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La Canoa

Chile y 10 de Agosto, Hotel Continental, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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Ranked #9 of 77 restaurants in Guayaquil
4.0 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Good for: Child-friendly, Business, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Business, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Belgrade, Serbia
Top Contributor
78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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I went there at noon - and it was full. Obviously very popular place. I also heard that it is due to the fact that quality has remained unchanged for 30-40 years. The food was pretty ok, but not exceptional. Prices ok. More

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Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador
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12 reviews 12 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Comercial, ecuadorian style food, i think there is much better place and cheaper. More

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Ontario
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012
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We regularly stay at the Continental Hotel to which this restaurant is attached. The food at La Canoa is very well prepared and priced in line with hotel based restaurants in Guayaquil. They serve an excellent breakfast buffet and are open 24 hours which is very convenient indeed. For a quick meal in a comfortable modern setting give this one... More

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Guayaquil
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

You can enjoy a nutricious and incredible continental, american, or ranchero breakfast to start your day. I have gone with my family on weekends when you want something special after a week or hard work. La Canoa also offers you the most delicious food ive ever tried, i love the cazuela, the guatita, the encebollado, and other wonderful delights, all... More

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Cuenca, Ecuador
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We went to La Canoa with high expectations and finished with even higher ones. The food and service were very nice indeed. Waiter was very smart and recommended fresh plates like a grilled seafish plate, the Bolón Soup and a ceviche. Site was crowded, so you would like to go early (19h30 - 20h00) More

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Quito, Ecuador
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

a very nice place with a rich typical food. A variety of dishes of all kinds especially the typical Ecuadorian dishes. More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
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Some of the best restraint food we have had in all of Ecuador. Somewhat unusual and "local" dishes that were wonderful. We returned several times during our stay in Guayaquil. More

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Guayaquil, Ecuador
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
1
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If you are craving "comida guayaquilena" you will get it here 24/7. That's the beauty of it. Caldo de manguera?, guatita? encebollado? They're all here More

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Galapagos
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Loved the service, the waiters are at the top of their game, and the food so good! Love the caldo de salchicha, aguado de pollo and fresh juices!! After living in Ecuador for 5 years this is still my favorite Ecuadorian cuisine restaurant by far! More

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Milan, Italy
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011
2
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La Canoa continues to be what it has been for many years. The quintessential Ecuadorian restaurant of Guayaquil. For both the international traveler and the local resident it offers a wide range of typical Ecuadorian dishes. The quality is good and the service friendly and efficient. Having said so you can feel the age of the place as it would... More

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