Quito Kitchens
Locro de papa thick with cheese, hornado slow-roast pig and encebollado at daybreak. Quito eats the Andean highlands.
Hosted by one of our Quito tastemakers
Experience hosted by Gustavo & Ibita
What you can expect
Quito food tour - At 2,850 metres above sea level, Quito is a capital shaped by the Andes, and nowhere is that more obvious than on the plate. Long before the Spanish climbed into the Andes, Indigenous communities were cooking with maize, potatoes, lupini beans and chillies. Then came pork, wheat and new ingredients from Europe, while recipes travelled up from Ecuador's Pacific coast and in from the surrounding highlands. The result is a capital where the country's culinary geography collides on the plate.
The essentials
Destination
Quito, Ecuador
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
14+ 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 Quito food tour
- Smallest group size in Quito
- Led by Quito 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.
Centro Comercial Galerías Sucre is a bustling food market in Quito, Ecuador, offering an authentic taste of local cuisine and culture.
<p>Welcome to <strong>DonCho Chocho y Choclo</strong>, a creative culinary hub in Quito that sprouted in <strong>June 2018</strong>.
You’ll try
Vegetarian cevicheSimmered pork
<p>When you bring guests to <strong>Las Delicias de Don Viche</strong>, dive into the story that starts on the coast of Ecuador.
You’ll try
Tuna soup with yuca
<p>When you step into <strong>Confitería El Gato</strong>, you're entering a world filled with the sweet aroma of tradition and history.
You’ll try
Mixed corn with fried porkTraditional fruit liqueursTraditional sugar-coated peanutsCrunchy corn coated in dark caramelized sugar
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Quito food tour, Smallest group size in Quito, Led by Quito 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
Gustavo
Gustavo T
Our new head guide in Quito. Gus has already been running several tours with guests so he is familiar now with the route and tastings.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
Reviews
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