Ecuadorian Classics in a Lively Queens Dining Room
Eat ceviche and guatita in a Queens dining room where the soundtrack can make conversation secondary.
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El Guayaquileno puts Ecuadorian comfort food on a bright red tablecloth, with rice, beans, plantains, soup, and grilled meat in the mix. The room leans casual and social, with Ecuadorian decor, television screens, and diners gathered around generous plates.
Ceviche, guatita, and encebollado de pescado give the menu its Ecuadorian range, and each one has loyal fans as well as skeptics, so a table that orders across the menu gets the fullest read on the kitchen. Some regulars come back for the sense of authenticity, while others find the seasoning varies from plate to plate.
The soundtrack is part of the experience, and music can reach nightclub-like volume, a detail worth weighing when conversation matters. Some standard sides, like onions, can carry an extra charge, and prices lean high for the neighborhood. At 94-54 Corona Avenue in Queens, doors open at 9 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends, with service until 9 p.m.
