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What to order
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BBQ Pork
Recommended multiple times for its great flavor and being one of the standout meats at the restaurant; reviewers specifically called it a favorite and suggested trying it.
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Chop Al Capone
Highlighted as probably the restaurant’s best dish, with reviewers praising it as excellent charcoal-grilled food and strongly recommending it.
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Taco
Mentioned as a huge portion and part of a positive birthday experience, making it notable for both size and value.
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4
Menestras
Frequently mentioned as part of the restaurant’s typical Ecuadorian offerings and recommended for good flavor, especially alongside the grilled meats.
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5
Rice Dishes
Recommended because the portions are very large and can often be shared, making them a good-value option that complements the meats and beans.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
About Don Chuzo
Don Chuzo is a restaurant in Guayaquil, Ecuador, known for typical local food with barbecue, menestra, rice dishes, pork ribs, and other meat combinations. Reviewers consistently praise the flavorful food, large portions, and good value, with several noting that one entree can be enough for two people. The place is described as casual and not fancy, with a historic local feel and a menu centered on grilled meats, beans, plantains, and rice. It is also popular for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and solo dining.
Amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Rooftop seating
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Assistive hearing loop
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Paid Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Payments
- Checks
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking garage
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Paid parking garage
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Valet parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Don Chuzo known for?
Don Chuzo is best known for its barbecue-style meats, especially pork ribs, bbq pork, and other grilled meat plates served with menestra and rice. Reviews repeatedly mention strong flavor, big portions, and dishes that feel typical of Guayaquil and Ecuadorian home-style cooking.
What dishes are most recommended at Don Chuzo?
Reviewers most often recommend the bbq pork, pork ribs, menestras, and the chop al capone, along with rice dishes that come with beans, plantains, and grilled meats. The taco and other meat platters are also mentioned as large servings, and some guests say the rice plates are easy to share.
What is the atmosphere like at Don Chuzo?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, quiet, and not fancy, with reviewers saying jeans, T-shirts, and sandals are fine. It suits groups and families, and the restaurant is also popular with solo diners, with some people describing it as a historic local spot in Guayaquil.
Is Don Chuzo good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, many reviewers say the food is a strong value, especially because portions are large and dishes can be shared. The listed price range is $5 to $15, though some reviews say individual dishes can run about $3 to $8 per person and that the quality and quantity are good for the price.
When is the best time to visit Don Chuzo?
If you want to avoid a wait, it is better to skip peak hours around 1 pm and 8 pm, when reviewers say seating can take some time because the place is popular. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and drive-through, so it can still be convenient even when it is busy.
Is parking available at Don Chuzo?
Yes. Free parking garage, Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Paid parking garage, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Valet parking is available.
Is Don Chuzo kid-friendly?
Yes, Don Chuzo is good for kids.
