I'm happy, a 2 star update. Not normal stoked about eating here. Had some friends visiting from out of state who used to live locally and wanted Mexican food and remembered this place...kinda bummed. Eight of us for lunch sounded like a disaster but wait! It was good, good service and good food. Did I say good food? Yeah! I stared at all the dishes coming out of the kitchen and was liking what I was seeing. Beautifully plated, large portion dishes. After a great visit with our friends on my way out I asked our waitress "did you guys get new cook, lunch was great." She nodded yes and smiled. Things are looking up for Guadalajara Grill. Last words...another look. read more

Guadalajara Grill - QuesoBirria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

Just stopped in for a quick breakfast/brunch. Incredible. So delicious. Chorizo Con Huevos with some of the most delicious potatoes I've ever had. Really great tasting food and service is impeccable. Now I'm going for breakfast lunch and dinner. So tasty. read more

Great spot with great service! Tacos were delicious and our waitress was quick and kind. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Taco 3 Tacos Trio - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

This is always been one of my favorites. But after the pandemic we went and they were so expensive and the food was really bad. It's been about three years since we tried them. The other night, my husband and I were exhausted after a stressful day, so I decided to get them by DoorDash. Hubby got the chili Verde burrito supreme, which was huge and delicious and I got the cold shrimp tostada with mayonnaise always been my favorite always will. The taquitos were the best I think I've ever had crunchy on the outside and huge filled with chicken and served with guacamole and sour cream and hot sauce. Delicious dinner thank you Guadalajara for your great food creations. read more

Never in my life have I eaten a boiled fajita. Like not one charred bell pepper, onion or shrimp. The sauce had no flavor. Tasted like tomato and black pepper, no salt. My daughter's asada tasted old as well. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

Great location for an easy, casual bite to eat for lunch. For dine in, you seat yourself at a table to be served and they also have takeout. We tried the fish tacos and the bean and cheese burrito- both were delicious and did not disappoint. The service was friendly and the environment inside the restaurant is pleasant. Prices feel a little high, but overall the food was good! read more

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Has to be "GOOD" being located in da South Side of Salinas, CA... - Complimentary chip and salsa / GOOD / PRICE IS JUST RIGHT. - Birria Tacos had good flavor. Kind of soggy though. Would be way more bomb if crisp up a little more so you can actually pick up without disintegrating. -Staff was cool. We had a larger than normal party (13 deep) and they were able to accommodate. Was attentive and got our entire order correct the 1st time. we were able to get a few drink refills along the way. IMPRESSIVE....LOL -Not a bad spot to eat at if your find yourself in the Salinas for whatever reason.... read more

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Comfortable spot in South Salinas next to Nob Hill. Choose between takeout and table service. Service was friendly and fast. And these are some of the freshest, best tasting fish tacos we've had in a long time! Everything was on point... Can't wait to return and try more! read more

Guadalajara Grill - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

Salsa verde muy bien! Lunch specials 2 enchilada cheese and shredded beef. Very tasty! Fish tacos full, avocado quarters. Excellent. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Taco w fish - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

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My expectations were high for this place. Located in downtown Salinas, where they grow a significant portion of California's produce, I expected them to have fresh meat, vegetables, chips, salsa, everything... The food was ok, but compared to other taquerias, this food tasted like it was cooked earlier then reheated. (The food also came out a lot faster than I expected.) Also there was no salsa bar. I expected a full salsa bar since the crops are literally grown just a few miles away. I ordered huevos con chorizo and a carne asada burrito. The chips were a bit stale. They were sitting under a heat lamp. The staff was friendly and fast. They came back to check on us every 10 minutes. Lots of sitting and car parking. It's a good place to visit if you are charging your car, but I won't detour to visit this place again. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Chips under a heat lamp. - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

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Great spot for a quick meal. Love the chips and salsa! Everyone in the family has a favorite item they go to when we occasionally visit. Service has been great each visit as well. read more

My cousin recommended this place since this is their go-to Mexican spot in South Salinas. I was a bit worried since the reviews weren't super great and I know Salinas probably has high standards for Mexican food knowing the demographic. We ordered a take out order and I picked it up for them. The girl who helped me was nice. It was ready when I got there so it was a quick pick up. She also offered salsa in which I asked for both. They were all good, and definitely loved the spicier red one. My wet Al pastor burrito was honestly pretty filling and delicious! I was surprised! My partner liked his torta however, because it was a to-go order, it was a bit soggy after being inside the take out containers. I'd order from here again after my experience. read more

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First timer, Got the Super Burrito......Super Disappointed. Al Pastor was dry like it was leftovers, the burrito looked sloppy, and it had too much beans and rice. I'm not 100% sure what comes in a SUPER but in this burrito it had lots of Beans and Rice, not enough dried up Al Pastor, lettuce, light sour cream, light cheese, and that's it! I won't be returning! Here's the pic of the inside of the burrito. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Opened Super Burrito because I didn't get to the meat when biting it. - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

Twice I've been to Guadalajara Grill with friends and the food was served cold. Yuck! Cold, coagulated nacho cheese on top of my food ruined the whole thing! The next time I went (not by my choice), my burrito was made with cold meat. They took it back to fix it and just microwaved the whole plate. I question their food handling training. read more

Was traveling through town and went in for dinner. I had the chicken enchilada's and they were excellent! Service was very good also. read more

I eat meat, but this time I got the vegetarian Blue Zone bowl with veggies: lots of sauteed onions, red & yellow bell peppers, with a lemony guacamole sauce, beans, and brown rice. I was blown away by how good this was, and most importantly -- how fresh all the ingredients were. Also, I liked the way they seasoned the dish - it was different, but not sure what made it so. Definitely the best vegetarian Mexican food I've had in Salinas. My friend had the fish tacos -- and it looked amazing--the fish was batter fried--and the dish looked just as fresh as the veggie bowl. I will try this the next time ---and there will definitely be a next time! read more

Been going to this place for years. Great food. Servers are friendly, great service and the food is delicious. Quiet place with lots of parking. read more

We had dinner her recently and I am a fool for not trying it sooner. It's so good!! Super friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and great selections. I had a taco salad. Will be back soon! read more

Had to wait for medication at nobhill so I came here and SO glad I did ! Im around there all the time and never went in. Staff friendly complimentary chips and salsa are always a win and they had a blue zone menu! Im vegetarian so I'll be coming in to try more of that menu. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Tiffany burrito bowl - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

Stopped by Guadalajara Grill after a Spartan race. We were really hungry for some good Mexican food and this place didn't disappoint. I highly recommend the shrimp cocktail! The shrimp were delicious and fresh. As pictured you can see the portion size was huge and that was just the medium (also available in a large). I also ordered the 2 cheese enchilada entree with red sauce that included rice and beans. The tortilla could have been better - the edges were a little hard but other than that, I enjoyed my meal. My boyfriend raved about the fish tacos he ordered. He said the fish was fresh and tasty. I should also note that the place was very clean and the staff was inviting/friendly. read more

Guadalajara Grill - 2 cheese enchiladas + rice & beans @treatswithtrace - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

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Had their delicious fish taco special, and Modelo, service was quick and attentive for a Friday night, food delivered hot and fresh from the kitchen, great company and conversation. read more

They need to make their food less salty and dry, I couldn't finish my food because it was so salty and dry. My wife also had the same issue with her plate. We ordered Guadalajara grilled shrimps. Service the lady was so pushy to get tips. read more

Food was delicious per usual, only complaint would be the complimentary chips were stale. Service was good considering they were packed read more

My husband and my favorite place to eat. His last night alive he picked up our dinner from there. It was delicious as alway! That night our rental house burned down killing him. It was awful. Tonight will be my first time eating there since Feb 11 2021. I can't wait read more

Guadalajara Grill - My husband the late great Pinky Davis. Water Well Driller - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

The garlic shrimp was incredible. The garlic mixture they used to coat the shrimp, was delicious. I scooped some of the garlic on the fries & it was the bomb! The rice was dry and the lettuce was smothered in the garlic, which I was ok with bc that garlic mix was fire! If you can order this meal with just the garlic shrimp & fries on the side, I'd give it 4 stars. My sister got the à la carte, beef flautas, & a Michelada, she was pretty satisfied. we gave it a 4 bc the customer service was dry, not very welcoming. This place has potential and had we been given more attentive customer service this would have been 5. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

I wandered in while charging my car, and I'm so glad I did! The service was friendly, efficient and helpful. Very reasonably priced, I had three fish tacos- the choice was grilled or fried and I got grilled, which was cooked perfectly with spices. The tortillas were warm and soft and there were plenty of fresh veggie toppings, lime and salsa. The presentation was pleasing as they were propped up on taco holders. I will certainly return to this spot! read more

