Every stop on the trail should have a café-terrasse-restaurant like Sambuca, where Latin flavors and familiar efficiency combine with genuine warmth. Sit at the cozy inside tables or outside, overlooking the ever-changing scene on the town square, for as long as you like. Drinks include espressos, cappucinos and Mexican and Ecuadorian favorites. The menu also features a rotating offering of dishes like lasagne, pad Thai, organic salads from the owners' garden, and pies fresh from the oven. As you nosh, have a conversation with fellow travelers and get some tips about the area.

Location:
Vilcabamba, Ecuador

Restaurant Types:
International, Latin American, Mediterranean

Prices: Budget

Currencies accepted
US dollar

Price Description: Main courses are generally under $6 including tax.

Atmosphere: Casual

Bar Features:Wine / beer

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Reviews

Traveler Reviews of Café Sambuca

Sambuca Cafe

I loved the friendliness and relaxed ambiance - the food tastes home-made, which is wonderful to find in such a small remote town - and the variety is great. Keep it up!

Traveler from Chicago on Feb 17, 2009

Sambuca Cafe

I loved the food and the desserts but most of all the darling couple who owns the place.  They were so knowledgeable about the town and all the history and just so cute. I also had a few too many margaritas because Isamar, Raul's wife, is the queen of margarita makers.  I also enjoyed the other patrons there:  all the most interesting people were sitting around and having a great time. For sure this is the "place to be" in Vilcabamba!

Traveler from California on Feb 13, 2009