Many Ecuadorian restaurants have a set menu, which is cheaper than eating a la carta . A set menu should be 2 dollars or cheaper and often includes a starter and a drink. Sometimes restaurants add service charges and VAT to their prices. Although usually this is mentioned on the menu, it is worth asking if this is included. Most bars are located in La Mariscal and most foreigners can be found here.
Beer is the most common drink.
A big bottle of the national Ecuadorian beer Pilsener costs around 1 dollar, but many bars also serve cheap cocktails. For the partygoers that are not tired after closing time, Quito has many clubs . Ecuadorians are great dancers and salsa is the music that makes their hips shake. Entrance should be 2 dollars or less and sometimes includes a drink. Big mountains like Pichincha, Cayambe and Cotopaxi are very close by and also Andean towns like Otavalo and Papallacta are popular daytrip destinations.