Guidebook for Quito
Food Scene
Laboratorio Diseño Gastronomía
E10-64 y José TamayoExperimental, modern, international, changing all the time.
The best vietnamese in town, right next to our apartment. Sandwiches, Pho, Wings. Terrace.
16 personas locales recomiendan
Banh Mi
N24-234 y Luis CorderoThe best vietnamese in town, right next to our apartment. Sandwiches, Pho, Wings. Terrace.
Frida Tacos
N24-371 AndalucíaBest tacos in town. Period.
Segundo Muelle Floresta
N24-883 Av. Isabel la CatólicaYummy Peruvian ceviche
Creative, modern Ecuadorian cuisine. Gin bar—equally creative.
19 personas locales recomiendan
URKO Cocina Local
449 y MallorcaCreative, modern Ecuadorian cuisine. Gin bar—equally creative.
Food trucks galore. Everything from burgers and wings to arepas and secos. Gin bar. Upcycled furniture.
7 personas locales recomiendan
La Platea
Food trucks galore. Everything from burgers and wings to arepas and secos. Gin bar. Upcycled furniture.
ISVEGLIO
Amazing coffee. They give away free compost from coffee.
Romolo E Remo "La Floresta"
907 Av. La CoruñaVery affordable Italian
Al Forno
E9-35 BélgicaBest pizza selection in Quito. Delivers to our apartment.
Ati
E12-25 E-12Authentic Korean food. Frequented by diplomats.
Mercado La Floresta
237 GalavisFarmer's market, right at our doorstep
HUNK
368 N24Ribs. Enough said.
Traditional affordable lunches and live music in the evening. Next to an art gallery.
23 personas locales recomiendan
El Pobre Diablo
N24-274 y GalavisTraditional affordable lunches and live music in the evening. Next to an art gallery.
Jervis Café
E14-27 GuipuzcoaA small nice coffee shop
La Cleta
N24-250 LugoBeer & pizza. Furniture made of bicycle parts.
Happy Panda
94-464 Av. Isabel la CatólicaChinese. Good sweet & sour soup.
Hansel & Gretel (Isabel la Católica)
Avenida Isabel la CatólicaBakery. Try the Tres Leches.
Western Pizzeria
Luis CorderoPizza & beer
Maki Sushi Bar
N24-254 y AndalucíaThe closest sushi—Japanese–Peruvian fusion.
warmi
N24-240 PontevedraLocal food: restaurant & deli.
Quito Deli - Swissôtel Quito
18-20 Av. Isabel la CatólicaDeli and sandwich lunches
Traditional Ecuadorian food to enjoy during the trip to old town. Absolutely massive empanadas de viento.
30 personas locales recomiendan
¡Hasta la Vuelta!, Señor
Oe 456 ChileTraditional Ecuadorian food to enjoy during the trip to old town. Absolutely massive empanadas de viento.
Shopping
fuireciclado
Upcycling
Olga Fisch Folklore Flagship Store
Unique local craft and souvenirs. Top floor has craft museum.
Centro comercial Quicentro
yThe biggest mall in Quito
Essentials
Supermaxi
N16-114 Av. de la RepúblicaThe closest major supermarket, just two blocks away.
Farmacias Fybeca
Pharmacy
Cooperative grocery store that supports local communities
9 personas locales recomiendan
Salinerito - La Floresta
N24-290 y Av. La CoruñaCooperative grocery store that supports local communities
Entertainment & Activities
Ochoymedio Ecuador
ValladolidThe only independent cinema in Quito.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cervecería Santa Rosa
AndalucíaCraft beer, brewed under our window. Live music some nights.
House of Rock
Rock. Live.
Everything Else
La Casa Mutante
ValladolidA co-working space
Parks & Nature
The biggest park in Quito, with wonderful views to the valleys
132 personas locales recomiendan
Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua
The biggest park in Quito, with wonderful views to the valleys
Parque de Guápulo
Avenida de los ConquistadoresA scenic park, great views of the valleys
A cable car up the volcano Pichincha. Stunning views of the city at the top of the cable car line, as well as the opportunity of a longer hike to the crater (at your own risk).
149 personas locales recomiendan
Teleférico de Quito
A cable car up the volcano Pichincha. Stunning views of the city at the top of the cable car line, as well as the opportunity of a longer hike to the crater (at your own risk).