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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, cabbage rolls, and breaded pork cutlets alongside fresh Manabí seafood, served every day from 8am to 10pm.

The Surfing Cowboy's covered patio, with wooden tables set among palms and potted plants
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, cabbage rolls, 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

Surfing Cowboy Burger

$7.50

Our all-day legend — juicy Angus beef, smoky bacon, melted mozzarella, pickled jalapeño, and toasted brioche, with crispy home 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 caseras crujientes al lado. Servida de 8am a 10pm.

Crêpes with House Jam

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

Happy Hour

Every day from 4pm to 6pm.

Breakfast Till Noon

Crêpes, potato pancakes, and eggs from 8am to 12pm.

Traditional Polish

Perogies, cabbage rolls, and hunter's stew made from scratch.

Open Every Day

Serving 8am to 10pm on the coast of Manabí.