Quito Food and Cacao Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems
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3 hours
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Join us and savor Quito’s culinary treasures like a local!
Embark on an unforgettable food tour, where authenticity and genuine Ecuadorian flavors take center stage. Our carefully curated tour leads you to hidden gems in the most beautiful part of Quito, ensuring an immersive culinary adventure.
We prioritize visiting traditional establishments, where you'll get a true taste of authentic Ecuadorian dishes. All the while, you’ll feel completely safe as we walk through secure areas. Engage with the locals, learn about their food traditions, and feel like part of the community.
The tour includes 6 delicious spots within walking distance: starting with fritada and juice, followed by an empanada with coffee, then a pernil sandwich with juice, and canelazo spirit. We’ll also try Quito sweets and finish with Ecuadorian cacao and chocolate.
We also offer food tours in 8 cities in Europe and 2 in South America, bringing you a delicious experience.
Are you ready for a delicious adventure?
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Firts, travelers will enjoy a delicious plate of fritada—tender, crispy pork—served with mote (hominy), yapingacho (savory potato pancake), and other traditional sides. This feast takes place in a true hidden gem—a small, local bodega loved by locals. To complement the meal, guests can choose from a variety of fresh, natural juices made from Ecuador’s world-famous fruits, such as maracuyá (passion fruit), guanábana (soursop), or naranjilla. This is the perfect way to start discovering the authentic flavors of Quito!
At our next stop, travelers will indulge in a delicious empanada of their choice—either morocho or verde (green plantain). A morocho empanada is made from a special Andean white corn, giving it a unique texture and slightly sweet flavor. They can customize their empanada with a filling of cheese, chicken, or beef, all perfectly crispy on the outside and flavorful inside. This tasty bite is paired with a cup of Ecuador’s finest coffee from Zaruma, known as one of the best in the world. For those who prefer a caffeine-free option, we also offer a soothing aromatic herbal tea. A true taste of Ecuador’s rich flavors!
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Quito Food and Cacao Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems
What‘s Included
We will provide you with a variety of delicious food and desserts, ensuring you finish the tour completely satisfied and with a full belly!"
"We will offer you a variety of natural juices made from Ecuador’s finest fruits to choose from, enhancing your experience throughout the tour."
Any drink you want!
Alcoholic beverages are only for people aged 18 and older.
We will provide you with a variety of delicious food and desserts, ensuring you finish the tour completely satisfied and with a full belly!"
Tips and Gratuities!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Delicious food, a very friendly guide! Amazing experience!
Juan M,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Delicious food, a very friendly guide, and a beautiful downtown made this a really enjoyable experience.
Good food- needed guide to be more fluent in English
ra0805,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The food stops were what we expected, especially the chocolate tasting at the end. The guide gets an A for effort and his choice of stops. Unfortunately, his English fluency made conversations difficult many times.
Good Tastes Quito
Tim S,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria Sol did a terrific job blending food, cultural and historical discussions. The food was really interesting and tasty and she catered to one of our groups vegetarian needs for the most part. We also had some good laughs. Finally, Maria left us with some good ideas on how to fill the rest of our day.
Delicious sampling of Ecuadorian Food with a Spectacular Guide
Kimberly R,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00As our first day in Quito we chose this tour to ease into the trip and better understand what we can expect. Wilson was our guide and communicated in advance of the tour starting in where to meet. He took great pride in not only sharing about the food we were eating (and delicious fruit drinks and coffee), but also places to visit in Quito and elsewhere in Ecuador. We were very fortunate to have a 1 on1 tour with him. The food was spectacular; fresh and delicious. Each stop provided a different experience. Highly recommend coming hungry because it is a lot of food. We ended up splitting a pernil sandwich at the last food stop. Topping it off was the cacao tasting. Some very unique cocoa combinations we’d never tried. Ended up buying nearly every flavor to take home with is. Overall, we highly rate this tour and would do it again.
Delicious sampling of Ecuadorian Food with a Spectacular Guide
Ray R,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As our first day in Quito we chose this tour to ease into the trip and better understand what we can expect. Wilson was our guide and communicated in advance of the tour starting in where to meet. He took great pride in not only sharing about the food we were eating (and delicious fruit drinks and coffee), but also places to visit in Quito and elsewhere in Ecuador. We were very fortunate to have a 1 on1 tour with him. The food was spectacular; fresh and delicious. Each stop provided a different experience. Highly recommend coming hungry because it is a lot of food. We ended up splitting a pernil sandwich at the last food stop. Topping it off was the cacao tasting. Some very unique cocoa combinations we’d never tried. Ended up buying a few to take home with is. Overall, we highly rate this tour and would do it again.
Delicious!
meganlO4790AD,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Wilson eating delicious food and getting to know Old Town. It was very helpful as the first thing we did in Quito so we could get further recommendations of what to do and see on our trip.
Gastronomic tour during Quito’s Carnaval.
Ali G,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Wilson, was very personable and knowledgeable. If you have the opportunity to do this gastronomic city tour, DO IT! Wilson took us around the history center and we had extensive conversations about the culture and history of Quito, all while enjoying delicious traditional Ecuadorian food! As a huge plus, Wilson was very prepared during the tour, as we unknowingly booked our tour during Quito’s carnaval. Long story short, the locals spray foam and coloring dyes to each other on the main plazas and streets. While mostly leaving tourist alone, we got some foam sprayed on our clothes but Wilson came to the rescue with cleaning wipes! THANK YOU Wilson for everything! Highly recommended!
Wonderful!
nunof384,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was wonderful, the food spectacular, the barbecue, the chocolate, and the empanadas was delicious. The tour is special as the center of Quito is fantastic.
Great Tour Experience
637cathim,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great! There was a good variety of foods and the tour guide was sweet. She is very knowledgeable of the area and provides good insight.
Great time!
714megano,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on the food tour! It was also basically a walking tour of the city with our guide showing us all sorts of interesting historical sites along with great food and drinks!
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