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Guayoyo Restaurant
Guayoyo, located on the corner of First Avenue and 4th Street, is a Venezuelan bistro owned by chefs Carmen Isturiz and Masanobu Ishikura. Although Guayoyo bases its roots in Venezuela, it is also influenced by different cultures and offers an inspired menu that reflects the diversity of the lower east side and Carmen and Ishi's home cooking. Guayoyo offers traditional Venezuelan specialties such as Pabellon Criollo and Arepas, alongside Duck Confit Rolls, Black Bean Mojo Burgers, and anything in between.
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20 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 20 reviews
5 stars
(7)
4 stars
(9)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(13)
- neighborhood gem(9)
- fit for foodies(8)
- great for lunch(4)
- great for brunch(3)
- kid-friendly(2)
Guayoyo Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Guayoyo Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Arepas, arepas, arepas
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place is amazing if you love arepas. I had more than my share on my visit. Sangria is good. Service is ok - wait staff was nice but too busy."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Guayoyo Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Terrifico!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I went to this place a couple times with a friend and loved it. Then found myself in th LES and randomly deciced to go on a Friday night with a group of people. What a great idea that was! Although the place is tiny, the server got us a table and placed in in the front of the restaurant. He (very sad I don't remember his name) was a great server. Extremely friendly and helpful with the menu (for my friends that had not been) the sangria packs a punch so I recommend going and having some arepas while you have yourself a few glasses of sangria. Would absolutely return and try to make it there more often."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Guayoyo Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Guayoyo Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
OK fare - onion & steak was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"OK fare - onion & steak was good and fried yuca was terrific!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2005
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Review 5 for Guayoyo Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
they definitely need to improve
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"they definitely need to improve their service; even with the reservation, we waited almost half an hour for a table. Overall, the service was disappointing throughout the dinner; they came and rushed us to order then practically disappeared till we seek for our check."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Guayoyo Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and ambience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good food, friendly staff. Groups have to be small in my opinion, maynot work for large groups. Affordable. Ambience cheerful, thankfully free of hipsters and noisy bar-going types, even if located in east village."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Guayoyo Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious arepas! I like
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious arepas!
I like this place more than Caracas just because this is an actual restaurant, nicely decorated, fun music, and yummy food! More arepa choices here too. Service tends to be slow, but still a great place!"
I like this place more than Caracas just because this is an actual restaurant, nicely decorated, fun music, and yummy food! More arepa choices here too. Service tends to be slow, but still a great place!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
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Review 8 for Guayoyo Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Worth coming back to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and service. Very "homey" / "Personable" staff."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 9 for Guayoyo Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Arepa Wepa
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing arepas. I've been here before for brunch and the food was incredible. I will always come back here when I need my fix of arepas."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Guayoyo Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place. Go back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love this place. Go back regularly and they always have very friendly service and consistent quality of food."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Guayoyo Restaurant
Based on the average of (10) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic