Guanaquita Platter
Our signature spread — pupusa, taco, sweet plantain, slaw, and house salsa.
Authentic Salvadoran Cuisine · with a Mexican touch
The GuanaquitaRestaurant
Grandmother’s recipes, made fresh to order in Kitchener. Bold Salvadoran flavours with a Mexican touch — and plenty of vegan plates.
Family owned & operatedVegan & vegetarian friendly
Signature plates
Made fresh, the way home tastes
A few favourites from our kitchen — every plate is customized and cooked to order.
Mexican Enchilada Platter
Lightly fried enchiladas with homemade salsa, marble cheese, rice and beans.
Flautas
Crispy taquitos topped with lettuce, chimol, feta and a sour cream drizzle.
VeganVegan Cheese Platter
A fully plant-based take on our favourites — vegan cheese, beans, and fresh fixings.
Family owned & operated
Born in a little girl’s dream
“The Guanaquita was born in a little girl’s dream many years ago in El Salvador — a little girl who learned everything from her grandmother, Lauriana Cordero, a very gentle and kind woman with a will so strong that, to this day, her words and teachings resound in the life and path of that little girl.”
That little girl grew up to be the owner of The Guanaquita Restaurant, and she knows her grandmother is very proud of her, and from heaven is always looking after her.
“Guanaquita” comes from “Guanaco,” meaning a native Salvadoran. Guanaquita means a native Salvadoran little girl.
Our Vision
To bring dishes that remind us of home — the food our grandmothers and mothers would cook for us, and the happy times with friends. To share our culture with others.
Our Food
Prepared fresh, just like home. Customized and made to order, with care in every plate.
The Challenge
To keep it authentic. To bring you our culture. To infuse our passion and love of cooking in every dish.
Good things take time
Cooked fresh, just for you
Our dishes are customized and made to order. Due to the complexity of our cuisine, your order may take 30 to 60 minutes — and longer on very busy times. Please allow enough time; you’ll receive an order ETA.
We use a third-party delivery driver (TOAD Take Out and Delivery). Times are estimated from our preparation time; we have no control over the driver, so deliveries may take longer than estimated.
From our kitchen
A taste of the table
Visit us
Hours & location
Business hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
273 King Street West, 2nd floor
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1B1
(519) 576-4322Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1B1
Parking
- Street parking
- City parking (corner of Water Street and Charles Street)
- Free every day after 5:00 PM, and all day Saturday & Sunday
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