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La Hueca RestoMontreal.ca
La Hueca RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant

La Hueca

The Best Latin Bowls in Quebec
Shaughnessy Village
4.9$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11 am
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Latin AmericanEcuadorianSoupsSandwichesRice BowlComfort FoodVegetarianGrillBoutique-CounterCateringNon-alcoholic Drink Options

About us

Welcome to La Hueca, the best Ecuadorian restaurant in Montreal!

Discover the unique flavors of Ecuador with our authentic dishes, including encebollado, ceviches, salchipapa, and customizable bowls.

Savor the menestra with rice, carne asada, patacones, mote, pork, and aji de la casa. La Hueca is your best choice for Ecuadorian cuisine in Montreal.

Our Specialties

Ceviche, encebollados, Grill & Sandwich

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless Payment

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Paid indoor parking

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Reviews for La Hueca

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on Google4.9 (300+)
*as of 2026-04-03
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Review Summary

Across reviews, La Hueca is described as a charming, affordable hidden gem delivering bold, authentic Ecuadorian flavors in a generous, customizable bowl format. Diners praise the friendly, attentive service and warm atmosphere, with standout dishes like encebollado, bolon, ceviche, empanadas, locro de papa, and the tres leches cake that evoke home cooking. The place is noted for good value and portions, and many say the bowls are packed with flavor and ingredients you can mix to taste. A few criticisms appear, such as inconsistency with encebollado compared to the Guayaquil style, chifles not crispy, and a pulled pork bowl that can be watery, but these do not derail the overall positive impression. The location inside a mall food court is described as a bit hard to find, yet the discovery is part of the charm for many visitors who say they would return weekly or recommend it to others.
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Delicious & authentic! Not a fan of the empanadas but the bowls are to die for!

Nov 8, 2025
on Google

Wonderful catering for empanadas de morocho! Thank you!!

Oct 12, 2025
on Google

Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine - A Hidden Gem!

I had the pleasure of trying Ecuadorian food recently, & it completely blew me away! The flavors are rich, comforting, & full of personality. From the locro de papa, to the hearty fritata-cooked in spices, every dish felt like a warm hug from Ecuador.

The empanadas were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, & paired perfectly sauce. & don't even get me started on the tres leche cake - that was amazing.

What really stood out was the balance of ingredients - simple, but packed with flavor. You can taste the love & tradition in every bite. Whether you're already a fan of Latin cuisine or trying something new, Ecuadorian food is a must-experience. I'm definitely going back for more!

Jun 24, 2025
on Google

La mejor atención que hay en Montreal! Super recomendado, las empanadas de queso deliciosaaaasssss, el ceviche exquisito!

Jun 22, 2025
on Google

As an Ecuadorian I know how hard is to get the ingredients to recreate all the most flavorful dishes of my country.
But I can say that this place makes me have nostalgia of my people & the amazing food from Ecuador.
Sadly I never have time to take pictures because I devour everything too fast!
I love the encebollado, bolon , empanadas & the juice that are 100% fresh & natural!!!
I hope that other dishes are included in menu soon!! Guatita, seco, hopefully crabs 😜
Shout out to the owner, super friendly & attentive, & super hard worker!

Jun 9, 2025
on Google

The cheese empanada was great but the pulled pork bowl was extremely watery. It was like a soup.

Jun 3, 2025
on Google

Honestly one of my top lunch spots in Montreal-if not the top. I've been coming to La Hueca for the past year & have tried a variety of dishes from their menu, & every single one has been absolutely amazing. The flavours are bold, authentic, & incredibly satisfying.

I'm not usually the type to write reviews, but I felt compelled because they genuinely deserve the recognition. The owner is super friendly, & you can order either in person or through their easy-to-use automated screen. I love that there's a picture for every dish.

From the beef Empanada, Locro de Papa, shrimp ceviche soup, to their sandwiches & bowls-everything is bursting with flavour. Pure magic.

If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favour & GO.

May 7, 2025
on Google

The best Ecuadorian restaurant in Canada . We went there with my wife & my daughter & we love the quality of food food , the taste & experience brought me back to Ecuador. I remember trying fanesca typical food during April & it was best fanesca & empanadas I ever tried . I truly recommend for anyone !

May 3, 2025
on Google

Ecuadorean here 💛💙❤?
Thank you to the chef for bringing the flavours of home to Montreal. I love how the taste of Ecuador was delivered in a fusion style. There are little touches the Chef puts such as the sugar in the empanada that remind you of home 🏠 Overall a great food experience for a reasonable price. Hats off to the restaurant for offering Encebollado which is very rare to come by.I will be back to try the rest of the menu, mil gracias 😊

Feb 6, 2025
on Google
5.0

Extrano muchísimo la comida de mi Ecuador así que cuando vi que había un restaurante de comida ecuatoriana cerca a mi hotel, salí como disparada a probarlo. Me encantó la empanada de queso que compré y el senor que me sirvió fue muy amable. El menú incluye encebollado (eso probaré a la próxima!), salchipapa, bols con varias opciones de proteínas, sanduches y ceviche. Tienen varias opciones de sides, incluyendo patacones y yuca. Opciones de bebida incluyen Inca Cola, Manzana y Tropical

Aug 7, 2024
on Google

The people & service was absolutely wonderful but I'm sad to say that as an Ecuadorian this did not taste authentic. The ceviche that were ordered was overcooked, super soft, mushy, & oily. The empanadas ordered were so oil the napkin was drenched & dripping in oil. The only thing that was good were the drinks & the bowls. Super disappointed with the rest.

Jul 12, 2024
on Google

The food is phenomenal & the service is great, a nice find downtown. I had the locro de papa & an empanada & both were excellent.

Jun 20, 2024
on Google

Amazing food! Made by an Ecuadorian. Highly recommend the Empanadas de Viento! Don't skip this spot.

Jun 15, 2024
on Google