Flavors of Guayaquil: Lunch by the Guayas River

Guayas Province, Ecuador



Enjoy a delicious lunch by the Guayas River in Guayaquil. Choose from a menu of local ingredients and authentic Ecuadorian flavors, and benefit from a one-way pickup from your hotel.

Highlights

  • Savor a delicious lunch by the Guayas River in Guayaquil
  • Enjoy a menu of local ingredients and authentic Ecuadorian flavors
  • Choose from a selection of appetizers, main courses, and desserts
  • Benefit from a convenient one-way pickup from your hotel in Guayaquil
  • Admire views of the river as you enjoy a memorable culinary experience

Description

Begin your culinary journey with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Guayaquil. Head to a restaurant by the Guayas River and take in the views as you enjoy a delicious lunch.

Choose from a selection of carefully prepared appetizers, main courses, and desserts for a varied and memorable culinary experience. Enjoy a non-alcoholic drink, water, fresh bread, and homemade dips with your meal.

Sample Menu

Appetizers

  • Catch-of-the-day crudo, served with a creamy passion fruit dressing, pickled chili, and watercress salad
  • Las Peñas Salad, with sautéed shrimp, roasted peppers, blue cheese dressing, and crispy yuca
  • Vegetable Mosaic, with balsamic vinaigrette and fava bean croutons
  • Jipijapa-style sea bass ceviche, served with sal prieta, a traditional Ecuadorian toasted corn and peanut seasoning

Main Courses

  • Roasted chicken ballotina, served over creamy malanga purée, grilled Andean vegetables, and au jus sauce
  • Glazed pork ribs, served with a beer reduction, humita croquette, and fresh salad
  • Shrimp encocado, served with enmanizado rice and crispy smashed plantains
  • Creamy wheat risotto-style dish, with seared vegetables, crispy Swiss chard, and arugula pesto

Desserts

  • Churros, served with 70% dark chocolate ice cream and vanilla sugar
  • Seasonal ice cream and sorbet selection
  • Classic pineapple upside-down cake, served with vanilla ice cream, butterscotch sauce, and roasted pineapple crumble
  • Endemic fruit minestrone, served with lemon verbena ice cream and almond crumble

Includes

Lunch by the Guayas River
Carefully crafted menu with local ingredients
1 non-alcoholic drink per person
Water served at the table
Selection of fresh breads
Homemade dips with Andean ingredients
Taxes included
One-way transportation from hotel to restaurant

Excludes

Return transportation to hotel
Tips

Important Information

  • Transportation service is one-way only, from hotel to restaurant. Return transportation is not included.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The lunch features authentic Ecuadorian flavors using local ingredients, including a selection of appetizers, main courses, and desserts.
The lunch takes place at a restaurant located by the Guayas River in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Yes, a convenient one-way pickup from your hotel in Guayaquil is included.
It is recommended to inform the provider in advance to accommodate dietary preferences or restrictions for the Ecuadorian menu.
Duration details vary, so check the website or with the provider for current timing information.
Yes, the menu and setting are appropriate for families visiting Guayaquil with children.
Yes, the restaurant overlooks the Guayas River, allowing you to enjoy scenic river views while dining.
Booking in advance is recommended, and you can check availability and scheduling on the activity website.
The lunch can be part of a larger itinerary, but coordination with other tours is up to you and tour providers.
Some beverage options, including local drinks, may be available, but check with the provider for specific menu details.

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