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01/06/2026
🌊 Ceviche Masterclass 🌊
Learn how to prepare fresh, authentic Ecuadorian ceviche step by step 🇪🇨✨
📅 21st June
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Limited spots: only 15 people
💷 £25 (all costs covered + donation to our charity 🤍)
Includes a hands-on cooking session, tips, and tasting.
👉 Book now via the link in bio: “ceviche masterclass”
or send us a DM to reserve your spot 📩
Limited spaces available , don’t miss out 🔥
28/05/2026
Why haven’t you joined us yet? 🧐
This edition of Ecuadorian Flavours brought together Ecuadorian roots and British energy. A fusion shaped in London, guided by fire, rhythm, and memory.
This event hosted by with a special collaboration with guest chef , adding his voice to a table where tradition meets evolution.
From kitchen prep to service, every moment carried the spirit of the Ecuadorian Andes 🇪🇨
What would you like to see in our next event? Spoiler! A CEVICHE MASTERCLASS is coming soon!
Stay close — the next experience is already taking shape. 🌿🍽️
Thanks to for capturing each special moment!
21/05/2026
What if two Ecuadorian chefs came together to create something you can only taste once? ✨
Our 5th Chef Collaboration brought together and guest Chef for an exclusive tasting menu celebrating Ecuadorian flavours with a modern twist.🚀🍴
A one only experience where traditional ingredients are reimagined into dishes you won’t find on our regular menu.
Thank you to Chef Daniel Cunin for joining us and helping showcase how Ecuadorian cuisine can evolve into modern gastronomy while staying true to its roots. 🇪🇨🍽️
Discover the next edition of our chef collaboration series.
14/05/2026
A taste of Ecuador, paired perfectly 🇪🇨🍷
Discover how Ecuadorian flavours and wines come together to celebrate our culture, tradition, and creativity in the heart of London.
Experience Ecuador beyond expectations ✨
Address: 162 Essex road, N1 8LY - London.
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25/04/2026
This Is What a Night Feels Like at El Inca Plebeyo ✨
Laughter at the table.
Glasses clinking.
Flavours that turn moments into memories.
This is more than dinner —
it’s how we celebrate, connect, and enjoy life.
Every night here feels a little different…
but always unforgettable.
✨ Come for the food
✨ Stay for the experience
✨ Leave with something to remember
👉 Book your table now ( link in our bio)
👉 Join us in Islington
👉 Experience Ecuadorian flavours like never before
Because the best moments… are shared around the table.
18/04/2026
This Is Not Just a Membership. It’s Access.
Tomorrow, we introduce something we’ve never done before at El Inca Plebeyo.
A new way to experience Ecuadorian gastronomy in London.
More than dining. More than a reservation.
A seat inside the experience.
The Ecuadorian Flavours Passport is designed for those who want more:
✨ Priority access to exclusive events
✨ Members-only experiences
✨ Special menus you won’t find anywhere else
✨ A deeper connection to our culinary journey
This is not for everyone.
And that’s exactly the point.
Because once it launches…
those who understand it, won’t wait.
👉 Limited availability
👉 First access starts tomorrow
👉 Secure your place now
This is where the experience changes.
02/04/2026
Only Once a Year. And It’s Now.
Before it becomes a dish, Fanesca is a ritual.
Twelve grains.
Salted cod.
Pumpkin, milk, time… and generations of tradition.
In Ecuador, this iconic soup is prepared just once a year during Semana Santa — bringing families together around one table, one story, one flavour.
At El Inca Plebeyo, we bring that tradition to London.
Every ingredient you see in this carousel comes together into something deeper than a recipe —
a dish that tastes like home, history, and celebration.
✨ This is not on the menu all year.
✨ This is not something you wait to try.
✨ This is now.
👉 Book your table this week
👉 Experience Fanesca the authentic way
👉 Share it with the people who matter
Because some traditions don’t travel often…
and this is your chance.
28/03/2026
Honoured to Be Part of Something Bigger 🤍
At El Inca Plebeyo, we believe food is a way to connect, uplift and bring people together.
It was a true pleasure to be part of the closing event by .uk , where we had the opportunity to serve canapés and share a small taste of our Ecuadorian roots with such an inspiring community.
A special thank you to for her vision, leadership and dedication in building a platform that empowers and supports the Latin community in London.
✨ Initiatives like this remind us that when we come together, we grow stronger.
We are always proud and ready to support projects that celebrate, uplift and create opportunities for our community.
24/03/2026
This Is the Collab London Didn’t See Coming
For the 5th edition of Ecuadorian Flavours, Chef Jorge Pacheco is joined by:
Executive Chef at ht
A chef known for his mastery of refined British and European cuisine, precision, and innovation in fine dining.
On April 19th, two culinary worlds collide:
🇪🇨 Ecuadorian heritage
🇬🇧 British elegance
One menu. One experience. No repetition.
This is where bold flavours meet refinement.
