I have lived here 7 yrs. The staff here is always welcoming. Zero evil eye, true professionals here. I feel at home with my menudo here. I can count on these people. Glad to spend money here. My only problem is I can no longer order a tostada! read more

We ordered the Azteca shrimp quesadillas and chips with salsa. Normally, we get the chips and salsa with our drinks ($5 extra) before we sit down. However, this time the cashier forgot our chips/salsa. As we were sitting down, I asked the busboy if he could bring us our chips/salsa. He said they don't come with the drinks. I said we had paid for them so he asked to see my receipt as if I was lying! After several minutes he brought us our chips/salsa, but they were stale. Then, the manager came out and asked if everything was ok, but I was hungry and just wanted to eat our quesadillas before they got cold so I told her everything was ok. We didn't get refills on our water nor were our dirty plates picked up. The quesadillas were tasty but the service was lousy. Needless to say I didn't leave a good tip. read more

I like the concept of this place. You order up front and they get your meal at the table. The carnitas were OK. The rice was Ok. The beans were not... The highlight of my lunch was the agua de jamaica (hibiscus water), it was the real deal even though the presentation was confusing (a Coca Cola product?). The staff is nice and attentive. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

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I have seen large menus in my days as a Chef. However, be prepared to be overwhelmed by the selections in this place. Nice clean restaurant with a walk up and order counter. Today I thought I was ordering a lighter lunch. I ordered a Shrimp cocktail. My friend ordered a taco salad. My Shrimp cocktail was a large beer glass, the old schooner type fat round glass. It was filled with large Shrimp, avacado, onion and cilantro in a homemade Tamato clam juice. It was very good and very filling. My friend chose the taco salad without the tortilla bowl. When our order arrived. Her taco salad must have had a pound of fajita meat sliced very uniformly and the salad had beans and crispy lettuce small juilianned carrots and celery with some onion. It filled a plater. Wow, very tasty. It came with Guacamole and sourcream on the side. Plenty of crispy chips. Very nice lunch at this busy restaurant. I had Horchata to drink. Tasty. The menu is almost over whelming. 4 or 5 pages filled with choices cooked fresh not pre-made. It was a great lunch. Very open and a huge restaurant. Clean, attentive wait staff dressed almost like you would see in a NY Deli or a 50s diner. Very pleasant and friendly place. Service efficient and friendly. Ambiance was diner type. Good food freshly prepared and quick. read more

Save your $ and go somewhere else. We ordered the Chile relleno and chicken enchilada platters, both with green sauce. None of it had any flavor. Enchilada, beans, rice were not warm. Green sauce had no flavor whatsoever. Ive had better frozen food dinners than this. Oh yeah, we had to pay for a side of chips-n-salsa- another mistake. Ive tasted cardboard that was better than the chips. The salsa bland as well. Not sure where the owner is hiding out, but the quality control of the food left the station. Oh, to top it off there was a poster on the wall that said, " Voted #1 in Taos". OMG, would hate to try to #2! This place is not representing very well at all. Apathy all around. Had high hopes because we were pretty hungry. read more

The food was very tasty, and the service was good... Yes, I recommend this place they are very fast in serving the food too read more

Guadalajara Grill - Carnitas plate - Mexican Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

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Stopped in to eat after a weekend of hunting in Red River. The menu was huge, a wide variety of food to choose from. We started with chips and salsa. The salsa was very flavorful and super tasty. My husband ordered the Azteca Quesadilla with shrimp and I ordered the Wild Catch Spicy Grilled Salmon. Both dishes came out super fast. My husband's dish was filled with a lot of shrimp and veggies, such as onions, mushrooms and tomato's. It came with salsa, guacamole and sour cream. The tortilla was crispy and delicious. My dish was topped with a lot of tomatoes which was too many for me, the grilled veggies were super tasty and crunchy, and not over cooked which I really liked. The rice was just ok. What we really liked was the hot jalapeños that were on the bar at the register that you can pick up for free. They are grilled and add just the right amount of heat to your dish. We will definetly be back to try some other dishes. read more

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Had the full (two) pork burrito with all the fixings and it was delicious! The staff are very friendly and the outdoor patio is a nice spot to have a bite and enjoy the sunset in Taos. read more

