Cuenca Table
Whole-roasted cuy, mote pillo with egg and morocho steaming in the cup. Cuenca cooks the Andean corn table.
Hosted by one of our Cuenca tastemakers
Experience hosted by Martin & Silvia
What you can expect
Cuenca food tour - Cuenca is one of those cities that quietly gets under your skin. Beneath the domes, flower markets and cobbled colonial streets lies a deeply traditional food culture shaped by the Andes, where corn steams in giant pots, pork crackles away in market kitchens and bakers still turn out pastries from recipes generations old.
The essentials
Destination
Cuenca, Ecuador
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
15+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon–Sat
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Cuenca food tour
- Smallest group size in Cuenca
- Led by Cuenca tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
A neighbourhood meeting point at y.
<p>When you stop at <strong>Mercado 9 de Octubre</strong> in Cuenca, you're stepping into a vibrant slice of the city's life.
<p>Welcome to <strong>Café del Paso</strong>, a charming market stall that embodies the heart of Cuencan food culture.
You’ll try
Pan-fried flatbread with andean cheeseAndean corn pancakeButter breadSpiced corn drink
<p>You will begin by positioning <strong>Puesto De Enfrente</strong> as a fruit stall nestled inside the bustling Mercado 9 de Octubre, located at the cross‑streets of <em>Mariano Cueva</em> and <em>Pío Bravo</em>.
You’ll try
Fruit tasting
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Cuenca food tour, Smallest group size in Cuenca, Led by Cuenca tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Martin
Martin A
Martin is our new head guide of Cuenca
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
Centro De Compras 9 De Octubre
y, Mariano Cueva, 4X4X+4WW, Gaspar Sangurima &, Cuenca, Ecuador
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