Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
Itanhangá, Rio de Janeiro
Restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana is a practical Barra da Tijuca pick for casual Mexican-leaning dining, especially for groups or late dinners. It is not the Rio choice for awards, chef-led tasting menus, or a high-ceremony night, but it works when location, flexibility, an easy social meal matter more.
About Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana is a casual venue in Rio de Janeiro with evening hours through the week and early-afternoon opening on Saturday and Sunday. Use it as a practical dining option when the city, hours, casual dress code fit your plan.
The schedule is useful for planning: Monday through Thursday, 5 PM–12 AM; Friday, 5 PM–1:30 AM; Saturday, 12:30 PM–1:30 AM; and Sunday, 12:30 PM–12 AM. Street address, neighborhood details, menu specifics, price range, reservation policy, or service format are not provided, so avoid building a plan around these details.
Go for a casual Rio de Janeiro meal, not a highly documented destination plan
The positioning is clearly casual. That makes Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana easier to frame as a relaxed Rio de Janeiro choice than as a formal destination with awards, chef credentials, or a tasting-menu format.
If you are comparing other dining options, OCYÁ Ilha.Org Bistrô, Naga, Tano, Cantô Gastrô & Lounge are useful names to consider alongside Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana, depending on the kind of evening you want. For a broader scan across the city, Our full Rio de Janeiro restaurants guide is the better starting point.
Timing matters: check the hours before you go
Weekday visits start in the evening, with Monday through Thursday listed from 5 PM to midnight and Friday extending to 1:30 AM. Weekend timing is broader, with Saturday from 12:30 PM to 1:30 AM and Sunday from 12:30 PM to midnight.
Because details are limited, keep the plan simple: confirm the timing that fits your group, dress casually, use the restaurant as one Rio de Janeiro option rather than the anchor for an itinerary built on unknown details.
Planning details
- Location
- Av. Olegário Maciel, 108 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22621-200, Brazil
- Website
- guacamole.com.br/gcbt
- Phone
- +55 21 3178-0134
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana reads as a grounded, neighbourhood-focused take on Mexican cooking in Rio de Janeiro. It positions itself less as a high‑status destination and more as a local anchor in Barra da Tijuca, answering a clear absence of serious Mexican cuisine in the city's broader dining map. The atmosphere is approachable and relaxed, designed to welcome regulars and curious diners who are seeking authentic flavors rather than formality. The kitchen’s mission — to treat Mexican tradition with care in a city that rarely makes room for it — gives the place a quietly confident, charming presence in the suburban dining fabric.
Best For
This restaurant is best for diners in Barra da Tijuca who want an accessible, well‑executed Mexican meal without the fuss of destination dining. It suits casual dinners, after‑work gatherings and late‑night meals for groups or locals looking for a dependable neighbourhood option. The writing frames the venue as filling a gap for residents who otherwise have few serious Mexican alternatives nearby, so regulars and small groups seeking authentic shared plates and lively conversation find it especially fitting.
Ordering Tips
The menu rewards a layering approach: begin with bright, acidic starters to cut through the richness, then move to shared plates that build flavor and texture. Signature staples — guacamole and tacos — make for smart opening choices, while ceviche provides a sharp, cleansing contrast. Follow with heartier items like quesadillas, enchiladas or fajitas to round out the sequence. Portions are conducive to sharing, so order a selection to experience the progression of tastes and contrasts that the kitchen emphasizes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Colorful and modern environment reflecting Mexican energy with live music and festive atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- tacos
- guacamole
- quesadillas
- fajitas
- ceviche
- enchiladas
Planning details
Location
Av. Olegário Maciel, 108 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22621-200, Brazil · Directions
Also consider
If you cannot get in
For seafood, go to OCYÁ Ilha instead. For a more lounge-oriented night, try Cantô Gastrô & Lounge.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Rio de Janeiro
Choose Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana when the goal is an easy Barra da Tijuca meal with low booking pressure. Compared with OCYÁ Ilha, it is the more casual call; OCYÁ Ilha has the clearer seafood identity and a stronger reason to plan around the meal.
.Org Bistrô, Naga, Tano, Cantô Gastrô & Lounge make more sense when the brief is a broader Rio dining night rather than a neighborhood Mexican option. Pick Guacamole for flexibility and groups; cross-shop the others when ambiance or a more defined restaurant identity matters more.
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Compare Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana | Rio de Janeiro | ; | ; | No published awards |
| .Org Bistrô | Rio de Janeiro | ; | ; | No published awards |
| OCYÁ Ilha | Rio de Janeiro | Seafood | $$ | Michelin Guide Rio de Janeiro & Sao Paulo 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| Naga | Rio de Janeiro | ; | ; | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Tano | Rio de Janeiro | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Cantô Gastrô & Lounge | Rio de Janeiro | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana accommodate groups?
Information on group accommodation is not available. If you are planning with several people, use the hours as your starting point and check directly with the restaurant before you go.
Is lunch or dinner better at Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana?
Dinner is available throughout the week according to the hours: Monday through Thursday from 5 PM to 12 AM, Friday from 5 PM to 1:30 AM, Saturday from 12:30 PM to 1:30 AM, Sunday from 12:30 PM to 12 AM. Midday opening is available only on Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 PM.
Is Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual, so it is best framed as a relaxed Rio de Janeiro option rather than a formal special-occasion venue. Specific private dining, celebration, or event details are not provided.
Is Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana good for solo dining?
Information on solo-dining suitability is not available. The venue is in Rio de Janeiro, has a casual dress code, keeps evening hours through the week.
What should I wear to Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana?
Dress casually. The dress code for Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana is casual.
What are alternatives to Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana in Rio de Janeiro?
For a different kind of meal, compare Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana.Org Bistrô, OCYÁ Ilha, Naga, Tano, Cantô Gastrô & Lounge, or browse other Rio de Janeiro dining options more broadly.
How far ahead should I book Restaurante Guacamole Cocina Mexicana?
Booking lead time information is not available. Use the opening hours to choose a practical time, check directly with the restaurant if timing is important.
