Moliendo Café
A budget-friendly Colombian eatery in the historic center, highly rated for its arepas and lunch sets under 4 USD.
Located on Calle Honorato Vásquez, this Colombian eatery holds a rating of around 4.5 on Tripadvisor, ranking high among Cuenca restaurants and frequently appearing on local budget food lists. The signatures are arepas and the hearty bandeja paisa platter. The lunch set includes juice, soup, salad, and a main course, which recent diners report costs under 4 USD, offering excellent value. Diners praise the friendly service, though some find the seating a bit uncomfortable. It is closed on Sundays, and closing times vary between 19:00 and 21:00 depending on the source. This listing is for the historic center location; there is another branch in a shopping mall. It is just a few minutes' walk from Calle Larga.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat approx. 8:30–19:00 (some sources say until 21:00); Closed Sun
Nearby sights
- Museo Remigio Crespo Toral
- Museo de las Conceptas
- Museo de las Culturas Aborígenes
- Puente Roto & Tomebamba River (El Barranco)
- Old Cathedral (El Sagrario)
- Plaza & Church of San Francisco
- Parque Calderón
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (New Cathedral)