The 14 best spots for tacos in Quito

We asked for a nice place to have dinner while in Quito, and Zazu was recommended. It was excellent! The atmosphere was upscale but relaxed. Service was great. The food was superb! My wife had the duck and it was cooked perfectly. I had the crispy fish and it was delicious. If you’re staying at the JW Marriott, it’s $10 round trip in a cab and you need to take the cab.

Went on a Wednesday night so was a little quiet but the decor was a bit dated. I ordered vegan from the set menu which was well accommodated by the staff. The food was good but some of the courses were not ‘wow’. To me the place is a little dated compared to other fine dining places I have been to. The staff were amazing and did such a great job and held a high level of professionalism. If you like fine dining and want an experience this is a good place to visit, however, I think you could get some tasty meals for less in the area.

We went on a recent trip to Quito and the food did not disappoint. The platting was beautiful and the food was delicious. We did the vegetarian tasting menu with wine pairing and it was excellent. The service was okay and definitely not up to the same standard as the food but we had an amazing experience regardless. If you are in Quito, this is definitely worth the price tag!

For the price tag, the food wasn't fantastic enough. The plating was nice, and the food wasn't bad, but it just didn't have the "wow" factor. The restaurant was very quiet; we were the only guests for about half the meal. We were pleased to find the security was pretty good, and the staff waited outside with us until the cab came.

The service was impeccable and every dish was absolutely delicious. We enjoyed the mixed ceviche and the catch of the day and the almond soufflé for dessert.

The food was amazing! We didn’t take the tasting menu - the tartare was excellent, the pork was fantastic, and the crab was nice but a bit too busy. The duck main was cooked perfectly, and the service was great. The only downside was the “natural” juices, which didn’t taste fresh. Overall, great food and lovely service!

We had a very enjoyable dinner here this evening. My husband ordered the stone crab appetizer and short rib dinner. He enjoyed both very much. I ordered the suckling pig taquitos and grilled filet. So good!! We were staying at the Marriott and it was just under $10 round trip taxi ride. After dinner, we asked the restaurant to call a taxi for us to take us back to the hotel. We had a short wait and they provided an after dinner digestif for us to enjoy while we waited for the taxi. The service was attentive. Highly recommend!!

This is a Mexican food restaurant located in the vicinity of the Metropolitano Park. Parking is limited to a few street spots. The restaurant is well and brightly decorated. Service is friendly and quick. The menu contains a wide variety of dishes. Prices are competitive and fit different consumers. The place is kept clean and the ambiance is welcoming

Food is usually good here. Not today, though. This dish was a mountain of lettuce with an oil-saturated soggy base. The meat was scarce. My dish was better, but still not worth the 42 bucks they tried to charge us.

I have been to this restaurant several times and the atmosphere is always a good one. The presentation of the food is good, and the taste of the food is good. However this is the first time I have ordered the food to my house via uber. It was not good. The food was dried out, the chips were very oily, and my wifes fajitas were also dried out. Wasn't worth the wait, or the cost. Better to go in to eat this food.

GOOD TEX MEX. Craving some texmex? You're in the right place. The menu has lots of options and the price is not bad. The music was a little depressing the day I went, but apart from that I was satisfied.

I wish I could give a better review, but the food was mediocre. They have the idea of what Mexican food should be but the ingredients and the preparation were not right. The service was slow and they could be more intuitive. The drinks are good.

Excellent food, great service! Thank you!

Great food and atmosphere. The service was also formidable. It's not too expensive, but not too cheap either.

Good atmosphere and great service I like the seafood they served there plus you could see the display from where you sat! I’d go back for sure after goin for my first time I’d recommend them.

A beautiful restaurant with potential. It seems to be lacking staff and coordination. I went at a peak hour when every table was full, though I didn't have to wait to be seated. It did, however, take a while before any waiter noticed I had been assigned a table to introduce themselves. It's terrible to sit at a table ignored waiting to know which waiter is assigned to your section. The staff were clearly over capacity with the full restaurant. You could sense the panic from the staff trying to keep up with the mountain of orders. The linen napkins ran out, stacks of dirty plates were visibly accumulating in the kitchen preparation area, and the bartender was frantically going around the restaurant trying to recover glasses for the drinks he needed to prepare. My rice arrived with a piece crab shell in it, even though I didn't order crab. Good thing I'm only allergic to shrimp, but I warned the waiter that this type of cross-contamination can be very dangerous for some customers. In the caos of their peak hour, the open kitchen format exposed the restaurant to the staff's frustration with one another, yelling at and scolding each other with disrespect. It greatly disturbs the intended ambiance of the restaurant to see staff mistreating and belittling each other in front of all the customers. It's truly sad. I tried to order a second glass of wine to cope, and it never came. I'm sure this is a wonderful restaurant when it isn't full, because they clearly cannot manage full capacity. I do wish them well as they work to increase their capacity and provide additional training to their personnel.

