At the corner of Junín and Montúfar, La Purísima would be a deliberate stop for me: a chance to explore its Ecuadorian cooking and give the meal its own place in the day. I like the possibility of making a table part of the walk through San Marcos.
Among the favourable reviews informing this invitation, Sony cf highlights the team’s welcome and family-like warmth. Mpm Mpm recalls several dishes and house liqueurs with enthusiasm. Those personal impressions would encourage me to explore the menu and ask the staff what they recommended.
I would choose a dish to give my attention to and leave time for conversation afterwards. I would like the meal to open a discussion about Ecuador’s flavours. Then I would return to the walk, with a new question or a taste to remember.