Beautiful park, right across from age old church, nice fine dining around the park. No public toilets and all the establishments won’t let you use until you are a patron. Always some activities going on. Don’t miss it!!

Very active area with lovely historical churches right across the street. S few Police officers around helping with traffic and security Many different types of souvenirs stands and a fabulous chocolate company near by We spent close to 3 hours in this area and loved it

Around this park you can find a number or great places to buy food and drinks ever restaurant or rooms looks different and glamorous. Even the plaza has things to see and buy.

We love it People are friendly Safe Plenty of police there but there is no trouble there

A beautiful park in one of the main plazas of the city, it's very nice to sit in, very clean, and feels very safe even at night, occasionally there are musicians and artists playing or making some art. In general just a great place to rest yourself while roaming the city.

Beautiful park with lots of shade and places to sit.

In the heart of Cuenca surrounded by good restaurants and shops. On the north side is the famous Cathedral. Well maintained and well attended.

This Cathedral is definitely a feast for the eyes, both inside and out! There are plenty of paintings and carvings to admire, and you can walk up several floors to see the lovely view from the roof also. Definitely recommend a visit.

What an incredibly beautiful place just amazing to walk in and observe the detail and the Beautiful interior of this historic structure in the heart of Cuenca. You can go in there and just sit and look around for hours at the beauty and consume the spiritual presence of this Grand Cathedral. It kind of reminds you of Notre Dame an absolute must go to when you're in Cuenca.

This grand church has beautiful art everywhere. Then we took the stairs for the views on top, and they were impressive. We were surrounded by several points of interest we've visited during our vacation.

This is a beautiful cathedral and apparently the largest in South America. It is the most iconic landmark in Cuenca and a great photo opportunity from inside and out. Having been to Cuenca multiple times, I have now photographed this place from multiple spots across the city. And for a small fee, you can climb to the top and get great views of the downtown area of Cuenca.

This an absolute nice place is very big you have the chance to go to the rooftop of the church that’s how they called for that you have to pay $2,75

Big cathedral that was only open during mass. Many people attend mass of all ages. It was a holiday weekend, so there were hundreds of people. The nearby park and flower market 🌺🌹🌺 are a draw too. Vendors sell religious articles on the steps of the cathedral.

It’s the most recognizable structure of Cuenca, one of UNESCO-designated World Heritage Centers👏👏👏. This building is one of many architectural treasures of the city, but this one is not an old colonial structure. It’s a modern edifice constructed from the mid-1880s to mid-1960s. It’s a predominant Neo-Romanesque with Spanish Baroque influence, conceived by the German architect Johannes Baptista Stiehle who also built San Alfonso Basílica of Cuenca and the Buga Basilica in Colombia. The arches, both interior and exterior, are very Romanesque/Byzantine. The most notable feature are the Renaissance-designed blue/white domes made of tiles imported from the former Czechoslovakia. The building is mostly Ecuadorian marble 😎😎😎 but the floor marble apparently are Italian. The main entrance door has a dramatic arch entrance, the door itself is a very thick heavy metal (bronze?) and highly decorated. It leads to a high altar, with all the usual catholic idols. The altar is a theatrical Spanish Baroque design. 😎 It is made wood with highly carved and spiraling Solomonic columns. 😎 The canopy of the altar has been carved to resemble the canopy of the Peter’s Basilica of Vatican. 😎 The entire altar including the columns layered in gold. The side naves are exact replicas of the central nave. They have several altars, each dedicated to a catholic saint, one of whom was an Ecuadorian Hermano Miguel. The building is actually unfinished. *** The two side towers are less than half the original design. The “shortened” towers are the base of the original design. *** This was apparently due to a miscalculation😊, the base cannot support whatever would have been built on top of them. NOT TO MISS::: At the front end of the left nave, before the presbytery, + 😎😎😎 there’s an original wooden model of the design, which includes the architect’s original idea for the high towers that were not built. + On the wall is a memorial to the architect Johannes Baptista Stiehle.

Newly opened after remodeling. New kiosks and fountain. Most of the vendors selling clothing. A major new venue for entertainment and citwide festivals.

More than the outside - the inside is the hidden secret. Definitely worth taking a look inside.

If you require gifts and mementos, this is the establishment to visit. However, it is essential to engage in negotiations to obtain a favorable price.

It's a European style, touristy square with nice architecture, lots of vendors (pancho, street food, souvenir), a flower market, surrounded by busy traffic.

Lots if vendors, mainly clothes also souvenirs. Nice restaurants nearby. Full of colours with women dressed in their outfits. Nice place to look around for a few hours. Don't forget to look for entrance between 2 stalls, because it leads to a courtyard with various little shops where the people there do their own work and sell it. You find jewelry, music instruments and more, all handmade.

I will only live in El Centro and this is right in the center of it! I love the living here and they have everything within a 2-minute walking distance so you don't have to take cabs! If you like to live with the locals and be in the center of everything this is the best place to be!

Busy plaza, worth a stop. - 2022/09/22

Tiesto’s has a big reputation in Cuenca, so we were excited to finally try it. And while the food mostly lived up to the hype, the overall experience had some definite downsides. What we loved: 1. The flavors. When the food was good, it was really good. The beef? Cooked to perfection—tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. 2. The interactive service. The waitstaff made us try different sauces and explained everything, which made the meal feel more special. 3. The decor. The restaurant has a charming, traditional feel that we absolutely loved. It adds to the experience. What we didn’t love: 1. Waiting 30 minutes in the rain. Even with a reservation, we were left standing outside, and the door person wasn’t exactly welcoming. That kind of start sets a bad tone. 2. The pork was a disaster. Dry, overcooked, and so tough it got stuck in our teeth. 3. The soup was barely there. It tasted good, but the portion was tiny. 4. The family-style ordering. With a group of 17, this was a logistical nightmare. Very few personal dishes meant a lot of back-and-forth trying to accommodate everyone’s preferences. Would we go back? Maybe, but not with a big group. If you’re after great flavors and don’t mind some logistical headaches, it’s worth a visit. Just hope for good weather and order the beef.

From the moment I stepped into the restaurant, I knew I was in for an exceptional dining experience. The ambiance and warm hospitality of the staff immediately set the stage for what was to come. The menu showcased a diverse array of delectable options, all crafted from locally - sourced ingredients and carefully prepared with great attention to detail. The presentation each dish was a work of art that perfectly complemented with the exquisite combination of flavours. The attentive service (Sebastian) throughout the evening was unparalleled, consistently going above and beyond to ensure our meal was nothing short of exceptional. My experience was further elevated by the passionate and talented Chef Juan Carlos. Not only he created an array of mouthwatering dishes with exquisite flavours, but he also took the time to share his knowledge and expertise with us. What truly left a lasting impression, however, was the chef's incredible talent for turning desserts into edible art pieces. The chef's dedication to their craft and desire to share his passion, made my visit truly exceptional. As an Ecuadorian , I felt so proud to find a world-class fine dinging experience in the beautiful Cuenca!

