Spice up your dinner with a trip to Guava Tree Cafe, home of the Cuban sandwich and other delectable Mediterranean options. Cuban and Columbian foods are the specialties at Guava Tree Cafe, with prices that are easy on the wallet.

Regulars of Guava Tree Cafe arrive often as part of their lunch-break routine. People absolutely rave about the food and the service. The luciano sandwich comes highly recommended, as do the arepas. You can get a mixed plate with plantains, roasted pork, beans, rice, and yuca fries—just as an example. Really you can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches.

The setting is unique with an adobe hut exterior and hallways inside leading to a number of rooms to sit and enjoy a meal. Limited outdoor seating is available, as well!

Guava Tree Cafe
118 Richmond Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 990-2599
www.guavatreecafe.com

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If you’re looking for a lunch option that’s unique, flavorful, and also affordable, try Guava Tree Café in Albuquerque. This popular Latin American eatery serves casual sandwiches, Spanish lunch platters, and homemade sides in very large portions, and its fast, friendly service and low prices only add to the already enjoyable experience.

Stop in to try the famous Cuban sandwich or the El Guavo Pollito for a handheld lunch on the go, or if you’re feeling really hungry, order the Almuerzo Ejecutivo filled with fresh veggies, rice, beans, and sweet plantains. Enjoy your food with a traditional Cubano coffee or a fresh juice on the side.

For those who choose to dine in, Guava Tree Café’s eclectic décor features comfortable sofas against small wooden tables and bright, colorful artwork, creating a truly relaxing ambiance that will make you feel like you’re having lunch in the Caribbean. The restaurant also offers takeout on any menu item.

Guava Tree Café
118 Richmond Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 990-2599
www.guavatreecafe.com

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If you've yet to eat at the Guava Tree Cafe, regular diners would likely advise you to order the Cubano sandwich. Served on fresh-baked bread, tangy mustard melds with melted Swiss cheese, ham, pork, and pickles. The sandwich spends a few moments in a panini press, then joins a pile of fresh yucca fries in a serving basket lined with wax paper.

According to fans of Guava Tree Cafe, the Cubano best represents the food on offer here. After all, this Nob Hill eatery centers around Latin American fare, from the hand-shaped arepas to the made-from-scratch sweets. Speaking of sweets, you'll want to save room for dessert at Guava Tree Cafe, even if only to get acquainted with the Pastelillo de Guayaba y Queso. This Caribbean sweet encases tropical guava paste and cream cheese within its buttery, flaky layers.

Visit Guava Tree Cafe on Facebook to learn about the restaurant's specials and events.

Guava Tree Cafe
118 Richmond Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 990-2599
guavatreecafe.com/gtcwp
www.yelp.com/biz/guava-tree-cafe-albuquerque-2

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