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Acuyo Mexican Restaurant

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Dinner Status: Accepting Reservations
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  • 1140 Alberni Street
  • Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5
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  • Details

    Opening Soon!

    Welcome to Acuyo ~ Your favorite new Mexican Restaurant

    Bienvenidos!  Welcome to Acuyo — a modern Mexican restaurant rooted in authenticity and warmth, with fire-roasted cuisine and heartfelt hospitality inspired by the homes and markets of Guadalajara. We are proud to join Vancouver’s world-class dining scene on Alberni Street — where culinary innovation meets luxury and culture.

    What is Acuyo?Acuyo is a fragrant Mexican herb, known scientifically as Piper auritum, recognized for its distinctive heart-shaped leaves and unique, aromatic flavor—a blend of anise, pepper, and mint. Acuyo is deeply embedded in traditional Mexican cuisine, often used to enhance and elevate dishes, imparting complexity, freshness, and authenticity.

    How Acuyo Defines Our Restaurant

    Our restaurant, Acuyo, is inspired by the transformative nature of its namesake herb. Just as Acuyo adds an unmistakable, refined touch to classic dishes, we strive to offer an elevated dining experience rooted in authenticity and sophistication. Our menu merges traditional Mexican culinary techniques with contemporary, fine-casual dining to create dishes that are both genuine and innovative.

    At Acuyo, we are more than just a restaurant. We are storytellers, stewards of tradition, and experience-makers. Whether you are a server or a sous chef, a runner or a bartender, your role is essential in creating the kind of memorable service that guests will return for — and talk about! 

     

    Follow us: www.instagram.com/acuyorestaurant/

  • Dinner Menu

    Cuisine Type: Mexican & Latin American Gluten-Free Options Available: Yes Neighborhood: Downtown Vancouver Price for this Menu: $39 Reservation Status: Accepting Reservations Vegetarian Options Available: Yes

    Appetizers

    Opening Soon Beet root salad with roosted pumpkin seeds. (GF,VG) Roasted beets served with a light citrus dressing, fresh herbs, and crunchy pumpkin seeds for a bright and refreshing start.

    or

    Tuna tostada with serrano mayo. (GF) Fresh albacore tuna over a crispy tostada, topped with serrano-infused mayo, lime, and avocado for a vibrant and spicy bite.

    or

    Pork belly taco. (GF) Crispy and tender pork belly on a handmade flour tortilla spread with black beans, finished with pickled onions and salsa roja.

    or

    Entrees

    Meatballs with red mole. (GF) Juicy beef meatballs simmered in a traditional red mole made with toasted chiles, serve with orange pico de gallo. + Enhancements: extra meetball + $4

    or

    Acelga tamal with salsa verde. (GF, VG) Steamed masa filled with Swiss chard, served with a bright tomatillo-green chile salsa. A light and comforting vegetarian option. + Enhancements: extra cheese +4, extra mushrooms +3

    or

    Red snapper pastor. (GF) Seared red snapper marinated in pastor spices, served with grilled pineapple, onions, and smoked chile sauce. + Enhancement: extra octopus +5, extra prawns +4

    or

    Desserts

    Nieve de garrafa (GF, VG) Traditional hand-churned Mexican ice cream with seasonal flavors, offering a refreshing and nostalgic finish. Metate chocolate Rustic Mexican chocolate made from cacao stone-ground on a metate, highlighting its natural texture and aroma. or Pine nut Creamy pine-nut dessert inspired by classic Mexican confectionery; delicate, nutty, and subtly sweet. + Enhancements or toppings Churros +4 --- cajeta +4 --- roasted nut +4

    or

    Beverages, tax and gratuity are extra.

  • Lunch Menu

    Cuisine Type: Mexican/Latin American Gluten-Free Options Available: Yes Neighborhood: Downtown Vancouver Price for this Menu: $39 Reservation Status: Accepting Reservations Vegetarian Options Available: Yes

    Appetizers

    Opening Soon Beet root salad with roosted pumpkin seeds (GF, VG) Roasted beets served with a light citrus dressing, fresh herbs, and crunchy pumpkin seeds for a bright and refreshing start.

    or

    Tuna tostada with serrano mayo (GF) Fresh albacore tuna over a crispy tostada, topped with serrano-infused mayo, lime, and avocado for a vibrant and spicy bite.

    or

    Pork belly taco (GF) Crispy and tender pork belly on a handmade flour tortilla spread with black beans, finished with pickled onions and salsa roja.

    or

    Entrees

    Meatballs with red mole (GF) Juicy beef meatballs simmered in a traditional red mole made with toasted chiles, serve with orange pico de gallo. + Enhancements: extra meetball + $4

    or

    Acelga tamal with salsa verde (GF, VG) Steamed masa filled with Swiss chard, served with a bright tomatillo-green chile salsa. A light and comforting vegetarian option. + Enhancements: extra cheese +4, extra mushrooms +3

    or

    Red snapper pastor (GF) Seared red snapper marinated in pastor spices, served with grilled pineapple, onions, and smoked chile sauce. + Enhancement: extra octopus +5, extra prawns +4

    or

    Desserts

    Nieve de garrafa (GF, VG) Traditional hand-churned Mexican ice cream with seasonal flavors, offering a refreshing and nostalgic finish. Metate chocolate Rustic Mexican chocolate made from cacao stone-ground on a metate, highlighting its natural texture and aroma. or Pine nut Creamy pine-nut dessert inspired by classic Mexican confectionery; delicate, nutty, and subtly sweet. + Enhancements or toppings Churros +4 --- cajeta +4 --- roasted nut +4

    or

    Beverages, tax and gratuity are extra.

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