The Locro de Papa was really good&mdash;one of the best I&rsquo;ve had here. My partner&rsquo;s Carne Colorada was tasty too. Stick to the regional stuff, the menu&rsquo;s huge but that&rsquo;s where it shines.

The bacon-wrapped filet and shrimp was a huge plate&mdash;definitely enough for two. Meat was cooked well, though I wished there were more veggie sides. Service stayed attentive the whole time.

Tasty food, cool old house setup. Service was quick and friendly. Menu&rsquo;s tiny though&mdash;basically just the signature dish.

The tortilla soup was really good&mdash;deep flavor, not too heavy. I had the enchiladas too, nicely spiced. Margarita was solid, made the traditional way. Service was quick, maybe a little too quick, but friendly enough. Place was busy for a Tuesday, so that says something. I&#39;d go back for that soup alone.

The shrimp ceviche was super fresh and the carne colorado had so much flavor. Place looks fancy inside, but still felt chill enough to hang out with friends.

Service was attentive, and the staff spoke English which made things easy. My drink pairing worked out better than the food, honestly. Food was hot and fresh, just not quite my taste. Quiet spot though.

The garden patio out back is the reason to come here. Sat outside for a relaxed lunch, pretty chill vibe. Food was decent, nothing crazy, but the outdoor space makes it worth it. Also saw a couple of families with kids and a dog, so it&#39;s that kind of place. Would go back just for the patio.

Came in for a coffee break and ended up staying way longer than planned. Place smells like fresh beans the second you walk in, super chill vibe. Staff let us sit without rushing us, even though it got busier later. Just wish they had more pastry options left by afternoon, most were gone already.

Stopped by for a late lunch and grabbed a glass of their house red to go with the grilled fish. Solid choice. The wine list isn&#39;t huge but it&#39;s got a few decent picks that don&#39;t break the bank. Food came out quick and the seasoning was just right. Place has that old-school charm you don&#39;t find much anymore. Maybe a bit noisy near the kitchen, but I&#39;d sit there again.

Nice spot with a solid view from the balcony. Coffee was good, snacks fine. Got a bit tight when it filled up, but for a quick stop it works.

The owner kept checking on us the whole meal, which was nice. Food was solid but honestly a bit pricey for Ecuador. Still, you can tell they care about what they&#39;re doing.

Staff remembers you. That&rsquo;s rare. Pizza Ramazonas was solid, definitely the move. Place gets busy but they handle it fine. Just wish the seating was a bit more comfortable. Still, good spot if you&rsquo;re in the area.

The bagel sandwich was good, hot chocolate was rich too. Paid a bit more than I usually would for breakfast, but the portion felt fair for what you got. Place has a nice vibe, not too crowded when I went. Probably not an everyday spot for me, but fine for a treat.

Stopped by for a coffee and sat by the window. The beans tasted fresh, not burnt like some places. Price was fair for the size. Across from the park, so you get a nice view while you sip. Good spot if you&#39;re in the area and need a break.

The vibe was cool&mdash;nice artwork and good music. Got the loaded nachos and the guac was solid. Weird Italian seasoning on top though, kinda threw me off. Still, a tasty snack.

The lighting in here is just right&mdash;soft enough to feel calm, not so dim you can&#39;t see your food. I had the grilled fish and it was cooked perfectly, flaky and fresh. Only thing is they only take cash, which caught me off guard. But honestly, the quiet vibe made up for it.

Decent burger spot near the airport. Patty was juicy, bun was fresh enough. Paid a bit more than I&#39;d usually like, but it worked fine before my flight. Nothing fancy, just a solid option if you&#39;re in the area.

Came back after two years and the Pollo Asado was still just as good. Drinks were solid too. Prices are a bit high but you get what you pay for. The seating was comfortable enough that I didn&#39;t feel rushed. Nice to see a place keep its quality.

The lighting here is just right&mdash;not too bright, not too dim. I came for a quiet dinner and ended up staying longer than planned because the vibe kept me relaxed. Desserts were a nice touch to finish, especially the chocolate one. Nothing fancy, but it felt personal. Maybe a bit slow on the check, but I didn&rsquo;t really mind.

The menu changes daily, which I like. Everything we tried was tasty, clearly made with care. That soup and dessert combo for &euro;3.50 is a steal. I had a glass of their house red with the main&mdash;decent pour, nothing fancy but it worked. Wish they had one more option by the glass though.

Service was fast and friendly. Got my food quick, no waiting around. Place has a nice vibe too. Good spot for a quick bite.

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