El Inca Plebeyo Restaurant
Ecuadorian restaurant · Islington ·
Ecuadorian comfort food, ceviche, slow-cooked pork, eclectic decor
Ecuadorian comfort food, ceviche, slow-cooked pork, eclectic decor
"El Inca Plebeyo is covered in colour. Tiles, pottery, and tablecloths. It’s loud, it’s proud, and its ceviche is just as bright on the eye. Everything at this Ecuadorian restaurant on Essex Road is worth checking out—the hornado, a national dish of slow-cooked pork, is a must—but the ceviche menu is particularly outstanding. Fresh prawns, sea bass, and scallops are paired with a choice of leche de tigre (a mix of lime, chilli, onion, and fish) marinades. There’s tamarillo, rocoto, or yellow chilli—depending if you’re looking for something more fiery, fruity, or fresh—but whatever you choose is sure to brighten your day." - jake missing
"Everything at this Ecuadorian restaurant on Essex Road is worth checking out, but the ceviche menu is particularly outstanding. Fresh prawns, sea bass, and scallops are paired with a choice of leche de tigre (a mix of lime, chilli, onion, and fish) marinades. There’s tamarillo, rocoto, or yellow chilli—depending if you’re looking for something more fiery, fruity, or fresh—but whatever you choose is sure to brighten your day." - rianne shlebak, jake missing, heidi lauth beasley, daisy meager
"El Inca Plebeyo is covered in colourful paintings, tiles, pottery, and tablecloths. It’s loud, it’s proud, and its ceviche is just as bright on the eye. Both the raw dishes and the grilled meats at this Ecuadorian restaurant are big plates but it’s the hornado, a national dish of slow-cooked pork that’s worth coming out of your way for. There’s always music playing and group dinners are great—try to get the big table at the back where you can see the kitchen in action." - jake missing
"An Ecuadorian restaurant centered on bright, precisely seasoned seafood dishes that convert sceptics — think a variety of ceviches and substantial fish soups, including the national dish encebollado de pescado, a deeply satisfying broth studded with hunks of tuna and cassava, ideal for cold nights. The menu rewards exploration across its fresh, flavour-forward offerings." - Feroz Gajia
"A bright, festive Ecuadorian dining room serving warmth on cold nights: a steaming, crumbling tamal with a lively coriander sauce, paired with caramelised plantains enlivened by lime-pickled onion and fresh cheese for a sunny, comforting meal." - Hester van Hensbergen