I would include Leña Quiteña in a San Marcos walk that also made time for food. This Ecuadorian restaurant at Junín and Juan Pío Montúfar would be an address at which to pause and discover what the kitchen was offering that day. I would arrive hungry and ready to hear a recommendation.
Two favourable five-star reviews catch my attention. Javier Verdezoto values the atmosphere, food and portion sizes. Zasha Santillan highlights the Ecuadorian cooking and friendly service. I am interested in that connection between what is served and how each visitor remembers the welcome.
I would begin by asking which dishes were available and what the team suggested combining. I would leave room for conversation before continuing the walk. I would want the meal to have its own pace, with time to notice what arrived at the table.