I've passed by this place on my way home from work several times but today I decided to stop by for…read moredinner since I'm flying solo tonight. It doesn't look like much on the outside but do not be fooled (as I was), they offer authentic Mexican cuisine at fair prices (a rare and dangerous combination.) I started out with a Ice cold Corona as I perused the menu options. I decided to try the burrito carne asada. This was a large burrito filled with beef (carne asada), beans, lettuce, tomato and rice and covered with melted white cheese. It came out quickly and it was delicious. I also tried the chicken tacos. They were served on two corn tortillas with a generous portion of chicken and cilantro. It was awesome. If you are looking for a wonderful place to enjoy a great mean, check out this place and don't be fooled by the fact that it is at the front of a trailer park, that just adds to the charm of the place.

Nobody working spoke English, but one of the customers spoke English and Spanish and helped me get…read moremy order in - awesome authentic food

Brittany was a amazing bartender, very good at make drinks. Food was so good, the chicken tacos was…read morethe best.

I've now been here three times and it's gotten worse each time. Today's the last time. The first…read moretime I went was for a work lunch. The service and food were good and I thought I finally found a place that actually knows how to make San Diego style Mexican food. I brought my family back the second time and the service was slow. The food was not as good but adequate. Today was terrible. We phoned in the order and were quoted 20 mins. It took me 20 mins to get there and I waited another 20 mins when I got there. They had 5 people in the restaurant. The server did give me a 20 dollar gift card which would be great if the fucking food wasn't absolutely awful. I wish I were making this up but my damn dog wouldn't even eat it when we gave it to her.We ordered California burritos and we each took two bites and threw the rest away. The meat was insanely dry, the shredded cheese inside wasn't melted which suggests they're not making these fresh they're assembling them. And browning them on the grill afterwards. Terrible idea. Dryest, most disgusting burrito I've ever eaten. Additionally, the first time I ate there they put guac, sour cream, and pico inside the burrito. None of those ingredients today. JIC they're reading this, a California burrito is carne or pollo asado, cheese, pico, French fries, avocado or guac and sour cream. This was dry ass old meat, unmelted cheese and chunks of mealy tomatoes. The good news is, if the quality stays like this they won't be open much longer. Absolutely awful, will not go back.

It's very aesthetically pleasing and super spacious. The food was tasty and it comes fresh. The…read morewaiter checked on my table often. The only thing that was a little off-putting is the stares. I noticed that when the workers had nothing to do they would sometimes just stare at the customers. I don't think it was intentional, just a little odd. Great place though, would definitely recommend.

First, let me thank Guads for having some healthier menu items such as bowls and lettuce-wraps for…read moretacos. I started coming to Guads for that very reason when I was on a restricted diet and the places I usually went didn't have very much in the way of low carb menu items. Second, Diego, Abner, and Jaquelin are always extremely attentive and just as nice as can be. I've watched them work with other tables and service to everyone (not just me) is top notch, friendly, and for such a small staff that makes a huge difference - it makes you feel welcome, and being the place is somewhat small (smaller than the other places in town) it makes for a much cozier "like family" atmosphere. Third, it is your typical Americanized Mexican restaurant with a lot of the same dishes and you know, you like what you like and what you get used to. I like the sauce served with tacos at La Parilla better. I like the Mexican Street Corn and Fried Plantains at Plaza Azteca (which neither other place has). I like "Los Tres" (3 types of Guacamole) at Guads. Their Mole Poblano is my favorite. Their Enchiladas Rancheras has cubed pork where I'm used to shredded - but it was extremely tasty pork cubes nonetheless. The Poblano appetizer is a Poblano people stuffed with Shrimp. The Brioche are skewers like "shish kebabs" with whichever meats you decide and is quite nice for something a little different. Their red and white sauces are "different" than the other places - I like their red sauce best, I think Plaza Azteca had the better white sauce - but they're all slightly different and I'll take any of them any day of the week. My family loves their Chile Rellenos - which are NOT battered which is kind of unusual TMK, but they are actually quite good like that and a nice variation - especially if you want to cut down on some fried stuff and carbs. So I mean, you have to go and try it, and find what you like. They do do Taco Tuesday and it gets super busy, and the Tacos are "very basic" but I mean, TBH I always feel guilty when I get my bill because it's so low and even a single taco has enough in it for a - well, the prices have gone up with what's happening in the world - so they were 1.00, then 1.50, I think they might be 2.00. But heck the other places are like "no we don't do Taco Tuesday, don't ask". But I like their meals enough that even if I'm there on a Tuesday I'll still order a meal a lot of times. My favorite is probably the Taquitos Mexicanos with is 2 Taquitos - but they're two tortillas each so longer and thicker than typical - those are set on a bed of refried beans (enough to hold them in place) and topped with sliced avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, jalepenos, pickled red onion IIRC, and crumbled cheese, with some chipotle drizzle or something IIRC - very nice presentation. The Chimichangas are like tortillas made into little pouches with the brisket inside of them - amazingly good and again, an attention to the appearance of the food rather than just a plate of rice, beans, sauce, and enchilada like so many dishes (they do those too though I you're looking for that). Just a lot of the stuff is nicely presented - got Texano dip the other day and it had two "wings" on it - a fried flower tortilla cut in half that had the edges cut with triangular points like sun rays - very nice for something you'd just expect a bowl of cheese dip. We've had nothing bad there - some things weren't as good for me, or for my family at other places (and we all like different things at the different places) but I've had nothing I'd say was downright bad. Some things are kind of "plain" or "basic" so I feel like, with the other more "typical" dishes, the "typical ones with a twist" and the "unique" dishes, there's something for everyone here.

