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'''This page is a stub.''' The restaurant directory is a community project — if you live on the peninsula or visit regularly, please add your recommendations. Use the '''Edit''' button at the top to contribute.
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== How to Use This Directory ==
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This is a community-maintained list of restaurants, cafés, and food options on the Santa Elena Peninsula. Listings are organized by location and type. All entries should include: name, area/neighbourhood, type of food, price range, and any notable notes.
This is a community-maintained list of restaurants, cafés, and food options on the Santa Elena Peninsula. Listings are organized by location and type. All entries should include: name, area/neighbourhood, type of food, price range, and any notable notes.


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'''Price guide:'''
'''Price guide:'''
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* $$$ = $15+ per person
* $$$ = $15+ per person


== Salinas ==
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=== Seafood ===
=== Seafood ===
''Add your recommendations here — use the Edit button above.''
''Add your recommendations here — use the Edit button above.''


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=== International / Mixed ===
=== International / Mixed ===
''Add your recommendations here.''
''Add your recommendations here.''


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=== Cafés & Breakfast ===
=== Cafés & Breakfast ===
''Add your recommendations here.''
''Add your recommendations here.''


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== La Libertad ==
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=== Seafood & Local ===
=== Seafood & Local ===
The Terminal Pesquero (fishing port) area in La Libertad has informal lunch restaurants (ceviicherías and comedores) serving the freshest ceviche and fish on the peninsula at low prices ($3–7). These are not formal restaurants but small operations that open for lunch only.
The Terminal Pesquero (fishing port) area in La Libertad has informal lunch restaurants (ceviicherías and comedores) serving the freshest ceviche and fish on the peninsula at low prices ($3–7). These are not formal restaurants but small operations that open for lunch only.


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''Add your formal restaurant recommendations here.''
''Add your formal restaurant recommendations here.''


== Santa Elena ==
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''Add your recommendations here.''
''Add your recommendations here.''


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* '''Ceviche:''' The peninsula is one of Ecuador's best ceviche regions. Shrimp (camarón) and mixed seafood ceviche are the standards. Best eaten at lunch, especially near the fishing ports.
* '''Ceviche:''' The peninsula is one of Ecuador's best ceviche regions. Shrimp (camarón) and mixed seafood ceviche are the standards. Best eaten at lunch, especially near the fishing ports.
* '''Encebollado:''' Ecuador's national hangover cure (fish and onion soup) is available at many breakfast spots. An excellent way to start the day.
* '''Encebollado:''' Ecuador's national hangover cure (fish and onion soup) is available at many breakfast spots. An excellent way to start the day.
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* '''Cash:''' Smaller restaurants and comedores are cash-only.
* '''Cash:''' Smaller restaurants and comedores are cash-only.


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== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Supermarkets]] — grocery shopping guide
* [[Supermarkets]] — grocery shopping guide
* [[Living & Practical (La Peninsula)]] — practical guides hub
* [[Living & Practical (La Peninsula)]] — practical guides hub


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🍽️ Restaurant Directory La Peninsula
Community-compiled restaurant listings for Salinas, La Libertad, Santa Elena, and the surrounding area.
EcuaWiki › The Peninsula › Restaurant Directory
Restaurant Directory La Península
Community-compiled restaurant listings for Salinas, La Libertad, Santa Elena, and the surrounding area. Written by residents and long-term visitors.

This page is a stub. The restaurant directory is a community project — if you live on the peninsula or visit regularly, please add your recommendations. Use the Edit button at the top to contribute.

How to Use This Directory

This is a community-maintained list of restaurants, cafés, and food options on the Santa Elena Peninsula. Listings are organized by location and type. All entries should include: name, area/neighbourhood, type of food, price range, and any notable notes.

Price guide:

  • $ = Under $5 per person
  • $$ = $5–15 per person
  • $$$ = $15+ per person

Salinas

Seafood

Add your recommendations here — use the Edit button above.

International / Mixed

Add your recommendations here.

Cafés & Breakfast

Add your recommendations here.

Did you know…?
🛂 …a tourist (T-3) stay lets you spend 90 days in Ecuador in any 12-month period?

La Libertad

Seafood & Local

The Terminal Pesquero (fishing port) area in La Libertad has informal lunch restaurants (ceviicherías and comedores) serving the freshest ceviche and fish on the peninsula at low prices ($3–7). These are not formal restaurants but small operations that open for lunch only.

Add your formal restaurant recommendations here.

Santa Elena

Add your recommendations here.

Food Tips

  • Ceviche: The peninsula is one of Ecuador's best ceviche regions. Shrimp (camarón) and mixed seafood ceviche are the standards. Best eaten at lunch, especially near the fishing ports.
  • Encebollado: Ecuador's national hangover cure (fish and onion soup) is available at many breakfast spots. An excellent way to start the day.
  • Fresh fish: The best fresh fish is found near the ports (La Libertad, Anconcito) — ask for el pescado del día (fish of the day).
  • High season prices: Restaurants in tourist areas of Salinas increase prices by 20–40% during high season (Dec–May) and feriados.
  • Cash: Smaller restaurants and comedores are cash-only.

See Also

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