A dish that tells its story — Seco de Pollo reviewed

You can taste history in Seco de Pollo if you know what to look for. llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple tied to Andean agricultural tradition. The bright and satisfying character reflects those layers — aji criollo doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a Quito mercado central setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. naranjilla juice alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Seco de Pollo, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.