RESTAURANT

LA PLAZA

Our restaurant, located in the heart of the house – hence its name – invites guests to embark on a journey of flavors with each dish presenting different provinces of our Ecuador.
Our dining program is a journey through the gastronomy of Ecuador. The menu offers a gourmet interpretation of homemade Ecuadorian recipes. Every day you will discover a different dish representing one of the geographical provinces of our country. Each provincial plate exhibits the principal flavors of each regions’ ethnicity and culture.
Accommodations are always made for dietary restrictions and allergies.

RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED DURING THE FOLLOWING SERVICE HOURS:

BREAKFAST

6:30 - 10:00
The freshest products to start the day (Box Breakfast available outside normal service)

LUNCH

12:30 - 15:30
Variety of representative dishes from the regions of Ecuador available for your selection

DINNER

18:30 - 20:30
(Kitchen open until 22:00)
House specialties that you cannot miss

A GASTRONOMIC TOUR THROUGH ECUADOR

MENU

The heart of the house. La Plaza restaurant offers a gourmet interpretation of Ecuadorian food.

Featuring 7 of the country’s 24 Provinces, daily menus vary to showcase the main flavors of each region’s ethnicity and culture.

APPETIZERS

SALMAGUNDI OF RUSTIC VEGETABLES FROM PICHINCHA AND CRUNCHY QUINOA

$10

Vegetables from the Andean corridor in different textures wrapped in flavors of citrus quinoa and chickpea mayonnaise

(PICHINCHA)

RAVIOLI STUFFED WITH CUY CONFIT

$11

Hidden in this particular presentation is a national delicacy, high in nutritional value, from our ancestral cuisine

(PICHINCHA)

SALTY SWEET SALAD OF SEASONAL FRUITS WITH DUCK PROSCIUTTO

$12

Wreath of seasonal fruits and greens, accompanied by a luscious dip of the Andeansuperfood chocho and homemade duck prosciutto

(COAST & SIERRA)

TUNA TATAKI WITH BLACK AND WHITE SESAME

$14

This elegant marine delicacy from the Pacific coast is paired with the distinct spice of ginger to awaken the senses

(MANABÍ)

PRAWNS BREADED WITH QUINOA AND PANKO, ROCOTO CHILI PEPPER AND CHILLANGUA OIL

$15

The chillangua, an aromatic plant used in Afro-Ecuadorian cuisine, crowns the King of Ecuadorian seafood in a kaleidoscope of taste sensations

(ESMERALDAS)

SOUPS AND CEVICHES

ECUADORIAN CHILI

$10

Since the 16th century, this potato based soup of pulled pork and sweet plantains has established its place as a representative dish at Ecuadorian family gatherings due to its comforting composition of sweet, salty and spicy flavors

(COAST & SIERRA)

JIPIJAPA CEVICHE

$10

From Quechua ``Siwichi``, a traditional preparation with peanuts that highlights the natural freshness of fish from Jipijapa on the Pacific coast

(MANABÍ)

TRADITIONAL LOCRO DE PAPAS FROM LA LOMA

$10

Emblematic soup of the Ecuadorian highlands whose main ingredient is potatoes. In the style of our neighborhood, La Loma Grande, the presentation includes typical garnishes such as chulpi, chochos and chicharrón

(PICHINCHA)

SHRIMP CAMPECHANA IN BLOODY MARY SAUCE

$ 12

Refreshing campechana or seafood cocktail, featuring locally sourced shrimp bathed in Bloody Mary sauce

(COAST)

MAIN COURSES

TARRAGON CHICKEN WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES AND COTOPAXI WHITE CARROT MASH SERVED WITH GOLDEN BERRY SAUCE

$15

On the skirts of the Cotopaxi Volcano, huddled in their homes, natives roast whole birds they have seasoned with local herbs and spices

(COTOPAXI)

CATCH OF THE DAY IN SEAFOOD SAUCE ON HOMEMADE SQUID INK PASTA

$18

Direct from our Pacific coast, the unbeatable freshness of Ecuadorian seafood defines this gastronomic attraction bringing acidity and sweetness to your palate

(ESMERALDAS)

