1Ceviche
Best: Guayaquil
Shrimp ceviche in tomato-lime juice with popcorn.
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What to eat in Ecuador
The 8 dishes to eat in Ecuador
Coast, Andes and Amazon.
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4Hornado
Eaten all over Ecuador
Roast pork marinated in garlic and cumin, served with potato cakes.
5Llapingachos
Eaten all over Ecuador
Potato cakes filled with cheese, fried and served with peanut sauce.
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8Cuy
Best: The Andes
Guinea pig roasted whole over charcoal, a traditional Andean dish.
Where to eat in Ecuador
Chef is checking the restaurants worth it here, one by one, and posts each once it's confirmed open. See the list so far
Eat your way through Ecuador
Tell Chef when you're going and he'll lay out the days: the dishes, the markets, a walk and dinner, with places that are open.
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