La Campiña Restaurant

Local classic

The classic Loja breakfast: highland coffee, a freshly steamed Loja tamal or humita, scrambled eggs, kneaded farmer’s cheese, bread, butter and jam.

House special

The house breakfast, in three combinations to choose from: an Andean fruit smoothie, a warm plate and a fresh side.

• Banana and cherimoya smoothie, pancakes with honey and yoghu$6
• Apple and banana smoothie, green-plantain bolón and fresh ch$6
• Avocado and apple smoothie, corn tortilla and yoghurt with f$6

A light, bright start to the day: fresh seasonal fruit, cut to order. Ask us about today’s selection.

House special

Pork braised low and slow until tender, in a sweet-and-sour sauce of apricots and raisins, with creamy mashed potatoes.

Pork loin slowly cooked in beer, in the southern German style, served with butter-glazed apple and potatoes.

An Italian classic: veal browned and slowly stewed in a wine sauce with mushrooms and tomato.

House special

Beef fillets rolled around a savoury mince filling and slowly cooked with gin and beer, finished with olives.

Beef stewed unhurriedly with vegetables in a beer broth, the way country kitchens make it: simple, deep and comforting.

A French classic: chicken marinated in red wine and finished in a white sauce with a touch of cognac.

Golden oven-roasted chicken under a cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms and a splash of wine.

Chicken and slices of ham wrapped in buttery puff pastry and baked until golden, flaky and crisp.

An American recipe: chicken with onion and green pepper in a creamy sauce scented with sherry.

Chicken gently cooked in coconut milk and curry, served with fresh apple and grated coconut for sweetness and freshness.

White fish fillet on fresh spinach, covered with béchamel sauce and gratinated with cheese until golden.

A classic French recipe: grouper baked with white wine, onion and tomato, its sauce finished with butter.

Layers of pasta with fish and vegetables in a creamy sauce, baked under cheese: a light, seaside take on lasagne.

House special · To share

Pork chop, cured beef, chicken and chorizo from the grill, with French fries and mixed salad. For one, for two or for the whole family.

• For one: pork chop, cured beef, chicken and chorizo$7
• For two: 2 pork chops, 2 cured beef, 2 chicken pieces and ch$12
• Family (3 people): 3 pork chops, 3 cured beef, 3 chicken pie$16

Grilled beef loin served on a wooden board with golden French fries and a fresh mixed salad.

Kids

Grilled chicken breast, juicy and simple, with golden French fries and a fresh mixed salad.

Pork chop grilled over charcoal, with its smoky edge, served with French fries and mixed salad.

Grilled beef loin with red chorizo and blood sausage, French fries and mixed salad: a Loja-style grill on one plate.

Two grilled chicken breast fillets with red chorizo and blood sausage, French fries and mixed salad.

Two charcoal-grilled pork chops with red chorizo and blood sausage, French fries and mixed salad.

Kids

A grilled beef patty in a soft bun with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato and our house sauces — simple and satisfying.

Two grilled beef patties with melted cheese, lettuce and tomato in a soft bun, for a hearty appetite.

A grilled beef patty with melted cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato, in a soft bun with our house sauces.

A grilled beef patty with melted cheese and a fried egg, lettuce and tomato: the most complete burger in the house.

Beef burger with melted cheese, lettuce and tomato, served with golden French fries and a soft drink.

Chicken burger with lettuce and tomato in a soft bun, served with golden French fries and a soft drink.

Beef burger with crispy bacon and melted cheese, served with golden French fries and a soft drink.

A portion of French fries, golden and crisp on the outside and soft inside: the classic side for any grill.

Skin-on potato wedges, fried and seasoned: a heartier, more rustic side than classic French fries.

Local classic

Ripe plantain fried until its edges caramelise: sweet, soft and very Ecuadorian, perfect beside the grill.

A portion of fluffy white rice, the simple, essential companion to our grilled meats and house sauces.

Fresh lettuce and ripe tomato with the house dressing: a light, crisp counterpoint to anything from the grill.

Red pork chorizo cooked on the grill, juicy and well spiced: an easy addition to any of our grilled plates.

Local classic

Grilled blood sausage, deep in flavour and soft in texture, as served in Loja-style mixed grills.

To go with the grill: green sauce, red sauce, house chilli sauce —for those who like heat— or a creamy cheese sauce.

• Green sauce$0.20
• Red sauce$0.20
• House chilli sauce$0.20
• Cheese sauce$0.40

Strawberries macerated in orange juice with ice cream and cream: a fresh, classic dessert served in a coupe.

Creamy ice cream with orange segments in syrup: a simple play of cold, sweet and bright citrus flavours.

To share

Warm chocolate for dipping banana pieces and ladyfingers: a dessert to share at the table, unhurried.

Homemade chocolate flan over caramel, silky in texture, with a touch of rum that lingers at the end.

Homemade strawberry flan over caramel, smooth and delicate, with the taste of fruit in every spoonful.

Kids

A scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, perfect on its own or alongside a slice of one of our house cakes.

Local classic

Fresh naranjilla (lulo) drink, the tart, fragrant Andean fruit behind one of Ecuador’s best-loved juices.

Lemonade made with fresh lemons: tart, cold and refreshing, the easy match for any dish on the menu.

A refreshing tamarind drink, sweet and sour with a gentle fruity depth, served well chilled with your meal.

Bottled water, served chilled, to accompany your meal or to take up to your room after dinner.

Ice-cold Coca-Cola, in a single-serve bottle or a family-size bottle to share around the table.

• Single$1
• Family size$4

Pilsener, Ecuador’s classic national beer: a light, refreshing lager, ideal with grilled meats and pizza.

Club, Ecuador’s premium national beer: a clean-tasting, refreshing lager to accompany any meal.

House red or white wine, in a medium or large serving, to pair with meat, fish or a celebratory toast.

• Medium$7
• Large$12