Came to Taos with my buddies for a ski/snowboarding trip. While in town we wanted to try some of the food here. I got the Chicken Azteca Quesadilla and it was good, but a little greasy (I think bc of the onions so maybe next time no onions). I got a lime margarita, and it was good (but I'll drink any lime margarita you put in front of me). The place is a little pricey, but you get a good amount of food, so for the quality and quantity, the price isn't that bad. They have homemade horchata, and it's pretty good, but they have $1.00 refills which kinda bites. Otherwise a very good restaurant, great ambiance and decorations on the walls, and VERY quick service. Also wasn't that busy when we got here, so that might have affected it. Overall, I'd have to give this place 7 1/2 Canes' in Bryan out of 10. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Chicken Azteca Quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

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Been comming here for years! Always been a favorite.!!everyone is so nice ! I would recommend this place to everyone who comes to taos.

I really enjoyed this restaurant. It seems to be an authentic, real-Taos place to eat. We ordered food to go but then just decided to eat out on the patio because it was so inviting. The food was quite tasty. The staff were friendly and following safe covid practices. The restaurant was very clean and open with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is extensive and there's something for everyone!!! There is also a little area offering roasted peppers, limes and lemons if you want to add extra goodies to your meal. read more

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I'm giving them three just because I don't like restaurants where you walk in and order at the door. I'm an indecisive person and I don't like to hold up the line. I would prefer to be able to take a menu and sit down at a table, Peruse it and place my order. With that being said, we have eaten here many times before so I'm surprised I have not left a review. Today we have spent the last five hours fishing and we are hot, cranky and hungry. We ordered enchiladas, tostadas, tacos, chimichangas and a burrito supreme. Everyone enjoyed their food immensely except the burrito was only room temperature inside. I would also recommend that you share a plate unless you're absolutely ravenous because the portions are humongous. I didn't get a single picture today because we all dug in as soon as the food hit The table and I forgot. read more

Great food. I ordered the fish tacos. Very flavorful. The service was awesome. Very friendly atmosphere. I'm in Taos for a few days. I'll be back. read more

This was recommended to us while visiting Taos after our horse ride. It's a walk up window counter inside where you order and then sit down to wait for your food. I got their shrimp tacos, my brother had their fish tacos, my mom got a chicken quesadilla and our friend opted for a chicken burger. It didn't take too long before our food arrived. My brother and I ate our tacos quite quickly which were great. My mom loved her chicken quesadilla and gave me a small piece to try and it was quite good. Our friend seemed to enjoy her chicken burger and decided to take the leftovers back to our hotel. Overall, not a great looking place and a bit run down inside. Ordering was slow too but pretty good tasting food in general. read more

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I ate there 6/19/25 and as soon as I got in the car, I felt bad. I was so exhausted feeling that I was falling asleep in the car, something I never do, and had a headache, also something I rarely have. It was obvious there was something in the food that affected me immediately. I had symptoms for several days afterward. It seemed like someone drugged the food. read more

If I could give this zero stars I would. This is the worst food I ever paid for. Carnitas were dry and unflavored. The Spanish rice was crunchy. Nachos lacked cheese which I assume was the whole point of getting nachos. I did read the bad reviews but I was forced to come here for a celebratory event. I was crossing my fingers I was wrong, but no. This place was like the previous comments. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Carnitas Taco Plate 1/2 order - Mexican Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

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I went to eat here after a long day rafting on the water and was extremely hungry hoping to get some good food. As soon as I looked at the menu I could already tell everything was overpriced. But I stayed optimistic hoping the price would reflect on the quality of the food. This however was the complete opposite, when my food came out it looked almost inedible. I then tried it, and the carnitas I ordered were cubed meat that was tuff as boot leather and was so gray and hard I couldn't even tell if it was pork or not. This place needs to do better. read more

Very simple, family friendly restaurant. No real ambiance but food was good. Pleasant staff. Quick service for a crowded establishment. Would return. Had the fajitas and they allowed meats to be mixed. Very good but a different prep. Enchiladas were good, very stuffed. French fries crispy and not greasy. Hamburger was over cooked but flavorful. read more