GRILLED STEAK WITH QUINOA TABBOULEH AND GNOCCHI AL POMODORO

$18

From the chef's grill, a juicy steak flavored with rosemary & garlic butter illustrating contemporary and home-cooking techniques

(PICHINCHA)

HORNADO OF LA RONDA

$20

Prepared over low heat in wood-fired stoves from Carchi in the north to Loja in the south, this succulent pork is the iconic dish of the Ecuadorian Sierra. Adventure to try it with the traditional fermented drink Chicha de Jora

(SIERRA)

VEAL OSSOBUCO WITH GARLIC ROASTED BONE DEMI-GLACE

$22

An unusual cut, distinguished by its tenderness and great flavor, sought out to create the best dishes since colonial times

(IMBABURA)

GARLIC PRAWNS WITH MASHED GREEN PLANTAINS AND AVOCADO FOAM

$22

Prawns are of the most appreciated seafood products in the province of Esmeraldas. Thanks to their abundance, they have become the ambassador of coastal cuisine

(ESMERALDAS)

SALTY SWEET DUCK MAGRET WITH RED FRUITS PERFUMED BY ORANGE LIQUOR, ACCOMPANIED BY FENNEL PURÉE AND BROAD BEAN STEW WITH BACON

$24

The lake complexes of the southern provinces of Ecuador are inhabited by large flocks of ducks, on this plate accompanied by Andean vegetables, beans, and proteins

(EL ORO)

RACK OF LAMB WITH ANCESTRAL FOUR CHEESE QUINOTTO AND GARDEN SALAD

$27

Quinoa - superfood used since pre-Columbian times - in three colors makes up the rich Ecuadorian quinotto which accompanies the best cut of lamb from Loja

(LOJA)

RIB-EYE IN ROSEMARY AND GARLIC BUTTER WITH CHAUCHA POTATO PARMANTIER AND ROASTED SEASONAL VEGETABLES

$38

Favorite cut of beef par excellence, accompanied by a delicate creation of one of Ecuador's 500 potato varieties

(INTERNATIONAL)

VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN

SALTY SWEET SALAD OF SEASONAL FRUITS WITH VEGETARIAN NUGGETS

$10

Wreath of seasonal fruits and greens, accompanied by a luscious dip of the Andean superfood chocho and vegetarian nuggets

(COAST & SIERRA)

PORTOBELLO AL POMODORO ON NEST OF RICE NOODLES

$15

The forests that surround the Tungurahua Volcano generate a favorable environment to forage various, delicious mushrooms

(TUNGURAHUA)

GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH SWEET POTATO IN TWO TEXTURES

$15

From the slopes of the Cotopaxi Volcano, selected cuts of grilled vegetables with basil pesto and sweet potato in two textures

(COTOPAXI)

DESSERTS

PACCARI CHOCOLATE FONDANT VOLCANO

$8

Together with the best cacao of Ecuador, we created a dessert in honor of the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano

(COTOPAXI)

TRILOGY OF TYPICAL DESSERTS: ROSERO QUITEÑO, ESPUMILLA AND FIGS WITH CHEESE

$8

A carefully prepared selection of the best traditional desserts in Quito. A unique culinary experience that will allow you to try a variety of sweet delights, each with its own special flavor and presentation

(PICHINCHA)

TRADITIONAL DESSERT OF SWEET WHITE CORN RICE PUDDING-STYLE AND A FRIED CHEESE EMPANADA

$8

The perfect combination for cold nights. A classic sweet, similar to rice pudding, based on white corn and cane brandy combined with a traditional fried cheese empanada

(PICHINCHA)

ECUADORIAN CREPES WITH BASIL ICE CREAM

$8

Traditional French dessert, with an Ecuadorian touch. Filled with lady finger bananas and tropical fruits flavored in an orange sauce served with basil ice cream

(INTERNATIONAL)

7 CROSSES ICE CREAM CART WITH MACHICA CRUMBLE

$10

The street of the 7 Crosses is one of the most representative of Colonial Quito, where it is common to see ice cream vendors with their traditional cart. Amongst these seven scoops the traditional flavors of the city are represented, such as rosero and canelazo

(PICHINCHA)

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