La Tasca de Baños

We came here for my partner's birthday as we saw they had a deal on for paella and wine. When we got there we were served a drink which wasn't wine, I'd be surprised if there was any wine in it. The owner was very chatty, if anything too chatty and didn't stop talking to us even after the food was served. We were the only customers. Unfortunately there was a hair in the paella and it was mostly frozen ingredients, very disappointing for a birthday meal. Maybe the tapas would be better.

It is spanish food restaurant. It's salty for me, but overall it was delicious. Especailly fried squid and octopus are very delicious.

La Tasca has become our “go-to” place in Misahualli, for drinks and dining. Although a Spanish Tapas restaurant, often heavy in meat items, La Tasca offers some great vegetarian and vegan dishes, with more being added. We’ve tried the veggie paella (order ahead of time), the hummus platter, papas bravas, ensalada, pesto pasta (made fresh vegan without Parmesan for us), and Gloria is adding some fantastic falafels to the menu. We look forward to new vegan fare in the future. And the Vino Tinto de Verano really hits the spot on a warm afternoon.

I lived in Baños last year for 6 weeks and tried a ton of restaurants. Somehow I missed this place back then, but I just discovered it with my friend while we're in town this weekend. Definitely a standout restaurant in Baños, and I've tried all the best restaurants here. I can't name anywhere in Baños I've eaten as delicious. Make sure to get the meatballs and the octopus mango tartar which where the shining stars of my meal (although all of it was great).

If you're looking for Spanish tapas you defiantly need to come here. Great food and the owner and his wife are very friendly.

Great food, if you're looking for tapas or Spanish food in Baños this is the spot. Friendly owner who spent a lot of time talking to us (almost too much, we were the only customers and he was very chatty). The inside smells like cigarette smoke though, and there are only two small tables outside.

Two weeks in Ecuador, and this was our favorite place. We only ate there once but it was the best meal of our trip. Everyone in Ecuador is friendly so having a friendly staff was common. The food, however, was extraordinarily good. We ordered eight different tapas; all were solid but a couple stood out such as the spanish omlete, simple but oh so good and comforting after eating local food for two weeks. Also loved the fried squid because it was so fresh and the batter had just the right amount of spice. My favorite was the prawns which were served minced in a type of molded salad with avocado and mayo. highly recommend.

Lovely tapas and great wine! Would definitely visit again!