Really more like a typical Mexican restaurant chain. Big booths, bigger menu. You walk in and see menu. Place orders and either get it to go or eat in. The carne asada is great. Their shrimp is just as good. Both served with rice and refried beans, not pintos, if that matters to you. They have really good agua frescas too, we got our favorite jamaica and were not disappointed in the least. Good salsa and good guacamole too. Great for families with kids too. read more

While on a road trip, we stopped by this restaurant to place an order to go. A month later when my credit card statement arrived I find out that they overcharged me. I saved my receipt so I have proof. TRAVELERS BEWARE! read more

This is the SOUTH location! Their menu differs a bit from the north one. You order first and then they bring you your food. We had to ask since we'd never been here before. The staff were very friendly and helpful! I ordered an a la carte barbacoa taco and the meat was amazingly tender and flavorful. The chili relleno was good, although different from any kind I've had before. There were a lot of locals. The horchata was very good too! read more

Guadalajara Grill - Taco barbacoa (beef cheek) - Mexican Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

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Friendly people and good food. The owner is usually working the front counter and making sure your meal is just right. The grilled jalapeños are . Favorite meals are the asada tacos and the Camaron Veracruz. Give it a try you won't be disappointed. read more

Reasonable prices and friendly staff. Beautiful mural inside too. This is a great go to if you're staying at the Sage Brush or the Hampton. I love their beans, they are very authentic! Chile is not New Mexican so don't be expecting that and you'll enjoy the food. Wasn't a fan of their rellano but their chimichangas are on point. read more

The place was clean. And the workers were nice. Honestly I don't think you should pay before you eat. And be expected to leave a tip right away. Without even receiving service. But the kid was nice. The food was delicious. I ordered the chimichangas. So good. All in all great experience. read more

This place was so good that we went there twice. The first time we had the grilled vegetable enchilada the second time we had a vegetable tostada. The flan is also very good. It's very casual. The service is very quick and the portions are huge. read more

Maybe we ordered the wrong items. Cheese enchiladas were the best thing we ordered. Not traditional Mexican style by any means but good. 3/5 for those. Everything lacked seasoning. Rice was minute rice basically just dyed light orange, no flavor. Beans sub par. Flautas definitely fried in old oil just not good. Barbacoa tacos just tasted like boiled chuck roast, no flavor. Shrimp cocktail was pretty good but a little too strong in cucumber for my taste. Chips salsa and guac were good. That's about it. Will not be back. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Shrimp coctail - Mexican Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

While in Taos we ate at a local nearby to place we were staying and their Mexican food was delicious.

Can't even put into words how disappointed my wife and I are about this experience. $51 for cafeteria style food that's was flavorless, dry like jerky with 1 flour tortilla. Lubriderm couldn't have saved this meat. Forced myself to eat what I paid for. Hate writing reviews like this. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Tacos Carnitas. - Mexican Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

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Food was horrible, no flavor at all. We spent 35 bucks and left most on table. Nice folks but need more flavor read more

lots of seating options available including outside tables, very helpful and friendly staff! food was AMAZING

Food was very good! Priced well! Patio was nice with view of mountains. Best quesadillas I've had. read more

