El Inca Plebeyo Restaurant

Amazing Food and Experience. Felt like being back home in Ecuador. The chef Maria and the host Dayana were amazing giving us a unique experience. Would definitely recommend visiting!

Stepping into Inca Plebeyo feels like coming home. The cozy decor, vibrant textiles, and welcoming smiles create an ambiance that’s pure Ecuadorian warmth. The menu is a celebration of tradition. I began with the ceviche de camaron, bursting with fresh, citrusy flavors. But it was the encebollado that truly stole the show—rich, hearty, and perfectly seasoned, with tender chunks of fish that tasted like the coast itself. One spoonful, and I was back at my family's table, savoring the essence of Ecuador. We couldn’t resist ordering the patacones—and they were so mind-blowing that we had to get a second round. It’s rare for such a simple dish to stand out, but these were perfectly crisp, golden, and the ideal complement to everything else on the table. For the main course, I enjoyed llapingachos with lamb chops, served alongside smoky mote sucio—a comforting, well-balanced dish that rounded out the experience beautifully. Special mention goes to Daniel, who looked after us with genuine care and respect, always attentive but never intrusive. His warmth and thoughtful service made the experience even more special, reflecting the true spirit of Ecuadorian hospitality. If you’re longing for the true taste of Ecuador, Inca Plebeyo is the place to be. It’s not just a meal—it’s a heartfelt journey back home.

Excellent restaurant. While I've eaten at South American restaurants many times, they've been mostly Argentinian and Peruvian, so it was my first time at an Ecuadorian place. It was definitely worth it. All the dishes were good, both starters (croquettes and aubergine) and mains (spinach lamb and fish stew). The quinoa dessert was amazing. I enjoyed the decor and the service was fast and friendly. I guess the only note is that the mains - especially the lamb - were a bit small in size, so you might need something extra. Recommended in any case.

Amazing ecuatorian place. Great vibes, food was tasty and delicious. Ceviche, patacones, tamal, parrilla and meat dishes. Desserts were perfect, loved the quinoa one. If you have any intolerance they can make arrangements for you. We have the pleasure to meet the Chef Jorge P. Supper recommend it

I've never had Ecuadorian food before-- and this was terrific. I recognized some crossover with Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, tiradito and grilled ox heart. We shared a bunch of starters and sides. I ordered the tuna tiradito and ox heart. My companion ordered the baked aubergine and tamal. We got the trio of sauces from the sides section of the menu. Because we were still a bit peckish after the starters we also asked for the menestre or bean stew with pork, also listed as a side. The ox heart starter was terrific and grilled to rare which is great for this cut. It was accompanied by a a soft potato patty made from mash and some very large corn kernels. This dish would have been tasty eaten on it's own, but slathered with the sauce selection we ordered it was marvelous. Sauces were a hot raw salsa containing tomato, coriander, chilli, and onion, an Ecuadorian chimmichurri which was quite acidic and containing plenty of raw onion, and an ajioli. I also pinched quite a lot of the coriander sauce that accompanied my companion's tamal. The tiradito was good but rather restrained after the flavour bomb of the ox heart with different condiments. I should have eaten the tiradito first. My companion's baked aubergine was lovely, subtle and fresh. For my taste, his pork tamal was a little stodgy. However the punchy coriander sauce that was served alongside brightened it up no end. Our waitress explained that Ecuadorian food is a little different from other South American cuisines because the heat is in the accompanying sauces, not in the underpinnings. This makes it easy to customize the chilli level for individual preferences. We waited a while for the bean stew which was ordered after we finished everything else, and still wanted something to mop up the last of the sauces. Unfortunately we were delivered the beans with cheese despite ordering beans with pork. The waitress asked us if we wanted to keep the cheese version rather than wait for the pork and bean stew, and I was a little disappointed that the wrong order wasn't offered for free. So I decided for another wait to get the beans with pork, but it was worth it, having tasted both versions. The pork had been braised to smithereens and was soft shredded pulp, turning it into a succulent coating for the beans. The cheapest red house wine was a decent tempranillo for 30. We will be back and try some of the mains. Our order including a bottle of house red was just over 100. As starter portions are on the small side, mains might be better value. Don't miss the sauces, and if the trio from the sides section of menu doesn't include the coriander sauce (it is listed on the menu, but it wasn't in our sauce selection), definitely ask for the coriander sauce. We’ve since been back and can add the grilled chicken wings from the hot starters and the roast mushrooms from the sides section of the menu to the “do not miss” items from the menu. Both deliciously smokey. Added photos from our second visit.

I attended the dinning experience yesterday evening with a group of my friends and family at El Inca Plebeyo Restaurant with the amazing two chefs who crafted a menu infused with a blend of Ecuadorian and Mediterranean cuisines from starters to dessert. There was also a dedicated wine maker who recommend the best wine for each dish. I hope El Inca Plebeyo does more amazing events like this again :-).

Don't think twice, come to this restaurant. this place is a must try if you want good food that is not your standard cuisine. The ceviches and tiradito were some of the best I've had. All the meals were fresh and flavorful. The quinoa pudding dessert was out of this world and very unique. It's been a while that I've had food that surprised me and I eat out and about all the time. Highly recommended place and the service is also on point and very friendly atmosphere. Just plan to come here you will be happy.

Great food, atmosphere, and location! You can tell these are dishes made by a chef with knowledge and experience of Michelin restaurants. We loved every bite, explosions of flavours, a whole experience. We had the pleasure to meet the owner, a gentleman and a master in his craft. Would totally recommend this spot!