Frequently asked questions
Everything guests usually ask before visiting us.
General information
Our speciality is roasted cuy, prepared to the traditional recipe and served with potatoes, hominy corn, boiled egg and house chilli sauces.
Beyond cuy we serve a wide range of Ecuadorian dishes such as the bandeja cuencana, grilled meats, traditional soups and classic drinks like canelazo.
Yes. We have a vegetarian plate and several dishes we can adapt. Tell us about your dietary needs when you book and we will prepare something for you.
We have two restaurants in Cuenca: Luis Cordero 12-32 (Centre) and Manuel J. Calle 3-101 (Stadium). We open Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 22:00, and Sundays from 12:00 to 16:00.
You can book from the reservations page on this site, or message us on WhatsApp: Centre +593 99 920 2040 and Stadium +593 99 845 8014.
Yes, we offer both takeaway and delivery. We can also bring our team and the cuys to wherever you are and roast them on the spot.
Yes, we arrange private and corporate events. Message us and we will send you menu options, room capacity and availability.
Yes, both restaurants have their own secure, attended car park for our guests.
Preparation and tradition
We follow the traditional Ecuadorian method: the cuy is slow-roasted over charcoal until the skin is crisp and the meat stays juicy. It comes with boiled potatoes, hominy corn, boiled egg and our house chilli sauces.
It is not required, but we recommend mentioning it when you book so we can guarantee it is ready and you do not have to wait.
You will find bandeja cuencana, mote pillo, mote sucio, grilled meats, hen broth, potato locro and traditional desserts such as figs with cheese or cane syrup with fresh curd.
Yes. We bring the whole Guajibamba experience to your social or corporate event. Message us for a tailored menu quote.
We serve the cuy whole, meant to be shared between two or three people, and bring it to the table with all its accompaniments.
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