If you're in Tucson and craving authentic Mexican food, Guadalajara Grill & Tequila Bar is a must-visit. The grilled steak was absolutely incredible perfectly seasoned, tender, and cooked just right. The fried fish was just as impressive, crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside with amazing flavor. The service was at a different level as well and a must experience. What really takes the experience to another level is their homemade salsa. Fresh, bold, and packed with flavor, it's easily some of the best salsa I've had. The food, atmosphere, and attention to quality make this place stand out. Whether you're a local or just passing through Tucson, Guadalajara Grill & Tequila Bar is definitely worth the stop. I'll be coming back every time I'm in Arizona! read more

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We stopped by on a Saturday for lunch before we went to visit the zoo. We are from out of town & this was our first time here. We were seated quickly and our waiter brought our drinks to us quickly. The time to order & the time it took to get our food in total took a while, but we overheard someone say a server had called out so ours was working overtime so we didn't mind waiting. The tableside salsa & guacamole were fantastic! It was fun watching her make it right next to us, and it tasted delicious. We were all also quite pleased with the meals we picked out, everything was hot, the portions were plentiful, and we didn't have any issues with our food. The restaurant itself seemed clean as did the bathrooms. There was a bar area you could sit at if you didn't want a table, and it wasn't overly noisy so you could still have a conversation with your party. I also enjoyed the decor they have around the restaurant, there were a lot of really pretty glass pieces hanging from the ceiling. I'd be willing to stop by again the next time we were in town! read more

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For me, Guad's, as the local college kids call it, is part of my holy grail of Mexican restaurants I love to frequent. As a former Arizonan, this Tucson staple reminds me of where I first fell in love with Mexican food as a kid. The decor is fun, a little loud maybe, but homey and a bit of a throw back to days past. Lots of comfortable seating with big booths for groups. But most importantly the food is exactly what I look for. Fresh, hot tortilla chips, table side salsa (which I've never seen before) along with table side guacamole and white queso dip will have you stuffed before your entrees even come. But it's so worth it. I got a standard house margarita and it was delicious, not too sweet with a decent amount of tequila, For my entree, I opted for the chicken mole and it more than delivered. Service was friendly and accommodating. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in Tucson. read more

Guadalajara Mexican Grill - Table side salsa, table side guacamole and white queso dip. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I came for dinner tonight with my friend, and there was a wait. We ended up sitting at the bar so we didn't have to wait for a table. The bartender, KJ, was really funny and energetic! Our service was very slow overall, and it took forever to get all of the things that we ordered. We didn't get chips and salsa, until at least half an hour after we had been sitting there, and then our food came out probably another 45 minutes after that. Thank goodness, we were talking forever, but it was kind of unreal how long it took! When we got our food, mine was actually pretty room temperature and not warm at all. read more

Guadalajara Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We have been here twice for big family dinners. Once with 12 people and once with 16. They are always very accommodating and the service is great. The food is pretty standard Mexican fare. I wouldn't call it exceptional, but it is good. The salsa and table side guacamole are delicious. It's a very large restaurant and can be a bit loud. read more

We were looking forward to eating here, been here before. It was not that crowded, but three different people ignored us at the door. When my friend finally spoke up and asked for a booth, one of the women showed us to a table. We asked for a booth again and she gave us one. The table-side salsa was prompt and delicious. The woman who prepared it was very friendly and gracious. It took a while for the waiter to come over; he was not particularly friendly or enthusiastic. He said they didn't have the tequila I wanted, but had my second choice. When the margarita came, he said it was the original tequila I had ordered. It was an extra $4, came out to $16 for the drink. It was watered down and disappointing. I have had very good margaritas at GMG before. It took a while for him to take our order. He seemed only partially engaged with us, like he could barely be bothered. We tried to ask him one more thing and he hurried away without listening. When the food arrived, it looked fantastic on the plate. Very appetizing. But my Tres Banderas enchiladas had chicken in the regular enchilada and chunks of tough beef in the mole enchilada. I pointed this out to the waiter and he tried to tell me that's the way the dish was always prepared. Seriously? I showed him the dish on the menu. Yup, chicken mole was one of the enchiladas. Imagine that. My friend's lobster enchiladas were fantastic! Absolutely superb. Plenty of tasty shredded lobster, lovely sauce. I'll order that next time. The service was lackluster and put a damper on a night out we'd been looking forward to. I would give the place two stars, but we've both had good food and wonderful service there in the past. read more