Where tradition meets technique.
Where London gets something new.
And this time… it goes beyond the plate.
✨ A new chapter will be unveiled that day.
✨ Something created for those who want more than just dining.
👉 Seats are limited
👉 Book early
👉 Be part of the 5th edition
Because this is not just a collaboration.
It’s a statement.
21/03/2026
Two Cultures. One Kitchen. And Something Bigger Is Coming.
On April 19th, El Inca Plebeyo hosts a new edition of Ecuadorian Flavours —
where Ecuadorian cuisine meets British identity in a collaboration designed to surprise London.
A guest chef will join Chef Jorge Pacheco.
But not just any chef.
The name? Still unrevealed.
The menu? Still under wraps.
But this time… it goes beyond the plate.
Because on this same day, we unveil something we’ve been building behind the scenes:
A new way to experience Ecuadorian gastronomy in London.
More access. More experiences. More belonging.
✨ Think less “restaurant”…
✨ and more a membership to flavour.
Some might call it… the Netflix of Ecuadorian gastronomy in London.
And those in the room will be the first to be part of it.
Seats will be limited.
Curiosity won’t be.
👉 Save the date — April 19th
👉 Turn on notifications
👉 Be ready for what’s coming
Because this isn’t just another collaboration.
It’s the next step.
15/03/2026
Today We Celebrate the Heart of Every Family 💐
Today is Mother’s Day — a day to honour the women who give us love, strength and warmth every single day.
Mothers are the ones who teach us the meaning of home… often around a table filled with food, laughter and stories.
At El Inca Plebeyo, we celebrate every mum who makes life richer just by being there.
To all the incredible mothers visiting us today —
thank you for letting us be part of your celebration.
Happy Mother’s Day. 💛
13/03/2026
Once a Year. One Dish Tells the Whole Story.
Before it becomes a dish, Fanesca is a table full of ingredients.
Grains carefully prepared.
Pumpkin slowly cooked.
Salted cod patiently softened.
Every element waiting for its moment.
In Ecuador, this iconic soup is prepared only once a year during Easter — a tradition that brings families together after hours of cooking, stories and laughter in the kitchen.
At El Inca Plebeyo, we honour that tradition here in London.
And this weekend feels like the perfect moment to share it.
Swipe to discover the story behind every ingredient.
👉 Celebrate Mother’s Day with something truly special
Only once a year. Only for a short time.
06/03/2026
A Mother’s Love Is Forever 💐
Before anything else in life…
there was her.
The one who held our hand first.
The one who believed in us first.
The one who loved us first.
Mothers are the quiet heroes of every story —
turning ordinary moments into memories that last forever.
Today we celebrate the heart of every family.
✨ Tag your mum or someone who means the world to you.
✨ Send this as a reminder of how loved they are.
Because a mother’s love never stops… it only grows.
27/02/2026
For the Queen of the Family 👑
This Mother’s Day, bring the sea to her table.
Our Arroz Marinero — the true house specialty — is a celebration of frutti di mare, slow-cooked rice, and bold Ecuadorian coastal flavour.
Fresh seafood.
Deep, comforting aromas.
A plate made to be shared — just like the love she gives every day.
Because she deserves more than flowers.
She deserves an experience.
✨ Celebrate her with flavour.
✨ Celebrate her with intention.
✨ Celebrate her at El Inca Plebeyo.
👉 Book your table now
👉 Make it a Mother’s Day to remember
👉 Tag your siblings — this is the plan
Seats fill quickly on special occasions.
25/02/2026
You’ve Never Tried Ecuador Like This 🇪🇨
Bollo de Camarón & Tuna.
Wrapped in banana leaf.
Steamed. Soft. Packed with flavour.
Chef Jorge Pacheco shows you how a true Ecuadorian classic is made — and trust us, it tastes even better than it looks.
London, this is your sign.
👉 Book your table
👉 Try it this week
👉 Tag who’s coming with you
Authentic. Bold. Unforgettable.
23/02/2026
Where culture meets comfort.
Ecuadorian cuisine, elevated.
Book your experience today.
30/01/2026
An Ecuadorian Dinner, Done Differently.
This is more than a meal.
It’s an invitation.
A table filled with bold flavours, warm textures, and recipes that carry the soul of Ecuador — reimagined through modern fusion, without losing their roots.
At El Inca Plebeyo, every dish is crafted to be shared, discovered, and remembered.
From coastal classics to Andean favourites, this is Ecuadorian cuisine as an experience — vibrant, comforting, and deeply authentic.
✨ The kind of dinner you talk about long after the last bite.
📍 162 Essex Road, N1 8LY – Islington
🌐 Reserve now: www.elincaplebeyo.co.uk
👉 Share this video with your dinner partner
👉 Book your table today
👉 Come hungry. Leave inspired.
Because some flavours are meant to be experienced together.
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29/01/2026
Craving Something Different Tonight?