This restaurant was an experience, It highlights ecuadorian cooking and different skills and flavors that mesh well. We had a waiter - who at first felt like he was trying to sell us a used car - but for some reason we accepted his recommendations and we were blown away. The different meats in different types of sauces - the fish was amazing. Having the shared plates genius. Showing us how to eat them as well. The chimmicurri is sooo good!!! excellent presentation and really fun!

An amazing culinary experience in Cuenca Ecuador, the ambiance is so inviting and staff is attentive, welcoming , knowledgeable and friendly explaining every course in detail. A must go when in Cuenca 💕

This is not just a restaurant. Tiesto's is an Experience. It is not cheap, but it is worth every penny. The atmosphere is 100% Ecuadorian. It is cozy and intimate, simple yet elegant and Juan Carlos Solano is always there to welcome you with a huge smile. The staff are genuinely happy to see and welcome you. We only order the tasing menu (about $99 for 2), and that is where the magic of Tiesto's happen. The dishes keep coming, and each one is better that the one before it. Cuenca is my home for 2 years so far, and Tiesto's is the best eatery the city has top offer. Do yourself and your family a favor, and go to Tiesto's. You will never regret or forget the experience.

Wow! This is a truly delightful experience from start to finish. The waiter will guide you through what to order and how to change the taste of the various dishes by adding hints of the spiced salsas and flavored sause condiments. He even went around our table instructing us to put things on our spoons while he added a hint of different flavorings from small bowls on the table. Go here hungry because this is a multiple course meal (I may have lost count of the dishes!). The chef and owner is a big personalities, and he visits his patrons talking to each table. If you ask, you can watch and film him creating artful dessert plates.

If go go to Cuenca this is a must, the food is delicious, service exelent and prices are cheap for what you get! The owner who is also the chef welcomes you and interacts with customers which to me is a plus! We went for one of the tasting menu and everything was great. At the end the chef gave us a couple drinks for free which where perfect to digest all the food we ate. I will for sure go back on my next visit to Cuenca :)

Excellent fruit and veggie prices. Came midweek so not as many vendors. Meat section did not seem appealing. Strong smells.

Community theater held in a 109 year old ship which started life as a herring trawler from North Holland, the Netherlands. She was comenderred into WWII as a minesweeper. Having survived that she became a theater on the sea performing in more than 300 international cities. She is now anchored on solid ground in Manta, Ecuador, serving as a local community theater.

This market is big enough to bring you amazement but small enough to not take all day. It really is just a spot to but food too cook or on the 3rd floor to eat. I can say if you eat Pig go to the 3rd floor and have some of the roasted pig. It is the best I have ever had. I even tried it in other spots around Ecuador and this place just has it down right. Of course food by American standard is inexpensive and it seems to be just about the right price for the area. I have read people calling it dirty. I don't agree at all . The place is old so some stuff is worn out but nothing was dirty and even the meat market didn't smell bad. That is definitely not the case everywhere.

Pretty cool market in the middle of the Cuenca historical district. Hot food upstairs is fantastic and you can have a full meal for under $5. Make sure to stop by one of the juice stands and get yourself a fresh strawberry milkshake and go home happy.

Amazing place! If you want to go grocery shopping and get an excellent deal this is the place to go. So much variety

Don't have as much stuff as Mercado 10 de Agosto, but still a decent local market. - 2022/09/22

Only fresh food, meat, fish and vegetables you could eat at different snacks

Raimipampa is a must-visit spot in Cuenca, perfectly located on the main square. It's a well-established restaurant with a strong presence on Google Maps. The overall experience was good, reflecting the higher quality of life in Cuenca. We tried traditional dishes like Mote Sucio, featuring eggs, potatoes, and corn—authentic and decently prepared, though not extraordinary. The service was excellent, and the ambiance was warm and inviting. However, the prices were on the higher side for Ecuador, but the portions were generous. A solid choice for those wanting a taste of local cuisine in a prime location.

I can really recommend this place. Very nice selection of food and everything we tried was really delicious.

A delightful lunch in an Cuenca dining institution😎😎😎. Located in Parque Calderon, it’s a popular place to locals dating back to 1930s. The menu is rather longish but manageable, there are some pictures of what seems to be popular fares. Food served is more of the POPULAR ANDEAN FARES rather than coastal Ecuador food. 👍 The warm table toast with house sauces is a nice touch. 👍👍👍 👍👍the Ensalada Fresca is MOST DELIGHTFUL: a rather large platter of lovely greens and veggies with sautéed mushrooms in a very pleasing light and light drizzle of balsamic, topped with grated Parmesan. 👍👍👍👍👍 the Trucha Frita is surprisingly very good. Deep fried whole trout, VERY CRISPY SKIN and WITHOUT AN HINT OF OIL. PERFECTLY COOKED, Very flavorful without the need of sauces. Served with a lovely house salad, fresh red onions and avocados. The fries are crisp fresh cut potatoes that are themselves seasoned. OVERALL A LOVELY LUNCHEON. Service is quite good. The eatery is an unassuming but quite welcoming place😎. It is a well lit dining room with a mezzanine. It has minimalistic yet pleasant decor (the framed photos look like old mementos from the 1900s).

It’s at very convenient location after visiting the cathedral. It looks old inside as we found this restaurant may founded in 1910 from a wall picture. The food is of gorgeous amount and fresh. Just not that easy to accept the flavor as foreigner. But ok to take a try the local food. The washroom is very smelly, the one thing really disliked it.

I recently visited Raymipampa Restaurante and tried their Plato Típico. It was a hearty and flavorful dish featuring tender pork, savory black sausage, white corn cooked with egg, a potato patty, and a refreshing salad. The portion was generous, and every element was well-seasoned, capturing the rich, traditional flavors of Ecuador. To accompany the meal, I had a refreshing Pilsner, a smooth and crisp Ecuadorian beer that paired perfectly with the savory components of the dish. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was attentive without being intrusive. Raymipampa is a fantastic spot for anyone looking to experience authentic Ecuadorian cuisine in a cozy setting. Highly recommended for both locals and visitors!

I thought everything about this place was great. The atmosphere and location were spectacular. The menu had so many options. The service was excellent. And most importantly, the food and portions were great for what we paid.

The location for this restaurant is great, right next to cathedral with great view of the central square. Foods are yummy but a bit salty. The garlic bread is delicious! I also love the banana with chocolate sauce crepe as dessert. The food gets ready quickly with no long wait, which is a plus so we can have more time to explore the old town.

Exquisite food and amazing views. The service was superb as well. Over all we had an great experience.

Great food great service a glass elevator takes you up top and it's a truly amazing experience with quality food views overseeing the cathedrals and skyline. The food is great drinks are great and just a must go to place. We will definitely go back tell our friends and constituents to visit this location. Glass Elevator takes you up top. It's great and the daytime but at night time it's unbelievable. You are awesome.

Looking to sip some delicious cocktails on a rooftop with a view of the cathedral? This international chain provides exactly what you’d need for a nightcap. The servers were very friendly as well, and weren’t bothered that we were just there for drinks (it was 10 p.m. after all). The entrance to the rooftop bar is inside a clothing store, giving it a speakeasy vibe. The cocktails were delicious— and I absolutely loved the “Jengibrazo”, a twist on the classic canelazo. The Andes Negroni was a hit as well for those Negroni lovers. The food menu had a lot of sushi options. Would have loved to tried some if we had another night in Cuenca.

