Official Winners 2026
Best Alternative/Aesthetic Medicine
Best Alternative/Aesthetic Medicine
Dra Rosy León - Aesthetics
Best American food
Best American food
Sunrise Cafe
Best Animal Hospital
Best Animal Hospital
Cuenca Animal Clinic
Best Animal Rescue
Best Animal Rescue
FAAN
Best Art Gallery
Best Art Gallery
idiomARTE
Best Artisan
Best Artisan
Maestro Eduardo Segovia
Best Asian Food
Best Asian Food
Cooking with Rey - Sreymom
Best Attorney
Best Attorney
Sara Chaca
Best Bakery
Best Bakery
Matthews Bagels Store
Best Bank
Best Bank
JEP Cooperativa
Best Bar
Best Bar
Common Grounds
Best Barbecue
Best Barbecue
Pajaro y Bestia
Best Bed & Breakfast
Best Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Santa Lucia - Cuenca
Best Biological Dentist
Best Biological Dentist
Grace Ordoñez
Best Blueberry Delivery
Best Blueberry Delivery
Blue Biker
Best Bookstore
Best Bookstore
Carolina Bookstore
Best Breakfast Restaurant
Best Breakfast Restaurant
Cafe San Sebas
Best Bulk Food and Spice Shop
Best Bulk Food and Spice Shop
Gramm Bulkshop
Best Burger
Best Burger
Black Angus
Best Butcher
Best Butcher
Peter's Deli
Best Candy Store
Best Candy Store
Pacari
Best Canned Salsas
Best Canned Salsas
Linda Chase
Best Car Rental
Best Car Rental
Cuenca Car Share
Best Casual Dining
Best Casual Dining
Sabatino's
Best Charity
Best Charity
Hogar de Esperanza
Best Chinese Food
Best Chinese Food
Ta'Lico Chinese Restaurant
Best Chiropractor
Best Chiropractor
Dr. Duane Connell
Best Chocolate
Best Chocolate
Pacari Restaurant
Best Christmas Tradition
Best Christmas Tradition
Paseo de Ninos
Best Cleaning Company
Best Cleaning Company
Edvi Limpieza Total
Best Cocktails
Best Cocktails
Anubis
Best Coffeehouse
Best Coffeehouse
Café Nucallacta
Best Colombian Food
Best Colombian Food
Moliendo Cafe
Best Community Center
Best Community Center
idiomARTE
Best Consignment
Best Consignment
JDs Muebles
Best Courier Service
Best Courier Service
USA Valet
Best Creative Center
Best Creative Center
IdiomARTE
Best Deli
Best Deli
Peter's Deli
Best Dentist
Best Dentist
Grace Ordoñez
Best Dessert Maker
Best Dessert Maker
Double D Delights
Best Dinner With Entertainment
Best Dinner With Entertainment
La Guarida
Best Dog Walker
Best Dog Walker
Gabriel Avila
Best Driver and Tour Guide
Best Driver and Tour Guide
Orlando Siguenza
Best Ecuadorian Food
Best Ecuadorian Food
Tiesto’s
Best Ecuadorian Tradition
Best Ecuadorian Tradition
Saying “Buen provecho”
Best English-Speaking Theater
Best English-Speaking Theater
ACT, Azuay Community Theater
Best Estate/Moving Sales Company
Best Estate/Moving Sales Company
Red Tag Moving Sales
Best Event Venue
Best Event Venue
idiomARTE
Best Eye Doctor
Best Eye Doctor
Dr. Rene Cabrera
Best Family Activity
Best Family Activity
Swimming at Banos
Best Family Outing
Best Family Outing
Cajas
Best Festival
Best Festival
Fiestas de Cuenca
Best Fine Dining
Best Fine Dining
Le Petit Jardin
Best Florist
Best Florist
Cafe Flora
Best Foundation
Best Foundation
Hogar de Esperanza
Best French Food
Best French Food
Le Petit Jardin
Best Fresh Eggs
Best Fresh Eggs
Feria Libre
Best Fresh Produce
Best Fresh Produce
Feria Libre
Best Fried Chicken
Best Fried Chicken
Joes' Secret Garden
Best Frozen Yogurt or Ice Cream
Best Frozen Yogurt or Ice Cream
Tutto Frido
Best Furniture Store
Best Furniture Store
JDs Muebles
Best General Facilitator
Best General Facilitator
Diana Vera
Best Gluten-free menu
Best Gluten-free menu
Matthews Bagels Store
Best Gourmet Product
Best Gourmet Product
Peter's Deli
Best Greek Yogurt
Best Greek Yogurt
El Tokte
Best Gym
Best Gym
Target Gym
Best Hair Dresser
Best Hair Dresser
Lee’s Salon
Best Handyman
Best Handyman
Emilio Morocho
Best Happy hour
Best Happy hour
LaCraft Beer Garden
Best Hardware Store
Best Hardware Store
MegaKywi
Best Health Care Facility
Best Health Care Facility
Mount Sinai Hospital
Best Health food restaurant
Best Health food restaurant
Good Affinity
Best Healthcare Provider
Best Healthcare Provider
Dr. Maite Depreeuw
Best Historic building
Best Historic building
Cathedrals
Best Home Improvement/Repair Service
Best Home Improvement/Repair Service
Emilio Morocho
Best Homemade Pickles
Best Homemade Pickles
Pickles by Jodie
Best Hospital
Best Hospital
Mount Sinai Hospital
Best Hot dog
Best Hot dog
Itel Deli
Best Hotel Cuenca
Best Hotel Cuenca
Oro Verde
Best Hotel Guayaquil
Best Hotel Guayaquil
Holiday Inn Airport
Best Hotel Quito
Best Hotel Quito
Wyndham Airport
Best Indian Food
Best Indian Food
Punjabi Rasoi indian Restaurant