Meet one of Ecuador’s most loved dishes.
Our Encocado de Camarón features juicy shrimp cooked in fresh coconut cream, herbs, and subtle spices — rich, comforting, and full of flavour in every bite.
This is the kind of dish you don’t just try.
You come back for.
At El Inca Plebeyo, we bring Ecuador’s coastal classic straight to your table — no shortcuts, no compromises.
👉 Book a table now
👉 Experience a true Ecuadorian favourite, done right.
Seats fill fast. Don’t miss it.
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28/01/2026
Twice the Flavour. Half the Excuses.
Every day is a good reason to stay a little longer.
🍸 Happy Hour 2x1 — Every Day
Because great drinks are meant to be shared, not rushed.
And if it’s Thursday…
🌮 Taco Thursday 2x1
More tacos. More flavour. Zero regrets.
At El Inca Plebeyo, happy hour isn’t just about prices —
it’s about moments, laughter, and staying for one more round.
✨ After work. Before dinner. Or just because.
👉 Save this post for later
👉 Tag your drinking partner
👉 Join us today and make every sip and bite count.
Good vibes. Great flavours. Every day.
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28/01/2026
The Dish That Every Ecuadorian Knows.
The Flavour No One Forgets.
Swipe to discover one of Ecuador’s most iconic plates.
Hornado — slow-roasted pork, deeply seasoned, tender inside, crisp on the outside.
A flavour shaped by time, fire, and tradition.
Served with ripe plantain, golden and sweet.
Giant Andean corn, bold and comforting.
Pattie potato, soft and earthy.
Finished with a vibrant house-made curtido to balance every bite.
And to elevate the experience…
🍷 Paired with El Gaucho Tannat red wine, rich, structured, and perfectly matched to the depth of the dish.
At El Inca Plebeyo, this isn’t just Ecuador’s most popular plate.
It’s a celebration of flavour, heritage, and abundance.
✨ Powerful. Honest. Unforgettable.
👉 Swipe to explore every detail
👉 Save it for your next food experience
👉 Book your table and enjoy it with the perfect wine pairing
Some dishes define a culture. This one defines a craving.
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26/01/2026
A Recipe That Carries Home Inside
Some dishes are cooked.
Others are remembered.
The Tamal Lojano is one of them.
In this reel, Chef Jorge Pacheco prepares this traditional Ecuadorian recipe the way it was always meant to be — slow, intentional, and full of meaning.
Wrapped gently. Steamed with patience.
Each layer holds stories of family tables, early mornings, and generations sharing the same flavour.
At El Inca Plebeyo, we don’t just serve food.
We serve where it comes from.
🎥 Watch the process. Feel the emotion.
Taste a tradition that crosses borders.
✨ Some flavours feel like home — even when you’re far away.
👉 Save this reel
👉 Share it with someone who values real food
👉 Book your table or order now and let us take you there.
Because the most powerful ingredient is memory.
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Address
162 Essex Road
London
N1 8LY
To reach the restaurant located on Essex Road, you can take the bus or train to the nearest station and walk for a few minutes. The closest train stations are Essex Road Rail Station and Angel Underground Station. From these stations, it's just a short walk to reach the restaurant.
Alternatively, if you prefer to drive, there are several car parks available within walking distance from the restaurant. You could park your car at N1 Centre Car Park, Upper Street Car Park or Elia Mews Car Park. However, it is important to note that parking in this area is limited and it might be hard to find a free space during peak hours.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
6pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
6pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
6pm - 11pm |
| Thursday |
6pm - 11pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 11pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 11pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 10pm |
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What people say
El Inca Plebeyo is a family-run Ecuadorian restaurant located on Essex Road in London. Chef Jorge Pacheco's love for his Ecuadorian heritage inspires the menu, which offers inventive, tasty, and Latin-inspired choices. The restaurant has gained popularity among locals due to its delicious and authentic Ecuadorian cuisine.
One of the best things about Ecuadorian restaurants is their use of fresh ingredients that are locally sourced. El Inca Plebeyo follows this tradition by using only the freshest ingredients in their dishes. The restaurant also offers vegan options, such as the baked aubergine dish, which is perfect for Vegan January.
The menu at El Inca Plebeyo is constantly evolving with new additions such as smoked haddock croquettes and hot and spicy prawns ceviche. The tamal lojano starter has become one of the most popular dishes on the menu due to its unique taste and texture.
The restaurant also offers heart-warming meals like lamb shank during winter months, making it an ideal place to enjoy a warm meal while watching World Cup 2022 games.
One must-try dish at El Inca Plebeyo is their patacones - simple fried green plantains that pack a punch of flavor and are perfect as a side dish with many other dishes on the menu.
Overall, El Inca Plebeyo is an excellent choice for those looking to experience authentic Ecuadorian cuisine in London. With its friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and delicious food options, it's no wonder why this restaurant has become a favorite among locals.