An unforgettable dining experience at Negroni Cuenca! The rooftop views of the city and cathedral are absolutely spectacular — the perfect setting to enjoy cocktails and great company. The food was outstanding — we especially loved the chicken bao buns and spicy rock shrimp, both full of flavor and beautifully presented. The drinks were crafted perfectly, and the service was attentive, friendly, and professional from start to finish. A must-visit when in Cuenca — great atmosphere, excellent food, and breathtaking views. 🌇🍸🍤

Love the views and the food was amazing. Cocktails were also amazing

The pinnacle of this place is obviously the fantastic views of the rooftop, if you can get a terrace view, which are on a first come first serve basis. The service is very good, and the food is average. Ordered the lamb chops ($32) which were good but would not order again. Total cost for 2 including Spritz was $70.

This place has great photo ops! cool design of the restaurant. service was good! drinks were solid. The salmon and sushi is good! would recommend

Great place with an extensive menu of pasta, pizza and other items. The pizza was well prepared with a nicely cooked crust, and we had a nice shrimp appetizer. Great meal, only drawback was no whisky 🤣

Actual (4.5 stars, rounded up to a five because there is something for everyone that is quality and affordable) Atmosphere is central to the historic area and always bustling it seems. A little chilly but still sat outside as the energy was great and the restaurant didn't pretend to be a gimmick or something they were not. Service was awesome! They didn't mistreat my Guayaquil family at all :) Food: Bake Ziti and BBQ pollo (don't hate please haha) / Margherita pizza. First, the Bake Ziti; I am sure they made their own meat sauce and it was quite delicious but they must freeze it because it came out watery almost like a soup. They are lucky it was so delicious, but unfortunately not full points. The noodles were cooked to perfection and seasoned altogether very well. The breadstick provided was delicious and left me wanting more. Pizza(s); we asked for half and half in case the bbq wasn't good but it was! I am very picky about pizzas since I spent a large amount of my youth working in pizzerias and the dough did not disappoint. It was great! However, you could see some age in the inside of the cooked dough which is an indicator that the dough might have started to age likely from preparing it the day before (it is a common practice for busy places). I don't think they freeze the dough but definitely refrigerated so it maintained a nice freshness despite it starting to age. I really liked the dough which is very important. There was no red sauce on the pizza but the cheese and toppings were great and fresh. Complementary to the meal, we had a boiled wine (mulled wine without the cinnamon bits) and it was really good! I didn't care for the sugared rim, though. And the house red wine is very good and a generous amount. I want to try all the dishes, but I can't because I'll get fat. Thank you for the excellent experience in Cuenca!

Super good spagetti and the garlic bread is delicious (comes with the pasta). Huge portion! The staff is super friendly and speaks English as well. Can highly recommend!

Great restaurant. If you're downtown, I'd definitely go to this location. Everyone is friendly. Great vibe, great food.

Garlic bread knots and chicken Pizza are soooooo delicious!!! Well, Spaghetti is okay. Actually, We tried many pizzas from this restaurant, and we think this restaurant is very good at making Pizza!

Overall great culinary experience. Unique Cuenca establishment with an Italian twist. Excellent service and attention. Quality dishes and ingredients. Average price point, so you will not break the bank for a dinner of 2 or 4. Definitely recommend 👌!!!

We ordered a vegetarian pizza, it had literally three mushrooms , three broccolis and a lot of tomato slices covered the whole thing !! I don't know if they are cheap when it comes to ingredients or inexperienced with simple food like a pizza!! How could it go wrong !!

Found this place by accident, was a little skeptical since we arrived hungry at 1045p, we wondered if we’d get good food and for sure we did. We had the chicken milanesa and the chicken spaghetti. Both were delicious, portions were decent and so were the prices. Oh and can’t forget the fruit juices, they too were fresh and tasty. We’ll be back.

We have visited this bar restaurant for many years. The food quality is amazing and the service great. The plates/dishes are well served that you may split for 2 such as the chaulafan. We recommend the trucha frita and the tomate de árbol juice. Definitely will will go back soon.

Local spot... sport bar type, but good fresh prepared food. Good service, locals seem to enjoy it. Free validated parking next to it. Tip: ask for specials of the day and good mixed drinks.

Very friendly staff and super atmosphere to watch soccer :) thanks again for preparing the TV for us!

My family and I had dinner in this famous restaurant. I had the caldo de gallina soup and it tasted terrible. It didn't have a good flavor. The dessert was ok. It was so delicious. In the middle of my dish I found a hair and I wanted to throw it, but I couldn't because I had a pain in my arms. So overall it was so terrible and bad.

I enjoyed my meal here with a colleague this afternoon. It’s more expensive than other local restaurants, but I’ve been coming here with my family for years and I’m glad that the food here is good compared to other newer restaurants I’ve tried around here.

Food is not like before.ceviche chicken wings use to be my favorite but is not good anymore.

This is a great park where you can do all kinds of different exercises. Basketball soccer there's equipment to work out with and there's a running track as well. There's a school there "escuela de marcha" where kids learn speed-walking. Very cool place. Oh, There's a planetarium there also.

Parque de la Madre is a family oriented park with an emphasis on exercise for all ages. It is very well maintained and offers free Zumba classes at 7am and 7pm weather permitting. A very well attended park.

It's a great park for relaxing or walking your dog.

Liked the park A lot of people enjoying sports

This is a great place to exercise walk and just chill. There are so many restaurants nearby and it is very safe.

Good place to run ans other sport . Little shade for sunny days

It has become one of the most visited parks in Cuenca, great running track and kids attractions.. Love it!!

Small shopping mall with lots of good stuff to buy. Supermaxi grocery store is the anchor here. The surrounding neighborhood is overflowing with good restaurants. Regular taxi service is just outside. Very safe area. Day or night.

The Supermaxi is looking a bit threadbare, but I like several of the little food stands outside.

Great for a quick shopping trip. On the smaller side but well stocked with the essentials. Friendly staff very helpful with locating what I needed + great customer service.

The grocery store has a good variety of everything. Plenty of check out counters. Taxi designated pickup just outside and some parking as well if you drive.

What a great place!! Although my Spanish is still quite sparse, the young lady at the customer service desk was very friendly and helpful. The selection is great. American products are obviously more pricey than in the States but you can find comparable local brands that cost less.

Nice selection of stores, upstairs and downstairs, with a good selection of personal products for both men and women as well as things for the home and appliances. Upstairs you will find a completely remodeled Supermaxi that looks like a US supermarket and carries many US products. I'm a regular shopper at this place.

Has many small shops and a SuperMaxi supermarket. Has somewhat limited parking both above and below ground--caution the parking spaces are small. With the remodeling of Supermax, there is now additional parking outside. Least busy upon opening (10:00) and about 15:00 - 16:00.

