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Ceviche Ecuatoriano

A ceviche with the flavours of Ecuador

Inspired by Ecuador itself, we created this special ceviche with fresh sea bass, tamarillo, onion, lime and chillies.

Encebollado

A taste of fresh seafood with an earthy Amazonian flare

This hearty fish stew is regarded as one of the national dishes of Ecuador. It is made with tuna, cassava ‘yuca’ and pickled onion.

Hornado

Slow roasted Ecuadorian pork belly

With 12 hours slow roasting in-house, hornado is a succulent pork roast popular in the highlands of Ecuador.

Pudín de Quinoa

Our own creamy quinoa pudding creation

The personal creation of Chef Jorge Pacheco, this sweet pudding made from Andean quinoa, coconut cream, caramelised sugar is served alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Patacones

Fried plantain patties with course sea salt

These mashed plantains are fried and lightly salted with course sea salt. They are the perfect accompaniment to almost any Ecuadorian dish.

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Tamal: Corn flour stuffed with premium pork. It comes with coriander sauce.

TAMAL

Corn flour stuffed with premium pork.
It comes with coriander sauce.

Mote Pilo: Giant white corn sautéed with eggs and cheddar cheese

MOTE PILO

Giant white corn sautéed with eggs and cheddar cheese

Pan Fried Scallops: Pan-fried scallops with creamy 												parsnips puree

PAN-FRIED SCALLOPS

Pan-fried scallops with creamy parsnips puree

LLAPINGACHOS WITH OX HEART: Potato patties with lamb												Potato patties with grilled ox heart

BAKED AUBERGINE

Potato patties with grilled ox heAji panca marinade, tomato, mixed peppers, truffle oil.

Ripe Plantains with cheese: Ripe plantains with homemade cheese 												served with ‘curtido’–onions, tomato and lime

RIPE PLANTAINS WITH HOMEMADE CHEESE

Ripe plantains with homemade cheese served with ‘curtido’–onions, tomato and lime

Quinoa Salad: Quinoa, diced apple, diced tomatoes, pomegranate, coriander, muscatel vinegar dressing

QUINOA SALAD

Quinoa, diced apple, diced tomatoes, pomegranate, coriander, muscatel vinegar dressing

Chicken Wings: Marinated with yellow chilli

CHICKEN WINGS

Marinated with yellow chilli

Grilled Swett Corn: With confit cherry tomatoes and muscatel vinagreta

MOTE SUCIO

Sauteed giant white corn with pork.

LLAPINGACHOS WITH OX HEART: Potato patties with lamb												Potato patties with grilled ox heart

LLAPINGACHOS WITH OX HEART

Potato patties with grilled ox heart

LLAPINGACHOS WITH OX HEART: Potato patties with lamb												Potato patties with grilled ox heart

CROQUETTES

Smoked haddock, cassava, aioli.

Ceviche ecuatoriano: Cured sea bass cubes, tamarillo, onion, lime

CEVICHE ECUATORIANO

Cured sea bass marinated with tamarillo tiger’s milk, red onion, tomato.

Scallops Tiradito Ceviche: Sliced scallops, choice of tiger’s milk: rocotto, yellow chilli, tamarillo

SCALLOPS TIRADITO

Thinly sliced scallops, tamarillo’s tiger milk.

Ceviche Clasico: Cured sea bass cubes, onion, lime, rocotto chilli, sweet potato

CEVICHE CLASICO

Cured sea bass marinated with limo chili tiger’s milk, red onion, sweet potato.

PRAWN CEVICHE

Cooked prawns, tamarillo, onion, tomatoes, lime.

Tuna Tiradito Ceviche: Sliced tuna, choice of tiger’s milk: rocotto, Yellow chilli, tamarillo

TUNA TIRADITO

Thinly sliced tuna, yellow chili tiger milk.

Mushrooms Ceviche: King oyster mushrooms, panca chilli, truffle oil

MUSHROOMS CEVICHE

King oyster mushrooms, panca chilli, truffle oil.

PEARL BARLEY RISOTTOWITH LAMB

PEARL BARLEY RISOTTO
WITH LAMB

Pearl Barley, spinach puree, parmesan , braised leg of lamb (slow-cooked with ‘chicha de jora’ fermented purple corn)

Mixed meat platter (ask us for the cut of the day!)

LAMB RUMP WITH MUSHROOMS

Lamb rump, mushrooms sautéed with panca chilli

Restaurant dish of sweet potatoes and grilled pork

‘PANZA DE CERDO’

Pork belly, baked sweet potato, giant white corn, ‘curtido’ (onions, tomato and lime salad)

Mixed meat platter (ask us for the cut of the day!)

PARRILLA PLEBEYA

Grilled baby chicken, lamb rump, pork sausage, chimichurri.

