Guajiro
Cuban restaurant · Asheville ·

Guajiro

Cuban restaurant · Asheville ·

Cuban comfort food: sandwiches, fried pork, pastries, rice & beans

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roast pork
lechon asado
flan
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black beans
sweet plantains
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2A Huntsman Pl, Asheville, NC 28803 Get directions

$10–20

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Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy

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2A Huntsman Pl, Asheville, NC 28803 Get directions

+1 828 767 9764
guajiroasheville.com
@guajiroavl

$10–20 · Menu

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•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Family friendly
•Good for groups

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Jan 16, 2026

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"Guajiro began serving its Cuban comfort food from the window of its yellow truck in the fall of 2022, parked behind the Cotton Mill Studios in the River Arts District. In May of 2024, it settled into an indoor space with 45 seats and a full bar. In September 2024, the sunny spot became yet another restaurant casualty of Helene. Down, but not out, Guajiro is on its feet again, and serving the classic dishes owner Chris Barroso grew up on — mariquitas, tostones, black bean soup, his grandmother Rosa Morejon’s chicken soup, roast pork, and Cuban sandwiches." - Kay West

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Hunter L.

Google
Cuban was excellent with the roast pork! Staff was friendly and quick. Really cool spot with benches to eat at outside after getting a beer at Hi Wire. 10/10!

orlando M.

Google
My husband and I visited this excellent and amazing food truck located in Asheville, North Carolina, we had a great experience. Amazing food, delicious, good portions, good prices, customer service exceptional!! We got tostones, lechon pork with rice and black bean, sweet plantains, ham croquets, Cuban sandwich, mamey juice and jupina drink, everything was great, congratulations!! Please visit this place!!

Kennan K

Google
Cuban food with flare and flavor! Dont skip this food truck. Breakfast, brunch or lunch is a hit! Hire-wire brewery will take of everything else! Service with a smile and some dope coffee!

David S.

Google
We thoroughly enjoyed our meals from Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food. The food truck sits outside of Hi-Wire Brewing. They have a relationship with the brewery which allows their customers to use the tables both outside and inside. My dining partner ordered the Sweet Plantains (Plantanos Maduros), White Rice (Arroz Blanco), and Nana's Black Beans (Frijoles negros de Nana). I ordered Roasted Pork (Lechon Asado) with Mixed Rice and Black Beans (Arroz Concri) which also came with three sweet plaintains. We shared a Flan de Coco (Flan topped with sweet coconut) for dessert. The lechon asado was delicious. The meat was juicy and tender with a wonderful flavor. It had no need for any sauce. The plantains were delicious. The Nana's black beans were wonderful; the flavor was amazing. The flan was fantastic. The custard was perfect, and deeply infused with the caramel sauce. The coconut was moist and sweet. The portions were quite generous and there was enough to bring home for another meal.

Tori F.

Google
A group of us wanted to support new/re opened restaurants. We seen this local place had moved into the hi wire (Biltmore) and this would be a great place to grab food and drinks before the Tourists game. I’m gluten free and had plenty to choose from except the pastries as they had ran out for the day. Everyone loved their food from the shredded beef special to the classic Cuban sandwich. Check out photos

Anthony

Google
This food truck is located right outside hi-wire and man was it a treat! I was seeking a small bite and order the pork bites...well well..that was a meal! The pork was delicipus , the black beans and white rice were also on point! The serving sizes are well worth the price and the service was even better than the food! The woman doing the window was amazing! Will definitely come back when we're in the area! You can't go wrong!!!

Crystal R.

Google
Wasn't expecting a food truck, but loved it. The people running it are very kind and professional. The food was delicious. I got the pork bites, empanada, and yuca fries. Clean environment to sit in.

Tony R.

Google
As a person raised in Miami, the authenticity of the cafecito, pastelitos, tostada and Colada was top tier. It was a pleasure meeting the owner while we were there. Definitely come check out the spot for some authentic cuban cuisine.
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Kennan K.

Yelp
This Cuban food truck will satisfy any Latin craving you have. Don't skip on the spicy orange sauce they have on the counter! I went for the weekly special of stewed beef with rice and beans. I will always love stopping by the Hi-wire brewery for their resident food truck, Guajiro. Friendly staff and quick service too!
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Matt D.

Yelp
I had the pork chunks, pretty good except about 1/3 of the chunks were over cooked and dry. Breaded chicken steak was very dry. The Empanada's pastry I didn't care for. The beef filling was real good though.

Kirsten M.

Yelp
When your loved one is in the hospital, but (not on a medically restricted diet) wanting a break from hospital food, this food truck is within walking distance! In fact, if you've already found a parking spot your chances of the food still being warm when you get it to them might be better if you walk. Excellent Cubans and empanadas.
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David D.

Yelp
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.
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Erik F.