I have to stop going... I've too many hats now! Lol While you're waiting for them to create, mend, clean, or just because ... go upstairs, have a beer, and enjoy the view

Came to tour this museum as part of the stop on the walking tour. Got to learn the real history of the Panama hats and a demo on how to create the shape of the hat. The top floor offers a coffee shop with a nice view. To my surprise, I ended up purchasing a hat after the tour. Do note that your entrance fee gets deducted from your hat purchase.

Great activity to do in Cuenca. It takes around 40 minutes and you get to learn a lot about the Toquillas hat. Thanks a lot to Sebastian for the good tour.

This was my least favourite "Panama" hat experience in Cuenca. The location is great, but it's not much of a museum about Panama hats as such (more about the particular people who owned the factory). It seems like it's mainly a shop, for which I would give it a higher review because there's a broad range of very good hats at different prices and you can watch them being made.

Great place to visit. The hats are beautiful. You can see the stages of making the hat with explanation from the staff. We loved it. Don't miss it.

Don't expect a typical museum when going here. It's more of a hat store with some exhibitions related to the classic "panama" hat. Apart from that, the service is great, you get to see how they make hats and it has a nice cafe on a terrace with great view

For a minimal fee you get a guided explanation of the family business and get to learn about these traditional hats. Well worth a visit.

El Mercado is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm, inviting atmosphere that perfectly blends rustic charm with modern touches. The service was exceptional — friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about every dish. The food was the real star of the show. Every plate was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. You can really tell that the ingredients are fresh and that the chefs put care into every detail. The grilled octopus or the fritada was out of this world, and the cocktails were perfectly crafted to complement the meal. Whether you’re coming for a casual lunch, a date night, or a special celebration, El Mercado delivers a memorable experience every time. Highly recommend — can’t wait to go back!

To be honest we just wanted some drinks since we been eating all day around Cuenca because is our last day in this city. We ordered an appetizer and for the main dish Salmon that was ok .Alejandra was our server I felt in love with this waitress her service and her professionalism was amazing.

Elegant dining in Cuenca, highly recommended by a famous model from Guayaquil. Everything was exquisite, 5 5-star experience; however, I deducted 1 star for the extremely long delay between the main course, which created discontent among the group. Lomo El Mercado was spectacularly cooked to perfection $24.90, an incredible value.

I ate here 3 times during my 5 days visit in Cuenca. The foods, their presentation and the environment are all good. So is the service and the wine. I’m taking out one star from the food because of the duck paella I had during my last dinner there. Although the dish was great in term of flavor and texture, the few thin slices of duck is really disproportionately little compared to the rice. It made me feel dissatisfied at the end, a shame.

A Culinary Gem in Cuenca! El Mercado is an absolute must visit! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warm, attentive service and an atmosphere that beautifully blends rustic charm with modern elegance. The food? Simply exquisite. Traditional Ecuadorian dishes are elevated to a whole new level each bite is a celebration of flavor, quality, and creativity. You can truly taste the love and craftsmanship behind every plate. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, dining at El Mercado is an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!

It’s a well appointed restaurant 😎😎😎 as I remember from several years ago…. As such I have high expectations….. BUT SILLY AND SERIOUS MISTAKES dampens the dining experience🫤🫤🫤. 🫤🫤🫤 The waiter pushed for cold refrigerated red wine. I insisted an ambient temperature bottled be opened. RED WINE MUST NEVER BE SERVED CHILLED. 🫤🫤🫤🫤🫤 THERE’s EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARNISHES in both the starters and main entrees. GARNISHES SHOULD ALSO UPLIFT FLAVOR OF THE DISH. They are NOT a filler NOR a simple decor NOR otherwise dampen/detract the primary flavors. INDEED, *** The Pulpo (Octopus) appetizer comes with EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CREAMED CORN. The octopus should be king NOT the side attraction. *** The Sweetbreads (Mollejas Croquetas) again comes with TOO MUCH WHITE CARROT PURÉE. The sweetbreads should be star!!! WORST ARE THE LEMON SAUCE DROPS THAT ARE EXTREMELY SOUR 🤬🤬🤬. It kills the flavor of the sweetbreads. *** The Frito Cerdo 😎 is a nice twist of preparing pork ribs. BUT THE AVOCADO PURÉE IS NOT APPROPRIATE. It does NOT add anything, in fact it dulls the flavors of the ribs. It should be clear to anyone that BOTH pork and avocado are naturally fat/oil-containing… THEREFORE A GARNISH PURÉE should balance and uplift the fat of the pork!!! Pork goes well with fruit…so why not consider a SMALL AMOUNT of fruit compote like figs, orange or cranberry???? The MENU looks well planned… BUT AGAIN the cook needs to know BALANCE and WHICH OF INGREDIENTS should be king!!! The selection of wines by the glass are quite good and reasonably priced👍. But the rest of wines are overpriced at 200% to more than 1000% overpriced… None of the wines at vintages that warrant those exorbitant prices.

Wonderful atmosphere, best food of our trip, service was exceptional. Highly recommended!

It is a bridge structure that 2/3 of it was taken down by the river Tomebamba. What is left of the structure is well maintained and it's a good place to take photos.

A very nice stone bridge that used to cross the river. The river took it down twice and it was rebuilt. However, the third time the river took it down, they decided not to rebuild the crossing. Now it sits there unfinished as a reminder of the power of the river when it rises

A nice place to visit to get a little history. The bridge, although never rebuilt, is accessible up to the point it 'breaks'. Worth a visit for photo op.

It's a bridge but very beautiful spot to take pictures on a Sunny day with the family or friends. Take in the view and breathe in the fresh air its surreal. I went there to take asthetic pictures. You can walk down the stairs and reach the boardwalk to a small river diving the two sides. There is a church nearby and a few restuarants and tourist atractions.

The Broken Bridge is a unique site to see from under as well as on top. There is no cost and it is right next to the river so it is peaceful.

Nice place for the view Shame that the Arches are tagged with Graffiti and smells a bit like piss Wish that the city would take care of this landmark

Awesome collection of art for sale during the fiesta for the anniversary of the city.

They have the best sushi wraps I've ever had. They also cater to food allergies and my daughter can actually eat here! The owner is very friendly. They deliver. They have outdoor seating. Highly recommend!

Fancy new place, lots of attentive staff members, a good choice of different rolls and bowls on the menu. The portions are quite big, the vegetables fresh and tasty, though the quality of the fish didn't quite covince me (that's the missed 5th star) for what it cost. The veggie-options are remarkably cheaper, and really nice! Altogether a recommended place to eat in a good atmosphere!

A combo lunch for 8$ and it was actually filling. Really great space and the flavors were good I loved the fries!

Centrally located in the Historic Cebter of Cuenca. Beautiful space, fun, fast and friendly staff (they speak English too) and nice variety of dishes. Definitely recommended. I got the Mini Zuzu Mix Burrito (excellent and with lots of fish inside), Woke Up tartare which was super delicious and also large for a sushi place and the Big Bang Poke bowl which I made spicy and it was DELICIOUS and super fresh. Very normal prices too, I must add and they accept credit cards.

