Tropical fruits are abundant, as are avocados.
Escabeche is a cooked fish appetiser eaten cold, served with peppers and onions. Corvina is sea bass, which can be prepared in a variety of ways, and is always an excellent choice. Chupe de camarones is a chowder-type soup made with shrimps, milk, eggs, potatoes and peppers. Rice and potatoes accompany virtually every dish. Table service is the norm in hotels and restaurants and many of them also offer buffet type lunch.