Fast Food in Ecuador! With the introduction of fast food chains, Ecuadorian locals are better off than ever.
Many different restaurants offer healthy alternatives to traditional fast food fare, which you can find just about anywhere in your town. You can get great Food at any time of the day or night. The price is very low, and it’s easy to eat well while on a budget.
If you’re planning to write about how great fast Food is, please don’t! Instead, show people that it’s not that healthy and that you should eat what is natural for our country.
What is Fast Food in Ecuador?
Ecuadorians love fast Food! These days, many different restaurants offer vegan, vegetarian, organic options, but most of us still want to go for traditional options like hamburgers, tacos, and sandwiches. Not only that, but we also love fried chicken and french fries! There is nothing wrong with either of these foods; they are delicious!
However, if you’re planning on staying healthy, you might want to skip this type of Food. Fast Food doesn’t necessarily mean junk food, but it mostly refers to quick-service restaurants. Fast food chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendys, and Taco Bell are very popular in Ecuador because of their low prices and quick services that allow you to eat well while on a budget.
It’s very common for students to go out with friends during lunch or after class to eat a burger or tacos, but you can also find places like rice and beans restaurants with vegan options.
What is the most popular fast Food in Ecuador?
The most popular fast Food in Ecuador are tacos, hamburgers, french fries, and fried chicken. There are also many other international options like Chinese Food, Italian pizzas, and Japanese Sushi. Ecuadorians love to eat rice with beans at home or go out after class or for lunch during the weekdays.
Top 12 Most Popular Ecuadorian Fast foods you must try:
1. Tacos
Tacos can be found almost anywhere, from carts on the streets to fast food chains and popular restaurants. Ecuadorians love tacos! It comes with various fillings like chicken, beef, pork, or fish. The typical one is made with a flour tortilla which is very thin with cheese melted on top and filled with meat and salsa (tomatoes with onions and cilantro). You can also find tacos that come with lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole.
2. Fries
Fries are one of the most popular dishes in Ecuador. They come as French fries or homemade style where they cut up boiled potatoes and deep fry them until they’re crispy. They are served with a special sauce called chimichurri, usually made with mayo, ketchup, salt, chili pepper, and parsley.
3. Fried chicken
Fried chicken is very popular in Ecuador because it’s delicious! People love to eat fried chicken at home or when they go out for lunch or dinner. You can find it at fast food chains or just a normal restaurant. It’s usually served with fries and lots of mayo.
4. Chinese Food
Chinese Food is becoming extremely popular in Ecuador because many people from China have moved to the country! You can find this type of Food almost anywhere from carts on the street, fast food chains, or just a regular restaurant. Typical dishes are fried rice with meat, vegetables, and soy sauce.
5. Pizza
Pizza is very popular in Ecuador because you can find it everywhere! It’s never seen as fast Food, but instead, you’ll find it at local restaurants. The price for pizza usually isn’t too high, but if you go out looking for a more expensive option, you can find it too! Like Italian restaurants.
6. Hamburgers
Hamburgers are very popular in Ecuador- the ingredients depend on what each person prefers. Still, a typical one is made with a beef patty, lettuce, onion, tomato, and cheese, all wrapped up in a bun. It’s usually served with fries and a drink.
7. Ceviche
Ceviche is a dish that comes from Ecuador and Peru and consists of raw fish marinated in citrus juices such as lemon or lime, with chili peppers added for extra spice. It’s very popular because it’s delicious! You can find this kind of Food at local restaurants, fast food chains, or just carts on the street.
8. Rice with Beans
Rice and beans are extremely popular in Ecuador because it’s easy to find, cheap to make and delicious! They are served together as a meal at every Ecuadorian home every day for lunch or dinner. Usually, rice dishes come with meat, but you can add various things like spaghetti sauce, vegetables, vegan cheese, or just soy sauce if you get it without.
9. Churros
Churros are a very popular snack in Ecuador from Spain and have become extremely popular for breakfast on the weekends. They’re usually made with flour, cinnamon, and sugar deep-fried in oil and served with chocolate sauce.
10. Empanadas
Empanadas are very popular in Ecuador because they come in different varieties and flavors. They are made with either beef, cheese, or chicken wrapped up in an edible dough and deep fried until crunchy outside. Some also come sweet, like filled with fruit jam.
11. Vegetarian
Some people in Ecuador are vegetarian, so many vegetarian restaurants have popped up around the country offering delicious meals. They consist of vegetables, soy products, legumes, and rice.
12. Milanesa
Milanesa is a very popular meal- it consists of thinly sliced beef, or chicken dipped into beaten eggs and then into bread crumbs and fried until crunchy. It’s usually served with fries, salad or rice and beans.
What is a healthy alternative to fast Food?
There are many healthy alternatives to fast food, but natural/organic restaurants are the most popular. Ecuadorians love eating rice with beans at home or outside, where they have vegan, vegetarian, and organic options. There are also healthier options at traditional food places where you can order salads, different types of meat, or fish with vegetables.
What is the price of fast Food in Ecuador?
In Ecuador, fast food chains are very similar to the ones you find in North America, so they also have similar prices. The main difference is with taxes which is about 13% on average, and depending on the restaurant, this can increase or decrease. A meal at a fast food place will cost you about $4 – $10, and a full meal at an organic restaurant will be about $12 – $15.
The Bottom Line
Thank you for reading this blog post on fast food in Ecuador. I hope it gave you some insight into what’s available to eat when visiting the country and made your decision easier about where to stop next time you are there! If you have any questions, please leave a comment below. We will be happy to answer them as soon as possible.
