What Encebollado is
Tuna and cassava soup with pickled onion, eaten at breakfast.
Encebollado is listed as a dish in the Ecuador guide, where the index tags it seafood. Treat those labels as a menu translation rather than the full picture. Portion size, garnish and cooking method change from one counter to the next, and so does the price.
Where to find Encebollado
Our index links Encebollado to Coastal cities. That does not mean it is unavailable elsewhere, but it is the place to start if you want the version locals recognise.
The Ecuador guide also covers 6 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Encebollado sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 8 food entries we track for Ecuador, 6 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 6 | Encebollado, Llapingachos, Ceviche de camaron |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Hornado, Seco de pollo |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Encebollado is one of 6 dish entries and 6 budget items; 2 items share the seafood tag.
Dietary notes
- Seafood tag: fish or shellfish is part of the dish. Mention allergies clearly and ask about shared fryers.
How to order it
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Ecuador items that make most sense alongside Encebollado, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Ecuador items share the most tags with Encebollado, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Encebollado: common questions
What is Encebollado?
Tuna and cassava soup with pickled onion, eaten at breakfast. It is listed in the TasteBridge Ecuador guide as a dish.
How much does Encebollado cost in Ecuador?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Encebollado vegetarian?
Encebollado is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Encebollado?
Our index links it to Coastal cities. Ask locally for the version served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Ecuador. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.