I've loved Guadalajara Original Grill for years! The food is always amazing, service is friendly and well paced, and it has a fun atmosphere. The tableside salsa made to your preference is hard to beat as well. Always so fresh and delicious. I recently brought 8 of my college friends here for a 7pm dinner on a Saturday night. Everything was 5 stars! We were a large and somewhat rambunctious group but everything worked out perfectly! I know I will be back again and again. read more

Guadalajara Original Grill - Green chili plate - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I could live off of the chips, salsa, and guacamole! House made- and good. The fajitas were ok. Loved the fresh flour tortillas and the shrimp, but the beef and chicken were overcooked. My husband and daughter green chile enchiladas and a tri-color enchiladas. The margaritas were really good. We had a nice lunch. read more

Guadalajara Original Grill - The patio - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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My cousin who lives here recommended this place so we had to try it. It was also less than a mile from our hotel. The parking lot was so packed. We lucked out and got a spot when someone pulled out. There was about a 20 minute wait and the lovely hostesses gave us a buzzer. We found a bench close by and right before 6 is when the waiting area got really packed. Our buzzer rang and we were seated in a fairly big booth for just us 2. We looked at our menu for a good 5 minutes before a waitress came to our table. I was hoping she came right away so we can get $2 off our margaritas but she came after 6 pm! I ordered the Sea Bass and my husband got the Carne Asada Chimichanga. We also ordered a jalapeño margarita and a Skinny Margarita. As we waited for our food, a lady dressed in her Mexican cultural outfit came to our table with a cart. She proceeded to make us freshly made salsa to our liking! We wanted spicy and no cilantro. The "show" was so cool but the salsa was by far the best we ever had. Jay's Chimi was also the best he ever had. Mine was good! This place was delicious and if we would have gotten our order in before 6 pm! It would be a 5 star perfect dinner!!! If we are ever in Tucson again, we will be back! read more

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I have a great affection for Guadalajara original grill. Many years ago, I went to the location on Prince, and since then numerous locations have opened up this location in the former Macayos restaurant is a good spot between many of my family in the NW side of town to meet my husband and I for dinner. For those of us in Tucson we know there are numerous restaurants that offer regional dishes that are unique and Guadalajara original grill is no exception. Their Chiles en Nogada and Chilean sea bass are favorites of mine. As simple as this may be, I love their mini chimichangas. often times I might just come in and order one of the house margaritas and a side of beef mini chimneys from their appetizer menu and I am happy as a clam. Recently, my husband and I were able to celebrate a very dear friends 60th wedding anniversary and they were able to accommodate a party of 20. Not only was the food well received by all of our friends, but taking photographs of the beloved couple with the vibrant background murals, the tableside salsa and guacamole, the tortilla making station, all was a positive and exciting experience. To celebrate at Guadalajara Grill was just a a wonderful element of our celebration. I think people visiting from outside Arizona will really appreciate the extensive menu: combo plates with an enchilada, taco beans and rice or fajitas or any number of typical Mexican dishes. Guadalajara original Grill is consistent. The staff provide diligent service and made adjustments and corrections quickly. I highly recommend visiting this location. The inside is vibrant and filled with colorful murals, and often they have live music for the diners. read more

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The ambiance and atmosphere are a big highlight here, especially the table-side salsa made fresh in hot, medium, or mild. While the carne asada didn't quite hit the mark for me, everyone else thoroughly enjoyed their meals. The mini chimichangas and nachos were crowd favorites, and the service was very friendly and attentive. read more

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This place was pretty good! They made salsa right by the table which was amazing and she customized it to our spice level and everything! The service was good we got our food quick and the ambiance was very cozy! I will probably try something else next time I go (I got the chicken tacos and they were a bit dry) but my friend loved her chimichanga! read more

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Food was great and service was fast. My mother in law and I went for lunch and we were very satisfied with everything!