Absolutely unacceptable. I ordered a California burrito with extra sour cream and they gave me…read moreranch instead, which makes no sense. Even worse, the burrito wasn't even a cali burrito. It was just rice and meat with a tortilla thrown on top not wrapped, not rolled, completely wrong. This feels careless and lazy, like no one even checked the order before sending it out. If you can't make a basic burrito correctly, don't charge people for it. Huge waste of money.

Would not recommend this place to anyone! Not including the service or lack there of, we received…read moreour bill with just amounts and no total. We add the total together ourselves and go to pay at the front, the total given to us is 19 dollars higher than the amount on the bill... we were taxed $19 which after doing the math is 12% food tax in an area that only goes as high as 8% MAX. Also we tipped our waiter as we left the table and at the desk where you pay there is a paper stating that there is an 18% gratuity. This gratuity was added to our bill after the 12% tax so we were forced to pay gratuity on an extra $19 that we shouldn't have been charged to begin with. Honestly if I could give zero stars I would.

Food and Service was excellent. They also make you feel like family and the drinks were spot on.read more

Food was very good. Great entertainment. Accidentally staid past closing and they didn't say…read moreanything about it.

This restaurant has been excellent since day one! Their food and service are delicious! The…read morewaitresses and waiters are attentive. The margaritas are great and you are definitely paying for the food. I haven't found another restaurant that serves food like them. We got the Chihuahua Fajitas and also the Burrito Texano is a great choice! Best place to take your family!

I moved here from California five years ago. I know great Mexican food. It took us a little bit…read moreto find this place but when we did we knew we found the closest to our California tastes. I had been to several plaza Aztecs but the person that makes the sauces and salsas here has the others beat hands down. This is the best table salsa I've had on the east coast. The service is always awesome and the food, although not quite like California is weak inside the lines of being close. We have bright big parties and small parties and they are always happy to see us and serve us quickly and efficiently.

A friend and I patronized LA PARRILLA Mexican restaurant to have lunch. I ordered a "Burrito…read moreCalifornia" which was advertise as a 10 inch item. I noted all the content of the BC that was listed on the menu and it contained items that I liked. When my food was served it looked delicious and when I took my first cut of the burrito and tasted it, it was delicious. I kept going for a few more bites, and I noted that all the content of the burrito was not there. When I saw the server I let him know that some of the content was missing. The server stated that all the content was inside and he stood there for a few seconds looking at me and I was looking at him and I said OK and I took a couple more bites and there were still missing content, so I cut the "Burrito California in half open it up and call him back to the table and showed him that all the contents were not there: the chorizo sausage and pico de gallo were missing. There was no offer to make a correction, the server just took the plate and left. Came back with a ticket of 3.50 for my drink. The ambience is very fitting for a Mexican restaurant. This was not my first visit matter fact it was one of my favorite places to go when I had a taste for Mexican food and we've had a birthday dinner there for my son-in-law before and we enjoyed our meal and the service at that time.

Another delicious lunch here with pickle ball friends. I had the Tacos el Pastor and they were…read moreyummy! The staff were wonderful - very friendly, attentive, and helpful. Nice spacious restaurant - great for a group get together. Convenient location as well with plenty of parking. In the area? Check Them Out!

It has been a few years since I updated this review and I have to say that this place is STILL…read moregoing strong. We have yet to find a place that beats the value and quality of the food here and it's just THAT hard to beat. Our typical go-to is still the burrito chipotle and we've tried other Mexican restaurants in the area and nothing compares. We have no idea what they put in it, but sheesh.. Our daughter is starting to dabble into other things outside the kids menu and we're glad this place is one of our staples of deliciousness. :) Again, if you're looking for a solid place that has delivered consistently - here it is! Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of service to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Pretty standard Mexican restaurant feel. Nothing crazy but simple Repeat customer: yeah Dog Friendly: no

Another delicious meal at El Puente! I love their Carnitas! The staff are always friendly, helpful,…read moreand all seem to work well together. Their salsa has a nice kick to it, too! And, I like their white sauce with the chips, as well. Nice big establishment with plenty of seating and plenty of parking right outside. In the area? Check Them Out!