El Quetzal
Serves fresh foods harvested from their own organic gardens. Delicious Ecuadorian dishes and typical American food is also served. There are always freshly made vegetarian options available. Fresh fish, chicken, beef and pork dishes, shrimp, ceviche and arroz con camaron are all on the menu. Delicious desserts include the world's best brownies. Home made ice cream in freshly made waffle cones are delicious! Also, Ecuadorian coffee is roasted on site. Espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochaccino and cafe pasado are all offered. Coffee roasted on site is available by the pound. Food is carefully prepared and washed in purified water, so you can eat salads, fruits and vegetables here.
El Chef
Is rather unusual in being essentially a steakhouse. slightly expensive by local standards, but worth it.
Fuera de Babylonia
Is a secluded restaurant/bar/hostel near the center of town with excellent rustic atmosphere, reggae and other good tunes, healthy and delicious food, including a decent vegetarian selection. a bit pricey but worth the relaxing atmosphere. the locale was designed by the owner and his son and reportedly uses over 100 different types of wood from the surrounding area and amazon region.
Los Colibries
Is a nice peaceful little restaurant which does good food. you can also watch lots of types of hummingbird visiting the feeders. walk out of town past the volleyball courts and keep walking until you cross a bridge. take the left turn uphill by some big gates and you will find the restaurant.
Omarcito
Serves good food at reasonable prices.
The pizzaria/bakery along the main strip does good pizza although it is a little overpriced.
"El Nómada"
Is a pizzeria and bar which offers the best fresh handmade pizza and pasta of mindo or maybe all over ecuador which is worth it's price!!. on weekends they have cocktails at the bar. nice atmosphere. run by an ecuadorian family and an italian co-owner.