Location: Portoviejo
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Where to Eat in Portoviejo: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Portoviejo (Spanish pronunciation: [poɾtoˈβjexo], locally [poɾtoˈβjeho]) is a city in Ecuador, and the capital the Province of Manabí 30 kilometres (19 miles) from the Pacific coast. (Population: about 250,000). Also known as the city of the "Royal Tamarind Trees" for the beautiful trees found in the area. Portoviejo is the main political and economical centre of the Portoviejo River valley, which also includes the cantons of Santa Ana and Rocafuerte, where about 110 square kilometres (42 square miles) are cultivated every year. The valley is rich in the production of tomatoes, onions, peppers, bananas, mangoes and other tropical fruits. The city, which was affected by economic crisis in the eighties and nineties, is now recovering but severe budget limitations and a huge unemployment rate present difficulties for local authorities. Portoviejo is a large commercial center for the province, where there are two shopping malls, one with a large hypermarket, 8 movie theaters, food court, and other stores. There is a large flea market in downtown. Locals are very friendly and very well educated. The city is home of the cancer treatment hospital "Dr Julio Villacreses Colmont" serving the provinces of Manabí and Esmeraldas. Portoviejo is the perfect place to enjoy traditional Manabí cuisine, of great fame in Ecuador, usually at countryside restaurants located on the side of the Portoviejo-Crucita roadway. The local airport is used for domestic flights.
Things to do in Portoviejo
1. Bonanza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By elenita_valle - Buenos Aires, Argentina
fui con mi familia a bonanza y la verdad que tiene un amibiente muy lindo, justo nos toco un dia con sol y nos justo mucho las instalaciones y en especial su pileta.
2. Bonanza Hosteria y Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
A restaurant, brewery, and distillery all in one! Experience fine Ecuadorian food with authentic artisan craft beer and liquor. Have a drink, some food, and relax by the pool!
Reviewed By Nathan K - Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
I stayed at Bonanza for 4 days and had a wonderful time. The rooms are nice, the property is beautiful the food is great and the owners are more than friendly. Oh and did I mention they have not only their own craft beer brewed on sight but they also distill their own Whisky among other things!
I highly suggest this place for any one in the area or any one interested in a decent drink in the barren desert of craft beer that is Ecuador.
3. Cevicheria Zavalita
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By marcopolo111 - Cleveland, Oh
This is a simple and reasonably good place for a ceviche and some fish. I had a ceviche, which was OK and very large. The fish on other tables looked fresh and well prepared. There aren't many options in this town, or I couldn't find them
4. Cevicheria Tutiven
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Guillermo G - Corrientes, Corrientes, Argentina
Original forma de preparar cada uno los ceviches que les gustan. Trae los ingredientes a parte y uno lo prepara ahí.Una opción económica. No es muy lujoso.
5. Nuova
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By elenita_valle - Buenos Aires, Argentina
fui con amigas a nouva y quedamos sorprendias con la carte de cokteles, justo enganchamos un happy hour y la verdad volveremos
6. American Restaurante
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Larry M - Grand Blanc, Michigan
I had ribs as I was told this was an spelling place to eat ribs. The sauce was tasteless but the meat was lean and properly cooked. It came with an excellent salad and the French fries wer tasty. If I went back I would ty something else and my review would probably be higher. I went hopping for excellent ribs and I got more like the normal ribs you get in a lot of American restaurants. As usual the service was excellent
7. Momentos Resto & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4 reviews
International restaurant , with 7 years in the market in Portoviejo , presents an extensive menu of various international dishes , fusion and own interpretations of classics by the chef and author , with premium ingredients and local products
Reviewed By elenita_valle - Buenos Aires, Argentina
hace unos meses habiamos ido a momentos bar pero esta vez la calidad de sus tragos no eran tan frios ni tenian mucha veriedades ojala vuelva a ser lo q era antes
8. Che Cactus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Diane S - Crucita, Ecuador
I have not eaten anything that I can't say good things about. Our experiences have always left me excited about going back again.
9. Cafeteria Jean Pierre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Alexander Y - Quito, Ecuador
I love this place. It has authentic food from Manabi with the most exquisite flavors. Even though they have grown and are more industrialized now, they have not lost their touch and every time you go, you will get the same flavors.
The service here is A+++, you could even meet the family when you visit and they are always willing to help make sure you have the best service.
Food wise, prices are not high, just about right to be able to try a whole variety, its definitely delicious
Plates, theres just so much.... I would recommend everything but for me when I visit, no matter what I have to get Hayaka, orange juice and a trigrillo, 100% guaranteed that you will love it !
I just love this place, if you are ever by the coast do visit here, ask the locals cause everyone knows this place. For me, its one the points that is making me want to move to Portoviejo
10. La Barra
La Barra bar and restaurant is a great place to meet with friends and family to celebrate any occasion or just a night out in the city. La Barra offers a variety of local craft beers, national and international beers complementing it with a great menu.
