3 Hours Local Food Tour in Quito
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Food is always the best way to discover one culture, so we are going to talk about the food, traditions and history. Quito is much more than a colonial city, so join me to reach the roots of our Quito´s ancestors in this tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
To eat with locals, in local places called "Huecas", good local food, to pay them straight for the food, it is the best way for me to show you my culture. This is "not one usual food tour", because my main goal is to allow visitors to immerse themselves in Quito´s life and it's local gastronomy. I find the best foodie spots in an awesome, Anthony Bourdain´s style walking tour. In our capital city of Quito, a Hueca stands for a boutique, frequently family-run eatery, which offers quality dishes and beverages, often with the unique twist of a secret family style. It’s a very vibrant part of Quito's culinary stage. I’m extending my heartfelt invitation for you to join us and sincerely hope you will find these special places to be irresistible. They offer a rich history and have fascinating stories to share. So... Ready to be one of us? In my point of view, if you are not clouse to the locals, You didn´t experience one culture...
What‘s Included
Guide
Food is not included beacuse my goal is that you can undertand how to find good food by yourselves
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3 Hours Local Food Tour in Quito
Reviews
91 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
11/10 would recommend
527lachlanf,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So good! Very friendly guy, very local stops with great knowledge of the town and the history. Food was all high quality and very cheap.
Absolutely recommend
T450OTlauraf,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Could not recommend this tour more! We only had one day in Quito and this was such a wonderful way to see the city, eat some authentic, local food and learn about local culture and history. I can safely say we would have never found any of the food places we visited without Edwin’s guidance. Edwin was a wonderful guide who spoke excellent English and Spanish. My husband and I enjoyed this experience immensely 😊 we will definitely message Edwin again if we are back in Quito to explore the city more!
Phenomenal guide and tour
akerelsky,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Edwin was phenomenal. One of the kindest guides I’ve ever met and he really cares about creating a nice personalized experience that you are satisfied with. The tour was phenomenal. I learned a lot, ate good food and enjoyed chatting with Edwin. Edwin does amazing in showing local spots (and introducing you to the owners and workers all of which he knows well) and giving you a taste of Ecuadorian culture. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn about Ecuador culture, eat good food or just have a good time.
The Beauty and Intrigue of Ecuador
christophermQ6829DA,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour checked all the boxes. Edwin was very informative on Ecuadorian history and the continuing culture of the Ecuadorian people. Tour was long enough to experience the old town district and then have plenty of time remaining in the day to enjoy more of the city. The tour price and cost of all the locations were incredibly affordable. I am more than happy to contribute to the Ecuador economy. Excited for the next tours!
A fun food tour with a warm, authentic and deeply knowledgeable guide.
Katrina R,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a really great introduction to Quito through exploring its food culture. Edwin does a lovely job of helping you to connect with the locals he knows and loves through their food. He took us to places we would never think of going to alone. We cannot recommend this tour highly enough. We’’d give this tour more than 5 stars if we could.
Explore the Real Tastes of Quito
NJCinSD,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Edwin’s tour offered unexpected stops in a variety of small, local restaurants with delicious, traditional Ecuadorean specialties. Each spot had a unique atmosphere, and we met the owners who welcomed us with generous options of food and drinks to try. Edwin shared local history along our walk and made the evening an experience we will never forget. He is a great ambassador for Quito and Ecuador.
Best food tour!
Cruiser49642231551,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My favorite day in Quito. Edwin took us to a bunch of hole in the walls with much better food than anything we found on our own. He was very friendly and informative. We took this tour on our first full day and ended up revisiting many of the spots. And in case you don't speak Spanish, he speaks flawless English.
Great food and drink spots
W6602RAmatthewb,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Edwin showed me some great hidden food spots that unless you were a local you would never find. He also does a local bar crawl in which I discovered some real gems. Would recommend doing this tour early in your visit as you'll have places to revisit. Edwin is welcoming, professional and knowledgeable.
Truly a local food tour - guide
Chocobunny E,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Edwin focused on local hole in the wall places that really felt more like what local folks would eat on a usual day. I wish I had done this one first day so I could have come back to my favorites. He also incorporated culture, politics, and any topic I wanted to ask about since I was solo and tailored it completely to what I felt like eating (everything ). Nothing cost more than a few dollars at each stop and he made lots of suggestions on what to try. He was also kind enough to let me practice my beginning Spanish so it doubled as a 3 hour Spanish class with Edwin as a very patient teacher.. Since this was a food tour. I later did a walking culture tour with a different guide which included tasting at more higher end stores and restaurants. If that's more your thing, I'd let Edwin know. While I enjoyed fancy chocolate etc, I'm very glad to have first wandered around town with Edwin doing less touristy stuff. Plus he was a wealth of info about Quito, Colombia, history, and current politics. Really a 5/5.
Mmmmmm. Delicious!
Thais C,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Started the day with a food tour with Edwin. @wayralocalexperiences Ecuadorians have hot chocolate and a warm bread roll with fresh salty white cheese on it for breakfast. $2.50 Then we went and tasted Cevichochos, “vegetarian chevêche”. And it was delicious. Who would have thought. It was Lupini Beans, red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, chifles, and chicharrones. They put bacon on everything in this country and I LOVE it. Even gave me the bacon drippings from the bottom of the pan to put on top. Added a lemonade. $5 Then we headed to another place for Encebollado Mixto. A traditional Ecuadorian soup. It had shrimp, fish, yuca, red onion, cilantro, and tomatoes in it. Added a lemonade and some patacones. $7 Then I got a bag of sugared peanuts that remind me of Boston Baked Beans. $1 Finished the tour with trying Pan de Yuca. $1 for 3 of them. And Canela laso. We absolutely should have done this tour first. It was a wonderful tour and it would have shown us exact where we should eat
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