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    Guajiro

    4.7 (47 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    David D.

    I don't write many reviews these days. But this spot deserves one. It's a food truck just outside Hi-Wire (which is another cool place) that makes the best Cuban north of Hialeah. On a nice day, there's nothing better than sitting at a table in this parking lot, eating a Cuban and sipping tequila (shout out to Hi-Wire's bartenders). Unless it gets crowded; then I'm out.

    Pollo a la Plancha (front), yucca fries (center), Pan con Lechon (back), along with beers from El Patio de Guajiro
    Tony S.

    Guajiro describes itself as Cuban comfort food. The location is a combination of a permanently anchored food truck where you order and they cook the food, several outside tables around the food truck and the inside and outside area of an adjoining bar called El Patio de Guajiro. So a nice choice of places to eat both inside and outside. We sat at a downstairs table below the bar next to the food truck and there was great shade and a nice breeze even on an otherwise hot day in the River Arts District (RAD). We had 2 sandwiches: the Pollo a la Plancha (grilled chicken) and the Pan con Lechon (roast pork). Of the two, the Lechon was by far and away better -- very well seasoned pulled roast pork. The seasoning is uniquely Cuban style, so this is not a pulled pork sandwich like you can get anywhere else in Asheville. It was very good as it was served, but the addition of their guava jalapeno hot sauce made it even better. The chicken sandwich on the other hand was good, but not very interesting. The seasoning was not particularly flavorful and the onions were few and bland, but the chicken itself was nicely grilled and the bread it was served on was fantastic, with a nice crispy crunch. Adding some guava jalapeno sauce really saved the chicken sandwich. We had a side of yucca fries. I think the yucca fries are much better at Little Chango. Here they were much thicker cut and so the yucca was a little chewy inside. Still good though and the outside had a nice crispness and flavor. The dipping sauce was just okay (again, Little Chango's sauce is much better). The beers from the patio bar were fine, although the selection was limited. The bar tender was very friendly and courteous. Not quite worthy of 5 stars, but a perfectly good place in RAD for lunch and a beer.

    Empanadas, media noche, & Cuban sandwich
    Tiffanie S.

    Food & service were fantastic! We ordered beef & a ham/cheese empanadas plus the media noche & Cuban sandwich. All were super tasty & the staff were excellent! Can't wait to go back!

    Shan W.

    New spot getting rave reviews- so much so they are flooded and can't keep up! A good thing, I suppose? If you want a full selection of the menu I suggest getting there when they open... 10:30? 11? We arrived at 1 and about half the items were covered over with blue tape. Sad, I was desperate for a medianoche. Instead we got 2 croquettes (So good. Possibly better than ones in Miami) and a guava cream cheese pastry. We snagged the last one. The family came from Miami 3 months ago and I'm so happy for an easy stop for cuban- the only thing I miss from SoFla. You could see the guy at the register was stressed and hopefully as time goes it'll calm down and things will run more smoothly for them. Until then your best bet is to get there when they open or soon after to have a large selection to choose from.

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    The food was good and plentiful. Cuban coffee taste was a bit off, not sure which brand they use, that could be the difference.

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    10 months ago

    Great food and great location! Definitely try them out if you haven't already for authentic cuban food!

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    1 year ago

    Best Cuban sandwich and maduros in town! I'm glad to see they'll be in front of High Wire for a while.

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    2 years ago

    Best Cuban between here & Miami . I especially like their Cuban. Sandwich. Note they have new location.

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    Best Cuban sandwich I've had since living in South Florida. Great spot when walking on the greenway with inside and outside dining options.

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    Everything they served was incredible. Best Cuban food I've had outside of Little Havana.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious and reliable quality. Great outdoor seating too! A go to spot when in that area.

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    Delic, fresh, crispy guava pastries, beef empanadas & flavorful black beans/rice! Yummmm

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    2 years ago

    Best Cuban I've had in my life. And I'm no spring chicken Also, the roast pork dinner was outstanding, says my 14yo

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