Second time here. Not one of my top Mexican spots in Tucson... This was is well known for fresh made salsa and guacamole. Which always good. We had a large party of 11 of us. We waited 35 minutes for the salsa lady. Chips and waters were brought to us early.. we were starving. Food was okay! By the time our food got there we were full of chips and salsa! Service was nice. His name was Luis, he forgot something for others. Even other employees I met while there were nice as well. Loved the ambiance inside. So much going on. One thing was annoying was a lot of the portraits were crooked on the wall haha a little funny. read more

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Authentic Mexican spot from decor to food. Sat at the bar so we can watch the game. First time I was at a place for table side guac AND salsa which were both delicious. Margarita is solid portion in huge cup Chicken was the best and great portions. Service was well received quick and social too. Will be back if in the areas read more

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Dishonest! Very sad! Watch the 4% surcharge!!!!!! Food great. Service great. Bad taste in my mouth when I got the bill. 4% surcharge. Buyer beware! See the photos! read more

Guadalajara Mexican Grill - This is not posted anywhere! The 4% surcharge is taxed as well! - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Walked in shortly after 6pm on a Friday and sat at the bar since I was sola. Ordered Pollo en Mole with flour tortillas with water to drink. I really like the mole here. It took 45 minutes for my meal to get to me! I was served after three other customers who came in after me. The server who took my original order was not the same one who later dropped off my plate. While my meal was good, service was below standard as my server never checked in on me, never refilled my water, never asked if I wanted anything else. And the odd thing was how my server held the credit card reader while I signed it. She held on to the pad and my card while I signed. Was she expecting me to run off without paying? She did not make me feel welcome. I left at 7pm as the crowd started coming and the bar filled up. read more

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Guadalajara's is a Tucson gem! Definitely a great spot for authentic Mexican food. I get the steak fajitas (which come sizzling straight off the grill) and their regular and frozen margaritas are also superb. Service is exceptional. You're also provided fresh salsa and chips before every meal! The only thing that took away from the experience was that there was a market outside and the speakers were blasting music extremely loud near the entrance. read more

Guadalajara Mexican Grill - Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

One of my favorite items to order at Guadalarjara is the steak fajitas! They come out sizzling from the kitchen and are delicious. The tableside salas is made to your preference and don't forget to bring cash to tip the person making it. Service was great and our food came out after a reasonable amount of time. There is plenty of indoor seating. It can get loud during the dinner rush but it was quiet during lunch. read more

Guadalajara Mexican Grill - Steak fajita lunch special - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Came here for a group dinner the meal was amazing had a cheese enchilada, skirt steak, rice, beans and Chili Relleno (shared with a friend and ordered one more cheese enchilada) was perfect for two. My four star is because of the cocktails. None of us loved them either two sweet (mine was supposed to be a spicy cucumber margarita instead it tasted like a sweet cucumber virgin drink). My friends with regular margaritas said it tasted like ice. Overall we had good service and food would just stick with beer if I ever go back read more

Quite possibly the worst Mexican food I've ever eaten before. Was misled by the reviews from Google. Got the Mexican paella and the dish reeked of alcohol and tasted bitter and almost as though someone had dumped a half gallon of tequila in it. When I asked the waiter, he said nothing would've caused that. No offer to remove the meal off the bill or offer a replacement meal. Save your money and go to a different restaurant. Great way to ruin a Wednesday night. read more

If you need a place for a wonderful time and Mexican food. This is your place. The ambience is amazing. Customer service is top-notch. Nothing like having someone make you fresh salsa at your desire spiciness right in front of your table. read more

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Super fun atmosphere. Right away we were greeted with an option for fresh salsa and guacamole. Both were some of the best I've ever had. We all got drinks that we all liked and came right away. When it came to the food, it probably took 45min plus for it to arrive, so I suggest getting an appetizer if you're hungry. Once the food arrived, it was tasty. I got the filet mignon fajita and it was super tasty. My wife got the lobster enchilada with corn shell and absolutely loved it. read more

