El Cangrejo Criollo
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[edit] Location
[edit] Address
It has a perfect location in La Garzota Main Avenue in front of Pacifictel, because it is a part of the city wich everyone know. In addition, there are another 2 more franchises. One is in the South of the Guayaquil city in Av. 25 de Julio and 9 de Octubre, and the other one is at the Shopping Center La Piazza, premise C-3, km 1 � in the way to Samborond�n. There is not excuse for not going to visit it. I recommend the one that is at La Garzota since it was the first restaurant in offered crab's food in Guayaquil.
[edit] Parking
The main restaurant and the one that is in Av. 25 de Julio have not a private parking, but as they are located in corners and in big avenues you can easily find some space for your car. Moreover, they have security guards that are always taking care of those cars.
[edit] Environment
It is a nice, warm and comfortable place if you want to spend a great time with some friends and family, or maybe a special occasion. Its decoration is based in wood, and you can find objects and characteristics things of ships. For instance, there are some sails and lamps that seems to belong to an ancient ship. You can find a small bar where you can get anything that you want.
[edit] Dress code
Anyone can go as he wants, it doesn't have a big importance the clothes. Even though the waitress wear a formal suit (without jacket) it is recommendable to visit it in appropriate clothe.
[edit] Clientele
It is visited by everyone from kids to older people, from low class to high class. There is none preference among the clients.
[edit] Menu
You can find a wide variety, not only in the crab�s dishes, but also in the wines and beverages. Here you can find all the seafood that you can imagine: crab, shrimp, special shrimp, clams, lobster.there are ceviches (a typical dish in Guayaquil) of Shrimp, Crab, Corvine, Lobster, Clams, Squid and Peruvian mix �Ceviche�. If you prefer to eat some vegetables, you can order a Special Crab Salad, or a Shrimp Salad. There are many options, if you can�t make up your mind ask for some advice.
In addition, you don�t need to go to another place if you want to try another typical dish of Ecuador. In the same restaurant, you can enjoy a typical meal as Broiler steak, �Milanesa� Steak, Chicken with wine, Chicken with orange sauce, Beef Pike, Creole Goat, Trip, Flag (Creole Mix). Moreover, if you are having fun with some friends you can order something from the bar. A barman can recommend you something to drink depending on what you like most. There are varieties in white wines, red wines, and beer. You can drink a Budweiser, Corona, Whisky, Bot.
[edit] Prices
The prices are not expensive, for instance a Creole crab cost $2.25, a Creole special that is rice with crab, crab salad, stuff crab�s shell cost $12.90. These are reasonable prices.You can pay in cash, check, or target credit (Visa, Mastercard, Diners, American Express).
Menu.Click here to see it bigger1.
Menu.Click here to see it bigger2.
Menu.Click here to see it bigger3.
[edit] Taste
In Guayaquil you can find food Japanese, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Argentine, Mexican, Colombian, Cuban, and Arab. You should visit this restaurant first, and then visit the others. So then you could differentiate the quality of food, and which likes you better. Here the food is fresh and healthy; there are so many options to eat that it will be difficult to select the best dish, or your favorite dish.
[edit] Special Services
In the Mother's Day it offers a marine menu based on risottos, crab and prawns in a typical and international plate fusion accompanied by a wine glass like single courtesy for all the mothers.
[edit] Promotions
Sometimes with the target Diners there are some promotions. For instance, you can pay with Diners a dish, and the other is totally free. hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
[edit] Delivery
It has not deliver at home because it is a type food that you need to eat in the time that was prepared. If you eat this food, after 30 minutes of preparation could be dangerous for your health.
[edit] Reservation
It is not mandatory to make a reservation, but if you want to make it for a special occasion you can call to this number: (593)(4)2232016
[edit] Special Events
There are not special events organized by this great restaurant, however if you want to give a serenade to your girlfriend or boyfriend you can talk with the manager about it.
[edit] Additional Information
I have not heard any complaint about this restaurant. The personal is friendly and can recommend you whatever your tastes are.
[edit] Hours
Moreover in the main restaurant, it is opened from Monday to Sundays, from 10:00am to 1:00am the 365 days of the year! So keep in mind it.
[edit] Contact Info
For more details, the telephone is: (593)(4)2232016
Sophy 04:01, 7 June 2007 (EDT)
SOURCES: All the pictures taken by me are from the Restaurant El Cangrejo Criollo (La Garzota).
