Quito street food Bites and Bricks with a Local Chef

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Immerse yourself on an unforgettable journey through Quito's vibrant off beaten path neighborhoods, where local flavors and artistic expressions intertwine. Join a passionate local chef as your guide on a unique street food and art tour that takes you beyond the tourist hotspots.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We can accommodate vegetarians, pescatarians and gluten free.

We will serve alcoholic drinks if the client asks for it, when they are older than 18.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Plaza del Teatro

We'll walk through one of Quito's main public plazas.

Admission Not Applicable

Basilica del Voto Nacional

We'll walk by one of the most emblematic churches.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

1 beer

Fruit juice tasting

Food in 4 stops

Gratuities

Options

Quito Bites and Bricks with a Local Chef

Reviews

5.00

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic food and walking tour!
373rachele,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We LOVED our outing with Santiago. We got to try so many delicious foods while hearing about the history and politics of Ecuador and learning more about Quito itself. And getting to see cool street art and murals topped off the day. Highly recommend!
Terrific food and art tour
C9726MPbenh,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Enjoyed a really wonderful local food and street art tour with Santiago, who was friendly and engaging, and happy to share his knowledge and insights.
Amazing food tour with local chef!
Alexis W,,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a fantastic time on this tour. The guide is super friendly and knows so much about the local food scene. We tried a great mix of tasty street eats, and got to hear cool stories about each dish, as well as the history and culture of Quito. We really loved going off the beaten path to unique and local places. This really enhanced the experience! It was not just a “tourist” tour. We even got a recommendation and reservations for an AMAZING dinner after the tour. We highly recommend this tour. If you are interested in the Quito food scene, do not miss this tour.
Amazing food and local knowledge
Melody I,,May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour with Ernesto was one of the highlights of our week in Quito! He took us to several hole-in-the-wall places, heavily frequented by locals. Not only did we get to taste amazing food that we otherwise wouldn’t have been able to find, but we got a personal perspective of life in Quito and knowledge about the local/national culture. We especially liked that the tour ended at an artist collective space that highlights contemporary artwork by local artists. My husband had been wanting something that was reflective of local culture but with a modern design—and this was the place for it. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you are curious about the local culture and food and don’t know where to start!
Great food great history
Rick6100,,May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ernesto was great. His passion for quality of produce in local dishes is evident in the selection of great eateries, fresh juices and locals. The food was amazing and with his chef experience, great advice and information on the way the food is prepared and condiments to use. He has great local knowledge and passion about Quito. Visited some great architectural sites as well. Highly recommended and don’t have breakfast before you go!
Great food tour
Ian C,,May 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour for both an insight on the people and their food. Do not eat too much before the tour as the tasting portions are very generous!
Best tour ever!!!
pat r,,Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a terrific tour! We can't recommend this more highly -- super fun, not your 'usual' city tour, or even food tour, but going to the places where the people who live in Quito go, to eat the food that they eat, all while learning about the city and the people and Ernesto himself. It really was so much more than we could have expected (and yummy too)!
Excellent local food tasting tour
denniskQ1881QY,,Feb 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing cultural and local food tasting with Ernesto. A must when visiting Quito. Bring your walking shoes and taste buds.
Great food tour!
Elisabeth F,,Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I really enjoyed this tour. Ernesto, our tour guide, was personable, knowledgeable, and spoke English well. The food was delicious and was representative of the foods of Ecuador. I would highly recommend this tour.
Awesome off the beaten bath experience
Amanda M,,Dec 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great experience to see the murals, learn about the history behind them, see the Quito most tourists don’t get to see, and try local the gems. I felt super safe and really enjoyed absorbing the knowledge he had to offer. Definitely recommend!