What’s new in food: El Patio opens in the RAD. By Kay West, June 4, 2024
Since opening its windows for service in October 2022, Guajiro food truck — permanently parked at the Asheville Cotton Mill Studios in the River Arts District — has provided outdoor seating. But with the May debut of El Patio de Guajiro, options for diners have significantly expanded. Read more here
“Asheville Food Bites: New Cuban bar…” By Tiana Kennell, Asheville Citizen Times
Guajiro's Cuban bar opening and food truck hour extension
This spring, Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food, a Cuban food truck that opened in 2022, will expand with a new beverage concept in the River Arts District.
On May 2, El Patio by Guajiro, a beer and wine bar, is scheduled to open with indoor and outdoor seating for bar and food truck patrons. "By aligning the opening of El Patio with our extended hours at Guajiro, we aim to provide our guests with a seamless journey through Cuban cuisine and culture," Chris Barroso, owner of Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food, said in a news release. Read more here
A taste of Asheville: Exploring Latino Flavors in the Mountains By: Karla Montalvan, We are Mitu
Finding authentic Cuban food can be tough, but Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food in the River Arts District is changing that. This family-run restaurant serves abuela’s home cooking and no-nonsense. Their menus boast everything from Cuban breakfast, croquetas, guava and cream cheese pastelitos, coladas, an assortment of sandwiches, and more. You’ll be walking out saying, “Guajira! I love you too much!” read more here
New food truck Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, March 18, noon-6 p.m. at its permanent location outside the Asheville Cotton Mill Studios in the River Arts District. The event will feature authentic Cuban cuisine, from the Cubano sandwich to Cuban pastries and coffee. The celebration will also include live music, dominoes games and cigars available for purchase. An after-party with house music and tribal drumming takes place at Great Wild Nowhere, located inside the Cotton Mill Studios, at 8 p.m.
The owner, Christian Barroso, is a second-generation Cuban American who grew up learning how to cook dishes with his grandmother. In Cuba, the word “guajiro” refers to a farmer, rural person or agricultural worker — a profession held by Barroso’s great-grandfather, who grew sugarcane in Cuba. March 7, 2023 by Andy Hall read more here
Asheville’s newest food truck, GUAJIRO CUBAN COMFORT FOOD, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, March 18 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm. The grand opening will take place at GUAJIRO’S permanent location in the parking lot of the Asheville Cotton Mill in The River Arts District. FREE TICKETS AT EVENTBRITE. The SHAY BROWN EVENTS produced kid friendly event will include giveaways, live music with CUBUSA BAND, classic cars by BOHO HOSPITALITY AND MOUNTAINEER MOTOR SPORTS , domino games, cigars BY B&B TOBACCONIST, Cuban Cocktails by CULTIVATED COCKTAILS, beer & wine by GREAT WILD NOWHERE ART BAR, and much more. Great Wild Nowhere will host an after-party with house music and afro-cuban drumming featuring MONTAO MUSIC starting at 8:00p.m.
“What’s New in Asheville 2022” Living in such an eclectic and growing city like Asheville, we see changes –(read more) Christine, Uncorked Asheville, December 16, 2022.
“Unforgetable Openings Make Asheville a Top Bicket List Destination in 2023”
Asheville's Cuban-American community rejoiced this year when Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food anchored its permanent food truck outside Cotton Mill Studios in the River Arts District. (read more) Yahoo news, December 2022.
“Cuban Food Finally Lands in Asheville” Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food is probably the most awaited food truck in Asheville in years. You see, ever since I started posting about them, people wanted to know more, they shared my posts, they sent me messages and they wanted to know everything about the opening date and menu. (read more) Luis Carlos Serapio, Asheville Multicultural, October 16, 2022.
“Five Food Trucks to Chase through Asheville this Fall”
The food trailer will be a permanent fixture at the Asheville Cotton Mill in the River Arts District, 122 Riverside Drive. Guajiro will be open for coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner services. (read more) Tiana Kennell, Asheville Citizen Times, September 16, 2022.
“Asheville's 2022 Fall Color Forecast, What's New + Travel Tips”. A trip to the River Arts District in Asheville will reveal Guajiro, a new spot outside Asheville Cotton Mill Studios that will bring Cuban comfort food just like your "abuela" (grandma) makes it. (read more) Explore Asheville, September 19, 2022.
“What’s new in food: Cuban comfort food heading for the RAD”. In Cuba, the word “guajiro” refers to a farmer, rural person or agricultural worker. Locally, thanks to the imminent debut of Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food outside the Asheville Cotton Mill Studios, the word might soon become synonymous with authentic Cuban sandwiches, breakfast dishes and other culinary delights. (read more) Blake Becker, Mountain Express, August 30, 2022.
“Cuban Restaurant with Affordable Big Plates Coming To The River Arts District” It’s all about family at the new Cuban restaurant coming to River Arts District.
Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food is expected to open in late 2022 with a menu full of traditional Cuban plates and recipes passed down through generations. (read more) Tiana Kennell, Asheville Citizen Times, June 10, 2022. Photo by Angela Wilhelm.