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#438 of 1,177 Restaurants in Quito
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Takeout, Delivery, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible
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Reviewed 21 December 2017

It was late at night, and nothing else was open, so we opted to come here and give them another try. Of course, we had no other choice, since NOTHING else was open. But, what the heck, let's try it again. Same thing. Just a...big piece of bread with mayo dripping all over it. Granted the bread is good as is the mayo. But that doesn't make it a sandwich. Of course, the place was packed and everyone raves about this place, but I guess if you've never had a decent sandwich, you have no idea what one is supposed to taste like. Place is always clean and the service is great. The staff is always very attentive, but for food... no thanks. Last time we come here.More

Date of visit: December 2017
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Reviewed 2 January 2017

This place is known for it's sandwiches, so I decided to check it out, as I am very keen on a good sandwich. Now, I knew that the cold cuts would be horrible, that is expected in Ecuador. They just don't have decent cold cuts...here. It's over processed and full of salt (locals equate salt with flavor). So, I didn't expect much. And that's exactly what was delivered... not much. It was this huge bread with hardly anything inside. I could see the green mayo dripping out of the sides, and when I took a bite, thats all I could taste... Mayo and Bread. It wasn't a bad flavor, but don't call this a sandwich. This is bread with mayo. Hell, if you call it that, I would have more respect for you. Yet again, Ecuador has shown me it has a WAAAAYYYY to go in the culinary world, including sandwiches. Locals love it here, especially my family (Ecuadorian), and I argue with them all the time, and many agree with my findings, yet they keep coming back here. Go figure.More

Date of visit: December 2016
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Reviewed 27 May 2015

We enjoyed the sandwiches from El Arbolito, but were disappointed by the rather skimpy fillings. The bread was crusty and chewy (and good) as stated by another reviewer. We bought a package of olives to add to the sandwiches and that helped. My wife does't...care for mayonnaise so we got the sandwiches without so, in fairness, we may not have had the optimal experience.More

Date of visit: May 2015
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Reviewed 4 April 2015

These sandwiches are so tasty! The bread is crusty, but still a little chewy...my favorite. They have a unique mayo that they slather on that is so flavorful and delicious. They do charge for additional toppings such as pickles and olives, but they add a...ton of them - you get your money's worth. The sandwiches are so filling too. Also a plus...they deliver. My husband and I love eating here when we're near the Quicentro or La Carolina - just a block or so away.More

Date of visit: April 2015
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El Arbolito is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 3.5
  • Value: 4