The premise of this restaurant is the sushi burrito which is basically a foto maki (fat sushi roll). If I paid $10 for a basic sushi roll in the US I would think that was a little expensive, but this is Ecuador. The ingredients were basic and lacking flavor with rediculous amounts of celary. It's expensive and it's not a novel concept. The poke bowel and the burrito had the exact same ingredients in. First time last time.

Nice place too eat, but abit confusing as to how too make a purchase of the food. Personale is cold and not attentive, needs better customer service training.

Rice in the sushi rolls was extremely overcooked and mushy. See photos attached (it doesn’t even look like rice because it’s so overcooked). Fish quality is subpar. Everything is overpriced ($40 for 2 rolls, 1 order of sashimi, 1 order of edamame, 2 small beers). They forgot and made my rolls with cream cheese when I asked them for no cheese, so I had to wait for them to remake my rolls. If you are in Cuenca and want sushi, do yourself a favor and go to Origami down the street, where the fish is of high grade and delicious (for comparison, at Origami we had 2 miso soups, 1 tuna tataki, 1 order of salmon nigiri, 1 order of tuna nigiri, 1 sushi combo comprised of 22 pieces and 2 large beers and spent $60).

We have been there on a Tuesday night. There was one male service person, he was really rude and unfriendly. The female ones were really great- thanks! We enjoyed burger and the table tennis

Great spot, excellent staff and wide variety of beer. The imperial lager was the highlight of the beers and so was the porter. Potatoe crisps were way SALTY and the bread could be more toasted but it was pleasant.

An interesting cross of sports bar and brew pub, with a family slant. Quite a few TV’s playing the soccer match, a kiddie play area, and a ping pong table. They have a number of craft beers, and I tried the honey lager, which was very good. My wife had a white wine, not too many choices for vino. For dinner, my wife had a pulled pork hamburger, and I had ravioli with ricotta. Both were nicely presented and tasty. For dessert, we had a postre that was a suave bizcocho soaked in chocolate with vanilla ice cream. Totally over the top but very good. It’s an open air sort of place, so if the weather is cool, bring a sweater. There is a small outside seating area.

The name tells the whole story...except it doesn’t. This is a beer hall apparently owned and operated by the eponymous Czech brewery. Cavernous inside, and offering basically four or five different beers on tap of its own production, this place also offers pretty good pub food. I found everything on offer to be of good quality, but neither the beers nor the food amazed me. However, the classic Czech/German beer hall layout inside was a pleasant surprise.

Huge space with Czech beer and cuisine. I found it a bit less impressive than their pubs in Guayaquil and Galapagos, despite it being the central one. The goulash for example is pork, not beef and is not very good with a lot of pork fat. I went for the lunch menu once and there was only one person doing everything, so everything took ages. Seems the owners are caring about all their other pubs but somehow forgot about their main one.

Awesome atmosphere to watch Ecuador va Brasilia futbol match. Julio is a great server, and Great biers $3-6 although no cider yet, highly recommend !

Huge beer hall. Immaculately clean and modern, with tasty clean beer to match. I’m looking forward to returning to compete in their 500ml in 5 seconds, beer challenge. The beers and food are little pricey by Latin American standards, so aim for happy hour of your drinking (half price beer).

A FOODIE’S DELIGHTFUL FIND OF SOUTH INDIAN CUISINE in Cuenca 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗. *** Indeed, South Indian cooking is much less frequent outside the subcontinent, compared to the more ubiquitous Punjabi North Indian. This place, very unassuming, exudes the delightful flavors of light and tangy curries, fragrant spices, lovely red chilies and dry-curried lamb and chicken 👏👏👏👏👏 plus IndoChinese dishes. (They have additional beef dishes, which are of course not found in traditional Hindu eateries). The menu is rather large, but navigable. 👏Large vegetarian section. 👏Large selections of fish, chicken, lamb and beef WITHOUT coconut milk or creamy yogurts like Punjabi/North Indian. As expected, there is not a Tandoori that is typical Punjabi. 🤗🤗🤗 The Kerala Paratha is very pleasantly slightly gummy for a rice flour bread. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 The Eggplant Masala is a wonderful South Indian twist of the Northern Baingan Bharta. *** chunks of eggplant (aubergines instead of the Asian eggplant) in a VERY LIGHT & TANGY curry sauce…. Lovely slight tamarind flavor. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Lamb Roast is a most delectable dish of hand-shredded roasted lamb cooked is very fragrant spices. ORDERED MEDIUM HEAT, the red chilies are so moderate of capsicum that lifts up the flavors…..WOW…. 🍺🍺🍺 a surprise is the Ecuadorian lager, Pilsener, pairs so well with food. It cleanses and cools the palate with each gulp, ready for the bite👏👏👏👏👏. THIS IS THE SORT OF EATERY THAT MERITS RETURN VISITS TO SAVOR MORE DISHES 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. Service is very good. It’s a small cozy eatery (about 20 people capacity), yet quite pleasant 👍.

Excellent curry taste but very less chicken, I have to finish half of my bread with only the curry sauce and no chicken. Also, I ordered 2 items and none of them were available. I was advice for the bread but not the main dish so they just decided for me and served me a different meat! The guy felt sorry but didn’t offer any solution nor commercial gesture.

We were visiting from the USA and had a craving for i Indian food. We found this place while exploring a big festival going on near one of the parks. When we entered the restaurant, there was no other diners, but by the time we left, it was really filling up. The Samosa and the curries were terrific as was the lemon rice. The food was so good that we may come back before we finish our vacation.

This restaurant is a heaven for vegans and vegetarians! They also sell meat dishes. There’s something for everybody! Great prices, great service, great location. The owner speaks good English and has a nice story about the history of this restaurant. I love this place! I recommend you try their food

Great place to eat! We were craving Indian food and this restaurant hit the spot. With delicious curries at a good price you can’t go wrong. The service was good and the host spoke excellent English and Spanish. We enjoyed our dinner and would return if we had more nights here.

I’ve just vomited after my lamb rogan josh, which is my favourite curry. My girlfriend tried another and it hasn’t had the same effect fortunately. All the best

Superb Indian food, worthy of a discriminating American palate. The wait staff is friendly, and the view of Parque de la Madre is lovely. You can't go wrong with eating here.

Sunrise Cafe was recommended to us by an expat; so we took our kids there. The staff was great and offered us a room because of our kids. I could tell this place was catered mostly to expats because they greeted us in English and the menu was mainly American dishes. There were many expats dining at the time. The food looked great but was just missing seasoning; it tasted blend like food in the US. I would advised the cook to add a little more spices like garlic and herbs to make the taste pop. They have BBQ and cornbread on Saturdays, but I wonder if I’m going to be disappointed due to lack of taste.

Great Sunday brunch! Excellent food. It was a very busy Sunday morning and the restaurant probably had too few servers to accommodate the crunch of people. Service was slow. Didn't get a coffee refill until we were about to leave. Not big on atmosphere but the food makes up for any minor issues.

