Ecuadorean Food in Brooklyn With Encebollado and Seco de Chivo

Neighborhood diners craving hearty Ecuadorean food in Brooklyn head to Casa Raymi on 86th Street for comforting homestyle cooking. The kitchen focuses on regional classics, filling the dining room with the rich aroma of simmering broth and tender meats.

Bowls of traditional encebollado soup arrive loaded with tuna, yuca and pickled red onions beside generous plates of seco de chivo, fresh ceviche and seasoned shrimp. At midday, the almuerzo pairs a traditional soup with a hearty rice entree at an affordable price that draws steady regulars.

The relaxed room keeps things unpretentious with simple tables and friendly service that never rushes a meal. Doors open at 11 AM from Monday through Saturday and at 10 AM on Sunday, while dinner service continues until 11 PM on weeknights and midnight on Friday and Saturday.