Guacaya Bistreaux - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mike S.

We went here to celebrate my wife's birthday and this has easily become a new favorite restaurant that we will be back to. Everything about the food was fantastic and we cannot think of any particular item that wasn't good enough to be a favorite. Highly recommend the whole snapper. Our server was herself and very friendly. The entire serving staff noticeably helped each other, was organized, and very calm. Kitchen staff didn't seem rushed or stressed as well. A sign of a well run restaurant.

Megan N.

My best friend and I picked this spot to celebrate our birthdays together over a nice dinner, and it was a great evening! The food was amazing! They have some of the best oysters I have ever tasted and are definitely a must try!

Alex Z.

my girlfriend loves seafood and we went to guacaya to try their paella, it was amazing, they also have a special cold menu just for the bar, we tried the black aguachile and omg the flavors are so different but delicious, the sauce on top of the tostada makes you have a perfect bite full of flavors, I’m not a fan of cold seafood but I would definitely go back for that aguachile. we loved everything and it was so good but I think our favorite was the coriander lime prawns, a toast with watermelon pickles, green tomato relish and shrimp on top is another perfect bite, you’ll wish the experience would never end. they also have good music, the atmosphere is good for everything from a date to a meeting with friends and the service is very attentive.

Peter J.

The day after a beautiful snowfall, my wife and I found ourselves in the North Loop warming our hearts and souls at Guacaya Bistreaux over a joyous birthday brunch!

I had the thought of a good paella in the back of my mind after a memory of my wife and I making one with a chef in Puerto Vallarta for her birthday a few years back and heard chef Pedro makes something special in this regard. Our timing of dining today fell into the brunch menu, which at first didn't excite me much, but when the pork stuffed plantains, shrimp and grits, truffle yucca and pork eggs Benedict came and we started into the culinary journey, I found that the paella was but a distant memory. The flavors of each dish were complimentary to each other, but never felt over the top or loud like that "uncle with the big ego". We fell into a wonderful home cooked feeling of comfort as the warm sun rays came in through the window on our corner table. It was a pleasure to chat and share hugs with Chef Pedro, and his wonderful mother, Mimi, who surprised my Queen Starr with a chilled and delicious tres leches desert to celebrate her birthday!

We will be back for that Paella!! 🥘😋

Dominique O.

My tummy is full but my heart is even more so!!! What a wonderful restaurant!!! Food.. service.. drinks! Everything was amazing. Know that you are supporting a small family business and not only that you won’t regret your decision to give this place a try. The family owners are just the sweetest most kind people you will meet and I could not rave enough about our meal. I will be back for sure.

Nadder A.

The restaurant has a very nice vibe and atmosphere. The people are very nice.
My favorite menu items were the empanadas, Jerk Chicken and the Patagonian Shrimp! Delicious flavors.

The reason why I’m giving the food 4 stars, was the rib eye steak. The presentation was great but the taste was very underwhelming. Barely seasoned and it was extra fatty to my liking especially for a rib eye cut. It’s only saving grace was the steak sauce that came with it.

Overall I highly recommend but I would probably substitute the rib eye for the steak skewers instead

Beth B.

We have been wanting to check out this place for some time. we recently heard that they will be featured on DINERS DRIVE INS AND DIVES and thought we should get there before the rush. We were overwhelmed by the charming atmosphere of this lovely restaurant. We sat at the bar and both the bar manager and Pedro himself made sure we were taken care of. Pedro took the time to answer our questions and tell us his story. He told us that he and his wife started this place out of their apartment until they were able to save up and open up this beautiful place. He and his family did much of the renovation and the result is charming. The food and drinks are exceptional. We tried several items and our friends who joined us later also ordered some great dishes our favorite was the Pollo a la brasa. half chicken with coconut rice. it was succulent. We also had the Yucca Fries. We had drinks both the traditional old fashioned for me and my husband had the GB old fashion made with rum. We both enjoyed our drinks. our friends joined us and they ordered the ordered the Heart of palm ceviche and the empanadas. Everyone was pleased with their dinner. Service was top notch. Atmosphere and food presentation was amazing. photos below.

Larry R.

Came for the gumbo on this chilly day before the snow starts. Ended up staying even longer for this extremely delicious weekly special cocktail.

A tropical rum old fashioned with a custom herbal blend “Mamajuana” from Earl Giles! The gumbo was on point and so were the drinks. 10/10 recommend both.