Hmm stopped by on a Thursday evening with a group of 3. Sat down and the ambiance of the place is lively. They even had a person playing live music near the entrance. My favorite thing here period was the salsa. They have a cart full of everything needed to make salsa and guac and they make the salsa fresh in front of you when you sit down. Something unique in the salsa were the roasted peppers not sure what kind but it gave the salsa an acidity that wow was amazing. Perfectly salted too. I did order the guac which we paid extra to have that made table side as well; however, the guacamole to my taste was nothing special. Moving onto the entrees we ordered a steak Molcajete, Mexican Paella, and then a 3 variety enchilada plate. Moljacete was our favorite entree by a good bit too - steak was tender, hot, vegetables tasty. Paella was really good and had plenty of seafood in it, but just TOO salty. The enchiladas were verde sauce with beef, white cheese with chicken, and red sauce with like saucy pork. Favorite was red sauce followed by verde, last white. All in all great meal, loved the salsa and variety of food we can get that all tasted authentic. read more

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We were looking for a Mexican restaurant in Tucson and found this gem close by our hotel. Tableside making of guacamole was amazing to watch. I am so forever gonna remember the homemade flour tortillas - especially that I couldn't get any to go. Menu was pretty expansive and pricing was reasonable. Extremely tasty and atmosphere was welcoming and inviting. Give it a go! read more

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The food was absolutely amazing. The table side made salsa was delicious. The fresh made guacamole was delicious. It was so good we went back twice on our trip. The service was also great both times we were there. Everyone was very friendly. Definitely recommend trying it out! read more

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First the pros: The service was spot on, we sat outside and the ambiance was great. Chips and salsas were plentiful. Cons: The made at your table salsa was not available because we were there at 3:00PM and the salsa ladies don't come in until 4:00PM except on weekends when they are there all day. My husband and I each ordered the fajitas, his chicken and mine chicken and carnitas. Neither meal came sizzling as fajitas do, the meat was plentiful; however, it was very dry. I told the server about this and he apologized and said he would talk to the kitchen. I mentioned two other Mexican restaurants we frequent and explained the difference in the same product. I indicated I would take it home and try to make something with all the leftovers. This is the second time at this restaurant and I have been disappointed each time. It is very doubtful I will give it a third try. read more

Great food, excellent service, you have to try the homemade salsa, made right at your table.

Guadalajara grill used to be my go to favorite in the northwest area. They haven't been for a very long time as a new restaurant of better quality and taste opened close by. That's not to say I would not go back to Guadalajara as they do have amazing table side salsa but after today's experience I think it may be my last. We arrived after the lunch rush mid week. The hostess looked at us like she could care less that we were there. After a couple of minutes we were taken to a table in a room with one other table occupied. We sat playing on our phones for a good 10 minutes before the MANAGER saw us and asked if we had been helped yet. He immediately took our drink order and returned and informed us that the salsa maker would be over. About 5 minutes later the salsa lady arrived And as usual made the most delicious medium salsa. And that is where it ends. My son and I ordered the cheese crisp for starters, a crisp fried tortilla, with a thin layer of cheese and so much pico de gallo spread all over it that it was stone cold when arrived and the liquid from the pico made the cheese turn white. Not good. We both had the chili Colorado chimichanga with the works. When they arrived 20 minutes later we both looked at the red dot on the top of the chimi and asked each other where the red sauce was. Meat was tender and large chunks but the flavor was completely absent, red chili should at minimum taste like red chilis. This lacked any chili powder, salt, pepper or any Kind of seasoning. I should have started with the beans and rice as I have always said, you can tell a quality meal by whether or not a restaurant cares about their beans and rice. And these beans and rice were equally just as bad, no seasoning at all. We ate about a third of our meal, paid the bill, walked out and to be honest it may be a long time coming before we go back IF we go back. With another QUALITY Mexican restaurant closer to the house ( and it's NOT Victoria's) and for a lot less money than what Guadalajara is charging this may have been the end. Good luck and happy eating. read more

Great atmosphere very authentic food and freshly made guacamole. The staff is amazing but the parking can be difficult.

Guadalajara was overall fine. The salsa (made to order in mild, medium, or hot) was definitely the highlight, fresh and flavorful. Outside of that, our group felt the experience was just okay. It took a relatively long time for our food to come out, and while everything tasted alright, nothing really stood out. Not a bad spot, but not one we'd go out of our way for. read more

HOLY MEXICAN!!! Great food that to a non-hispanic seems very authentic. We have never had anything bad here. Every time we get to Tucson we dine here. The place is huge with lots of tables and the servers are all great. I love the table made salsa and guacamole. They make it just how you like it. Already looking forward to our next trip. read more

Service is good. Salsa is outstanding . Someone comes to your table and makes it the way you want. The fajita salad with steak is tasty. Not thrilled with the fajita chicken though. My husband likes the carne asada. So stick with the beef plates. read more

