Kind of greasy .. but not bad 
Cuy ( or guinea pig ) is a type of South American Animal routinely served up in all types of restaurants and roadside stands. It can be tough for foreigners to get past the idea that they may be eating what seems like someone’s pet. But once you actually do start to dig in and eat a cuy, they actually aren’t that bad.
I had my first one the other night in a restaurant in Ecuador. The meat was good – a little greasy – but not bad at all, really. The reactions at the table were mixed. Many people LOVED the taste of it and didn’t think twice about digging in. Several others, though, were more reserved.
Apparently, this South American animal is enjoyed throughout the continent. Sooooo, what’s your vote ?
Given the right social situation, and cultural considerations .. would you eat a cuy ?