Cuisine of Guayaquil for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

National cuisine is distinguished by an abundance of vegetable dishes and exotic fruits, as well as dishes based on rice and original meat delicacies. One of the main features of the local cuisine is its first courses, which are often cooked according to old traditional recipes. Lokro soup made from potatoes, avocado and cheese will suit gourmets' taste, and fans of classic European treats can be recommended Kaldo de Gallina chicken soup. Among first courses, there are true delicacies like "Caldo de Pata" - cow feet soup.

The menu of national restaurants will certainly impress fans of meat dishes, among which there are treats suitable for fans of both European and exotic food. Some popular treats are Roast Suckling Pig "Lechon", "Lomo" pork steak and "Lomo Saltado" beef steak. Usually, as a complement to meat dishes, guests are served side dishes of fresh vegetables or tomato sauce with spices. A quite common garnish is fruits - with slices of patacones fried plantains, juicy meat tastes amazing.

In every national restaurant, guests will be offered Eko de Pollo, stew chicken with rice and avocado. In addition to it, be sure to order tortillas "De Maiz" or “Cangil” - corn tortillas. Guayaquil restaurants are widely appreciated by seafood lovers because local chefs have reached considerable heights in this culinary direction. Typically, in restaurants, you can find marinated seafood served with side dishes of rice or grilled corn. "Encosados" fish prepared with the addition of coconut milk and garlic sauce is very popular. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Seafood is also used for preparing attractive first courses, among which Levanta-muerto seafood soup is in the greatest demand. As for drinks, in local gastronomic establishments, guests will be offered quite a wide selection, from traditional coffee and tea to interesting fruit cocktails and locally produced beer. It is worth noting that coffee is much less popular than tea. At the same time, local beer is known far outside the country, and you'll be offered to try it in every single bar. Alcoholic sugar cane drink "Pisco" is also very popular among foreign tourists.

Guayaquil will please travelers with a rich choice of original restaurants. Tourists wishing to try the popular Caribbean and Latin American food will find exactly what they need at Mofongos. This popular restaurant offers many interesting dishes with seafood, fresh vegetable salads, nutritious meat dishes with interesting sauces and rice garnishes. The serving method of some dishes is ultimately creative. Mofongos is a great choice for families who want to enjoy a memorable dinner together.

Los Cangrejos de Pepito Loza restaurant specializes in traditional Ecuador cuisine. It is also a fantastic destination for all fans of seafood. The restaurant’s chefs cook excellent clams and crab, shrimps in soft dough, and salads with seafood. Despite the fact that the majority of ingredients in traditional food are usual and typical for local people, all dishes in the restaurant have an attractive and eye-catching design.

Pizza fans will hardly find a better place to relax than Pizza Alta restaurant that offers dozens of variations of this popular Italian dish. There are original variations of pizza with meat and special dishes for vegetarians. Besides pizza, this restaurant offers a range of various buns and breads. Visitors are welcome to eat in the restaurant or purchase takeout food.

Fans of Japanese cuisine will also not get bored in Guayaquil as there is a suitable restaurant even for them. Noe is a restaurant and bar that offers interesting meat and fish dishes in Asian style. The choice of desserts is no less amazing. To complement their favorite food, visitors of the sushi bar can always order various alcoholic drinks, beverages, and interesting cocktails. There are several large screens that always broadcast the latest sports competitions in the restaurant’s hall.

The upscale Casa Julian restaurant is open in a gorgeous colonial-era villa. This restaurant is a perfect choice for a romantic dinner or any kind of celebration. Casa Julian is one of the most expensive restaurants in the city. Its design and serving are virtually flawless, and the menu is full of amazing and attractive food. It is a great place to try fine meat delicacies, rare seafood, and exclusive signature dishes. Desserts at Casa Julian look more like pieces of art. The old villa still has many antique items, many of which are used in the restaurant’s design.