Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

07/30/2008 Posted by sara52

I have to disagree with the people on this page that say Guadalajara Mexican Res is anything but the best MEXICAN FOOD... I come from a long line of Mexican heritage, & I can easily say YES YES YES & YES to the food here.. The people who say they didn't enjoy it, were probably the people who couldn't afford it & couldn't get out of a free meal. The staff are very friendly the service can be fast on certain days, If you are on a short lunch break to don't think to come after 1 and expect the meal to come out in ten minutes, every body who KNOWS FRESH Mexican food KNOWS it takes a while to cook so if your in hurry go to Wendy's or Mickey D's... The atmosphere is very welcoming & clean. If someone says that they got sick here Its probably because they are not used to real Mexican food! I come in there for lunch twice a week with a group of co-workers & they would all have to agree with me when it comes to good Mexican. Guadalajara takes the cake! P.S. The menu given on this web site is not correct.... I learned my mistake ordering the Brenda burrito

Pros: Large enough to fit groups, great for kids, fountain to entertain yourselves, & clean restrooms

Cons: they run out on horchata a lot & no Marachi bands =(

06/04/2008 Posted by segiunta

I ate at this restaurant with two others all of us got extremely ill from the first bite of food and did not eat another bite.. The worst!!! I do not recommend you visit this establishment.

04/03/2008 Posted by crazybugz

LOVE THIS PLACE! Great food, great atmosphere, great service, great prices! The best Mexican in town!!

Pros: Food, food, food

Cons: n/a

10/07/2006 Posted by rwbeeman

I have been eating Hispanic food in the Tampa Bay area for over 30 years. I have been to Mexico, several Latin American countries and Spain. The Guadalajara has the best Mexican food in the Tampa Bay area without exception. The food is at the level of delicious "home-made" meals. The menu is well rounded and complete including Coca-Cola imported from Mexico. A charming atmosphere with a bubbling fountain and lots of colorful tile. Courteous and efficient service. Close to Tampa International Airport and with plenty of parking, this is a Mexican restaurant where Mexican's come to eat. Muy Excellente! Muy Rico!

Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere

Cons: None

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08/23/2006 Posted by cajunsr1

Being born in San Antonio, Texas and of Cajun parents, with a great uncle who was a Mexican and lived in Baton Rouge, it is just a tradition to eat good Mexican cuisine. How many times I remember eating at my uncle's home on a hot sunday afternoon in Baton Rouge and having homemade tamales, and a snowcone afterwards from his little business stand in front of his home along the road. Those fond memories have been renewed with my first and not my last to the Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant. I met with the owner, Sol, and his family. They were gracious, courteous, and his staff was attentative to all our needs. And the food was authentic, freshly prepared from scratch, and simply delicious. I had the combination platter plus an extra tamale so i could have a little taste of everything. my wife had the chicken flauntas which she said was better than all the other restaurants we have been in. after our meal, I gave Sol a big hug and kiss on the cheek and said this was from my uncle Joe, "I am sure he guided me to your restaurant to meet you." I said to him. Uncle Joe has passed for many years now but his grandson has opened a restaurant in Baton Rouge, and I hope to visit it when I am up there for a visit again. but in the meantime, I will be eating at the Guadalajara for my Mexican meals. Viva Mexicana and Senior Sol and his family. merci et gracias, cajunsr.

Pros: parking is excellent esp. the handicapped which i used.

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08/22/2006 Posted by reinagarza01

Guadalajara's is the real deal. I could not believe they actually make authentic Mexican food. The salsa is always fresh and picas the right amount. Dollar value is more than reasonable. The staff is always friendly and attentive. The food is cooked the way abuela use to make. This reviewer highly recommends: for starters, the Guadalajara queso dip with a glass of Horchata to wash it down, coke will work too. For dinner, get the Barbacoa dinner with tortillas de maiz. The portions are quite generous. This makes for a tough decision in ordering dessert. Stop by! It's an absolute Tampa must for Mexican food. Also, my now fiancée proposed to me there and I said si.

Pros: Thumbs way up on quality of food

Cons: none that I have experienced

10/26/2005 Posted by chivasamadre89fl

Hi Im really close to the family and they are very sweet the food very good, hope none of the guys read this but the guys are cute you that Andrew . Andy . Byant and Papi the owner is a sweet heart I call him papi because he acts like a dad The foods great and the show is better.

08/16/2005 Posted by nimadude

I have been going out of my way for years to eat at this small family run establishment. The food is excellent and I am treated like family there, even though I am a Gringo. I Recommend the Chicken Burrito Dinner (Suizo Mojado Style).

Pros: Great Food, Good Prices, Friendly Staff

Cons: Closed on Mondays, Small Place

05/06/2005 Posted by jsweetlex

This is the best authentic Mexican food in the Tampa Bay area by far. You get huge portions, cheap prices and service with a smile. Recommend the horachata, not sure if it is homemade, but it sure taste like it.

Pros: Great Value, Huge Portions

09/02/2004 Posted by marline

i'm latinamerican and i'm married to a mexican so i know good latin/mexican food and this is it. it is exactly i'd eat if i went to visit my mother-in-law in mexico. AUTHENTICITY!!! i eat there AT LEAST one or two times a week. it is the #1 mex place in Tampa by far.

Pros: great food, good service