"We're trying to represent a little part of Canada – Quebec inside each of our stores," owner Zachary Robichaud said.

Robichaud is a Quebecer who moved to Ecuador nine years ago.

"I was missing a little bit of the culture back home, and I decided to make a little place where I can feel more at home and meet some Canadian people and Quebecois," Robichaud said.

There is Poutine in Quito? Yes! At la Casa Quebecua. What a treat, a taste from home! <a href="https://t.co/m0dSxan23U">pic.twitter.com/m0dSxan23U</a> —@MarianickT

Look for the log cabin

The deli is a throwback to earlier times in Quebec. Situated right next to a modern commercial building that houses a Subway restaurant, Casa Quebecua is a log cabin with a big, brown bear perched over the restaurant's sign, eating a cone of fries.

Canadian, Quebecois and Ecuadorian flags hang from the front entrance.

Robichaud said people were curious about the menu at Casa Quebecua from the moment the deli opened.

"When they came inside, we made sure to explain what the poutine was to our clients," he said. "Now it's part of the Ecuadorian culture here in Quito."

The Casa Quebecua also sells hot dogs. (Facebook)

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