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Great food!! Great service! And a good vibe overall. I tried the chimi plate and loved it! The carne was grilled to perfection and the Mexican rice I got was just like my Tía made when I was a kid. I love it when I find places like this! Beans were good too and their tortilla chips are super fresh. My only complaints are the pretty bland guacamole and the chip to guacamole ratio. It's definitely not enough guac for the chips. At least they're good plain too! read more

A true Margarita requires just three simple ingredients: tequila, fresh lime juice, and triple sec. No added sweetener necessary. A group of us were in Tucson for the weekend, and one of my my gal pals suggested we come here to relive her college days. $92 house margarita fountain? Okay! We ordered it and we shared it with the table next to us. It was a lot of rapidly-warming margarita to imbibe. I ordered the Plato Bandera ($20.45 - "Brilliant colors of the Mexican flag paired with the sensational flavors in enchiladas; pork verde chile, beef chile rojo, and a creamy white sauce chicken enchilada"; served with rice and beans). I really enjoyed my plate and all the flavors of the dish. Perhaps I had gotten full off slamming back margaritas, but I ended up taking home leftovers. And then my leftovers went home with someone else. One thing to note: I love that they do table-side salsa. That alone gives this place an extra star. Great place! I'd stop by again for sure. read more

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I had a combo plate with carne asada, a chile relleno, and a chicken enchilada. Meh, yuck, and meh. OK granted, this is a week after I had the best carne at Charro's, but this carne was bland. The chile relleno had a thick, unappetizing coating and didn't taste good. After two bites I was done. The enchilada was OK, but nothing to write home about. The fresh salsa was very good. The guac was OK. The waiter was nice and friendly. Geez, you want good Mexican food, the kind that Tucson is famous for? Go somewhere else. (Check out my reviews.) 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs! read more

Guadalajara Mexican Grill - Plato Pancho Villa Combo - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Food here is not bad but not anything special, it was a 45 minute wait on a Friday evening. It took 40 minutes to get our food after we ordered, and the quality of food was not worth the wait. Ordered a margarita cocktail, was sooo sweet and tasted like lemonade. The portions here are huge!! I would recommend the mocajate mariscos, that was the most decent item we got! Also enjoyed the salad lady coming around and making fresh guacamole and salsa for us with chips. read more

Guadalajara Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We hosted a fiesta luncheon here for family members in honor of our grandson graduating from the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management "cum laude" that morning. A bountiful feast of Mexican food was enjoyed by all assembled. We began with two stations creating tableside Guacamole, and one creating custom-made Salsa, augmented of course by housemade Tortilla Chips. The Guac was cool and very tasty; the Salsa was warming; and three orders of Queso Fundido oozing with Jack Cheese kept guests busy before individual entrees were ordered. To round out the appetizers for eight diners, an order of Camarones Panzon (bacon-wrapped shrimp) was good, but no water was served for 10 minutes after the Guac and Salsa arrived. Then our table was still short 3 waters at first. I like to have cold water handy to offset the spices and chili peppers inherent in prepared Salsa and Guacamole. I shared an entree with my son and daughter-in-law, and half of it was left at meal's end. Molcajete Ultimo, as it was called, contained shrimp, carnitas, chicken breast, and steak cutlets, along with peppers, onions and a Tomato-Cheese Sauce. It arrived steaming in a stone mortar, along with huge smoking Flour Tortillas, Refried Beans, and Mexican Rice. Others in my party enjoyed Ceviche Blanco with both shrimp and fish, Jumbo Shrimp Fajitas, a Mexican Chopped Salad, Chicken Tinga Tacos, and Quesabirria Beef Tacos. Everyone seemed to be pleased with their selections. Service was good overall. We received more hot Flour Tortillas upon request, and eventually water and Iced Tea. The food was worth the visit, and decorative items recalling Old Mexico abound throughout the several connected dining rooms that provided a festive ambiance. When I am back in Tucson, it is likely that I will dine again at one of the now five locations for Guadalajara Mexican Grill. read more

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Love this place and we enjoy several meals here every time we visit Tucson. Juan was our server the first night and he was great and made sure everything was perfect for us! The salsa and guacamole at the table is delicious and a high light of dining here! read more

