Lunch and food and service were excellent. The dishes and drinks were amazing. Haverhill Massachusetts read more

El Taco Guapo Restaurant - Frita pescado - Mexican Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

This place is so good! Food was outstanding! Clean, contemporary dining space and portion sizes were fantastic. Shout out to Daniel at the front for the all star service as well. You need to go here and try the birria tacos read more

El Taco Guapo Restaurant - Birria tacos and chorizo quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

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doesn't look like much when you walk by, and definitely a little bit sketchy to park in the back of the restaurant, but truly an amazing and authentic Latin American joint! The waitress was very sweet, and gave me great recommendations! the food came out super quickly, so not a long wait time at all. also truly loved that they gave complementary chips and homemade salsa, which was so so flavorful I might come back just for the salsa I ordered a few appetizers as my meal, and these were my favorite in order: 1. birrias -- Super juicy meat and lots of melted cheese inside! 2. steak gringa -- also lots of melted cheese and a very juicy type taco, really delicious! 3. chicken and Carnitas tacos -- wasn't a crazy fan of these, since the protein was on the drier side but nonetheless flavorful. will return here if im ever in town again! read more

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Favorite authentic tacos and pupusas in the Merrimack Valley. Now selling birria tacos with consume, too. Chips and salsa are solid, and homemade sauces (green and red) served with all entrees are incredible. Fan for life. Service is great and prices are very reasonable. read more

Very disappointed! Came here for breakfast tacos and they were closed! Supposed to open at 9:00 and I was there at 9:30 and door was locked. I called and a guy inside answered the phone but he did not speak English. Need to find out what time they open! read more

While I used to love this place, after my most recent trip I won't be back for a while... When I walked in the woman working the counter was sitting down eating and without cleaning her hands she packs up my food, I then notice she's sniffling and clearly sounds sick. She then proceeds to cough and quickly use sanitizer before handing me the pen but at this point I was already aware she was sick and had handled my food without a mask or clean hands. This is unacceptable prior to covid-19 world we live but especially now. So gross. Needless to say I shouldn't have taken the food but in the moment I felt uncomfortable so I paid for it and put it in the trash. Just be mindful of their cleanliness and hygiene before going here! read more

I ended up El Taco Guapo after having tried to go to Stuft, which was closed on Labor Day. I'm glad they were, because I just had one of the best Mexican meals ever. I ordered two tacos--chicken and pork adobada, along with a side of guacamole, a side of rice and beans, and chips and pico de gallo. Chicken taco--best I've had, the chicken had a tangy marinade and was perfectly grilled. Came with onions, cilantro, and two corn tortillas. Pork adobada taco--excellent, not quite as flavorful as the chicken. Guac--fresh, ample, a little onion, tomato, lime. Beans--authentic tasting, made w pinto beans Chips and salsa--though I've had better chips, the salsa was flavor-packed, I kept pouring it on everything else Hot sauces--both red (super hot) and green (hot), both in big plastic squeeze bottles for easy and constant application Cute small basic place, not a great view, across from a Mercedes dealership. Really nice staff. I will be visiting you again, o taco guapo! read more

El Taco Guapo is an cosy, attractive little nook with parking behind. The Sopes were quite good, especially the chorizo ($9 for 3, a very filling deal). Tacos are well stuffed. Good guac too, although strongly seasoned. They don't make their own tortillas, so no 5-stars for them. But otherwise worth driving a bit out of your way for. read more

El Taco Guapo Restaurant - SOPES: Pollo, pastor, chorizo (3 for $9) - Mexican Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

Read some reviews on this place prior to coming and DEFINITELY will return! The place is small inside but filled with plenty of charm. To start, the chips and salsa was some of the best I've ever had. Perfect amount of salt and not too many tomato chunks. We ordered tacos and they were delicious. The carnitas could have used a little more flavor but with a little lime & their "green sauce" they were really good! Our waitress was personable and friendly! read more

El Taco Guapo Restaurant - Tacos el pastor & pork carnitas! - Mexican Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