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This place is seriously legit Mexican food. They have two locations in Taos, but I only go to this one by default, bc it's connected to the most awesome car wash like in all of New Mexico. And when your traveling in the mountains your gonna get dirty. If your not getting dirty your not doing it right. Lol Which always brings me to Guadalajara Grill. We usually stop in & get a cooler full of guacamole, chips & salsa etc., to take to Carson National Forest, to the Gorge or just adventure driving, which means "estamos perdidos"(we are lost) LOL. "Guadalajara" is actually a city in western MEXICO. Famously known for mariachi music & tequila! Ole! So it's not New Mexican cuisine its "south of the border" Mexican cuisine & it's freakin good homie! It's a totally laid back chill casual place that you walk up & order, watch the cars going thru the connecting glass windows to get washed, grab a beer, sit inside or out on the patio. From the dining room there are nice views of the mountains & there is also a giant hand painted Mexican mural on the wall that reminds me of the murals in Jalisco. In Jalisco, where Guadalajara is the capital, in Guadalajara's historic center there is "The Palacio del Gobierno" that also houses famous murals by painter José Clemente Orozco. So, yea, this place is pretty legit Mexican & in all the right ways. Like the little salsa bar they put out, with all the fresh condiments & fresh fried jalapeños, it's dope. Just like in Mexico. LOVE LOVE LOVE the way the whole staff wears matching uniforms with the cool old school paper boat shaped "party hats". They all look so cute & very professional. What I dig most about this place is they serve fresh oysters on the half shell! Yep. You can get oysters on the half shell here anytime while you wait for your car wax. Wax on, oysters in, wax off... waxing poetic here... I also love that you can get family sizes of guacamole & other sides to go. It's THE perfect place for take out for picnics or on the go down & dirty fun in the mountains! Every time we have been there, tons of people are coming & going getting take out. My absolute fave dish to take is the pork tips in green chili.2.die.4! I get it al la carte & refuse to share It's so yummy! Bueno Bueno :) The other thing I love we have gotten here is the Aztec quesadillas (easy to eat when your driving) My favorite is the carnitas quesadilla! Yep. Succulent pork carnitas! Freakin good homie! You can't go wrong here, even the rice & beans are bueno bueno. The only thing Guadalajara Grill is missing (hint hint) is the mariachi music & tequila! Ole! There is a ton of good stuff on the menu I haven't tried yet, but I will be back, if not for the next time I hit a few mud holes, spill my chips & salsa in my lap, smear my guacamole on the dash & need another car wash. Good times :)' Highly recommend. read more

Guadalajara Grill - There is a little salsa bar inside that has fried jalapeño's limes, pico, salsa etc., self serve ;) - Mexican Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

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The fish tacos were very tasty. The suprema burger is truly supreme. The staff is really friendly. We sat on the patio which is laid out well for easy conversation without bumping into other people. Definitely give this place a try when you're in Taos. read more

Took the family and grandkids last week for a first time visit. My wife and I like to try the chile rellanos for a first meal at a new restaurant. At 5:00 PM they told me they were "out". Back to the menu for lengthy look for something else. I chose pork chimichanga with Xmas chile, the Mrs had shrimp tacos. My plate looked fine except for unmelted grated cheese on everything. Portions were good. The food was bland and not flavorful. The wife took half of hers home to "eat later" (code for a dog treat). Is overly tame food a characteristic of Taos restaurants? Is it tailored to tourists and not the locals? Is there a code word to be used when ordering to communicate that the diner wants it local style? I don't know either but fortunately there are many other restaurants to try in this town. read more

Great service, great staff, great food! Overall best experience and so glad we came here after Orlando's was extremely rude to us. We ordered chicken quesadilla, Chile relleno, and full order of tacos. Thanks for the hospitality and the great food! Will recommend to others who are looking for good authentic food! read more

After skiing for a whole day, Guadalajara really hits the spot. You order at the counter right through the doors and servers bring the food out to you. There was plenty of seating and service was prompt. Everyone was very friendly and the cashier was helpful with giving suggestions. The restroom, sort of was located at the end of a very long hallway which was pretty odd. We ordered a full serving of chimichangas (they were huge), shrimp azteca quesadillas, beef fajitas, and diablo shrimp. The beef fajitas' meat (not depicted) was a bit tough to chew. The diablo shrimp was on the spicy side so it really warms you right up. Although everything was average, the shrimp azteca quesadillas were the best quesadillas I've ever had. The portion size was huge and the tortillas on the outside were crispy while the inside was stuffed with everything good. If you're in the mood for quesadillas, you can't go wrong with the azteca!! read more

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Ordered take out and it was ready super fast. The quesadilla was good. But the beans and rice where not tasty and couldn't eat them.

Been going here since they opened in the 90s. They are always friendly fast and consistent. A rarity in Taos. Thanks Guad ! Had some chicken chimis last night and they were delicious. Even tho the place was packed they got my order out very quickly. read more

We arrived in Taos in the evening and we were looking for a place to eat. Guadalajara Grill was not recommend but we decided to give it a try. The restaurant was very crowded, that helped to sway us to eat here. The food was hot and fresh. The service was friendly and quick. Taos Mexican food is not the same as South Texas Mexican food, but it was very good. read more

Guadalajara Grill - The beer was served with a frosted mug! Perfect! - Mexican Near Me - Taos, New Mexico

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Food is usually good, but the churros are a big waste of money. Always rock solid and not good.