and get an amazing view of the Historic Center and the rest of Quito. A must go on a clear day, it's located in the Historic Center.
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Basiliek van de Nationale Stem
11-263 y CarchiClimb the towers and get an amazing view of the Historic Center and the rest of Quito. A must go on a clear day, it's located in the Historic Center.
Must visit! - The historic center has a lot to offer, lots of history is packed there and it is beautiful. Don't miss Plaza Grande and the churches.
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Centro Histórico
Must visit! - The historic center has a lot to offer, lots of history is packed there and it is beautiful. Don't miss Plaza Grande and the churches.
City/town information
An andean capital city with lovely vistas and panoramic views of mountains. Home to a great dining scene and good food. Also, it has a lot of history since it was a Spanish viceroyalty.
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Quito
An andean capital city with lovely vistas and panoramic views of mountains. Home to a great dining scene and good food. Also, it has a lot of history since it was a Spanish viceroyalty.
Neighborhoods
Mariscal Sucre
Great neighborhood with a lot of restaurants, bars, hotels and nightlife.
Must visit place for restaurants, bars and a very calm vibe. Has lots of places and a great farmers market in Galavis Street every Friday.
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La Floresta
Must visit place for restaurants, bars and a very calm vibe. Has lots of places and a great farmers market in Galavis Street every Friday.
Very old bohemian neighborhood with very narrow and windy streets. It has local bars where you can grab a drink and enjoy the views.
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El Mirador De Guapulo
1086 Rafael LeonVery old bohemian neighborhood with very narrow and windy streets. It has local bars where you can grab a drink and enjoy the views.
Old town, it's a very magical place to visit. It has a lot of churches, museums and eateries.
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Centro Historico Quito
García MorenoOld town, it's a very magical place to visit. It has a lot of churches, museums and eateries.
Very old bohemian neighborhood with very narrow and windy streets. It has local bars where you can grab a drink and enjoy the views.
Guápulo
Very old bohemian neighborhood with very narrow and windy streets. It has local bars where you can grab a drink and enjoy the views.
Day Trips
Great day trip or overnight stay. Has excellent hot springs for a relaxing day. You will feel so great after it and will sleep like a baby.
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Termas de Papallacta
Great day trip or overnight stay. Has excellent hot springs for a relaxing day. You will feel so great after it and will sleep like a baby.
Shopping
Supermaxi
8 minute walk from the apartment. Here you can get all food essentials for your stay.
Artisan Market - 10 blocks from the apartment, about a 15 minute walk. You can find souvenirs and crafts from artisans from all over Ecuador.
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Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
611 Jorge WashingtonArtisan Market - 10 blocks from the apartment, about a 15 minute walk. You can find souvenirs and crafts from artisans from all over Ecuador.
Cafes
Neighborhood places to sit down and enjoy a book and what the neighborhood offers. Check them out on Tripadvisor for reviews.
Two blocks form the apartment! Great coffee and very tasty dry fruit infused teas, good ambiance and a great place to read a book or meet some friends. A local neighborhood spot.
Tres Gatos
Two blocks form the apartment! Great coffee and very tasty dry fruit infused teas, good ambiance and a great place to read a book or meet some friends. A local neighborhood spot.
One block from the apartment! Great little neighborhood cafe with a very friendly owner. Great for quick breakfast or an afternoon snack. He has Ecuadorian
pastries and local specialties. Jerry speaks fluent English.
Jerry's Café
One block from the apartment! Great little neighborhood cafe with a very friendly owner. Great for quick breakfast or an afternoon snack. He has Ecuadorian
pastries and local specialties. Jerry speaks fluent English.
10 minute walk from the apartment! Great café in La Floresta district. The pastries and sandwiches are really good. Recommended if you'd like to explore the neighborhood and make a stop for some coffee or a light meal.
8 locals raden deze aan
Botanica
E13-18 y Valladolid10 minute walk from the apartment! Great café in La Floresta district. The pastries and sandwiches are really good. Recommended if you'd like to explore the neighborhood and make a stop for some coffee or a light meal.
Great place for breakfast! Amazing wafles and pancakes with fresh ingredients. 10 minute walk from the apartment.
CaféLab • Floresta
Great place for breakfast! Amazing wafles and pancakes with fresh ingredients. 10 minute walk from the apartment.
"The King" Gourmet coffee shop, excellent coffee and pastries. 20 minute walk from the apartment. It's located in Gonzalez Suarez neighborhood, try their almond croissants and their cappuccino flight! Check them out on Tripadvisor.
FANKØR Coffee
"The King" Gourmet coffee shop, excellent coffee and pastries. 20 minute walk from the apartment. It's located in Gonzalez Suarez neighborhood, try their almond croissants and their cappuccino flight! Check them out on Tripadvisor.
Excellent spot to taste Ecuadorian award-winning chocolate, you can also purchase Pacari chocolate bars and gift boxes at cost, cheaper than any other places. They have chocolate tasting experiences as well.
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PACARI Casa de Experiencias
N24-713 Y Julio ZaldumbideExcellent spot to taste Ecuadorian award-winning chocolate, you can also purchase Pacari chocolate bars and gift boxes at cost, cheaper than any other places. They have chocolate tasting experiences as well.
Great for sunset on their roof deck. You'll have a 360 degree view of the Historic Center.
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Vista Hermosa
Oe4-45 MejíaGreat for sunset on their roof deck. You'll have a 360 degree view of the Historic Center.
República del Cacao
Julio ZaldumbideVery good chocolate brand offering coffee and pastries
Amazing view of the Centro Histórico. Great for sunsets and dinner.
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Cafe Mosaico
N8-95 Manuel SamaniegoAmazing view of the Centro Histórico. Great for sunsets and dinner.
If you want quality coffee, this is it! - One of the best coffee shops in Quito ☕️ It offers micro-lot coffees from different parts of Ecuador and works directly with the producers. It stands out for the roasting of its coffees, which is really superior. It also has extremely affordable prices! Highly recommended.
BROZ Tostaduría & Cafetería
If you want quality coffee, this is it! - One of the best coffee shops in Quito ☕️ It offers micro-lot coffees from different parts of Ecuador and works directly with the producers. It stands out for the roasting of its coffees, which is really superior. It also has extremely affordable prices! Highly recommended.