Chef/Owner Pedro Wolcott opened Guacaya Bistreaux in the spring of 2022 in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. This unique neighborhood restaurant has an elevated- casual setting and draws people interested in vibrant flavors and festive ambiance. Chef Pedro was born in Panama and moved to New Orleans, has crafted a tapas-style menu that reflects both of those places, along with a delicious assortment of cocktails and spirit-free beverages. Other features include weekend brunches, catering during the week, indoor and patio seating, and monthly outdoor markets.
Based on 186 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
337 N Washington Ave Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: (612) 345-4981
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
| Friday | 4–11 PM |
| Saturday | 4–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM |
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Reservations: exploretock.com
Reviews
Etta James
This is my favorite spot in Minneapolis now!!! Randomly selected this spot for a business meeting, and I am glad we went there!! Our server, Quiton (Q), was warm, friendly, and attentive. The food was yummy!! Every single one of our dishes, we sure did order a lot! The presentation of each dish is 5/5! The drinks were good too. The ambiance and aesthetic are lovely. I will be back with more folks.
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Lola Oshodi
I love it here! I first came and had their brunch and got the steak and eggs( not pictured). I knew I needed to check out the dinner menu and it did not disappoint! I’ve come back with a few of my friends and we are all in agreement… amazing. The food: delicious and so flavorful.. the service was amazing… all of my servers have been friendly and so great… the restaurant vibe is so laid back and such a vibe! Ours drinks aren’t pictured but we’re worth every penny!
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Amelia Smith
The servers were great! The patio is nice. The catfish was really good. Friend enjoyed the jerk chicken as well. Another friend didn’t care for BBQ sauce on grits. Wish there was salt on the rim of the margaritas. Food/drink was overpriced for the amount but was good quality. I’d recommend this place if you’d want to try a great chef.
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Kun Liu
First time trying out the chef’s menu, at 6 pm, after a high recommendation from a friend. Unfortunately, it was disappointing. The restaurant overestimated its ability to handle a full house for a tasting course. Total of 6 dishes, from the third dish to the fifth, we were told to share the tiny bite-size dish with our partner. Had been to numerous tasting courses, but never had this happened before. The kitchen was too overwhelmed, and they were pressed for time to be on time for the 8 pm reservation. The first fish soup was served ice cold and the meat was so raw to the point I can’t break the texture with my fork, tasted like rubber. If it was a normal dish, I would totally return to the kitchen. There was a long wait between each course, the ingredients chosen were nothing special but corn, beans, and rice. For a $120 price tag per person, it was not justifiable. First leaving a tasting course with a half empty stomach, and I’m a fairly small size girl, can’t imagine for the guys from the group. (pictures attached from dishes had to be shared between 2 people for reference)
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Sabrina L
Amazing bold flavors! We tried 6 tapas dishes and every thing we ate was delicious. Do yourself a favor and order the ceviche!
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Bradley Dybing
Had an absolutely stunning dinner 3/28/23! 6 stars if allowed lol. Thanks again for the wonderful dinner and superb service. Coming from the hospitality industry over 15 years I was incredibly impressed.
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Sandra Christensen
My husband and I visited Guacaya Bistreaux for a date night and will definitely be back. Beautiful ambiance. Fantastic food and delightful spins on classic cocktails. We ordered the cauliflower spiced with a beautiful, balanced heat, the brussel sprouts, combined with the pear which made such a phenomenal, complimentary flavor combination.
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DaMarcus Zeroth
Guacaya was outstanding! It was our first time here and went based off a friends recommendation. First off, the ambiance was fun, welcoming, homie and inviting all at the same time. We had the following:
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Laine
The food here is spectacular! The chicken is to die for!! Everything is amazing, order the entire menu you WILL want to try them all! Shrimp and grits, skewers, ceviche and all the drinks! Service is great, everyone is super friendly.
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Krista Johnson
Highly recommend. Really friendly service from start to finish despite being a QR code. Food and drinks were well thought out and delicious. Though we didn’t have anything bad, I would say my favorites were the boudin, churrasco, jerk chicken (which was more like a bbq chicken, but still amazing). The Isla del Rey and the Leche de Tigre were my two favorite cocktails. Great vibe, great food, great concept!
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