This is an awesome restaraunt I stopped by on my way back from SoCal. The place is super clean and the food is really authentic. The waiters are really nice and the menu has a lot of options. I ordered a burrito and it super good and loaded with cream chicken and guac. The quality of the food was amazing and the portion sizes were super big. Overall, I loved this place through and through, and can't think of a single thing I would change. I definitely would recommend! read more

We haven't been in for years, so we thought we'd try it again. I can start by saying that we won't be back. The food was so salty that it was almost unedible. Chips were extremely stale and meat was, well let's say we're not sure if it was even meat. Pretty disappointed in the meal. Two stars because the location is good. Zero stars for the food. The customer service was probably the worst we've had in town. They almost acted as if it was bothering them that we were ordering. No napkins or silverware for food to go. To top it off, canned jalapeños. It seems as if none of this food is fresh. I think they're just using canned sauces and very low quality food. We will still be on the hunt for an authentic and good quick pick up spot for Mexican food in town. This is definitely not it. read more

Came in here for an early dinner. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. My husband and kids shared the mojacete and I had the chilie rellanos. Food was great very filling and we still had a lot of leftovers. read more

Guadalajara is exactly what I'm looking for when visiting a Mexican restaurant, clean atmosphere, and of course complimentary chips and salsa. My favorite dishes are the loaded nachos( sub real cheese,) chicken enchiladas (that chicken is delicious) or a super burrito (lettuce included!) Their flavors are different but pretty tasty. We like to come here whenever we are in the mood for a quick Mexican mea read more

I was a frequent customer at this establishment. Things changed a while ago when we noticed our tips (put into the tip jar) for the wait staff; we're being swooped by the large gentleman. Now we hand tips directly to the staff. Wait staff are very attentive and helpful. Food is ok. A place to put something in your stomach kinda spot. Please be aware that pricing is a little over priced for what you are getting. The atmosphere is open floor plan. But they could step it up the decor, for the price range they are charging. read more

The location is conventional with plenty of parking and out door seating. The food is average yet enjoyable when hungrery. The servers are friendly. They will take your money and let you eat it. BUT NO USE OF A MUCH NEEDED BATHROOM. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Front of restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

The Fish tacos!!! Friendly staff and very quick service Definitely recommend- will be back read more

Be warned! This place serves up some gigantic platters. Talk about food coma. I had 3 chicken enchiladas and would have been more than satisfied with 2, or just share your order! Food was good and enjoyed the quick service too. Great value and super nice staff. read more

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We went at an off time, so it was quiet. The football game was on the TV. Service was prompt and polite. Our food came quickly. It was delicious!! Huge portions. We will definitely return!! read more

Food is ok but way overpriced . Example regular burrito almost $14.00 and we're talking rice, beans and asada. Sorry but rice and beans are not that expensive. read more

Yummy!!! I had the special of the day which was 3 fish tacos. The fish was a nice succulent grilled sea bass with a tangy lemony sauce that was nothing short of amazing. The taco was a generous portion, filled with shredded cabbage, cilantro, tomatoes, and pure goodness. I didn't even use the chili verde or salsa on top because I didn't want to ruin the already good flavor. I will definitely be back and let my friends know. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Grilled fish taco special - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

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The food is great!! However the waitresses could use etiquette in how NOT to check the tip right as you're picking up your food and stating in Spanish how much was left. Little do they know that I understand Spanish. They look so bothered when you approach the front to pick up and pay for your food. read more

We come here often and get the Chile Rellenos, which are excellent, for almost every visit. This time I picked up the Caldo de 7 Mares and It is so good! It's a deal too, packed with crab, mussels, fish, veggies, and more. Has a touch of spicy. Comes with tortillas, onion and cilantro, lemon. Love their beans too, really can't do wrong here. I just want to add that GG let me charge my laptop and use the restroom in the first part of the pandemic when Starbucks wouldn't and they didn't have dine-in service. I needed a place to take a business video call and they were kind to allow it even though I wasn't a regular customer as of yet. read more

My wife ordered and got a wad of crewed gum in her burrito! Not sure if the cook was having a bad day, but she won't touch the place since then. I was about to order for myself, and thought I had been getting overcharged at the register. I called in an order and made sure to ask the price and it was nearly double what I expected. Apparently the menu on Yelp is extremely outdated, beware some of the items have doubled in price since then... Don't think I'll be back read more