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Cuenca offers numerous wonderful
restaurants and, despite what is said in some guidebooks, a number
of good bars and pubs.
Restaurants
Los Capulíes
– a good restaurant for traditional Ecuadorian cuisine and
a great low-key bar. Reservations are a must on weekends. Located
just down from the corner of Cordova and Borrero, Tel: 832339.
El Jardín
– very expensive but worth it. The restaurant has great food
and an elegant atmosphere. Located on Cordova near Los Capulíes.
It's closed on Sundays and Mondays.
La Rotond –
excellent French cooking and a good view of the river. Located on
12 de Abril and Jose Peralta, Tel: 888111.
NY Pizza – great
Italian food, especially their calzones, and moderately priced.
Located at Gran Colombia 10-43 and Padre Aguirre.
El Túnel –
reasonably priced, good service, and atmosphere. It's especially
popular for lunch, which is cheap. Located at Gral Torres 8-60,
Tel: 823109.
Casa Grande - good
food and value in the picturesque San Joaquín neighborhood.
Located on San Joaquín, Tel: 939992.
Cafecito – excellent
and cheap food (including good vegetarian dishes), charming patio,
and a nice atmosphere. Recommended. Located at Honorato Vásquez
7-36 and Luis Cordero, Tel: 832337.
Cafe Austria –
amazing cappuchino, latte, and coffee, great pies, cakes, and other
desserts, and inexpensive sandwiches. Located at Benigno Malo 5-99.
Cafe Chordeleg –
open 24 hours and serves the best breakfast in town. Located at
Gran Colombia 7-87.
Bars,
Discos, and Pubs
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Fábrica is one of Cuenca's hottest clubs.
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Picadilly Pub –
upscale, clean, and relaxed. Located at Borrero 7-46 and Pres. Cordova.
Los Capulíes
– a great low-key bar. Fine wines and liquors available. Located
just down from the corner of Cordova and Borrero.
Tapas y Canciones
– quaint, a good place to sip wine and talk. Located Remigio
Crespo and Galapagos.
Chaos – popular
with Cuencaños. Located on Honorato Vásquez and Hermano
Miguel.
Zoom – popular
disco, plays international music, frequented more by local youth
than travelers. Located on Calle Larga and Mariano Cueva.
IV y 20 – international
and Latin music, small, popular with Cuencaños and travelers.
Located at 12 de Abril and Galapagos. This area can be dangerous
at night so it's better to take a taxi.
La Mesa Salsoteca
– Latin music, very popular among travelers and locals. Located
at Gran Colombia 3-36 between Vargas Machuca and Tomás Ordóñez
(no sign).
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