At Cafe Tortuga, located in Tena, Ecuador, a vibrant culinary journey awaits. This casual eatery blends deliciousness with health, offering a diverse menu that caters to all tastes—vegan, vegetarian, and traditional alike. Known for its lively atmosphere, the cafe features live music, outdoor seating, and a rooftop view perfect for social gatherings or quiet solo meals. Guests rave about the affordability and quality of their meals, from fresh breakfast options to satisfying lunches and dinners. With a strong commitment to friendly service and sustainable choices, Cafe Tortuga is a must-visit spot, inviting diners to indulge in their creative and wholesome offerings.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great cocktails
Has great tea selection
Has live music
Has rooftop seating
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Has all you can eat
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Has counter service
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Cash only
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed inside
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Cafe Tortuga
Mona Villacres
Apr 26,2025
This is a very nice place to eat in Tena. Our vegetarian dishes were delicious. We ordered the Avocado Salad, the Yucas Fritas, and a non-vegetarian panecook for my husband. For dessert we shared the vegan lemon tart- it’s made with “maduro “… it was delicious… I had a sugar-free papaya juice with water. The service is very good. We also had someCoffee … check the menu! They have everything to try! My daughter loved the place… super colorful and good music. Nice view and ambience … the only little thing is that one of the servers makes a lot of noise as he interacts with everyone around and visitors from the neighborhood… seems he is very enthusiastic… ;) for the rest everything was just perfect… go visit ! U won’t regret it!
Ben
Apr 13,2025
Delicious food and excellent prices. The lunch special for 6 (wrap, salad, mini dessert, coffee, juice) was excellent.
J P
Mar 16,2025
Best place for breakfast in all of Tena. Amazing food and drink selections, and great atmosphere! They also have options for lunch! The Tortuga cookies are so cute, and the location can't be beat!
Taro Leung
Feb 25,2025
Very nice place to be, great food and drinks at very fair prices!
marcus stiebenz
Feb 21,2025
Nice Ambiente … pretty western . Not cheap - but goods have good quality
Marley Peifer
Jan 22,2025
Very cool atmosphere in a good location with extremely friendly and chill staff. Cappuccino was good. I also had dinner here twice and the panini tortuga was surprisingly good. They use oyster mushrooms grown locally by a community cooperative. Lots of other surprisingly eco aware products sets this place at a level above what you might expect while traveling through Ecuador.
Susanne Lock
Jan 8,2025
Nice place, great food and good atmosphere.
Chris Santillo
Jan 7,2025
We've only been in Tena for a couple of days but we've been back to Cafe Tortuga three times so far. And we'll probably come back tomorrow. The service is super friendly, the food is varied and interesting. And the whole vibe is interesting, fun, and centered around body-healthy and planet-healthy choices.
Reviews For Cafe Tortuga