Cafe 401 & Grill

I found this place in 2025 and it is INCREDIBLE! Food is fresh, big portions, perfectly seasoned. It tastes like food back in Ecuador! It is difficult to find good Ecuadorian food but I found excellent food in this place. I have ordered, seco de chivo, hornado, empanadas de verde, bolon and other stuff and it has been consistently good. The place is not fancy but the food is worth it.

Went in randomly as I was passing by and had a hunger pang. Was impressed by delicious, freshly made food (large portions and affordable prices) and enjoyed a quick chat with Aurelis - a friendly and respectful waitress. This authentic spot was definitely worth the visit, so next time I am in the area - will make sure to return. Cheers, and thank you for brightening my day. P. S. Their empanadas are excellent.

In a dining experience, every detail is crucial. I thoroughly enjoyed the lomo saltado, and although it was just ok for me.... Really didn't meet my expectations, I commended the culinary effort though. The ceviche was also mediorce, and my son relished the steak and eggs. Upon retrieving utensils myself, I observed that the staff was neither busy nor overwhelmed. Ultimately, I appreciated the clarity regarding the 15 percent gratuity charge included in the bill for our party of four. Didn't know that a party of 4 has an automatic gratuity included. Interesting!

I loved the food here! I saw the big Ecuadorian flag and knew I had to stop. We ordered humitas, empanada verde de queso, bolón con queso y dos huevos, bistec encebollado, pechuga salteada, and chaulafán con pollo — everything was delicious. The humita was perfectly cooked, and the bolón was soft, fresh, and so tasty, especially with the sauce that smelled just like my grandma’s ceviche. I also loved finding the milk honey candies I ate as a kid — such a nostalgic touch. I’ll definitely be coming back!

After living 4 years living in the neighborhood, my wife and I stopped by this restaurant for breakfast. I had the chicken sandwich and she had typical breakfast with eggs and tamal. It was good and fair price to other places around. I went back for dinner. We order take out and it was delicious. Enough for leftovers and good price. This has honestly become our new place for takeout. Eating what we had left because it was a lot of food. It was good and cheap. I honestly recommend it.