I don't write reviews but it would be wrong of me not to. This place is amazing. The food is so incredibly fresh and flavorful, I ate this place maybe a week ago and am jealous of my past self. Service was great, food was fantastic, definitely going back for lunch later today. No picture included because I ate it all. read more

Very quaint spot offering outside seating only with a walk up service counter to order your food. The food is always so good, most made to order - Lomo Saltado is my fave! They do have some items ready to go like their empanadas and an assortment of pastelitos. You HAVE to get extra cilantro sauce, it's amazing! The only reason for the 4-stars is the location for Vacaville is tricky as it's at a busy corner with very limited parking, though you can park in the residential neighborhood and walk over and again seating is limited to outside only but we pretty much always take it to go. read more

We've left here happy dancing every single time. It's been a minute since we been back and glad they had Toston burgers this time because it was perfectly cooked the way we like it! Crispiness, patty was perfect, and big chunk of juicy bacon... holy moly delicious and we tried the chipotle and the cilantro sauce with our fries.. yum! Then we tried the guava pastries that we spotted at the counter for sale and it was so delicious to top off our lunch date. Not overly sweet (which we prefer) and the pastry was flaky good! And of course we have to buy some mini Alfajores for our kiddos! They will tear them up! The service has always been great and now they even added a kiosk to make ordering easy with pictures. Only thing we usually prefer eating outside but due to construction it was a bit too loud for us to converse so they kindly changed our order for to go and we ate nearby at downtown Vacaville which was nice! We will always definitely be back! read more

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Looking for something new we decided to try this place. The seating is outside and since it was a beautiful we enjoyed watching the world go by. We tried the rumbera arepa and the maize of the arepa was bland. The filling wasn't very flavorful so overall it wasn't very satisfying. The service was good and friendly. read more

Variety of delicious Latin dishes served in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere! Parking was easy to find in the lot. I had a weekday lunch with my fiance here. The lady at the counter was patient with us while we browsed the menu. Honestly it was hard to choose because everything looked/sounded so good. We placed our order, paid, and took a seat. * Pollo panameno with yuca fries upgrade - tender and flavorful chicken with a fragrant side of rice and refreshing pico de galllo. Loved the crispy and soft yuca fries too. * Bistec encebollado, steak option - the steak was tender and the accompanying salad, rice, beans, and plantains were tasty too. * Guava and cheese pastelito - we shared 1 piece before we tried our entrees. Yummy, flaky, and just the right amount of sweet! I'd probably get 1 just for myself next time. * Horchata iced latte - we shared the small size and it was a great start to our lunch! Not too sweet, smooth, and perfect balance between the horchata and coffee flavors. Out of the restaurants I've found so far around the area, La Guagua is a unique lunch option that I'm so glad to have nearby. I plan to come back and sample more of their offerings. Thinking of ordering the parillada, empanadas, and alfajores next time. I will come with an empty stomach! read more

La Guagua - Chicken with pico de gallo, yuca fries, and white rice - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

I first met a woman at the farmers market and HAD to go to the restaurant. I ordered arapa de queso , spinach and cheese empanadas & a coffee. The food was 8/10 . Coffee 9/10 . There were some decent views of downtown. Nice outdoor seating with some complimentary water outside. The music created an entire vibe and the staff were so nice and welcoming. I will definitely be back ! Thank you! read more

The food was delicious. A lot of variety. Clean and very friendly staff. If I could I would order everything on their menu. I'll just keep coming back for more. read more

Saw some reviews and my friends and I decided to have lunch at La Guagua. Definitely a spot we will return to again. Small shop with nice, outdoor seating. Especially nice on a beautiful day like today. I went with the Cubano sandwich and regular fries. Washed it down with a Limonado Cubana. The drink was refreshing and not overpowering. Sandwich was well sized and delicious. Made fresh so expect a short wait. Friends ordered the Churassco sandwich and Tostones Camerones and Ropa Vieja respectively. Their dishes looked amazing as well. The Tostones was a hit with my friends, while the Churassco, while enjoyed, was deemed a slight less enjoyable than the Cubano (we split sandwiches). Fresh-cut French Fries were delicious as well. Added a little salt and they tasted great with a copy of sauces that came with the meal. Various pastries and other meals look good to try as well. I'll post an update when we return. read more

La Guagua - 1/2 Cubano and 1/2 Churrasco along with fries. - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

I have been here twice and enjoyed it both times. The food is delicious and definitely something hard to find in town. The employees are always helpful. I wish they had indoor seating for colder days but I understand it's very small inside. Pricing is fair and i haven't had an issue with parking. read more

La Guagua - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

I was in the area and I wanted to try something different than what you find in Nut Tree. A little further drive will take you to this gem. The cubano I ordered was delicious. They don't come cheap at around $15 but it came with a side of fries. This definitely hit the spot for me and I'm glad I was able to try it. read more