Excellent spot for expats — everyone speaks English and the atmosphere is welcoming. The daily specials are amazing: instead of the usual big pile of rice with a tiny bit of protein you get at some places, you get a generous portion of meat with a big bowl of soup and a side. Fresh-squeezed lemonade is what I order but they have many beverage options, and you even get a small desert with the lunch special. Big portions, great quality, and very affordable. I could honestly eat here every day!

Great place for breakfast and lunch and expat meeting place. The service is excellent and the food is tasty and well priced. Had the Saturday BBQ special today. Absolutely delicious. Service is great as well. I have been doing the Saturday BBQ for several weeks now. Consistently the same great taste.

Bringing the American Diner concept to Cuenca and Ecuador is a laudable idea… BUT THIS PLACE FAILS TO DELIVER MISERABLY👎👎👎👎👎. IT IS OVERRATED for an overall dismal food quality. There are 2 pictorial menus, one for Breakfast and another for lunch. Each picture has a list of ingredients of the food listing. It’s tedious but navigable menus. 👎 Whilst apparently freshly made, the coffee is flavorless. It appears it’s filtered drip Coffee, the WORST WAY TO MAKE COFFEE as it removes all the natural flavors and micronutrients of coffee. 😑😑😑 Paradise Omelette is prettier than it looks. 👍 the Omelette is quite good, the folded stuffing is rich…..BUT 👎👎👎👎👎 the Hash Browns is TASTELESS, lacking even the natural flavor of potatoes… NOTE Ecuador is chuck full of very flavorful varieties of potatoes…. One suspects, this hash browns comes from a pre-processed bag. MORE SERIOUSLY, the Hash Browns is VERY SOGGY. It means it is cooked with a lid on it, which will bring about water condensation that drops into the potatoes…. Hash browns SHOULD be crisp, NEVER soggy if prepared properly. 👎👎👎👎👎 Fish & Chips::: again prettier than it tastes 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 The Fish is a VERY SMALL UNSEASONED PIECE . It is COATED WITH VERY THICK AND VERY OILY TASTELESS BATTER. The batter is supposed to be beer batter, not a hint of it! 👎👎👎👎👎 the Tartar sauce is UNPLEASANTLY SUGAR SWEET WITH AN ARTIFICIAL YELLOWISH COLOR. 👍 the bright spot of this dish is the fresh very well prepared coleslaw The potato fries is also crisp and seasoned… BUT DON’T CALL CHIPS. Chips are fresh rough cuts of potatoes. Here, the fries are the usual strips of almost identical cuts… indicating pre-processed fries. SERVICE HOWEVER IS GOOD. The eatery has vibe of a Diner… unfortunately the food is dismal overall…

Comfortable atmosphere, very very friendly employees and the food was excellent! I had simple fare, two eggs over easy with hash browns and a fresh baked biscuit served with preserves. On Wednesdays for lunch, he makes the most amazing onion rings and coleslaw!

[I was going through all of my G.Maps reviews and was surprised If given Sunrise 4 stars. I must've been cranky, because this place is Excellent. I think I was cranky because I couldn't get food that day, they were so busy. I'll leave my old review, but just know this place is one of my favorites. Cheers]. Good place, good food, lots of gringos. Was going here a lot, my only advice is don't go on Sunday. For the last month I've been going three times a week, but made the mistake of going on a Sunday. Just way too crowded. I figured, well, I'll just get food to go then, and stood there for 20 minutes, and couldn't even order take out. It's kind of frustrating when you go all week, tip well, and Sunday rolls around you can't even get a simple take out order. Just way too busy, but any other day is usually worth it.

Maybe one of the best parks in Cuenca. Something to do for everyone. A great way to spend the day. Various types of affordable food and it's close to a mall. It's a park for people of all ages. Very safe. I recommend.

Big park, you cal almost practic anything you like with big lake in the middle and bike lines going through the trees one of the best places for families and friends to gather their , there is garage near it and you can access it by bus also

This is a large park with a walking/running trail and beautiful green spaces and scenery. And you can duck over to Wayra Plaza for some shopping after your walk in the park!

Cuenca’s most popular urban park. The grounds are very well manicured: the lawns mowed smooth, blooming flower beds, trees with good canopies provide shade and are also blooming.😎😎😎 The focal point is man made lake fed by a tributary from the adjacent Rio Tomebamba. The level of the lake control by a loch. 👏👏👏Lots of birds. There’s an attractive clock as well, and several children’s playgrounds. Nice shelters are strategically built around the park.

The biggest park in Cuenca, it is ideal to come and visit with family and spend an amazing day. You can play sports such as soccer and volleyball, do yoga, play in the swings, do a picnic, and many more activities.

Beautiful serene, peaceful place! Quite a large park the biggest in Quenca if not mistaken. Pet friendly and eco conscious with a program where you can take veggie scraps and yard waste in return for free compost- win-win!

Parque Paraíso just east of the historic center of Cuenca, and situated between the two beautiful central rivers of the city, the Tomebamba and the Yanuncay, has a little bit of something for everybody. It has a lovely lake with ducks and other waterfowl for children and adults alike, playground equipment, beautiful old trees, broad grassy areas, exercise equipment for children and adults alike, and much much more. Expansive enough to “stretch out” and lose yourself in its peacefulness, it is nonetheless not so wild that one, other than a small child, would get lost. A great addition, if not a cornerstone to the city’s extensive system of beautifully maintained parks.

A very nice museum with exhibits mainly covering the original people of Cuenca and history of the Inkas and the Spanish. There are also exhibits on the various native people through the country. The museum grounds are located on ancient ruins with a large park with nature, llamas and other exhibits. I highly recommend this interesting museum when in Cuenca.

I really like how they set up the inside, with several traditional huts or homes of the natives. Unfortunately there was only one section with good English translations, but I could translate with my phone. I was disappointed that the outside architectural ruins had no explanations. They should really put something there to make it more meaningful to us!

Nice museum with few exhibitions to customers. I was expecting to know more about ecuatorian history. It has a beautiful view of the city. It could be more attractive for tourists

