Raymipampa

Between Sucre and Bolívar Cuisines: American

About

This popular local institution is located right next to the Catedral Nueva. The bustling dining room features a loft area with tables under a low ceiling made of exposed log beams over much of the main dining area. The walls feature imitation baroque bas-reliefs. I like grabbing a table near the front windows, which have a view of Parque Calderón. The menu features a range of meat, poultry, and seafood. You can also get traditional Ecuadorean fare, such as humitas and tamales de maíz. I like the complete breakfast, an excellent deal at $2 (£1.35) that includes coffee, fresh juice, two eggs, two fresh-baked croissants, and local cheese. Broken plates and bent silverware have been fashioned into an interesting little sculpture hanging near the entrance.