This was my first experience at Zfood, and it didn’t disappoint! The food was spectacular and the service was excellent. The staff were friendly, attentive and very kind. Definitely recommending this wonderful restaurant to friends and family!

Seafood was not impressive, small clams, small muscles , and on a very expensive side. Did not try the big fried fish but it looked good. Wine was great.

Hands down the best food and service I have experienced in not only Ecuador but many of the countries to which I have traveled! My server, Galo, was extremely attentive and kind and spoke great English. He also gave great recommendations for the food! Definitely the best ceviche I have ever had. The atmosphere was very tranquil and peaceful too. A must go/try if you’re reading this!

Good. Good quality seafood, with good atmosphere, and very friendly service. I don’t know if it deserves all the accolades and recognition that it’s gotten. It is a solid choice if you want good fish options. We also ordered the cheesecake after which was good but again, not great. I found this place mentioned on several blogs so I had grand expectations. We ordered the fish of the day which had great presentation but seemed only flavored with salt, and too much of it. The wait was extremely long and the vegetables and potatoes were entirely too salty. $100/for 2 people included 2 drinks each, 2 entrees and a dessert overall good experience.

We went to Zfood for lunch and had a great experience. The staff are friendly and helpful. We started with some delicious pacific oysters with a variety of mignonettes and a prawn Bloody Mary which was an excellent drink to start with. For our mains we ordered the seafood platter and the seafood stew (Cataplana), they were both great, the seafood was perfectly cooked and the portions were generous. I would certainly recommend a visit to Zfood if you want good seafood and will definitely go back for more

Visited in August 2024. Ecuador. Quito. Nubori, located conveniently near our hotel, caught our attention with its positive reviews and tempting photos. Japanese cuisine is a favorite of ours, so we were eager to give it a try. The restaurant is spacious and stylish, with a modern lounge-like ambiance. The interior, though, is rather dark, a feature that might not be to everyone's taste. Food: We typically order several small plates at Asian restaurants to get a better feel for the establishment. This time, we were drawn to the Stone Crab Salad. The photos looked enticing, and the dish lived up to the visual appeal initially. However, it was more of a crab presentation than a salad. We received a few crab claws in a nest of fried dough with a minimal amount of green salad and cherry tomatoes on the side, perhaps two small handfuls. The crab itself was cooked well, but served cold, which negatively impacted the overall experience. The fried dough nest was incredibly dry and inedible, seemingly an unnecessary decorative element. Another dish that caught our eye was the hot Lobster Roll, beautifully presented in photos. It tasted good, but the lobster was overshadowed by the creamy cheese and avocado. The rolls were a bit misshapen, but the warm temperature saved the dish, making it melt in our mouths. Overall, a good dish with a few reservations. We also sampled other rolls, with the Foie Gras roll being a standout. The hot rolls were also well-received. The rice in the rolls was cooked perfectly, slightly firm with a pleasant texture and taste. Service: The servers were not very fluent in English, but we managed to place our order successfully with the help of some pictures. The service was decent, but there were a few misunderstandings. When we ordered sake, they informed us it was unavailable and brought a different sake without asking. This felt strange, as a simple question would have sufficed. However, the dishes arrived quickly, and the staff was friendly. Conclusion: Nubori is a decent Asian restaurant with a stylish interior. They offer many interesting appetizers, and for Quito, the ambiance is a rarity. However, we felt the prices were inflated for the quality and taste they provided. Nevertheless, Quito's restaurant scene is limited, and this might be one of the best options available. We visited Nubori multiple times and would recommend it - you'll have a pleasant evening.

Though tasty and very well presented, extremely expensive for what you get, especially the drinks. Very small wine portion for $9, small sake carafe for $14. Cooking odors in the seating area. Ramen had no egg. We travel all over the world and have no problem paying but get annoyed when we feel that we are exploited. Think twice before going..

Great experience! Service was amazing and we loved everything we tried. Try the rainbow roll!

Definitely the best service I ever had in a restaurant. Food was good, although nothing exceptional (for the price). Nice variety of wines.

Atmosphere is great and so is the food! My favorite was the lobster roll which not only tasted good but was delicately presented. I noticed that the presentation of the food was quite amazing and honestly probably makes the food look better than it tastes. The atmosphere is great, feels like a Michelin star restaurant. Highly recommended!

