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$3 - $9
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Cafe, International, Fusion
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Sitting close to the base of a huge waterfall, this restaurant and hotel is in one of the quieter parts of town. It is unusual in Banos as it has some Asia and Mexican dishes. The food was excellent. The owner is very friendly and...the service was fantastic.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed November 25, 2022

We both had prawn dishes ( Curry & Indonesian style) washed down with some house Chilean Merlot. Food & wine very good & excellent value for money. Would recommend.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed April 18, 2022

Enjoyed the Mexican food and sesame steak. Back side of town against the hillside. More quiet and peaceful than El Centro.

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed February 28, 2022

We ate here several times and the food was always yummy. Wine was also good. It was so nice to sit outside. The service was also good.

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed February 21, 2022 via mobile

What's not to like. Great food from a world girdling menu. Interesting decor. Great service and excellent prices. Ate here the 2 nights we were in Banos.

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed February 13, 2022

The Café offers a variety of excellent vegetarian as well as conventional plates, which I can't judge because I'm a vegetarian. It is for this Café that I stayed longer than I planned in Baños, Karina is an excellent cook as well as an excellent...conversational partner who speaks English very well. This is a meeting point for all the wonderful and peaceful souls who live or visit Baños.More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed February 6, 2022

The service was excellent and the staff were so lovely and friendly to chat to! There is a big menu with food from all over the world. I had the bolognese while my partner had the pad Thai and both were amazing! Would definitely recommend....Really nice relaxed atmosphere with good views of the waterfall too!More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed December 6, 2021 via mobile

Come here if you like great food great service. Fresh salads, fresh pasta and perfect curry and Vino to complement was our pleasure. Should come here!

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed September 19, 2021 via mobile

We stopped in for lunch after a long drive to Banos because it was close to our hotel. Pleasant place overlooking the street. I had phad thai with chicken. It was delicious and the portion was big enaccommodating. A bottle of wine was way cheaper...here than in Quito. Our server was super friendly and accomodating. After looking around, we ended up back here for a light dinner, too...actually just a banana flambeada for me and it was bigger than I expected and delicious, just like the lunch. Highly recommended!More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed July 22, 2021 via mobile

Amazing restaurant, super delicious and healthy food. A lot of vegetarian and vegan options. Great staff. We came back there 3 times!

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed July 21, 2021 via mobile

Excellent food, spectacular service and the waiter spoke English which was a plus for us. The guacamole was delicious, and the chips were so good.

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed July 12, 2021 via mobile

We had dinner here. I had the a la Indonesia and my wife Mexican tacos. My wife liked her dish reasonably well but something was off with mine. The sauce tasted too strong. Not quite sure whether the ginger or the soy base. My pineapple...smoothy was also remarkably unsweet.More

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed June 21, 2021

Excellent food with excellent service. Interesting menu with authentic international flavors. Few people know how to keep chicken breast moist. This chef clearly does. We live in a nearby city and will definitely be back. BTW: Lunch is the main meal of the day in...Ecuador and theirs was excellent, filling and fairly priced.More

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed December 23, 2020

I read about this cafe in Lonely Planet so I decided to try it. I was greeted by a wonderful Italian man at the door. I sat on the outside patio (covid ya know). I had a wonderful talk about music and travel with him....They were playing great jazz music such as Miles, Lady Day, Pat Methany... He had worked in Italy, Central America and several other places. The garlic bread appetizer was served with a spicy Italian type sauce that had a nice afterburn. Not too hot at first taste but a nice lingering spicy flavor on your pallet. The fish was served in a nice white wine cream sauce. Subtle flavors that allowed the fish flavors to come through. The owner came out to speak with me after she heard that I was visiting from California and we talked for a long time. She lived and learned to cook in San Francisco USA. I had lived there also so we were reminiscing about the good old days in SF. Turns out she grows her own vegetables in her garden and it shows. Great atmosphere, great food and wonderful service. Clean and courteous also. Going back tonight. My last in Banos.More

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed November 9, 2020 via mobile

This is one of the best restaurants I visited while in Baños! Not only was the location immaculate, but the food was really good as well. From fresh pesto spaghetti to absolutely wonderful waffle and eggs in the morning! If you are visiting Baños this...is a must visit. See the Cathedral that is not far away then the waterfall right next to it.More

Date of visit: November 2020
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Cafe Hood is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5