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Cuchillo

4.3 (197)
CAN$30 and under
Latin American
261 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G3

About this restaurant

Cuchillo, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, specializes in small plates and entr�es served with a Latin American influence. There is a strong emphasis placed on the tapas available at this restaurant. Diners at Cuchillo can check out dishes like the Baja style battered rockfish or the Morita chili BBQ pulled pork, to name just two of the numerous options available on the menu. Entr�es at Cuchillo carry the same spirit of innovation and fun as the small plates. You might have a taste for the confit of local octopus or the bison short rib, but you really can�t miss with any of the options here.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner daily from 5:00pm - late
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Stuart "The Unfrozen Caveman Chef" Irving

What 197 people are saying

Cuchillo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience

NoiseModerate

197 Reviews
  1. SandyM VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia5 reviews

    4.0

    Reviewed on September 17, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    Uniquely presented and fabulous food. Cool atmosphere and nice staff. AND they had Canadian Rye Whiskey, which many of the new restaurants who think they're too cool for something from Canada, don't have.

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  2. justanotherfoodcritic

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on November 21, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, although I didn't like the duck tacos at all, but everything else was good. The dulce de leche dessert was outstanding, the churro is probably the best I've ever had.

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  3. Oresto

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 20, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Being a self proclaimed food snob I am not easily impressed. This place took me by surprize and nearly blew my socks off. From the service to the extra ordinary food this is a must visit place. Do not let the term Mexican food stop you as it almost did me. I like Mexican but do not love it. Cuchillo takes mexican to a higher level than I have seen before and I spend a lot of time in Mexico. Make sure there is at least four in your party when you visit, then you will have the chance to delight in more than a couple of dishes. It is tapa style dining. The tequila selection is fantastic...some very high end stuff that is usually hard to find in Canada

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  4. LoveToEat VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 15, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Cuchillo for dinner and was amazed at how busy the place was. Being it was our first time there, we asked a lot of questions. Our server was super friendly and all the dishes we ordered were very good. If you go, make sure you save room for the ridiculously yummy dessert. Looking forward to my next visit to Cuchillo.

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  5. Ceres VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 15, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cuchillo was absolutely amazing. We can't wait to go back and we are very very fortunate to be within walking distance of it. Stephanie, our waitress was fantastic, made appropriate recommendations and kept the food coming....and what food!!! Over the top tuna ceviche, scrumptious tacos and pork belly....oh my the pork belly. Some lovely crafted cocktails and a nice little wine list rounded out a great night out. Can't wait to return.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver / British Columbia22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 11, 2014

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I really like the grilled corn. A must try. The menu is a little limited but the fish tacos are delicious. The location is not so desirable given that it fairly dark on Powell Street in the winter.

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  7. Vanfoodie VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 9, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service, staff is knowledgeable about the dishes. Fantastic food, great flavours. This is my second time at this restaurant and my experience was as great as the first time

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  8. EatingForFour

    Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 8, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    OMG! So good! I could eat only the corn bread & be satisfied but then would miss out on all the fabulous taqueiras! We'll be back for sure.

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  9. luvmefooddesserts

    Seattle / Eastern Washington10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 8, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our second visit in 2 weeks since a friend introduced us and we're hooked. Off the main pretentious dining areas. Good service. Great sharing plates and albeit they only serve one dessert, its amazing! Highly recommend!

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  10. cupcake

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 3, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A friend recommended this restaurant with great enthusiasm! What a great find ~ the ambiance was fun, vibrant and energized on a Saturday night. We were seated at the bar since every table in the place was occupied. Fun location to people watch. Our server was friendly and very knowledgeable with the menu. The wine selection was great. The server made a few suggestions which we ordered ~ tuna sashimi, corn husk mini corn, flat iron steak and the prawns. The dishes came out every 20 minutes which we loved since we were here for the evening. Every dish had its own unique flavour ~perfect portion size ~ lovely display. Perfect restaurant for a group or couple.

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FAQs

Cuchillo is rated 4.3 stars by 197 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. Canada
  3. Vancouver / British Columbia
  4. Vancouver
  5. Gastown

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261 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G3

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Gastown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner daily from 5:00pm - late
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Stuart "The Unfrozen Caveman Chef" Irving
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