Looks like I will have to visit this place a little more often. There are other Mexican places on the same street but this is more authentic than the rest and the menu offers some good stuff. What I ordered was real simple. Chicken burrito: Enormous size and the chicken was moist, not dry, it was just well stuffed with rice, beans, sliced avocado and just damn good. Papusa: I was happy to see it on the menu and i haven't had these in years. I ordered the cheese ones by surprise it was stuffed with so much cheese and served fresh it was absolutely delicious. Overall el taco guapo is a real nice place, clean very small like really small, and they offer much more than what I just ate, like fajitas, soups,tostadas,nachos, tacos,seafood,carne asada, salads, they even serve breakfast. This little place has it all and the food is bomb!! read more

El Taco Guapo Restaurant - These are so good, cheese papusas - Mexican Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

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This place was amazing! Don't judge the book by its cover! The waitress was also very helpful and friendly. We just got tostadas and a burrito, but OMG they were the most perfect tostadas we've ever had. The tortilla was fried perfectly, the sauce was delicious and it was loaded with toppings. And the burrito, I thought would be an average burrito, but heck no, the tortilla was thick and a perfect consistency, so delicious. We lived the big bottles of sauce they gave us at the tablen also. I was very impressed and definitely will go back when I'm in the city again. Just wish they served beer! read more

Very small restaurant. Keep your eyes peeled or you'll miss it. Parking is in the back. Authentic restaurant. High quality food. Everything was delicious and filling. Staff very polite. Proving is reasonable. I'd definitely come back. read more

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Had burritos here 2x's and am hooked lol. Real authentic flavor, great dessert options! Prices are super affordable! Small seating area, but it's still good! More parking in rear. About 2 cars fit upfront and the rest should be back. Notice the sidewalk has a faded yellow line, so no tickets involved! If your in the area, check them out! read more

FOOD MASTER FLEX EXCLUSIVE: what i'd order, if it was me: - half chicken half carnitas burrito - carnitas tacos - Sopa De Res (Weekend Only, A GOOD PHO USE TO BE MY GO TO HANGOVER CURE, NOT MUCH ROUND THESE PARTS, THIS SOUP WILL KICK A HANGOVER THO ) pro tips: (ask for extra red and green hot sauce on the side. straight flames. literally and figuratively.) HEED CAUTION FOR THE GASTROINTESTINALLY CHALLENGED) (ask for a side of grilled jalepeno. just do it.) this place is a hidden gem. this is hands down the best mexican street food haverhill has to offer. and beyond. i worked in waltham for a minute. lot's of reputable mexican food. none compares to guapo. ITS THAT GOOD. do your self a favor and order now. door dash friendly. flex out. read more

Stopped in on a Friday afternoon based on reading the Yelp reviews. We parked right in front of the building on the street and upon entering we were greeted by a lady behind the counter with a half smile then looked away. Unsure if we should be seating ourselves, I proceeded towards the counter and pick up a couple of menus, stood there for a few seconds and just decided to sit at a booth with my friend. There was only one other table occupied by three diners. Four high chairs were located in front of the counter and opposite of the counter were about 6 booths that lined the front window. It took our server about five or so minutes before she came to the table with a basket of hot chips and salsa and asked if we had been here before. We placed our order for drinks (water) and perused the menu. We decided to order two tostadas de guacamole, two fish tacos and a carne asada, all to share. It took a while for the tostadas to arrive, which we found odd since the tortilla wasn't hot and guac you would think was already prepared? It came with a jelly like topping on the guac which looked like marmalade but it wasn't sweet. When we asked our server, she said it was a tomato based purée like salsa. There was ample guac and overall very tasty. The fish tacos arrived shortly followed by the asada. Tacos were very good and the beef in the asada was fairly tender and flavorful. The asada was served with warm tortillas wrapped in foil, salsa, beans, rice and a small amount of salad. Our server was very friendly and personable but our bottled waters didn't come until after we started our tostadas and we had to ask for silverware when our tacos arrived...all things we thought were timed wrong. We decided to share a flan (their desserts are displayed in a glass refrigerated case beside the counter. The flan was very good but the only disappointing thing is we think it was store bought and not homemade based on the packaging. Our total tab including tip was $46 and we would return to try some of their other dishes. read more

