Ecuadorian Restaurants in the USA

Our guide to Ecuadorian restaurants

Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.

Rice and beans, plantains (sweet maduros or crispy tostones) and slow-cooked meats appear across the region, but seasoning, sauces and techniques differ a lot between countries. Menus often list dishes in Spanish, Portuguese or Creole with short English descriptions – staff are usually glad to explain.

Opening hours

Based on 20 Ecuadorian restaurants across the US with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM. 95% are open on Sundays, 85% are open seven days a week and 60% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 12 menus from Ecuadorian restaurants across the US, the median item costs $14.50; half of all priced items fall between $6.99 and $19.00. The most common menu sections are Aperitivos, Mariscos, Ceviches, and Sopas.

Services

Of 12 Ecuadorian restaurants with detailed profiles in our guide: 100% list “takeaway”, 100% list “dine-in”, 100% list “good for kids”, and 75% list “kids' menu”.