Best Insurance Broker
Best Insurance Broker
Blue Box (Carlos Ramirez)
Best International Moving
Best International Moving
Paul Wilches, Relocation Services of Ecuador
Best Italian Food
Best Italian Food
Mangiare Benne
Best IVA Facilitator
Best IVA Facilitator
Monica Crespo
Best Kitchen Supply Store
Best Kitchen Supply Store
Pycca
Best Landscaper
Best Landscaper
Leonardo Loja
Best LGBT organization or event
Best LGBT organization or event
Cuenca Pride
Best Liquor Store
Best Liquor Store
Cuenca Shop
Best Live Band
Best Live Band
Paco's Blues
Best Local Artist
Best Local Artist
Alberto Soriano
Best Local Entertainer
Best Local Entertainer
Paco's Blues
Best Local Hero
Best Local Hero
Deb Davis
Best Local Market
Best Local Market
Mercado de 10 de Agosto
Best Local Media
Best Local Media
GringoPost
Best Mani/Padi
Best Mani/Padi
Jenny Salinas
Best Massage Therapist
Best Massage Therapist
Cameron Kayce
Best MC/Emcee
Best MC/Emcee
Linda Chase
Best Meals in a Jar
Best Meals in a Jar
Sweet and Light
Best Mexican Food
Best Mexican Food
Chula Birria
Best Mover (Local)
Best Mover (Local)
Red Tag Moving Sales
Best Museum
Best Museum
Pumapungo Museum
Best New Restaurant
Best New Restaurant
Coffee Lovers
Best Night Out With Friends
Best Night Out With Friends
Bisto Yaku
Best Non-Profit
Best Non-Profit
Hogar de Esperanza
Best Outdoor Dining
Best Outdoor Dining
Cafe Museo
Best Parade
Best Parade
Paseo del Nino
Best Pet Groomer
Best Pet Groomer
Maxis Pet Care
Best Pet Shop
Best Pet Shop
Pet-tiere
Best Pet Sitter
Best Pet Sitter
Dra. Miau/Elizabeth Gavilanes
Best Pet Store
Best Pet Store
Pet-tiere
Best Pet Taxi Service
Best Pet Taxi Service
PetsCar
Best Photographer
Best Photographer
Jane Hiltbrand
Best Physical Therapist
Best Physical Therapist
PhysioGym
Best Physical Therapy Center
Best Physical Therapy Center
PhysioGym
Best Picnic Spot
Best Picnic Spot
Jardin Botanical
Best Pizza
Best Pizza
Fabianos
Best Place For a Birthday Party
Best Place For a Birthday Party
Nomadas Calle Larga
Best Place to buy healthy food
Best Place to buy healthy food
Arandano
Best Place to meet a blind date
Best Place to meet a blind date
Cafe de Museo
Best Place to take out-of-town guests
Best Place to take out-of-town guests
Turi Outlook
Best Place to Watch a Film
Best Place to Watch a Film
Milenium Plaza Theater
Best Plumber
Best Plumber
Emilio Morocho
Best Public Art
Best Public Art
Museo de Arte Moderno
Best Public Event
Best Public Event
Paseo de Ninos
Best Realtor
Best Realtor
Ashley Rogers
Best Reflexology
Best Reflexology
Cameron Kayce
Best Rose Delivery Service
Best Rose Delivery Service
Rosa Linda Flowers
Best Salmon
Best Salmon
Lenny/Cuenca Salmon
Best Sausage
Best Sausage
Peter’s Deli
Best Seafood
Best Seafood
El Capitán
Best Seco de Chivo
Best Seco de Chivo
Sabatino's
Best Shipping Services
Best Shipping Services
Relocation Services of Ecuador
Best Smoked Products
Best Smoked Products
King Smokehouse
Best Solo Musician
Best Solo Musician
Roxy with Paco's Blues
Best Southeast Asian Cuisine
Best Southeast Asian Cuisine
Thai Lotus
Best Spanish School
Best Spanish School
Vamos Spanish School
Best Spanish Teacher
Best Spanish Teacher
Carmen Pais, Vamos Escuela
Best Specialty Cookie Catering
Best Specialty Cookie Catering
Double D's Delights
Best Steakhouse
Best Steakhouse
Black Angus
Best Sunday Brunch
Best Sunday Brunch
Cafe San Sebas
Best Sushi
Best Sushi
Mocagi-San
Best Swimming pool
Best Swimming pool
Piedra De Agua
Best Tailor
Best Tailor
LeonardoMocha
Best Technology Specialist
Best Technology Specialist
Alex Mejia
Best Thai Food
Best Thai Food
Thai Lotus Restaurant
Best Tour Company
Best Tour Company
Orlando Siguenza
Best Tour Guide
Best Tour Guide
Sole Riquetti de Gould
Best Traditional Event
Best Traditional Event
New Year's Fireworks
Best Unique Dining with Great Food
Best Unique Dining with Great Food
La Guarida
Best Vegetarian
Best Vegetarian
YuA
Best Veterinarian
Best Veterinarian
Dr. Osvaldo Cobos (Vets Cuenca)
Best Veterinary Clinic
Best Veterinary Clinic
Cuenca Animal Clinic
Best Visa Facilitator
Best Visa Facilitator
Visa Angels
Best Volunteer Opportunity
Best Volunteer Opportunity
Hogar Esperanza
Best Weekend Feria
Best Weekend Feria
Gran Feria Sabatino's
Best Yoga Class
Best Yoga Class
PhysioGym / Eleonora Faria (Ellie)
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About Best of GringoPost
Celebrating excellence, authenticity, and the exceptional people and places that make Ecuador extraordinary
What is Best of GringoPost?
