As the name implies, this is a gathering point for the guides of the Galapagos boat trips. This could be because it’s the only place that seem to open at a reasonably early hour! Despite its great location it is not overpriced and there are some very local dishes besides popular tourist fare. It always seems busy and there is a bustling atmosphere to the somewhat rushed service at least for breakfast. All seating is outside but under cover to it’s quite a pleasant place to eat.
I kept seeing these big balls of what I could not guess every time I passed this place prior to finally giving it a shot. Known as bolón, it is a ball made of fried plantains and a mozzarella-like cheese. Mine was tasty if a bit dry. I noticed many others having it as a side dish to curries and I’m sure the various sauces enhanced the meal greatly. I later tried this at another place and it was much better. My wife had a huge fruit salad with granola of which she felt the latter played too big a part. They also served nice batidos of yogurt based fruit shakes. I don’t believe we spent more than $5 between the two of us and we were quite full.