Frutabar feels like a piece of Montañita has been transplanted to the big city. Instead of waves crashing, you might catch a view of the Guayas River slowly drifting by, but surfboards converted into tables definitely inspire a sense of being at the beach.

This café serves light fare like sandwiches and humitas (Ecuador’s version of a cheese tamale), but the highlight is definitely the huge batidos (fruit juice blended with milk and ice)! Flavors range from basic strawberry and peach to coconut and mango. Choose from their tried-and-true flavor combinations or create your own. For a kick, try the borojó—a dark-brown, endemic fruit paste locally known as an aphrodisiac.

Splitting a batido and a Macombo sandwich (Ecua-style turkey stuffing on a toasted whole-wheat roll) between two people is both refreshing and filling on a hot Guayaquil afternoon.

Location:
Malecón y Tungurahua (corner)
Guayaquil, Ecuador

Restaurant Types:
Ecuadorian, International

Prices: Mid-Range

Price Description: Entrees: $3-6

Bar Features:Full bar, wine / beer, bring your own beer, no alcohol served

Regulations: No

Reservation: Not necessary

Park Options: Yes

Contact Information:
Phone: 593-4-230-0743

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