In the Mariscal suburb. Serves a wide range of foods from Ecuadorian in addition to Chinese, Mexican, Italian, and American. Has veggie burgers, fruit smoothies, vegetarian version of Ecuador's national dish, soy steak, white corn, potato cakes, beet root, veggie chorizo sausage. Free wireless internet. Open Tue-Sat 9:00am-9:30pm, Sun 8:30am-5:30pm.
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Joaquin Pinto E7-68 y Diego de Almagro, Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador
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Last update on 06 Jul 2024 by maynard7
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116 Reviews
First Review by erinmack
julesboeldi
Points +157
Great atmosphere, but a lot of minor improvement necessary - Edit
The location is great. Directly in Mariscal. The decor and the music is really good. It’s clean. The staff is nice. The service is super slow (even with only 2 parties in the restaurant). The food tastes ok. In my Opinion not enough for the price. Quantity wise they should increase it to make one satisfied (for the price they ask for). We both had to order 3 meals to feel satisfied and everywhere else we either get one plate each or even share one plate. We are normal sized. The soup of the day was already gone at 5pm. They are open until 9 pm or so. Unfortunately they did not Remember our special order. Burger without onion. Not a big Deal of course. But for that price ($7,25) they could be a bit more attentive. Also the food is different depending when you come. We had the stuffed portobello one night with salsa and the next day it came totally different and w/o salsa. But both times accompanied by bread. I assume to dip it in. Also the bread was moldy the second time. And instead of directly apologizing for it the staff investigated the bread. But later brought a new plate with different fresh bread and the sauce. And apologized.
Read moreall in all I suggest coming here to enjoy all the good parts of this place.
would recommend the staff to change the things mentioned above - and this place would be great.
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Nice staff , Great atmosphere (decoration, music)
Cons: Slow service , High price for a very small meals
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VinayGunther
Points +155
Good food, slow service - Edit
Has a good range of dishes.
Read moreVery slow service. Obviously not their strong point
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bensteele98
Points +56
Back Again - Edit
Second round at El Maple, this time going for the simple vegan burger for €4.50 with a slice of the apple pie, was delicious
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan Options, Reasonably Priced
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BethanyMoore
Points +131
Vegan heaven ! - Edit
One word, CAKE!!! OMG it as so good, my boyfriend and I both ended up having 2 different cakes in there and 2 different ones to take home and it was banging! We also had the hot dog with chips and it was delicious 😛
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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klarajeam
Points +120
Delicious Vegan Food - Edit
Casual vegan dining in Quito where omnivores can enjoy their food too.
Read morePros: Expensive menu, Friendly service , Tasty food
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Bobi.d
Points +87
Informal. Lots of options. - Edit
Lots of options. The food was yummy and filling. Perhaps just needed a little more flavour. But I was still happy with meal and service.
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kaitlynflower
Points +104
Amazing food - Edit
One of the best places I have ever eaten at! Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff and the most delicious food.. it’s a tad pricey compared to other places but you get what you pay for so it’s totally worth it!!
Read moreI recommend getting the vegan milanesa napolitana, they use really good quality ‘ham’ and they use daiya cheese which I love because most vegan places in SA make their own which can be gross! It’s a must to eat here at least once!!
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Angelifras
Points +194
One of the best vegetarian restaurants in Quito - Edit
Good daily menus, great dishes with vegan options, delicious vegan pastries
Read morePros: Good music , Good service , Quality ingredients
Cons: At peak hours it can be full (weekends)
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KateBernard
Points +19
Nice place - Edit
Good service, good food😄
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MarylouMeyer
Points +122
Very lovely vegan spot - Edit
We have eaten here twice and have had very good experiences both times. The food is very well made and definitely good quality.
Read moreIt’s not the tastiest or the cheapest vegan meal you can get in town. But we would recommend you to try it out. The simple burger is a great vegan option. 👌
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Very cute venue , Good quality food
Cons: It’s slightly pricey, for what it’s worth, The rightness in the flavor varies day to day
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Tahnee
Points +262
Great restaurant in Quito - Edit
Amazing restaurant. A range of vegetarian and vegan options including traditional Ecuadorian dishes, noodles, pizza and pastas. Nice juices. Good service. A bit pricey for Quito but reasonable given the quality of the food.
Read morePros: Menu, Ambience, Service
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garethdavies514
Points +202
Great mock meats - Edit
Great food at decent price. We had the Milanesa Napolitana and the Menestra. Both were excellent.
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camivees
Points +20
Best vegan burgeer ♥️ - Edit
I’m in love, the simple one is such a great hamburger ♥️
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YazzVegi
Points +67
Was good - Edit
I had a „burger“ with pita bread, quinoa balls, humus and salad. It was okey, nothing special and the quinoa balls were too dry.
Read moreBut would go a second time and eat the lunch menu they offer. My friend had this and it was delicious! It came with a starter, than a soup, than fajita and a dessert. It came with a orange juice.
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ircharles
Points +273
Another Amazing Vegan Experience in Quito. - Edit
Substitute the cheese for vegan cheese and you're in. A bit pricy but understandable because it's in the touristy district surrounded by discotecs... Overall a great vegan experience...
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LaughingFighter
Points +72
Mmmm - Edit
Great place, nice vibe, lots of seats, a little library of Spanish books, nice art on the walls. I've only eaten there once, had the ravioli which had a non-vegan pesto so they changed up the sauce and made me a ravioli pomodoro with walnuts. Was tasty, brought out quickly, and the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable of vegan requirements. Would definitely recommend this place😄Their hours need to be updated on Happy Cow but I think they are correct on their FB page. I wish they were open in the morning because I'd kill for a 'milky' coffee! Also dying to try their cakes! Staff understand limited English so it's a good chance to practice your español!
Read morePros: Lots of choice, nice place to chill.
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Ashleybee
Points +107
Nice veggie restuarant in Quito - Edit
We ate at El Maple twice while in Quito. Finding vegan food is a little challenging here to say the least so this was a pleasant surprise. The vegan potato soup is incredible and could almost be a full meal. We also tried the veggie burger and the breaded seitan. Both were good. Just a hint...they do not speak any English so you need to come prepared with how to order in Spanish :)
Read morePros: Great ambiance, Great Service, Good food
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Emilietourdumonde
Points +21
Disappointing - Edit
I was expecting some really good food after reading some online reviews and I thought it was not special at all. We ordered a natural fruit juice which was too diluted. Then we had empanadas and a burger which were dry, and a mexican specialty which was too salty. I dont want to go back.
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Melinusch
Points +209
Super Delicious Food - Edit
A really nice restaurant including vegan bakery, which offers a nice atmosphere super delicious vegetarian and vegan food (organic). I strongly recommend the menu del dia (6,50$) which comes with an entree, soup, main dish and desert fresh juice.
Read moreBest food I had so far in South America!
Pros: many vegan options, diverse, super delicious
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americanvegan
Points +261
Great Food! - Edit
I went here with my mom two nights in a row. We are both vegans and were able to eat here easily. Both nights we got the Philly veg steak with fries ($8.5) and then one night we got the sanduche andino (which was sparing with falafel - $5) and the other night some yummy corn turnovers ($4.25). We got vegan cheesecake (don't recommend), chocolate cake (okay, but dry), some of their truffles (also okay), and their banana split (best of the desserts and an easy thing to share!)
Read moreThe restaurant is adorable! It is definitely the nicest vegetetarian/vegan restaurant I have ever been to in South America! The first night where we got a few desserts our bill was $23, which is pricey for here, but the second night with the banana sundae was only $15 so the desserts get you price wise!
Pros: lots of options, nice setting
Cons: pricey
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elenidragon
Points +333
lots of great options!! - Edit
So many vegan options, I had the empanadas and they were amazing!! Lots of vegan dessert options too, the chocolate cake was okay but not outstanding. Definitely worth a visit!
Read morePros: EMPANADAS
Cons: a little pricey, cake just okay
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daydreamer4life
Points +783
Delicious - Edit
I had a enchilada as a main course, and apple pie for dessert. They were both so tasty!
Read moreHowever, I really wish there were more vegan options, most of the cakes weren't vegan, and they didn't even have vegan cheese when I went, only tofu.... which isn't comparable.
I would normally say a 3.5 stars, but I have to round it up.
Pros: Food tastes good
Cons: Needs to have more vegan options
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CurtisReece
Points +26
Wonderful Vegan and Vegetarian Shop - Edit
Such a wonderful food restaurant suitable for light lunches and full course evening meals. They have such a wonderful selection of Vegan And vegetarian options. The staff are really kind, polite and friendly and can help you to order! In the heart of Plaza Foch it's very easy to find and get directed to. Definitely would recommend this place to eat!
Read morePros: Wonderful Shop to eat , Not much to say honestly , wonderful vegan and veg menu and desserts!
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emzie1983
Points +678
Great variety of food - Edit
We came here for lunch and had a delicious meal.
Read moreThere was a very good selection of vegetarian and vegan food, including meat substitutes and vegan cheese.
I had the hot dog, which was a really tasty chorizo soya sausage with good toppings - onion, sauces and guacamole. My omnivore boyfriend had a soya steak topped with cheese, good chunky fries, and salad. There were lots of items on the menu I would happily have eaten!!
Prices are reasonable, although more expensive than a lot in the city (although level with many of the similar veggie/touristy restaurants) Open at weekends too, which is rare in the area!!
Pros: Flavoursome food, Wide selection of food
Cons: Not really cheap
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abbyk315
Points +20
Great experience - Edit
Delicious food that was super filling. The food is reasonably priced for the size and quality! If I lived in Quito, I would definitely be a repeat customer. Amazing atmosphere and service at restaurant and located in fun area!
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peas-full
Points +3615
highly recommended - Edit
we went here several time during pur stay in Quito. We tried the set menu (cheap and delicious) and also a la carte.
Read moreThey bake their own bread and it’s vegan. Also they have vegan cheese, soy milk and several vegan desserts.
Delicious
Pros: mostly vegan, delicious, wifi
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laurdanielle
Points +131
Amazing meat substitutes! Tons of vegan options! - Edit
Massive menu with a variety of different cuisines and a ton of options for vegans! I ordered the samosas to start which were very spicy but delicious. For the main I got the best vegan burger I have ever eaten and I’ve eaten a fair few! They got the vege meat patty just right and the vegan cheese they use tastes pretty close to real cheese! Our lovely waiter recommended the chocolate cake for dessert and it did not disappoint - may also be the best vegan chocolate cake I’ve eaten!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, English speaking, Tasty meat substitutes
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