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4.5 stars is a bit much for this joint. But I guess in the food desert of Merrimack Valley it's not bad for Mexican food. I'm from LA so low expectations. Highlight were the sopes, airy fried dough, and the Pupusas. Chorizo, carne asada was pretty good. Al Pastor and Lengua were an atrocity. Burrito had a nice texture from the fluffy cheesy rice. read more

El Taco Guapo Restaurant - Sopes in New England! - Mexican Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

Outstanding food! Burritos and tacos are the best in the area! Service was polite and very helpful. The ambiance is exactly what I want from this authentic restaurant! read more

Preface: I'm from Southern California, so Mexican food outside of CA is really hard to beat/live up to for me...and I really wanted to like this place after all the great reviews I saw. Walked in and ordered veggie sopas, veggie tacos, and cheese pupusas as I haven't been fond of meat in my diet lately. The interior was okay, but definitely not spotless clean- anyhow I was doing takeaway so I didn't mind so much. Waited a few minutes for my order and then went home with my bundle of mexican food in hand. When I got home I was disappointed that I had been given the wrong order, it was all meat dishes...I called in and had to drive back to collect my correct order. I was pretty annoyed that they failed to give me the correct order the first time, but didn't let it get to me because I was so eager to try their food. Unfortunately the food was just mediocre. The pupusas were probably the best out of everything I ordered, as they were crispy and cheesy. The "slaw" that came with the order was gross and lacked any flavor- I basically threw it out. The sopas weren't bad either and included beans and sour cream. The tacos I hardly touched, because there was no flavor and the presentation was a mess. I understand that getting an all veggie order is not the focal point of Mexican food, but the tacos were just horribly constructed. The salsas that came with the order were basic and not flavorful. 3 stars because the food is just decent, but getting the incorrect order was super inconvenient...also my stomach was not happy the day after... read more

El Taco Guapo Restaurant - Veggie taco, veggie sopa, cheese pupusa - Mexican Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

Okay so this is our first time here, so the place looks nice and clean. The staff is very nice. The food is not bad. I had the steak it was chewy and fatty didn't like it. The vegetables peppers onions and jalapeños were good I didn't like the rice too done for my liking. My son liked the beef tacos. When I come back again I will ask for no rice and do chicken instead. Warm corn tortillas were soft and tasty. read more

El Taco Guapo Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

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The adobada tacos and gringas are excellent. I know that I should try other menu items, but I'm so darn happy with those! Also, the service is first-rate and friendly. read more

This place is clean, authentic, so delicious. I have never ordered more amazing guacamole. Everything is Prepared fresh. The people that work there are amazing too. My husband says it's the best Mexican he has had since he moved from Texas 7 years ago. read more

This place doesn't look much from the outside but coming in is a different story. The ceviche was awesome. The tacos are big filling and delicious. Waited a bit for my food but worth it. This local place is worth the try for sure. Come and check it out for yourself. You won't be disappointed. I wasn't. read more

El Taco Guapo Restaurant - Tacos... delicious. - Mexican Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

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Al pastor taco was amazing. The pork taco was a little bland even smothered in the hot sauce. Same with the chicken taco, but still pretty good. All tacos were loaded and put together very well. I would say I have enjoyed Stuft more the few times I have had it, but this place was also very enjoyable. Will be back. read more

So we usually go to Lupitas for our Mexican takeout, but El Taco Guapo just opened a few months ago and this place is great authentic Mexican food! The place is clean,not overly decorated,service is good also. Good value for the portions too. Go you won't be disappointed! read more

Delicious! The owner/staff are very friendly! Their menu has authentic great tasting food. I ordered tacos and they were very juicy and tender! Their rice and beans taste really good as well. I definitely recommend this place. read more