We were greeted warmly and encouraged to sign in by sharing demographic information through an easy-to-follow kiosk. The museum is clearly interested in knowing which countries visitors represent and whether they belong to minority populations like LGBTQ. A thoughtful touch. Oddly, though, they didn’t seem equally interested in receiving feedback from visitors. I would’ve happily taken time at a kiosk to share everything I appreciated—and there’s quite a lot to like—along with suggestions for improving the visitor experience. The museum features both permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. Among the permanent exhibits are: Sala Nacional de Etnografía Sala de Arqueología: Pumapunku, Mundos de la Memoria Current temporary exhibits included: Ritualidades y Espiritualidades Textiles del Ecuador Hacienda Azuaya y Crianza The ethnography room made a point of stating that curators consulted with Indigenous communities to ensure respectful, culturally accurate presentations. However, I didn’t see much that distinguished it from typical ethnographic displays elsewhere. Two things in particular stood out as problematic: 1. Most artifacts lacked specific labeling. Instead of detailed descriptions, we were given vague summaries. 2. The human models—particularly those representing African-Ecuadorians and Indigenous people—were jarringly unnatural and grotesque. It felt like a missed opportunity to offer dignity through thoughtful representation. One of the strongest parts of the museum was the exhibit on the history of Cuenca and its surrounding regions, tracing human habitation back to 9000 BCE. The timeline was well done—clear and detailed—and included bold claims I hadn’t encountered before. For example, it suggested that maize was first hybridized in the Ecuadorian Andes around 9000 BCE. I’d always understood the origins of corn to be in what is now Mexico, so this caught my attention. Similarly strong claims were made about chocolate. The museum seems to be involved in original research, but it was difficult to tell what was well-substantiated and what was speculative. Another fascinating, if unsettling, area featured a collection of nearly 10 shrunken heads. The explanatory panels made an effort to place these artifacts in their cultural and spiritual context—ritual practices tied to restoring balance in a community. The final text noted that the practice is now banned in Ecuador. While many visitors were fascinated by the detailed preservation of the heads, I found it deeply unsettling. Several people wondered aloud, “How did they shrink the heads?” If you’re curious about that, you’ll need to ask Google or ChatGPT. By contrast, the temporary exhibits were excellent—well-curated, rich in detail, and socially relevant. Displays addressed issues like legal and illegal adoption, gender-based violence, and addiction. These exhibitions did more than inform; they invited reflection and response. And then there are the outdoor spaces. Stunning. A breath of fresh air—literally and figuratively. You’ll find beautifully kept gardens, paths that weave past archaeological remains, and views of Inca terraces towering above the landscape. There’s also a remarkable collection of live birds, many of them rescues. Parrots, raptors, and other native species are housed in spacious, thoughtful enclosures, offering an intimate and often moving experience of Ecuador’s biodiversity. These grounds alone are worth the visit. In short: Museo Pumapungo is a fascinating mix of the excellent and the uneven. With more detailed labeling, improved representations in the ethnography section, and ways for visitors to share feedback, it could become a truly world-class museum. Still, I’m very glad we went.

When I went it was not very crowded and there was plenty to see. It was free and well designed.

Excellent museum, free entry and beautiful outdoor sites

Free museum in Cuenca with many information and history, from the Inca, to the Chocolate to the jungle, cultures and communities in Ecuador. Really interesting and easy to spend a couple of hours here. Nice big area outside with ruins and more! An Inca garden, a nice walk all around, the little lake and birds!

Central Cuenca’s flower market on a small square in front of the Iglesia de Carmen Asunción, which cannot / must not be mistaken for the larger Cuenca Cathedral with the blue domes. — Many of photos posted here are for the cathedral and must be deleted. The flower square is a Cuenca institution. It’s radiant floral colors brighten the square even in cloudy/ rainy day.😎😎😎. The fragrance of roses are very distinctly pleasant👏👏👏. This is simply a great small place to just admire all the flowers and be immersed in the colors!!!

Really nice place, with colorful flowers you can get really affordable nice bouquet! While you there try the convent infusion ( didn’t like it, found it too flowery, but my friends liked it) it’s apparently very good for your body and could make miracles

Great place to smell and observe flowers. It’s a small Plaza located right next to the church. Right next to the plaza you can find a small store that sells a herbal tea that has healing powers, it’s called “Agua de Pitimas” Very friendly place, great place for pictures.

This place has every kind of flower, plant and other dirts whatever you need to build a perfect garden! However here's a tip! Go there after four and get a great discount right before they close around 4. Especially on Saturday or Sunday!

Do you like the colors? Do you like the flowers and the good smells? Well, this is one of the best points for that in Cuenca right in the center. Just next to the Square you can find this place where dead people are selling flowers natural medicine, some street food and also you can go to the church there and see the nice architecture around highly recommend

Small but colourful with a dazzling assortment of flowers available at very reasonable prices. Example, my Wife wanted roses, we asked how much for a bunch (1 Dozen) the lady said $5.00 USD. We paid, brought them home, opened the package and there were 2 dozen roses there. I will get my wife roses every day at these prices. Worth a visit if you're in Cuenca, just for the experience.

Small but nice flower market. Also some cactus and Venus flytrap plants. Vendors are very friendly.

There were almost a dozen artists working on redoing paintings, columns, etc. A beautiful church in Cuenca worth the $1 entry.

Excellent place to explore and learn a out the Old cathedral. Walking inside was an experience that's worth the visit. You can also climb the stairs to the top of the observation level. Family friendly atmosphere with a wonderful view of the Park and El Centro. Definitely recommend while in Cuenca Ecuador.

I highly recommend the $3 tour inside the Old Cathedral. My tour guide presented fascinating information not only about the history of the cathedral but also interesting information about Cuenca. Through the admittance fee you’ll gain access to places most people wouldn’t think about. Enjoy walking up the spiral staircase to see the pipe organ up close or walk below to discover where many church members found their resting place starting back in the late 1500s. This church is often overlooked because of the newer and bigger cathedral across the street. But don’t miss this wonderful tour. And don’t forget to tip your tour guide.

On one side of the square, you'll find an older white cathedral from Spanish colonial times. It is said that many of the stones within the church's foundation were taken from the Cañari/Incan ruins nearby - before people realized they were destroying ancient history. The Antigua Cathedral is now a small museum, which costs a couple dollars to enter. They also host concerts, including free symphony concerts by the University. For more recommendations on what to do in and around Cuenca, find our blog posts by searching: "Intentional Travelers Cuenca"

The colors in this church are simply spectacular. The restoration of the church was impeccable. The attention to detail is amzing

This is Church with public exhibits, be respectful when you enter. Besides the main temple, there are several small chapels with antique furniture and artwork. To the back of the main temple you will find liturgical artifacts such as a beautiful tabernacle with an engraved Pelikan, a symbol of Christ. If you go to the inner patio you will find an intersting collection of old photos and a gift shop.

Loved the 16th century architecture of this building. Sadly I didn't get opportunity to go inside, but the exterior was beautiful!

It’s an urban park by the San Sebastián Church on one end and the Cuenca MOMA on the other. There are benches to rest one’s weary legs. An attraction of the square seems to be the flock of pigeons that don’t fly away, awaiting for people to feed them. It looks very quiet, few trees provide canopy BUT there’s noticeable complete absence of flowers or flower beds. There’s a fountain but there’s no water. As such, the square looks very drab. The whole area is paved with hard wearing titles, which makes the place heat up under an intense sun.

Great little park/plaza that is usually quiet and not very busy. Lots of park benches to sit and watch pigeons and people pass by. There are usually some children playing in or around the fountain, whether or not it has water I. It. There are some nice restaurants and cafes with terraces on the plaza which is rare in Latin America.

This park is generally peaceful, with benches and nice trees and flowers. There are several good places to eat, and an art museum across the street. This park is 3 blocks away from a tranvía stop.

Super cute park, very clean.

A relatively small park that occupies one city block. It's great for sitting and watching people, but there is little else (e.g. no playground equipment nor exercise machines). There are several nice restaurants located across from the park.

A pretty small alcove of trees with plenty of stone walkways and fountains but little to no grass. It is surrounded on all sides by stores and offers a nice meeting place, but no exercise equipment, and little to grass or greenery. Plenty of pigeons flock by here.

