🔥 Hidden Gem Alert!!!
This Overhyped Ecuadorian Spot DESERVES All the Praise!!! Rincon Costeno - Tucked away in the alleyway on the south side of Strata in Elephant & Castle, this place is part of a row of delightfully authentic Latin American eateries!!! 😍 Most of these spots have been around forever, and you can tell from the crowd that the flavors are the real deal. Flashback to two Sundays ago when my friend and I were literally the only non-Latino patrons at a neighboring spot - not a single word of English spoken the whole time, felt like we'd teleported to another country!!! 🎸 Then some uncle just started strumming his ukulele and singing folk songs - couldn't understand a word but the vibe??? UNFORGETTABLE!!! Now back to our spot - clean simple decor but immaculately maintained. The food? Chef's kiss for Chinese taste buds, especially for us organ-meat lovers!!! 🤤 Flavors are above average with MASSIVE portions, and the family-run vibe is just heartwarming. Prices haven't budged in years - this place is a TOTAL steal!!! Not fancy, just good old home-cooking energy. PS: Their weekday lunch sets are insanely good value!!! 🍹 Soursop Milkshake (Soursop+Milk) 💷 3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This tropical elixir is so hard to describe but SO good!!! Think banana-strawberry-lychee fusion with that signature soursop tang!!! My personal must-order - don't sleep on this!!! 🥤✨ 🍚 Chaulafan (Ecuadorian Fried Rice) 💷 14 ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ Fun fact: The name literally means "fried rice" in Chinese!!! 😂 Texture and flavor are spot-on like our beloved Chinese seafood-chicken soy sauce fried rice!!! Perfect for sharing between two!!! 🥔 Papa Mixta (Peanut Potato Soup) 💷 16 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This creamy peanut soup is chef's kiss!!! The thick broth coats every piece of pork skin, tripe, and crispy pork intestine perfectly, with big chunks of potato for good measure!!! My ultimate comfort food!!! 🥣💖 🍖 Caldo de Manguera (Intestine Sausage Soup) 💷 12 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cassava is the carb base here, served with slices of various organs and blood sausage!!! Rich, savory, and super filling - just ask for less salt if you're sensitive!!! 🥢 Final Verdict: Quality ingredients + generous portions + wallet-friendly prices = LATIN AMERICAN TREASURE!!! 📍 Rincon Costeno Arch 146, Eagle Yard Arch, Hampton St, London SE1 6SP £20/person average #LondonEats #EcuadorianFood #LatinAmericanCuisine #HiddenGemLDN #ElephantCastle #OffalLovers #BudgetDining #WeekendBrunch #AuthenticFlavors #FoodieAdventures