Raíces South American Fine Cuisine
Experience exceptional South American fine dining in Quito. This highly-rated restaurant offers traditional cuisine with personal service. Discover exquisite flavors.
About Raíces South American Fine Cuisine
This establishment in Quito offers a refined take on South American flavors, earning an impressive 4.8-star rating from nearly 200 diners. With a $$ price range, it provides an experience that reviewers consistently praise for its exceptional staff, food, and wine selections. Guests often highlight the appreciation for traditional cuisine and the attentive, personal service. The thoughtfully prepared dishes, with balanced portion sizes, contribute to a memorable dining occasion. It's a place where the quality of both the culinary offerings and the hospitality shines through, making it a recommended stop for those seeking authentic and expertly crafted South American fare.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Casual)
Relaxed and laid-back atmosphere
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Raíces South
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
Highly recommend. The staff, food and wines are exceptional. We really appreciated the traditional cuisine & personal service. Hope to dine again when travelling from Australia. Thank you Maria & your team. The food and service at Raices were top-notch. Dinner here was included as part of our HX Galapagos cruise. They provided a choice of 3 options for appetizer, main course and dessert, plus wine. All courses were beautifully prepared and we appreciated that the portion sizes were just right. Their menu focused on locally sourced foods. The atmosphere was elegant but in a contemporary, understated way. My favorite part of the meal with the trio of desserts sampler. I had such a wonderful experience at this restaurant — the food was incredible, but what truly made it special was the service. Juliana and Maria Gracia were both so kind, welcoming, and attentive. I left feeling full, happy, and already looking forward to coming back. Thank you both for making it such a lovely experience!
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Recent Reviews
Roslyn N.
November 8, 2025
Highly recommend. The staff, food and wines are exceptional. We really appreciated the traditional cuisine & personal service. Hope to dine again when travelling from Australia. Thank you Maria & your team.
Barb (.
June 14, 2025
The food and service at Raices were top-notch. Dinner here was included as part of our HX Galapagos cruise. They provided a choice of 3 options for appetizer, main course and dessert, plus wine. All courses were beautifully prepared and we appreciated that the portion sizes were just right. Their menu focused on locally sourced foods. The atmosphere was elegant but in a contemporary, understated way. My favorite part of the meal with the trio of desserts sampler.
Allison E.
June 23, 2025
I had such a wonderful experience at this restaurant — the food was incredible, but what truly made it special was the service. Juliana and Maria Gracia were both so kind, welcoming, and attentive. I left feeling full, happy, and already looking forward to coming back. Thank you both for making it such a lovely experience!
VioSci L.
May 17, 2025
The atmosphere is beautiful. The decor and music submerges you in an elegant way into Ecuadorean and South American culture. The staff is dressed so nicely with South American touches. Now, the food. Exquisite! Each dish has flavors of Ecuador and/or South America. Each dish we ordered was presented by a server to explain what the spices, herbs, and cooking method was to bring the dish all it flavors. All of the food tasted so fresh and was so resonably priced. I highly recommend Raices!
Pui-Yan K.
November 4, 2025
Our server, Juliana, was wonderful, as were the manager and the other serving staff. The food was outstanding, at once delicious and beautifully presented. The grilled octopus and lamb were amazing. The cacaotal dessert was a beautifully crafted chocolate mouse that melted in the mouth. Highly recommend this restaurant.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Raíces South special
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
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