Summary: For American expats looking to dine out on Thanksgiving, here's a list of several restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinners in Quito and Cuena.
Beningno Malo y Sucre, Cuenca
099 680 4525 or 2829397
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Turkey with all the trimmings, plus a glass of sangria and peach melba for dessert. US $14.95.
Los Pinos 1-99 y Tres de Noviembre, Cuenca
0989449150
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Cajun deep fried turkey, roasted garlic and leek creamed potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie and much more. $25.
Mariana de Jesus Oe3-32 y Ulloa, Quito
2227235
Website
South American Explorers hosts its annual Thanksgiving dinner on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. Turkey with all the trimmings!
Diego de Almagro N24-304 y Juan Rodríguez (Sector Mariscal), Quito
(+593) 26043303
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Turkey with all the trimmings, sweet potato casserole, glazed baby carrots and more.
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I can think of two other restaurants in Quito that have traditionally done Thanksgiving dinners: Adam's Rib, the corner of Reina Victoria and Pinto, en La Mariscal The Magic Bean, the corner of Foch and Juan Leon Mera, La Mariscal I've had Thanksgiving dinners in both places (not on the same day, mind you!) and can say that both dinners are quite good. I'm in Nairobi at the moment, so I don't know what this year's prices will be...
First Published: Nov 12, 2014
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