Best of GringoPost is an annual reader-driven awards program that recognizes the outstanding businesses, services, places, and people throughout Cuenca and all of Ecuador.
From your favorite café to the most reliable service provider, from hidden gems to beloved landmarks — this is YOUR opportunity to spotlight what makes living in Ecuador special.
Why It Matters
Winning Best of GringoPost isn't just recognition — it's a badge of honor that tells the community you care deeply about excellence and customer experience.
Winners receive official awards, marketing materials, and the prestigious right to display the Best of GringoPost seal across their platforms.
Who Can Participate?
Voters: All registered GringoPost community members can nominate and vote in any category. One vote per entity per category ensures fairness.
Nominees: Any business, service, professional, venue, or community contributor in Ecuador is eligible. Self-nominations are welcome!
Award Categories
Food & Dining: Restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars, food trucks, and specialty food shops
Services & Professionals: Healthcare, legal, financial, home services, and specialized professionals
Places & Experiences: Attractions, venues, festivals, markets, and community spaces
📅 Annual Timeline
Mark your calendar for these important dates
The Best of GringoPost campaign officially launches. Visit GringoPost.com, click "The Best of…" and start nominating your favorites across all categories.
Community members submit their nominations. Promote your business, share with friends, and encourage the community to nominate their favorites.
Vote for the finalists in each category. Choose your favorites from the most-nominated businesses and help determine the winners.
Community members cast their votes for finalists. Share with friends and encourage the community to participate. Only unique votes count toward the final tally.
Our team carefully reviews all submissions, validates votes, and determines winners in each category based on the community's voice.
Valentine's Day celebration! Winners are revealed in a special edition post and featured prominently on GringoPost.com. Winners receive their official awards and marketing materials.
How the Best of GringoPost Voting Works
The Best of GringoPost is designed to celebrate community favorites in a fair, transparent, and engaging way. To ensure meaningful results, the process happens in two stages.
Step 1: Nominations (Current Phase)
- Nominations determine which businesses, services, or individuals qualify to move forward.
- Anyone may submit a nomination.
- Multiple nominations for the same nominee are welcome, but repeat nominations from the same person count only once.
- This stage measures community interest, not final winners.
Being nominated simply means a nominee is eligible for final voting — it does not mean they have won.
Step 2: Final Voting (Later Phase)
- After nominations close, finalists are selected in each category.
- During final voting, each person may vote once per nominee. Multiple votes from the same individual do not increase totals.
- Votes must come from different people.
- Winners are determined only during the final voting phase.
To win a category, nominees must receive meaningful support from the community — not repeat votes from the same source.
Fair & Transparent Voting
We actively monitor nominations and voting to ensure:
- One person cannot vote multiple times for the same nominee
- Self-voting abuse is prevented
- Results reflect real community support
Nominees are encouraged to share nomination and voting links with their community — that’s part of what makes Best of GringoPost exciting — while maintaining a fair and trusted process.
FAQ
Do people vote twice?
No. There are two phases: nominations first, then final voting. Votes only count during final voting.
Does getting many nominations guarantee a win?
No. Nominations only determine eligibility. Winners are chosen during final voting.
Can one person vote multiple times?
No. Each person may vote once per nominee.
How to Participate — Simple as 1-2-3
Choose Categories
Browse through our three main categories and select the subcategories that matter most to you. No pressure — vote in as many or as few as you like.
Submit Nominations
Enter your favorite businesses, services, or individuals in each subcategory. Share why they deserve recognition and what makes them stand out.
Spread the Word
Share the voting link with friends, family, and the broader community. The more voices heard, the more meaningful the awards become.
Ready to Make Your Voice Heard?
Join thousands of community members in celebrating the best of Ecuador. Voting opens January 11.
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