La Guagua - Cubano - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

The family had a hankering for Cuban so we went to La Guagua. It's a small cafe with ample outdoor seating. Order at the counter, get a beeper to go retrieve your food when it is ready, self serve utensils/napkins, and bus your own tables. The food: The fries have to be some of the best I've had in a while. Super crispy and a little fluffy in the middle. Well-seasoned and goes really well with the green crema that is served with it. We got the mango and strawberry smoothies - these were very fruity and tasty, not too sweet. Pollo a la Plancha - huge pieces of chicken breast with melted cheese and a sprinkling of veggies. Tostones appetizer - a little tasting portion of ropa vieja, shrimp, cheese?, and Al Pastor each on a little fried plantain. Served with red crema. I liked the ropa vieja (the others were ok) and would probably choose the ropa vieja plate over this sampler. Rumbera Arepa - this thing was a beast in terms of size. Almost a half foot Arepa crammed with a ton of meat and cheese. Very tasty for a bite, but then it feels like it is missing something since it was just protein and starch. I asked for some salsa and that helped. Rum Cake - I confess that we waited a day before eating this slice. If we ate it after the meal, you would have had to cart me straight to the ER. Eating it the day after, it tasted kind of like pound cake with not that much rum flavor. Overall, I thought the individual components of dishes were pretty tasty, but needed something to bring it all together (salsa or more acid - I didn't even notice pickles on the sandwich). What we ordered was also very heavy - pretty much all meat, cheese, and carbs. Would have been nice to have something to break that up, which is why I recommended the plates solely on the pictures. read more

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Found this place on accident because I was looking for a place to grab a coffee. I also ended up getting some pastries. The coffee was some of the best I've had in a while and was so good as well as everything else we tried. Pastries are made in house so you must try them. I would come back alone just for some coffee but I am definitely coming to also try their breakfast. Everything looks so good. There is seating available indoors but you can also opt take your stuff to go. The lady who helped us was also very friendly. read more

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Not, sure "How"? But, when we arrived for Lunch and order our meals they had "No" chicken??? Did, someone forget to order based on weekly customers request? Quite disappointed and staff were very frazzled! Hopefully they were just having a bad week. Won't be back anytime soon! read more

La Guagua is soooo goood! I remember when their location in Fairfield opened in 2020. I was a repeat customer, but as soon as they opened the one in Vacaville, I knew I'd be here a bit more ^_^ The inside is small, but the seating in the outdoor area is nice. I do enjoy the self serve water as well as the station to grab utensils and such. Every time I come here the service is top notch! The lady who works the cash register in front is always super cheerful and the cooks are kind as well :) I highly recommend their breakfast burrito and sandwiches! They jalapeño bacon is so yummy. Honestly, their Arepas are good too and I love the breakfast menu overall. I tried their Desayuno Tipico plate recently because I wasn't feeling meat that day. I give it a 9/10, I added bread for $2 more thinking the food would be too light but was so filling! It's a lighter option if you're not feeling up to meat :) I ended up sharing with my boyfriend. I would get it again but minus the bread, it came with 4 pieces and I thought it would just be one. He had the farmhouse burrito, which is always a great choice. Overall, I definitely recommend you try this home made Latin American style food for yourself! The lunch items are SO good, a little bit pricier but definitely worth it. Will forever support this business and will continue to come back ^_^ read more

La Guagua - Desayuno Tipico, so good! - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

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Food: I ordered the Arepa Pabellon which was a perfect portion of fried plantain, black beans, cotija cheese sprinkled & juicy shredded beef in between two pan fried thick Venezuelan style maíz dough. Every bite had the perfect combination and it stayed warm the entire time i ate it (15 -20 mins). Side salad was light crunchy and refreshing! 9/10 Also in the picture we ate the hamburguesa latina and it has everything a latino needs-- jalapeños, bacon, cheddar cheese, grilled onions about a half inch patty juicy and seasoned meat. To top it off it had 1000 island sauce. 10/10 my husband left no crumbs. Drinks: Horchata iced latte with oat milk. I was genuinely surprised they have REAL coffee here! And much more to offer like a cucumber mint aguafresca which is what we also had. Ambiance: It is an outdoor restaurant but it seems casual and similar to the vibe of a coffee shop except you get Latin music and they have heaters that work great to enjoy the weather rain or shine. We loved finding this gem in vacaville and will be returning often since we're locals. It's hard to find a great local Latin restaurant with great coffee, food, and pastries. read more

La Guagua - Hamburguesa Latina & Arepa Pabellon - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

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What a friendly place! We stopped here on a road trip. Comfortable and clean outdoor seating. Yummy central American food with lots of choices for all palettes. Clean bathroom too!!! read more