Yelp
Ooooh. Very tasty. This spot is going on my regular rotation. I suspect all the ex-Miami folks moving here are going to depend on it. The rice and beans are on point. The chicken, while smallish, was seasoned wonderfully. My son loves the empanada. They have all the cuban hits including cuban breakfast. The food truck outside seems nice enough but I suspect they will outgrow it. They have this bar/lounge space with an addition back patio. Has this underground expat club sorta vibe. There are these little packages merengues for instance that set the vibe even if I don't know they are. I suspect someone misses getting them back home. They are hosting Social Club events that make perfect sense there. Service has a touch of attitude mixed with a sort of generous friendliness. Perhaps I would call it a bit of sass. I look forward to going back.
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Maple L.

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

Yelp
The Cuban sandwich was amazing, I lived in Tampa for 20 years, and keep trying to find something similar to the authentic Cubano. Bread wasn't quite the same but the Gaujiro was close enough to please me. Fantastic flan, empanadas, and yuca frita. I WILL be back!
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Joe D.

Yelp
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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Tony S.

Yelp
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.
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Tiffanie S.

Yelp
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!
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Lan S.

Yelp
I had heard so many good things about the Guajiro Cuban food truck in the RAD, so we finally tried it. I spent a good part of my growing up days in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, where we had fresh-baked Cuban bread almost every day and Cuban dishes frequently, and we always visit our favorite Cuban places each time we go back to Tampa or Miami. Sadly, in my opinion the Cuban sandwiches, roast pork sandwich and plantains from Guajiro didn't live up to the hype. They were mediocre at best, and not a bargain. Most of the sandwiches we bought ($12 to $13 each) just sat in our fridge, partly uneaten, until we threw them out. Maybe we just chose the wrong items, and maybe this food truck has some amazing Cuban food, and that the owners are of Cuban heritage, so we'll try it again sometime, but frankly our expectations aren't very high.
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Angelo L.

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

Bri N.

Yelp
A Cuban food truck near a brewery. Mostly authentic but it seemed to be missing something. Would try it again and the service was quick and food was decent.
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Jessica L.

Yelp
Nice Cubano. I liked the fried tiny potato chips, it added some texture and crunch. Staff was friendly and it's in a cute spot where you can grab a bite and explore the river arts district.
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Philip F.

Yelp
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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Dan V.

Yelp
Authentic and delicious. They have outdoor and indoor seating. Slightly pricy for a food truck but the portion sizes are fair. I found this spot to be the perfect refueling station after a long jog on the river trail. Support the small local businesses!

Sabrina C.

Yelp
Pan con bistec and Cuban frita were amazing. Been here a couple of times. Super convenient to order. The outdoor seating during spring is amazing. Café con leche was good although a bit small.
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Liam S.

Yelp
I got the cuban sandwich and pineapple soda, highly recommend. They have some nice outdoor tables and great customer service!
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Shan W.

Yelp
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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Bianca A.

Yelp
Excelente vale la pena los sándwich. Service good. Great and clean. El postre de guayaba divino!

Melanie F.

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

Yelp
Eat/order here, you won't be disappointed! After struggling to find decent food on door dash, we lucked out with this place. Best meal we have had in Asheville so far. Everything has great flavor, tastes homemade, feels healthy and authentic and you can tell it's made with love. The pulled pork plate was so tender and delicious and big enough to share. The included rice and beans were excellent. In fact, prob the best beans I have ever had. Reasonable prices, even through delivery. Wasn't crazy about the croquettes - but that might just be me. Healthy, delicious food. Ordered the side sauces - def worth it, especially the citrus. Will be back :). 9.5/10. Recommend: absolutely! No pics of the food because we ate it (sorry)

Sarah Z.

Yelp
The flavors are spot on, fresh, generous portions, best meal I have had all year. And this was delivery, I cannot imagine how good it is in-house.
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Mike S.

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

Yelp
One of the best Cuban sandwiches outside of Miami and Tampa FL. Service was friendly and not rushed. The sandwich was not greasy or oily. Looking forward to trying the other menu dishes.

Jose B.

Yelp
Authentic Cuban food. Take it from a Cuban. Can't go wrong. Located and service are good no complaints. It's great having real Cuban food in Asheville
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Marilynn V.

Yelp
Visiting Asheville found this wonderful gem for Cuban Food! We ordered Media Noche, Frita Cubana, Croqueta Preparada all sandwiches and 2 Flans. We're so happy to find this comfort food, especially being a Miami native! The BEST Media Noche I've ever had. Spoke to the owners very nice people, very clean. Great experience!

Ken W.

