Guayaquil
Housed in a century-old mansion complete with wooden shutters and period furniture, Lo Nuestro is one of the most atmospheric places in Guayaquil to feast…
Must-see restaurants in Guayaquil
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The best restaurant for traditional Ecuadorian specialties also has traditionally dressed waiters. Sit at the tables with wooden benches and share several…
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This unassuming place on main road Av del Periodista (San Jorge) has white walls, black benches and simple chalkboards with funny slogans and cute…
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Inside the bohemian Manso Boutique Hotel, this colorful cafe serves up tasty organic and vegetarian fare, including quinoa tortillas, satisfying bean…
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Fresh, tangy ceviches are served up in glass tankards (with a garnish of plantain chips) at this casual, modern spot in Urdesa. Tuck into shrimp, fish,…
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The iconic crustacean is prepared in more than a dozen different ways at this popular and festive restaurant. The theme is underwater world, with bad…
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Not far from the Hilton Colon Guayaquil and Mall del Sol, Cocolon has a modern, fun interior with bright-red chairs and photos decorating the walls…
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Across from the San Marino Mall, this elegantly set dining room is a showcase for some of Guayaquil's best Peruvian cooking. The expansive menu features…
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One of the top Japanese restaurants in town, Sushi Isao is a small, casual spot that's popular with Japanese expats. Ingredients are fresh and dishes are…
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Bringing a taste of the coast to the big city, La Culata serves excellent ceviches, encocados (shrimp or fish cooked in a rich, spiced coconut sauce) and…
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This lovely shaded eating spot sits alongside a small duck pond. Tuck into Ecuadorian eats, ceviches, salads, meat and fish dishes, or stop in for a pasta…
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Ecuador's answer to Starbucks is a popular dark-wood cafe with excellent cakes and quiches (the torta de jamón y queso is quite good); there are many…
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One of the most atmospheric places downtown is this old-school cafe with swirling overhead fans and black-and-white photos of Guayaquil. Stop in for…
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Barbecue, seafood and steak restaurant serving up South American and Ecuadorian flavors with modern decor and punchy cocktails. Meat dishes come…
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Two-story upscale cafe and Spanish-style delicatessen (ham and cheese is the specialty), serving good sandwiches. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
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One of the few restaurant options for meat-free Italian and Ecuadorian dishes, this simple spot has Hindu-style art on the walls. Cash only.
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A modern and inviting cafe in Urdesa that draws people of all ages who come for coffee, decent pastries, quiches and cakes.
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This cavernous grocery is the most convenient downtown option for self-catering. Looks like a clothing store from outside.
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A top spot for coffee, pastries and savory snacks, while strolling along 9 de Octubre.
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A friendly, family-run tavern serving up delicacies from the old world, with creamy tortillas, arroz negro con calamares (rice with squid ink and calamari…
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This festive two-story spot on the malecón serves filling Ecuadorian classics like ceviche and shrimp soup, plus salads and mixed meat and rice dishes. It…
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This modern Ecuadorian chain on the malecón is a good option if you need a quick inexpensive fix while promenading the waterside. It serves typical dishes…
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The best and most popular of the neighborhood's Chifas doesn't look like much (with a cafeteria feel and red plastic chairs), but 8-28 serves up hearty…
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A longstanding hideaway perched over the Río Guayas, Artur’s serves ordinary Ecuadorian fare, but it's a lively starting point spot for a nighttime…
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Carnivores feast on barbecue ribs, steak and chicken at this popular spot near the Plaza de la Merced. Just outside the restaurant is an affiliated food…
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Local chain selling sandwiches and cakes in an informal bakery setting. This is a good place to grab an inexpensive packed lunch or low-priced snack – the…