The food here is delish! My boyfriend and I have been wanting to try this place and finally made a stop yesterday. We split the churrasco sandwich with regular fries which was really good and filling! We also tried their chipotle sauce & cilantro sauce -- we enjoyed both! But liked the chipotle sauce more for our sandwich specifically. We also left with a few empanadas which were pretty big! We did one chicken & two beef. Also delicious! We'll be back whenever we're in the area again to try other items! read more

I was thrilled to discover La Guagua has set up shop in Vacaville (until now I thought Suisun had the only one), so I swung by and grabbed a chicken empanada and an iced horchata latte. The empanada came out hot, flaky, and packed with tender, well‑seasoned chicken, and that creamy cinnamon latte made the perfect sweet counterbalance. The whole order was in my hands almost before I'd finished tapping my card; the team works lightning‑fast and keeps the vibe upbeat. There isn't dine‑in space (just a few chairs if you're waiting on takeout) but their little outdoor patio is inviting enough that I lingered to enjoy every last bite in the covered patio with both table and bar-like seating on the edge. Vacaville's food scene just got a serious upgrade, and I'll definitely be back. read more

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It's pretty dissapointing that is closed 3 days out of the week!! Tend to crave the empanadas and their coffee and when i check the hours happens to be on a closed day... boo hoo! I wish they had more events just as they do in the Vacaville one. read more

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This is my favorite breakfast restaurant. I have made several reports both about food and services I am making this report to recommend customers might want to enjoy their great Latin American music. Sometimes I have to remind them to increase the volume. read more

My friend and I come here every week and order the pollo a la plancha with sweet potato fries and a mazapan coffee. This place is a hidden gem and you can't go wrong with any of the items on the menu. Their empanadas are great and the homemade sauces are a MUST try. They have the habanera, cilantro, and chipotle sauces that go great on everything with every bite. We are obsessed with this place. The workers are nice and its a great place to bring family and friends. read more

La Guagua - Pollo a la plancha with sweet potato fries and mazapan coffee - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

Outdoor seating is always a good thing when the weather is nice! Clean place with water right outside. With the condiments and whatnot. Go inside to order your food and get a little buzzard when the food is ready. I got the breakfast sandwhich revoltillo with a smoothie of passion fruit with coconut milk. The sauce that came with the sandwhich was yummy for an already warm and scrumptious breakfast sandwhich. The homemade bread was warm and soft. I also got 1 beef and 1 chicken empanada to go which came with 2 different sauces read more

La Guagua - Breakfast sandwich revoltillo and smoothie (passion fruit with coconut milk) - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

The food is just ok. A lot of things we have tried have been dry and bland. We keep going back for those guava empanadas.

What a gem right downtown! The tortas and cuban sandwich are delicious as are the pastor tacos. It is wonderful to grab a Jarritos or beer to wash it down. Kind staff, we will be back for more! read more

La Guagua - Pastor tacos - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

Nice cafe in Suisun City in the Marina Plaza. They also have smoothies, freshly squeezed orange juice and a variety of pastries and sandwiches. A hidden gem. read more

La Guagua - Latte - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

Thank goodness for their giant fans!!!! I thought the hot weather would prevent me from enjoying the food. Friendly service, small area for eating- only outdoor patio with long tables and chairs. Small area for parking. Food is giving and picture worthy. Food is tasty!!!! Can't go wrong with any of their items... I loved their beans and plantains! Really enjoyed our first time here! FYI, restroom is kept clean! read more

Wow. What a great find. Little strip mall restaurant but over the top. Latin food. Busy Busy says a lot. read more

La Guagua - Skirt steak sandwich and sweet potato fries. - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

I have no idea where all of these good reviews are coming from. My experience was totally different. The worst Cubana that I have ever eaten. I swear it was Oscar Mayer sliced ham with a small portion of ice cold, unseasoned pork and no cheese. Awful. Also, many photos on here of delicious looking pastries and desserts. Nothing remotely like that when I was there. +1 for the very pleasant cashier. Sorry, food was gross. read more

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A must try!! The chicken empanadas are my go to! It's been months since I've been in (busy with work and travel) but when I went in the owner remembered me and greeted me. Honestly so sweet that she remembered me from me frequently going to the farmers market for the empanadas. Anyways the food is always fresh, tasty and has homemade quality everytime! Thankful for a family owned unique cuisine so close to home! read more

La Guagua - Juicy chicken ! - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

Ordered a Lechon in advance and wow, delicious. Everything else we tried, empanadas, queso, alfajores all very good. The location is small, but transports you. No reservations were needed and the service was very accommodating. read more

La Guagua - Lechon - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

came in payed for two empanadas the lady rung me up .After handing me my food she tells me if you have a microwave heat them up for 3 min .i was disappointed, my husband had recommended this place i stopped by before grocery shopping. I avoid microwave food secondly the point of me grabbing a quick bite was eating before doing grocery shopping .waste of money waste of time. read more