I got the Nubori experience in the night before my flight and it was the meal to end my 2 week love affair with Quito. Got the triple delight Ceviche and sushi sampler and my tastes buds were loving every bite. Damage was only $40 for my experience.

I would give them a 5 stars if it’s not because the prices ok alcohol. The dishes and taste are amazing and worth paid for what you order but a wine bottle of $20 usd charged in 80 (4 times ) and a espresso martini charged in 7-9 times the price is too much . They charge a “shot of baileys in $10 usd when they use the half for a espresso martinis and at the end that is Totally outrageous

Cute rooftop, very nice staff. I ordered a whiskey sour and they were out of whiskey so they went to the store to get it and make my drink!

The chilaquiles were spot on, with the proper flavors and preparation reminding me of being back in Mexico. The pozole wasn't quite there although they had the right assortment of toppings served with it. The salsas were also quite good with a nice balance of spice.

Good prices for super tasty tacos and nice drinks. Food is quickly served. Looking forward to go back to try the rest of the menu. Veggie/Vegan friendly

Best Tacos in Quito. PERIOD :) This is a family-friendly restaurant that excels in quality food and service. For parents, there are exotic margaritas and local IPAs.

This is the best taco place in Quito that I've found. It reminds me of ¿Por Que No? in Portland, Oregon--a famous, authentic-if-hipster taco joint. The problem is that prices reflect this quality, and it would probably be $13+ for one to feel they have really eaten a fullish meal. That being said, I'd return... and plan to.

Place has the closest thing to Mexican food (I'm Mexican) in the country. A bit expensive. 5 dollars for 2 small tacos is a bit wild. Saying that, tacos, hot salsa, and micheladas we're amazing. To finally have some spicy food made my day.

Best real mexican food in Quito, the food is wonderful and the prices very good, I had totopos with guacamole and gringa de pollo amazing it was like I was eating in Mexico, the margaritas look very good but this time I couldn't have one, they also had a great selection of local beers. The decorations and the music was also a plus. This is a new favorite place for me in Quito, kudos to Ana & Jorge for this wonderful place

Not only is it gorgeous to look at but the whole experience is absolutely exquisite. The food comes out FAST and i mean fast. We were delighted! Yet their promptness does not sacrifice quality! Every dish was perfect temperature and freshly made! Sizeable portions, wonderful drinks! Everything to an affordable, reasonable price! It does not get better than this.

Finger licking delicious. Super nice host and atmosphere

As an exchange student in 1999-2000 we basically lived here. Great food, great margaritas and daiquiris, great people/owner, great atmosphere. At least it was 16 years ago, and I hope it hasn't changed. Somewhere on the wall is may still say "for the record, buzzed at the Pepper."

Great tasting food but management has no sense....ordered a combo meal and food was good quality and tasted great. But I ordered a cubalibre with diet coke...I was charged the full price of cocktail plus additional cost for full bottle of diet coke which I never got....I asked if manager had problem with charging me for 2 drinks when I got 1....this confused him and he insisted I pay for 2....like I said no sense!!

Oh, did we satisfy our Mexican food craving. Delicious food and cold cervezas. Good portions. Located in the Plaza Fochs along with a multitude of other restaurants and cafes. Recommended.

Highly recommend this place for Mexican food!! Great chips, salsa and guacamole!! We ordered Uber eats and they forgot some of our food but they personally delivered the missing items plus some!! Very very nice!

This was just "okay". Food wasn't bad...just wasn't particularly special in any way. And pricing was high compared to other places in Quito (and also for the quality of the food). This place seems designed for tourists.

If you want authentic Mexican food with great flavor, prices, and size, this is the place. Lots of options to choose from, and all of them are sooo good! Go ahead and grab a bite. You'll love it!

The food was very good, I think I could say that it is the best Mexican food in Quito. At first they didn't want to give us one more chair, even though we were at the table with a baby they sent us outside and when they brought something we didn't ask for they got upset first. Despite that, as I mentioned, the food was excellent and although the prices are a bit high, I recommend this place.

Michoacana is an amazing place, it has a nice mexican ambiance with typical music. The food is delicious and the horchata is the best. It is not expensive and is a very nice place to celebrate with family.

The tacos are nice and they sell the tortillas and some other things to make tacos at home. They also sell the Jamaica flowers to make the Jamaica drink.

