Besides buses and cars, the city is packed with look-alike local eateries, each serving its own special plates and most offering street side seating around plastic tables and chairs. There are a few nicer joints in town, especially if you’re in the mood for steak, and if you’re up for seafood there are a number of places in Las Palmas.
A simple seafood place in front of the beach at Las Palmas, this place specializes in seafood, chicken and beef and beef dishes. Glass top tables and green tiled floors add a touch of class to an otherwise look-alike coastal dining dive. Daily 08:00-21:00....
In a town where the words ramshackle and overcrowded seem to accompany any observation Parrilladas el Toro is a breath of fresh air. Walking through the glass front doors and into the spacious, marble-floored dining area is like entering a king’s quarters. Precisely set tables with wooden-back...
This sister restaurant to one in Guayaquil of the same name is a traveler’s dream in Esmeraldas. Restaurants crammed with people seem a world away from this gem characterized by a quiet, friendly atmosphere set amidst marble floors, and tables with bright tableclothes. Main entrées are a bit...
An open-air restaurant facing the sea, this place offers one of the nicest views you’ll get while in Esmeraldas. Dining is simple and only slightly classier than in town: the plastic tablecloths and glass-top tables are clean and inviting. Specials include the standard range of seafood dishes,...
Breakfast options are limited in Esmeraldas, unless you’re keen for some hearty soup and rice with platanos (delicious in its own right, but not what some wake up craving). If you’re in search of bread and other baked delights, head down to Cafeteria Colombiano. To get there, head down...