This is a hidden gem which offers value.
Between the San Roque church on Ave. Loja and 12 de Abril runs a quaint little street – Calle del Farol. Close to the corner with 12 de Abril you will see a sign on the side walk for Jauria (i with accent) in front of a wood framed archway. It leads you to an intimate garden restaurant, with a few tables indoors. On the left side are large murals of dogs: Jauria is Spanish for (dog) pack.
They are open from 4 PM to midnight. Closed Sundays and Mondays. If you go there, it will get busy with ambiance around 8 PM. Ecuadorians eat late and this place has not been discovered by early dining gringos.
So then, why is this a hidden gem and does it offer value?
In addition to the location: They make fresh artesanal pasta, rolled and cut as you order it. They use the same menu style as Mangiare Bene, for those familiar. You first choose your type of pasta (including black pasta). Then you make your selection of seven sauces. All of that for $6!
If you like filled/stuffed pasta (e.g. ravioli) you first choose your pasta, then one of three fillings and then one of five sauces. All of that for $8!
Note: The pasta, fillings and sauces taste super delicious and very fresh.
They also offer a salad ($3.50) and choice of two lasagnas for $6.50. They have ten artesanal pizzas on the menu. Seemingly app 14″ in size and ranging between $8.50 and $16 in price. We asked our neighbors at two tables how they liked their pizzas and received raving comments from them.
You can conclude your delicious value meal with one of two desserts: an apple tartin or tiramusu at $4. We had the tiramisu – it was the real McCoy.
Wine is $4 per glass. So was the Limoncelo as digestif (bajativo).
Service is friendly and attentive.
Now, what are you waiting for?
Address: Calle del Farol y 12 de Abril
Contact information: 098 334 6069
Recommended by Eric Fraterman: ericfraterman@gmail.com