Mexican food basic dishes. Authentic and well prepared. Usually is a wait of 10 to 20 minutes. Service is good and the place is clean.

small mexican restaurant. Very tasty food, can be as hot as you want it to be. It can get crowded so going in early is preferable. Good service.

Delicious food, you have to go and try. One of the best places to eat Mexican food.

Good place, good food. It’ll cure the itch for Mexican 😉

The food was super good. The place charming and nice. I’d definitely go back again.

Great restaurant, very friendly staff. Had the Chicken Burrito Manuel and it was delicious. Its too big for one person to eat alone so best to share it with someone. Will definitely return.

The food wasn't quite the same as in Mexico, but it was still good. I had the enchiladas and they were covered in cheese! The Cuba Libre was strong. The free chips and guacamole were a nice addition to justify the higher price.

Not the best enchilada I ate, but defenitely not the worst. They serve you some tacos as appetizer which is neat. The amount and the taste together do not justify the price though, thus 3 stars.

Maybe I'm spoiled from having traveled in Mexico, but this was pretty poor as far as Mexican food goes. I got three pastor tacos - one of my favorite things to get in Mexico. The tortillas seemed like they'd been frozen and then heated up in a microwave, the meat was seasoned but still bland and dry, and the guacamole had close to zero flavor. I ended up paying three times what I would have for the same thing in Mexico, but for food that didn't even come remotely close to the quality I could get from a street stand there.

This is one of my favorite Mexican places in Quito. They have a good menu that is made well and good service. The inside is pretty typical, but they have a nice view of a fairly interesting corner to watch in Plaza Foche. The chilaquiles are good and the normal tacos also. Try a michelada also

Great flavor, authentic street tacos. The prices are a bit exaggerated for the size of the portions

best tacos in town, taste like mexico, good prices

Super good! We had the 15 taco special, it was a great deal for the price. The pastor and sausage were the best. The hot sauces made it even better, they were similar to those in Mexico. The place is spacious and great decoration. This is my go to taco place in the city. 100% recommended!

Obviously, if we try a new kind of food , we can expect diferent food...!!

Eh. It's ok. The Al pastor needs more flavor. While it is cooked on the traditional spit, and topped with pineapple, the flavor isn't there. Needs more of the pastor flavor (Chipotle or any sort of chili) The sauces are good and authentic Mexican. No rush to head back.

Go on Wednesday for their fun promo 🤤

Great food, not so many people at the same time. Good for a quick bite and not expensive.

(Translated by Google) Good value for money! Fresh and delicious... (Original) Buena relación calidad- precio! Frescos y deliciosos...

(Translated by Google) Shooting for 4 stars... They are missing a little but the food is good and the quantity is the same. The good taste! (Original) Tirando a 4 estrellas... Les falta un poco pero la comida está bien y la cantidad de igual manera. El sabor bueno!

(Translated by Google) Very good flavor of the burricotes, and delicious micheladas. Recommended (Original) Muy buen sabor de los burricotes, y ricas micheladas. Recomendado

(Translated by Google) Tasty burritos and tacos. A little bit over salt. The sauces are excellent. Moderate price (Original) Burritos y tacos sabrosos. Un poco arriba de sal. Las salsas son excelentes. Precio moderado

(Translated by Google) Very good food very rich (Original) Muy buena comida muy rica

(Translated by Google) The burritos are very delicious and the service is very good. You can see how they prepare your dish (Original) Los burritos son muy ricos y la atención es muy buena. Puedes ver como preparan tu plato

(Translated by Google) The food is very delicious, especially the nacho fiesta, highly recommended. (Original) La comida es muy rica especialmente el nacho fiesta, recomendadisimo.

El Gallo Rojo was a very nice surprise. It’s a little hole in the wall that packs a big punch in flavor. It’s a cozy place that doesn’t have a lot of seating but trust me you definitely have to come. The prices are reasonable and they also have drink specials. I ordered the tacos de barbacoa and they were delicious. The meat was tender and juicy with just the right touch of sweetness. The nachos were stuffed with pico the callo, guacamole, black beans, cheese and your choice of protein. I chose birria de res. The burrito is big and also very filling. Highly recommend you visit. The only downside is the parking situation. There is only street parking and the street is a little narrow. Other than that, come and enjoy some very tasty dishes!

A small hidden place, but if you find it, very much worth the search. Great food, good prices. Might have to wait in line a bit. No baby or kids chairs.

Amazing food. Great service with nice ambiance

Que rico! The best Mexican food I’ve had in months and the Micheladas are so delicious. Service was excellent. There aren’t tons of vegetarian options on the menu but the chef gladly made me a vegetarian dish upon request.