What's going on here, I just walked past the park.and now Google's asking for my opinion? Ok, well for the brief minute I walked past, the park exuded a calm and serene natural energy amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Quenca. Next time I may bring a book and enjoy the full park experience. Lots of little botique restos and shops nearby, seems nice!

Craft beers are really Belgian taste. Definitely a master piece here in Cuenca. However, attention is not the best, employees could be more polite and explain the experience of tasting really good beer. Additionally, they could be more polite, service is cold and empty, could improve. Atmosphere is not bad, maybe something more is missing because outside it looks like any other beer bar from around, but is not. French fries are good enough.

Great place for tapas or a sit down meal. Nice selection of Crafted cervezas (beer) with a full menu of lunch or dinner 🍽️. Enjoy tapas while sitting outside or go inside for a sit down meal with friends or family. Good table side service - but outside of tapas be prepared to enjoy the company as entrees come out when they're ready, maybe not when you're ready for them Enjoy yourself while you wait with good company and a pint of craft beer.

As a Belgian myself, I must say that the stoofvlees with fries were really good. A little side salad would have been beneficial though. We also ordered the frikandel aka curryworst special, but that one didn’t really taste like it should. It was quite dry and had a different texture. I also advise the restaurant to have real Belgian mayonaise and ketchup to accompany the dishes, especially for the fries and frikandel special. Also we think that vol au vent should be re-added to the menu, it’s a real Belgian classic! Service was top!

I ordered a fish burger and two dark beers with cherries. The beers were very good, they are expensive but you get what you paid for. The fish burger was good but nothing special in order to deserve a five star.

The Belgian beer was perfect temperature. I fell in love with the Delirium Red dessert beer. Fruit based beer is difficult to pull off.....but this one tops my list by far. Excellent mix of fruity hops and smooth finish yeasts make this an instant classic.

Stumbled upon this gem. Belgian Bistro is so chic and great selection of beveys!

This resto-bar had a pretty good range of craft and imported beer. The atmosphere was good, the place it’s centric and well located and has a terrace. Other than beers we got the Belgian chips that didn’t look very Belgian but they tasted right

The times we ate there were wonderful. The food was excellent and the staff and service were great.

This is the second time that we go to this place in our second trip to Ecuador. The still maintain the freshest of their food and the quality service. The lunch special cost $4.00 it is worth for the 3 courses.

What an absolute delight. Fresh seafood on homemade past. Just the right red wine and crusty delicious garlic bread. All overseen and recommended by Don Colon. He is a personal gentleman to meet and speak with about just about anything. The only regret is I did not get a photograph of the chocolate cake we got for dessert. Guess you will have to go see for yourself.

Great Lunch directly on Parque Calderon. The owner, Don Colon has a wonderful personality and operates a terrific restaurant. They have daily specials and there is indoor and outdoor seating. It is located directly next to the "new catherdral" in Parque Calderon. We had lunch here a number of times during our stay in Cuenca and the food never disappointed.

Great service and incredible location. Many items to choose from for prices that are considered normal in Ecuador. The food quality is above par and the owner is also the chef. Expect great views and great portiins. Highly recommended!

Since 2018 I've been to this restaurant for the view. Good for people watching. The food is decent, the service is excruciatingly slow and the owner "Don" is rude. He will ask you a question but he's only interested in what he wants and then he walks away without conversation. If not for the awesome view he wouldn't be able to operate unless he changes his attitude.

Great service! Delicious food! Staffs speaks in fluent English! The set lunch only cost 4us per head!!!

Spent 3 weeks traveling throughout Ecuador and this hotel was the worst experience we had. We enjoyed all the others, from 5 star hotels to remote lodges, all were fantastic and memorable. I should have read and believed the lower end reviews on this hotel. Our room was essentially a closet next to the kitchen with no ventilation, faint odor of mildew and a continuous stream of banging pots and pans until late into the night. There is no amount of paint, “modern” accessories or posh bath products that can disguise capitalism at its worst. This hotel is resting on long ago accolades. Service was poor bordering on hostile, food was adequate and spectacularly overpriced. Do yourself a favor and find another place to stay. We had a 4 night reservation and left after one night. If you plan on going anyway and not leaning into this review then please stay far, far away from ANY room on the first floor.

My real gripe is with the restaurant. You cannot fill the wall with French plaque accomplishments and serve subpar food. The risotto was terrible. Ecuador has excellent chocolate options, and some restaurants take pride in providing information on which brand of cacao they are using. We ordered two hot cups of coco and were really surprised to get them -in the main restaurant- from an automatic powder-and-water machine. This shouldn't even been charged. Nine dollars for this is preposterous! Don't even get me started with the room shower and toilet.

The age of the building is charming and makes it beautiful and it’s also the only thing that holds back the rooms from getting 5 stars. Mostly the shower but still great.

Loved this hotel. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are very clean and very comfortable. The breakfast is excellent, good portion fresh and high quality. The location is perfect too.. totally recommend

My favorite place to stay in Cuenca. Only thing that’s regular is breakfast. Soooo close to everything!

Very cool building with great sitting areas, nice rooms..clean, comfortable and sizeable. Location could not be better! Slhreat restaurant on site. About 20 rooms so quaint and quiet. Nice breakfast buffet.

Very close to downtown. A quiet old house with clean and charming rooms. The breakfast is optional for $6.50 but it’s worth it. Not fancy but is a good start (coffee, fresh juice, yogurt with fruit and granola,omelets, and bread). The staff is very friendly and helpful. If you don’t have knee problems I suggest to ask for the rooms on the second floor. Otherwise the rooms on the grounds are also nice.

Tres Estrella more than a restaurant is a unique Cuenca experience. I went there for the Guinea pig (or cuy or cuis as they know it in South America). The cuy was okay although there was little meat to it. However, the overall experience was priceless, including the cooking of the cuy and the restaurant decor. Even if you are not yet ready to eat the cuy, I would recommend to stop by Tres Estrellas and experience the place.

If you're in Cuenca, this is the place to try guinea pig. The place oozes charm, it's packed with locals, and every single local who heard I was going here, or had been here, talked about how it's the absolute best place to get guinea pig. Be aware, it takes an hour to prepare a guinea pig, but if you want, you can reserve one ahead.

Excellent food, vibes, and service! We got the fresh juice, lomo fino de res, coffee, and locro de papas. Everything was so good! Great prices as well. They take credit card which is a plus. Will be returning. Food was so good, I ate it before taking a photo

Small portions that don't justify the price; it looks like they're serving it with regret, as if they're afraid of running out of food

Our guide reccommended us this restaurant. He comes here with his family to eat traditional guinea pig. I have to say it was very tasty, not to compare with any other meat. This restaurant is popular with locals so it is well wort a visit for authentic local food. The ambiente is very nice with lots of old stuff on the walls

The "cuy" here is delicious, and the decor is very interesting, but getting a table can be tough especially during weekends and for large groups, I usually order to go , I call it my happy meal as they pack everything in a nice box. Also there is no parking especially when there are events at the nearby theater.

This is the only place the Guinea pig never fails, is always juicy and well cooked, plus al their dishes are delicious.