La Guagua - Cold empanadas - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

I had an amazing arepa. It had really tasty beef and plantains. It stayed really hot too. I also ordered the malt drink. Perfect pair. My kid loved the shredded chicken balls. Service was friendly and fast. Low key lunch spot. read more

La Guagua - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

We are here last weekend, but came towards closing time. We had tried the Alfajores cookies and guava and cheese pastries from their stand at Christmas on the Waterfront. I had the Nica sampler and my husband had one of their sandwiches. Most of my food was ok except the steak--it was dry and very chewy. My husband's sandwich was very good. We also had the chicharones and guac--very good as well. I'd give this place another chance because the rest of the food was good except for the piece of meat. Desserts and empanadas also very good. They have chicken and beef empanadas read more

La Guagua - Nica sampler - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

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Orale spreading the love like jam on bread. Brought my LIL Neph in after finishing up a job on Jun 6 probably around 4ish in the afternoon. Recommended he try the un cafecito and one of their dishes. He got the Churrasco dish and a Cafe de Leche. I had a Guava Con Queso y un Cortadito. The bread of the churrasco was well-baked, and the carne was cooked and seasoned perfectly. he got the side of fries(he loved the sauces that they give you Orange,yellow sauce are the must-tries) Cortadito is my go-to always now. next time ill be trying the beers that they have. The pastelito was warm(asked to be) flaky, crunchy, just perfect. So check 'em out next time you are around the Marina side. read more

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Ordered cortaditos, the side plantains, guava pastries and empanadas and everything was delicious ! It was nice light breakfast stop while we were passing through ! read more

Excellent food and love the atmosphere! So it's December and a cold day in Vacaville but don't let that deter you from coming for a meal, this was the first time we visited and were very pleased with the yummy meal. We had the breakfast burrito (tasty and fresh ingredients), guava pastry, and matcha colada. There were table top fire pits and a space warmer, and we were very cozy enough to eat outside. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try! We will be back read more

Tremendously appreciate the cultural contribution this spot provides in the area. It takes a bit of Latin American cuisine staples and executes in a way that feels authentic to each. Along a number basics - the building (modern, clean, updated sound system, well kept restroom, etc.), outdoor seating (for the area, pretty robust), parking lot (updated and with planters at the front of each space), etc. - it's clear that the owners put a lot of thought into the nuances of presentation. About the food: the Pabellon Arepa (maize, shredded beef, sweet plantains, black beans, and cheese) was hefty in size and 10/10 in taste after a bit of salt added. About the Tostones Rellenos (per the menu: four plantain cups - one with cheese, another with shrimp, then with pork, and the last with beef)... they were 10/10 in taste. BUT, contrary to the menu and what the picture showed, the plantains I got were not cups - they were flat. Not the biggest deal, but what's the thought process behind switching that up without notice? Moving on, the Tostone Burger was also 10/10 with just a bit of salt added. Honorary mention to the perfectly cooked sweet potato fries, and to the habanero sauce that'll knock you upside your head if you ain't careful. All in all, my party and I really enjoyed eating at La Guagua. We'd love to go back and likely will when in Vacaville again. read more

La Guagua - Trinity - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

Cool place in Vacaville! Outside dining with good Latin food - Nice outside seating - Good food - Centrally located Great place for your Latin food cravings : stuffed arepas, papas rellenas , empanadas , Malta and churrasco. read more

La Guagua - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California

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I came back for breakfast at 9:00am and ordered the Farmhouse Burrito and it was delicious! The meat in it really added a lot of flavor to the burrito. I also ordered the horchata latte with oat milk which was not too sweet but still unique and a nice addition to add to breakfast. I couldn't pass up trying the fresh juice they had in the fridge, orange juice and guava juice, both are made in house and tasted fresh! Since my last visit, they have seemed to improve on how people get their food, they implemented giving people buzzers so that when your food is ready, you can go in and get it when your buzzer goes off. My food was served quickly and hot this time! The burrito came with a salsa that was spicy and looked very watery. I added it to my burrito but because it was so watery, it leaked all out of the burrito and kind of made a mess. I wasn't stoked on the salsa but the burrito was pretty good on its own. The outdoor seating is nice for spring! read more

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Arepa deliciousness! My cousin would always complain that we could never find foods that represented where our family was from and come to find some food with Central American and South American representation! One arepa is plenty as I am used to the small ones I could get in SF, these require 2 hands to hold well and their arepa pabellón was stuffed full with beef, beans, cheese and plantains. Warning, they are very filling! I can't wait to try to the sandwiches next time! read more

La Guagua - Front doors. - Latin American Near Me - Vacaville, California