Awesome, freshly produced food and interesting cocktails ( none of these sugary premixes that seem to be so popular here). The chef took time to explain the dishes and how they are prepared - it was obvious that he cooks with heart and soul and the result is outstanding . I appreciated the personalized service - it felt a bit like eating at a friend's house. A lovingly decorated house , at that. We will def be back, eventually we will want to eat our way through the whole menu.

Good glaciar good hot sauce

Food is great. Location is not.

Decently priced, many options and tasty.

Small Mexican food restaurant with good tasting cheap food.

Loved it

Traditional Mexican home cook taste

Just ok

(Translated by Google) We loved that place and I love it. The price was a little high, but it was really delicious. The service was also very good, but in certain areas of the restaurant, you have to stand to be served! The parking lot is also a big plus! Super ✨ (Original) Nos encantó a mi esa poso y amo, el precio un poquito elevado pero la verdad muy rico. El servicio también muy bueno pero en ciertas áreas del restaurante toca pararse para que lo atiendan a uno! El parqueadero también es un gran punto a favor! Súper ✨

(Translated by Google) I'll give some constructive criticism! I knew them when they were just a small restaurant and they were just starting to sell. I see they're more famous now. I like that the owner is truly Mexican, and that the seasoning really resembles the Mexico I know. The portions are medium, but I think the price has gone up a lot. The service is always friendly, but very slow. Like the delivery of the product, I'm sad how tables keep going because of the time it takes not only to take the order but also to serve it. I hope they improve. And I would go back. (Original) Haré una crítica constructiva! Los conocí cuando eran un cuartito y apenas empezaron a vender, veo q ahora son más famosos. Me gusta q la dueña es mexicana de verdad , y q la sazón si se parece al México que conozco. Las porciones son medianas, pero el costo creo que lo han elevado mucho. La atención siempre amable, pero muy lenta Al igual que el despacho del producto, me da pena como se van mesas por el tiempo que se demoran no solo en pedir la orden sino en servir. Espero mejoren. Y si volvería.

(Translated by Google) I loved the experience, we tried a promotion on tacos and it came out at a very good price since we bought 3x2... The price of the tacos is already low so they are highly recommended for that reason as well. We were more than full and I really loved the presentation of the food along with the flavor. The tasty micheladas with their spicy touch and the ready-made taco sauces. The very good prices were actually one of the main reasons why we opted for this place. The man who serves is very friendly and the atmosphere is excellent to go with family or group. (Original) Me encantó la experiencia, probamos una promoción de tacos y salió a un precio muy bueno ya que compramos 3x2... Ya de por sí el precio de los tacos es bajo así que muy recomendados también por eso. Quedamos más que llenos y la verdad me encantó la presentación de la comida junto con el sabor. Las micheladas sabrosas con su toque picantico y las salsas de los tacos a punto. Los precios muy buenos la verdad fue una de las principales razones por las que nos inclinamos por este lugar. El señor que atiende es muy amable y el ambiente es excelente para ir en familia o en grupo.

(Translated by Google) The food is of very good quality, good portion and good price. (Original) La comida es de muy buena calidad, buena porción y buen precio.

(Translated by Google) An excellent place to enjoy authentic Mexican food. The restaurant, located in an old adobe house, has a cool, rustic charm, perfect for hot days. The service is excellent: the staff explains the menu in detail and the dishes arrive quickly. Everything I tried was delicious and well seasoned, but the burrata cheese quesadillas take the prize. Highly recommended! (Original) Un excelente lugar para disfrutar comida mexicana auténtica. El restaurante, ubicado en una casa antigua de adobe, tiene un encanto rústico y fresco, perfecto para los días calurosos. La atención es excelente: el personal explica el menú en detalle y los platos llegan rápidamente. Todo lo que probé estaba delicioso y bien sazonado, pero las quesadillas con queso burrata se llevan el premio. ¡Muy recomendable!

(Translated by Google) Excellent place, I recommend it for its food and pleasant service. The chili options are excellent. (Original) Excelente lugar, lo recomiendo por su comida y una atención agradable. Las opciones de ají son excelentes.

(Translated by Google) Very good prices and excellent food. We will return!! (Original) Muy buenos precios y excelente comida. Regresaremos!!

(Translated by Google) We loved it! Very good food and exceptional service (Original) Nos encantó! La comida demasiado buena y el servicio excepcional

(Translated by Google) My favorite dish is Taquiza. Recommended 😉 (Original) Mi plato favorito es la Taquiza. Recomendado 😉

(Translated by Google) Excellent 👌 (Original) Excelente 👌