If you want some affordable authentic food this is the spot!! What a hidden GEM! I've tried majority of the items on the menu and it's so delicious!! And they even have tres leche!!!! Lol you won't be disappointed. Great for take out. Or just a quick bite to eat. read more

Haverhill's newest, and best Mexican Food. Everything is cooked to order, the steak on my burrito came hot, and fresh, rightt off the grill. The burrito is huge, with real avocado slices, and is very tasty. The carnitas, and chicken burritos are excellent too. The Fajitas are damn good., The Pupusas are fantastic, I love the pork ones! They have all sorts of dinners available, simple delicious dishes like grilled steak with all the fixings, or chicken, or fish. All the food is simple good food, that is expertly prepared. Please look at their menu at eltacoguaporestaurant.com, there are 2 locations Haverhill, and Lawrence. The inside is small, and very clean, with an open kitchen. There is seating in booths for about 20, and a counter that seats 4. read more

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Really good burritos! I really like chipotle but tried this restaurant as a change. It is so much better!

2.5 yelpsters. Good mex food. Chix Nachos are huge and quite tasty. Quesadilla comes with fries which I didn't expect. I did not like the lettuce inside the quesadilla for it was grilled with the quesadilla and therefore soggy and warm which are two characteristics I do not want in my iceberg unless it's an iceberg that my ocean vessel is about to strike. read more

There mexican food is better than anywhere in new england. It has a bit of Texmex but you know it's good to have fresh food and people who care and love what they do. Prices are awesome for taco's and great for lunch. You can always call ahead to have lunch to go. read more

Carnitas burrito was decent. Mojarra frito was very good. Kids burger was huge and came well dressed with salad. Great little spot. Will be back for a nice quick and easy take out read more

Good street tacos! Beef is my favorite, but chicken is good too. Excellent value. Good pupusas. Crispy but not greasy. Great place!

Great place! I had the chicken burrito that was delicious and filling. It doesn't come with any sides except spicy sauces (not sure what its called). I needed sour cream and or guacamole. I will be back! read more

Nice lil Mexican spot. When the place is flooded with Hispanic families eating in every seat, you know know it's authentic and not some cookie cutter Mexican dump that don't know how to even make a taco and plaster the word Corona everywhere. Authentic, inexpensive, and delicious. read more

This is my favorite go to Mexican spot from now on. My first visit and I'm hooked ! Fresh and delicious ! There are at least 4 Mexican restaurants within a square mile of my work and El Taco Guapo is the best! read more

El Taco Guapo Restaurant - The Tipico Montanero !! Unbelieveable !! Grilled marinated flank steak, beans, rice, fried egg, sweat plantain, chicharones and salad. - Mexican Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

This is a fantastic hidden gem. We went for breakfast and had a great experience. The place is clean, the dining area is small but tastefully done. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. It would be fantastic if they had a full bar, but it isn't a negative point. All in all, I'd recommend this spot! read more

Food was great didn't wait long. Friendly environment, definitely a good place to eat a quick meal. Wasn't a fan of the desserts but I did enjoy the Jamaica drink. I had the carne asada not bad at all. read more

El Taco Guapo Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Haverhill, Massachusetts

This place is the bomb. I'm obsessed with the al pastor tacos. I have yet to order something I didn't like. All the tacos are amazing and the guacamole and hot sauce are great too. I'm incredibly particular about food, particularly ethnic dishes, and this place is the real deal. Have yet to try their sopes (they aren't always available) but those look awesome. It's a small place and I wouldn't recommend dining in, but these are probably the best tacos I've had anywhere read more

Really good and authentic Mexican. Tacos dorados and mojarra frita are highly recommended. Friendly and fast service. Beans were awesome.

Excellent Mexican food. The restaurant is nice. Small with a few booths but very clean inside. Everything is well seasoned and the meat is tender. Even the salsa is delicious. My new favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. read more