Grilled baby chicken marinated with yellow chilli, baked sweet potato, chimichurri sauce

‘POLLITO A LA BRASA’

Grilled baby chicken marinated with yellow chilli, baked sweet potato, chimichurri sauce

Slow cooked pork, giant white corn, ripe plantain, potato patties, ‘curtido’ (onions, tomato & lime)

HORNADO
‘ECUADORIAN ROAST’

Slow cooked pork, giant white corn, ripe plantain, potato patties, ‘curtido’ (onions, tomato & lime)

Seafood soup with scallops, mussels, prawns, and cuttlefish. Contains nuts

‘SOPA MARINERA’

Seafood soup with scallops, mussels, prawns, and cuttlefish. Contains nuts

Pearl Barley, spinach puree, parmesan cheese, ‘curtido’ (onions, tomato and lime salad)

PEARL BARLEY RISOTTO

Pearl Barley, spinach puree, parmesan cheese, ‘curtido’ (onions, tomato and lime salad)

Steamed sea bass, rice, broccoli, coconut cream, tomatoes, broad beans

‘ENCOCADO’ FISH STEW
WITH COCONUT

Steamed sea bass, rice, broccoli, coconut cream, tomatoes, broad beans

Tuna, Cassava (yuca), pickled onions

‘ENCEBOLLADO’ FISH SOUP

Tuna, Cassava (yuca), pickled onions

Patacones restaurant dish

PATACONES

Broccoli restaurant dish

STEAMED BROCCOLI

Mushrooms with panca Ecuadorian Restaurant  Dishes

MUSHROOMS WITH PANCA

Rice in a bowl

STEAMED RICE

Guacamole: With 'chifles' green banana crips

GUACAMOLE

Chifles green plantain crisps

SAUCE SELECTION

Basil and cheese / Chimichurri / Yellow chilli

‘MENESTRA‘

Bean stew with your choice of cheese or pork

Quinoa Salad: Quinoa, diced apple, diced tomatoes, pomegranate, coriander, muscatel vinegar dressing

CASSAV FRIES

Served with yellow chii aioli

quinoa pudding: Chef’s own creation – quinoa, coconut cream, caramelised sugar, served with a scoop of ice- cream

QUINOA PUDDING

Chef’s own creation – quinoa, coconut cream, caramelised sugar, served with a scoop of ice- cream

Conserva de leche: Creamy ‘conserva’ made with milk, rice flour, topped with orange segments

‘CONSERVA DE LECHE’

Creamy ‘conserva’ made with milk, rice flour, topped with orange segments

Chilli Chocolate: Ecuadorian dark chocolate (80% cocoa) and chilli candies

CHILLI CHOCOLATE FONDANT

Ecuadorian dark chocolate (80% cocoa) and chilli candies

Morocho: Cooked white corn (hominy) topped with golden raisins and grated raw cacao

‘MOROCHO’

Cooked white corn (hominy) topped with golden raisins and grated raw cacao

ANEJO PATRON

A delicate tequila aged 12 months. Aromatic notes of oak wood,
vanilla, raisins and caramelized honey.

HERRADURA

A deliberately smooth taste that melts across your tongue, with
hints of sweet, dried citrus fruit and toasted oak.

CENTENARIO REPOSADO

Mexican tequila aged six months in white oak barrels.
A smooth body and balanced, pure agave flavours.

RON ZACAPA

Crafted in Guatemala, Ron Zacapa 23 is an expression of patience,
richness and quality created by Master Blender Lorena Vásquez.

BARCELO’ IMPERIAL

An excellent Dominican rum. Awarded a Gold Medal and also the
coveted "Best In Category" title at the 2008 International Cane Spirits.

RON VIEJO DE CALDAS

A Fresh And fruity rum 3 years old from Colombia.
Fresh fruits and caramel notes are followed by a long and sweet finish.

DIPLOMATICO

Produced in Venezuela and aged for up to eight years.
Made from molasses and sugar cane honey.

What our customers say...

First time ever eating Ecuadorian food and this place did not disappoint. Family run place on Essex Road. Had the ceviche, moto pillo, pork belly and fish stew. All dishes very tasty and well presented. Very attentive waiter. Will definitely return.

Omar E.

El Inca is highly recommended!! Extremely friendly and welcoming hosts. Chef Jorge and Luis are genuinely pleasant people in a creative cosy place. The food is top notch and reasonably priced. Great experience!

Bartdeco

We stumbled upon El Inca last night whilst walking down Essex Rd and were welcomed in and guided through the menu by the very friendly owner, Jorge. All the food was great (the fish stew in particular was incredible) and the seabass tiradito was also delightful. Would highly recommend for anybody who wants to try some authentic Ecuadorean food!

Sam S.