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Sunset over the beach at Ayampe, near The Surfing Cowboy Cantina

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The Surfing Cowboy Cantina

Where the Wild West meets the waves.

Polish-American coastal kitchen in Ayampe, Ecuador. Perogies, potato dumplings, and breaded pork cutlets alongside fresh Manabí seafood, served every day from 8am to 10pm.

Surfing Cowboy Cantina at night, shown in a warm collage with the restaurant logo
The cantina lit up at night, with hanging plants and string lights over the tables

About Us

Polish roots. Ecuadorian coast.

Since 2023 we have been cooking the food of a Polish kitchen on the shore of Manabí — perogies, potato dumplings, and hunter’s stew beside fresh Manabí shrimp and the catch of the day. Find us at Plaza Madre Tierra in Ayampe.

Come hungry. Leave happy.

From the kitchen

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Surfing Cowboy Burger with French fries and a tomato garnish on a rectangular plate

Surfing Cowboy Burger

$7.50

Our all-day legend — juicy Angus beef, smoky bacon, melted mozzarella, pickled jalapeño, and toasted brioche, with French fries on the side. Served 8am to 10pm.

Hamburguesa Surfing Cowboy

Nuestra leyenda de todo el día — carne Angus jugosa, tocino ahumado, mozzarella derretida, jalapeño encurtido y pan brioche tostado, con papas fritas al lado. Servida de 8am a 10pm.

Folded crêpes with dark sauce and a shredded topping, served with orange slices

Crêpes with House Jam

$4.50

Delicate crêpes with our slow-cooked house jam, dusted sugar, and crème fraîche on the side. Simple, honest, perfect.

Crepes con Mermelada de la Casa

Crepes delicados con nuestra mermelada casera cocida a fuego lento, azúcar glas y crème fraîche al lado. Simple, honesto, perfecto.

Catch of the Day

Catch of the Day

$15.00

Line-caught fish with sea salt, lemon, and herbs, served with crispy home fries and seasonal slaw.

Pesca del Día

Pescado de anzuelo con sal marina, limón y hierbas, servido con papas caseras crujientes y ensalada de col de temporada.

What to expect

Open daily on the Ayampe coast

Breakfast All Day

Crêpes, potato pancakes, and eggs served all day.

Traditional Polish

Perogies, potato dumplings, and hunter's stew made from scratch.

Food Served All Day

Breakfast and the full menu are served daily from 8am to 10pm.