Yelp
I asked some Cuban friends where the best Cuban food is in Asheville and they highly recommended Guajiro (which means, "farmer or rural person"). So I headed there for lunch and O...M...G...it's to die for. I've had great Cuban food in Miami and San Diego, but I have to say, the food at Guajiro is THE BEST I've ever had. I had the palomilla steak (no onions for me though) which looked mouthwatering when it came out and it was flavorful. It came with a very generous portion of black beans and rice (truly the best I've ever had, anywhere - I could have had seconds for sure), and I got some sweet plantain (3 of them). All of it was excellent. And then, I had to try the flan for dessert. Now I will say the flan I had at Andres Restaurant in San Diego (unfortunately now permanently closed) was THE best flan, ever. But...the flan here ranks a close second and can become addictive. I had a little bit of it there, at one of the picnic benches (lots of seating btw. Picnic tables and high tops). But saved some for home. It didn't last long. It was gone by the evening. I couldn't help myself. The service was excellent. The area where the food truck is permanently located is in the River Arts District. Guajiro has a permanent place in my "favorites" on my iPhone.

Robert O.

Yelp
I'm a 78 year old American who left Cuba in 1962. Lived in Miami 25 years. Had the moros or congri (rice & black beans cooked together), tostones (fried green plantains), and a Cuban sandwich. I was very pleasantly surprised as I did not expect the top quality/great taste/perfectly cooked Miami/Havana style food. Service was great, friendly, and pleasant. It was raining so we took the food back to the hotel.
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Tiff R.

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

Lady H.

Yelp
Good authentic Cuban food,, friendly service but they tend to skimp on the meat. My order had lots of rice and beans. Ut very little meat, but it tastes amazing

Nancy N.

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

Maxine M.

Yelp
Speechless. Authentic, FRESH Cuban food!! Everything is made to order and it's dang good. They even cook their croquetas to order, nothing is sitting in a case all day like many other Cuban places! I am Cuban from Miami - I KNOW CUBAN FOOD- and this little place right here is the real deal man!!! I came two days in a row during my stay in Asheville, it's THAT good. Their Vaca Frita is hands down the best I've ever had in my life . I will think about it often. I'm so proud they are representing our flavorful cuisine so well!!!! it's a MUST TRY!!!!! You won't be disappointed.
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Greg C.

Yelp
Just had their special of the day the to ropa veja and it was one of the best I've ever had. Wow tried my friends pork and it was amazing. Can't wait to come back and try everything on the menu
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Judi H.

Yelp
Exceptional Cuban food and I don't say that lightly. We had an amazing Pan Con Bistec- the bread was soft, the meat was tender and the veggies were so fresh. Our tostones were fried perfectly and not greasy. We finished our lunch off with a beautiful flan-so so so so good! We will definitely be back :)

Paul W.

Yelp
Excellent. My wife and I are originally from south Florida so we know good Cuban food. She wanted a cuban sandwich and found this place so we went and we were blown away. This is authentic Cuban food in the mountains. Their cuban and Medianoche sandwiches are fantastic as well as their pastries and espresso. I can't speak on the rest of the menu because every time I go I end up getting a Medianoche with a cafecito if you want a pastry, arrive early or they will be gone! 5 stars
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Jose M.

Yelp
Great place in the art district of Asheville. Great breakfast and great options just a reminder of back home
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Danelis D.

Yelp
Look no further for authentic Cuban food in Asheville. Everything I've had so far has not disappointed. From the Cuban pastries and sandwiches to the congri and cafe con leche, it was all delicious. Can't wait to go back. Service was great also, super nice folks and very welcoming.

K L.

Yelp
We have been looking for 17 years since we moved here from mid and south Florida for AUTHENTIC CUBAN food. Asheville has good Cuban sandwiches with that Asheville foodie spin, but they are not authentic! Guajiro is a permanent food truck with outside dining. If you call ahead, your order will be ready when you get there to go. All is pretty much cooked to order. The Cuban sandwich had crispy pressed Cuban bread and sliced pork - all the others here in the area use pulled pork. The Yucca fries were hot and crunchy and served with that wonderful light green garlic aioli sauce for dipping. Maduros were soft and sweet and Congri was so flavorful. We ended this wonderful meal with a true S. Florida Cortadito coffee. We will be back for many other interesting things on their menu. Try it, you will love it. I'd attach pix but we ate it all! YUM!

Patty P.

Yelp
Having lived in Puerto Rico and eaten quite a bit of Cuban food this food truck tops the list of the best Cuban food in Asheville (we have tried others). Our meal was great and the plantains were exceptional! We will definitely be returning.

Arlene R.

Yelp
Looking for authentic Cuban food in Asheville, NC? This is the place!! The food tastes just as great as my Cuban mother-in-laws!!

Lesha C.

Yelp
Delicious black beans, maduros, and rice make a tasty vegetarian-friendly combo. Will definitely be back again to try their jackfruit dish - it was not available when we went. It didn't take long to get our food after ordering. Can't wait to visit again.

N F.

Yelp
Best Cuban sandwich ever. Stopped by for the first time before a show at the Guitar Bar. Great value - we'll definitely be back!