We arrived and received an order of salsa and guacamole. We waited at least another 15 minutes to get waters to our table. She then walked away even though we were ready to order. We asked for another salsa since our order took so long to come out. I mean 40 minutes at least. They will charge you extra for second salsa. By the time our food arrived we were just ready to go. The food was not worth the wait. Rice and chile relleno were not cooked right. So disappointing. I will not return to Guadalajara Grill. read more

We had been going to this location for the past 5 years whenever we come into town. We went to the Prince Rd location about 8 months ago and couldn't believe how much better it was than this location and we have patronized that location since. We were staying area of the Broadway location for UA family weekend and decided to give this location a try again. Our experience just solidified that we will stick with the prince rd location from now on. We ordered 2 identical orders- chicken flautas with rice only and *no dairy* due to an allergy. The server read it back to us to confirm, "no beans? No dairy?" yes, correct. We order this at the Prince Rd location all the time and it is always correct. As you can see from the photo we did not get what we ordered. We were in a pinch to leave town and did not have time to send it back. We ate what we could and left. The chips were very tough, and although there were not very many cars in the parking lot, the service was very slow. read more

Guadalajara Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

First of all I would like to say that normally enjoy your food at Guadalajara. I work very close to there so my coworkers and I eat there fairly often. At least once a month maybe more. They have the best salsa and guacamole that I have ever tasted,but over the last five or six times we've been there including today. The service has been just awful. We get a seat quick enough but then you have to wait 15 or 20 minutes to get a drink and you're lucky if you get one drink. We never got any refills. The server was overwhelmed. The food was good but when you go out and you have to tip someone you expect better Service unfortunately we're not getting that lately. It's such a shame because the place was so good. What's more is the bill for three of us without alcohol was $92. That's a lot to pay to get bad service. read more

It was just eh to be real. Like, don't get me wrong, we had a big party. But there were reservations made far in advance so it's not like it was a surprise and it's not like the restaurant was packed. They took a long time to take food and drink orders and nobody at the table got refills. Two of the orders were incorrect but it took so long it was just like whatever. The food was okay, kind of bland. Not "bad", but way over priced for what it was. This doesn't matter for food quality but OHEMGEEEE there were so many typos on the menu. The table next to us got to go boxes as soon as they got their food because they waited so long. read more

Guadalajara Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Table side Salsa and Guacamole is so good. That alone is worth the trip to this place. Chips,Salsa and Guacamole with a beer, then throw in one of their dishes. This place is good. Recommend! read more

The food is good and the atmosphere is nice, but the service is SLOW Staying at an airbnb almost right across the street so we've gone twice now and I would not go back The first day we had a male waiter who kept telling us he would be with us soon and it took at least 20 minutes before he even took our order - I get it things happen, but there was a couple that got sat next to us with the same waiter and he attended to them promptly. Tried it again for an early dinner around 4:30 PM so it was not super busy yet and had a female server. We had to ask other people multiple times for things we had asked her for and it took close to an hour to get our food. With all the options around here, there is no reason to go back. read more

Probably worst service I have experienced in years. Food was okay but drink was awful. Had a Jalapeño margarita that had neither Jalapeño nor tequila in it. Complained and the person overseeing our table, who was nice enough, but not a server, said "thanks for the feedback" and walked away. Only thing that came promptly was the bill. As I was reviewing the bill, the person taking care of our table started clearing the table instead of waiting for to leave. No need to ever go back. Unfortunate as the restaurant has a good ambiance. read more

Tortillas chips were stale! We asked for another bowl and they were stale! They should know that they are bad! Our food was ok but not great! Salsa the lady made was also not great!Service was good! Place is nice inside. We have been here plenty of times and everything was great! But this place is going downhill! The hostess with pink hair had us waiting while she was on the phone. read more

This place is amazing. Great ambiance. Amazing food. Even better service Tucson is known to be a foodie town and yet this place stands out. I've only lived in this area for a few months but Gudalajaras has become a staple for me and I've been three three times this month alone. Quality of their AL Pastor and Carne Asada is off the hook. The meet is always perfectly seasoned and grilled Armando was my waiter and bar tender and was on point! Super friendly, attentive, efficient and makes amazing drinks! I will only seat at the bar area because he is just perfect and immaculate at what he does. He made is feel as though we had been going there for years! I'm going to keep introducing more and more people there! Table side salsa is OFF THE HOOK. read more

