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Ecuadorian
Born.
I was born and grew up in Ecuador where I was spoiled with exotic local foods that came from all regions: highlands, coast and jungle. Ceviches, hornados, locros, encocados and so many more delicious dishes that became part of who I am as a chef.
Chef/Founder
Alejandra Espinoza
Welcome to Somos!
Globally
Inspired.
At age 16 I moved to France with my family where I uncovered a whole world of gastronomic technique. For the next 10 years I studied, and worked and traveled all things culinary. From Europe, to the US, to Asia & the Nordics, my perspective is global.
*Here below you will find our tasting menu. Ingredients or combinations may change due to seasonsonality of products. To find our A la Carte menu and the latest version of this menu, click here*
TASTING MENU
Our tasting menu is my personal journey through childhood in Ecuador, coming of age in France and adulthood in the US. It’s truly Ecuadorian Born, Globally Inspired. I hope you enjoy!
- Chef Alejandra Espinoza
Herbal oyster
Manaba oyster, herbal vinaigrette, fenel, green apple
Seasonal ceviche
White catch marinated with tangerine lemon, pickle feadlehead, ají, palmito
Green platain tamal
Filled with shrimps stew, guariche crab salad
Amazonian tribute
Cassava tuile, smoked paiche, grilled chontacuro, macambo
Empanada de choclito
White corn dough filled with manaba cheese bechamel and smoked corn
Cuy dumplings
Pasta dough filled with shreded guinea pig, ponzu broth infused with pine tree mushrooms, chilli oil
Pork belly
Confited pork belly, roasted tomatoes sauce, corn textures
or
Daily catch
Tempura fish, green plantain and coconut stew, roasted cassava puree
Seasonal sorbet
Tropical fruits tasting
Banana tatin
Caramelized bananas, Origen 75% choco- late budin, walnut praline
Our drinks also follow our motto of “Ecuadorian born. Globally inspired.”
We make our own cocktails using fresh, local ingredients and local liquors whenever possible. We also have an outstanding selection of wines from Ecuador and France.
The most delicious part!
THINGS GOT INTERESTING
PAPA RONCÓN, El coctel amarimbao
Rum (Romero y Sons ), coconut milk, roasted sweet plantain and ishpingo
SHAKAIM, Protector de la Selva
Gin infused with guayusa, dry vermouth, our house chicha and cacao mucilage
EL RUISEÑOR DE AMÉRICA, 5 centavitos de felicidad
Single Malt whisky (Murco), citrics liquor, taxo juice, orange blossom foam
MÁS SABE EL DIABLO POR HUMA QUE POR DIABLO
Rum (Romero y Sons), our house Andean chicha, sweet spices
LET’S GET REFRESHED!
FRESCASO TE PEGAS UN FRESCASO
Gin infused with ataco, lemongrass, orange peals
KARISHINA, la amante del vino
Wine selection, tangerine shrub, roses syrup
GALLITO DE LA CATEDRAL
Miske Silver (Casa Agave), strawberry and rocoto shrub, grapefruit
MISKE AHUMADO, la herencia
Miske Silver (Casa Agave), ginger, orange liquor, palo santo smoke
GIVE ME SOMETHING STRONG, PLEASE
MONTUBIO
Gin, vermouth, peanut campari, sal prieta
AMORFINO, un verso líquido
Cacao liquor, whisky Single Malt (Murco), cacao crunch Somos
LAS PENAS CON CACAO SON MENOS
Single Malt whisky (Murco), cacao liquor, chocolate bitter, mucilage and cacao nibs
Hours
Lunch
Monday - Sunday
13.00-16.00
Dinner
Monday - Sunday
18.30 - 22.00
For weekend orders check out our sister restaurant Guaguaseria on Rappi
Location
N34-421 Av. Eloy Alfaro y Av. Portugal
Bellavista Neighborhood, Quito, Ecuador