Quito Street Food Essentials
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
After years of research we’ve carefully selected the best street food stands in Quito in the most unexpected and hole in the wall locations. This tour prizes taste over aesthetic or price and is sure to make you craving the recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. You’ll try exotic fruits and juices, seafood delicacies and the best local bites, made with fresh ingredients.
We will finish the journey with a top chocolate, coffee and cocktail tasting. In addition to getting a real taste of Quito, you will explore the city’s back streets, downtown’s flea market and cool off beaten path architecture, street art and more. We will wander through the parts of Quito that are home to the locals that dwell here and we will eat the food that natives have been enjoying for decades.
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 travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please be aware this is a walking tour (around 3 kms)
For a shorter walk choose the pick up and drop off service and mention it at the moment of your reservation
Please be aware that maximum waiting time is 15 minutes, if you don't make it on time you will loose your tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Basilica del Voto Nacional
We´ll see a glimpse of this magnificent church from the outside on or way to our second foodie stop.
Parque El Ejido
You'll walk through the main park in the central area
What‘s Included
All the food at 4 stops
Fruit tasting
1 cocktail (soft drinks available)
Soft drinks
Options
Private with pick up/drop-off
Private with pick up/drop-off
Tour with pick up/drop-off
Private tour
all food and drinks
Pick up and drop-off
Private
Private tour
All the food and drinks
Standar
Duration: 4 hours
All the food and drinks
Reviews
197 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing food tour!!!!
KatieI206,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best food out in Quito!!! We had such an amazing time discovering local food and fruit!!! So much cool history, information about the city and food traditions as well as info about architecture! Would recommend 1000% to do this tour to learn about local Ecuadorian food!
We had a great time with...
Ayo A,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time with Ernesto! It was fun learning a little about the history and architecture of Quito and trying local favorite food spots. The perfect way to start our trip!
The food was delicious...
Michelle B,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The food was delicious and the servings were huge. Come hungry. Santiago was a great guide. He also showed some wonderful street art. I had a great time.
Great tour, come hungry!
Craig W,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic tour. Off the beaten path into neighborhoods you wouldn’t go to yourself and into some amazing markets and food courts. Santiago, our guide, is very knowledgeable and passionate about his home town and country and it was a pleasure to spend a few hours with him. DO NOT HAVE BREAKFAST before this tour so you can really enjoy all of the culinary delights along the way. Very highly recommended.
One of my favorite food tours I've taken. Authentic and delicious!
Kylefitzy8,,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a really neat experience. We were able to eat at a few places that I would have 100% walked by without a second thought. These were authentic, local, and delicious. Santiago was a great guide and made for a really great experience learning about the different foods from Quito. Big fan!
Delicious Food in Quito
Kelly C,,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our excellent guide, Ernesto, showed us a part of the Quito food scene we would have never found on our own. The food was fantastic and Ernesto’s discussions were informative and fun. We happily recommend this tour.
Exploring Quito’s amazing food culture
Nicholas B,,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highlight of my time in Quito - a wonderful morning spent learning about local food and culture. Everything was so delicious, I highly recommend!
Highly recommended
emiliolP3153TN,,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with a spectacular guide and flavors that I did not imagine. A great introduction to the culture of a unique city and cuisine
Must do!
betsy travels too,,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Santiago, was knowledgeable and made the tour feel like a friend was showing us around. It was a small group (6 including him), which was perfect. The food was amazing and we felt we got a real overview of Ecuadorian flavors and cuisine. The 5-10 min walk between stops was perfect. Really could not be happier with our tour and highly recommend this tour with Santiago. We left full but not feeling too full (a hard balance!), and like we got a real taste of the city.
Highly recommend!
Melissa P,,Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent way to try traditional Ecuadorian food while also seeing quito. Highly recommend! The portions are great and you will be full by the end of the tour. I appreciate how he separated the food stops!
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