Restaurant is large and we were there after lunch rush so only 3 other tables were occupied but we were told it would be 10 minutes if we wanted to a booth so we sat at a table., service was slow but the guy was friendly. Food was average, nothing special. read more

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The restaurant is decorated very nice inside. Our waiter, Juan, was great also. Very friendly and very attentive to us. My wife had the Pozole and I have the carne asada tacos. My wife lived the pozole and she loved it. It was very tasty. They gave her the garnishings for the pozole. The carne asada tacos rice and beans was good. The rice had an odd flavor to me that I think was garlic. Not a fan of it. Overall the food was very good. Sorry we were so hungry we forgot the pics read more

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I was in town visiting Tucson and had been to this location previously - loved it last time! This time we got there and it was definitely crowded; were told the wait would be about 30 minutes. We were pleasantly surprised when we were seated in less than 10 - but it sort of went downhill from there. It took about 10 minutes to get our water (which did not taste good), and the server told us he would be right w us. Another 10 minutes and he comes to take our order and signal for the table side salsa to come our way. The woman making the table side salsa and guac was great (don't forget to tip her!) and we ordered margaritas and our meal. I had the chili Colorado and my friend ordered the bacon wrapped burro. Our food came out fast, but mine was cold inside. Not room temp but actually refrigerator cold. I couldn't eat it. And our margaritas were finally delivered about 2 minutes before we paid our bill, which was about 30 minutes after we ordered. For a $90 meal, it was definitely disappointing :( giving some grace because it was busy (and very, very loud) but had it been my first experience, I'd definitely not plan to go back read more

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Very expensive. More like California prices but not the quality. I asked for the appetizers to be served before the meal to keep my 2yo granddaughter calm. It was served with the meals instead. My sea bass looked and tasted a lot like tilapia. We had to ask for water 3 times before getting any. Poor service. read more

It took over 20 minutes to get seated, even though the restaurant wasn't full. No one welcomed us, and the hostess was busy on the phone with a complaint the entire time. I eventually had to approach a waiter myself, but he wasn't very pleasant and asked me to wait. The situation could have been handled better--maybe the hostess could've paused the call to seat guests or handed it to a manager. Once seated, our waiter, Steven, was attentive and friendly. The made-at-your-table experience was unique, and the entrees were prepared as ordered. I tried the Molcajete Ultimo (shrimp, steak, chicken, and carnitas), and Karina had the chile colorado--both were decent, but not amazing. The drinks, however, were a letdown, especially the Bloody Mary and the horchata. The ambiance was a bright spot--colorful, with good music and a traditional Guadalajara vibe. While the food and atmosphere were okay, the seating situation made for a rough start. Not a bad experience, but definitely room for improvement. read more

Guadalajara Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Great place for a group lunch! The food and drinks are excellent! Great place to visit if you are in Tucson! read more

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Food is always good! But customers service is horrible! Especially when you have a large party! Who makes a large pay one check... but don't warn you up front or post signs! Waiter walked away without getting details of how you wanted your food cooked! Very rude and sassy attitude to from at least 3 of the staff! In this economy I don't need to spend my money where my friends and I are treated like CRAP! So last night was my final visit! In this economy I hope no one allows lousy customer service ! There are 2 other locations I will try and return with a review! read more

Came late at night and got some delicious chips and salsa to start. Very friendly lady made the salsa right in front of us and it was delicious. The food we ordered was also very good. The margarita we got was great! Took the food to go because I wasn't very hungry but great service and great atmosphere. Would definitely come back again read more

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Love coming here whenever I'm in Tucson. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, amazing food. Got the lobster enchiladas lunch special, delicious! The sauce, the tortillas, the amount of lobster in each bite, everything was spot on. Absolutely amazing. And of course the table-side salsa! (Don't forget to bring cash to tip the salsa makers) Elsa made the salsa I had, absolutely delicious, just the right amount of heat and fresh flavors made right there at the table. Outstanding. read more

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