And the Food

Roadside Cafe

Unfortunately we still didn't find Ecuadorian food to get excited about, even in Cuenca, except for this!  As you know, I've always said that the best food of most countries is found on the side of the road. This was no exception. At the top of the viewpoint hill high above the center of Cuenca, this woman prepared the most delicious pork I have ever tasted in my life, with no exception!  Offered with some delicious native potatoes that had been cooked with the pork and thus soaked up the juices and flavor, it was amazing. Eaten sitting on a stool at her outdoor "cafe," this was without question the best meal we had in Ecuador. The cost was $3 and I spent the rest of our time in the country hoping to find food like that again, but it never happened.

Anticuchos - One of My Favorite Street Foods in the Whole World

Grilled beef heart on a stick. Marinated in some kind of fabulous concoction which makes it taste totally fabulous. Best when found on the side of a little street somewhere. The more people lined up to buy a serving, the better it will be. Crowds, smoke, happy people, great food - and sometimes even tv to watch while you wait! What more could you ask for!