Still great food and service! Still our favorite spot! Still come back every trip to Tucson! read more

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Amazing. Authentic for sure. They make the salsa table side. The only downside, my husband said I need to step up my game. I had the chicken mole, it reminds me of my grandma's. The beans and rice can't be any better. My husband had the combo fajitas, chicken and shrimp. Both of us cleaned our plate because we loved it. Definitely, tip the salsa maker. read more

My husband, sister-in-law and I dined here once while visiting Tucson. I had excellent chicken mole with chocolate bananas chilis spices My husband had spinach enchiladas with tomato and zucchini My sister-in-law had an combination of chicken bravo, carnitas enchilada and a shredded beef enchilada There was a salsa wagon with salsa made to order at your table: on hot medium mild. You are expected to tip the salsa preparer. need to tip For dessert we shared flan. Everything was very good, especially the mole sauce. read more

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Wanted to go here since last year but the drive is long from where i am. Finally made it up that way today and was not let down! The decor takes me right back to some of my favorite Mexican restaurants in my old state, Place is SUPER clean. Really nice staff and clean restrooms too! Menu is straight forward and standard for the type of restaurant it is. We were seated and had an easy time looking at options, but a hard time deciding on what to get. Since it was our first time, I got a combo plate of the Shredded Beef Taco and the Pork Tamale. The old lady got her usual of Chicken Fajitas. Not realizing they have gone snowbird as a heat level, after receiving the chips and salsa, i called the waiter over and asked for actual salsa. Something with heat. I wasn't let down too bad, basically, they add pickled jalapeno seeds to the regular salsa. This was NOT the tableside salsa, btw...We'll get that next time. Chips were nice. The food arrived, the plate of fajitas piled high with ingredients, definitely big enough for 2 people. My taco and tamale were well made. Taste of the taco and beans were spot on for what we expected, but the Tamale was INSANE great! Perfect amount of masa to meat, the masa light and fluffy-ish. The rice was really nice and flavorful. The Fajitas came with actual FRESH tortillas. Im guessing there's an Abuela in back slaving over a tortilla press or machine... We will come again for sure, everything fresh and full of flavor and life. And now, understanding that I can asked them not to snowbird the food, Im prepared to be more adventurous in the future visits to one of the locations. Yum and so many more yums....Try it and see!! read more

Guadalajara Original Grill - Overview - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

A really great Mexican atmosphere for us gringos. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They come to your table and make the salsa for you and ask you what heat level. The salsa is absolutely delicious. I can't remember the name of the meal that we had, but it was fantastic a mix of red and green with a masa in between and some refried beans. I highly recommend Guadalajara original grill. If I lived in Tucson, I would eat here frequently. read more

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We had a group of 8 people They closed part of the restaurant so we had to wait for a table When bills came a friend was up charged for lobster salmon even though they only had salmon They added tips to bill even though there was no such listing on menus When confronted Miguel the manager said that is what they do! Service food experience was terrible Arizona, restaurants must clearly disclose any mandatory service charges or automatic gratuities to customers, typically on the menu or through prominent signage, before the customer orders. Charging a mandatory "tip" without it being posted or otherwise clearly communicated beforehand may violate the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act. read more

Carlos was our server and was excellent. This is our favorite restaurant when we go to Tucson

In town for a wedding and this place was recommended. Definitely better than your average Mexican restaurant. Lots of tables and service was very good. I order the molacate ultimo and it was great, would definitely order again read more

Guadalajara Original Grill - Molcajete Ultimo - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Loved it! Homemade customized salsa at your table to the desired spiciness of your choice. Also made right in front of you is the fresh guacamole with fresh avocados. Beans and rice were also both good, not too bland or not too overpowering in flavors. Both plates were great! Forgot the names of each dish. LOL read more

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My friend recommended this place and I'm so glad we went. The restaurant was huge, super cute inside, and fun. Guacamole and salsa were made table side which I have never experienced before and it was fabulous. The margaritas and food were delicious. I would definitely return! read more

Guadalajara Original Grill - The outside - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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This is such a great place. We come here once a week for lunch. The food and drinks are delicious and the service is amazing. Having been in the restaurant business, I know what a treasure it is to have a remarkable employee like Carlos. I continue to recommend. read more

Guadalajara Original Grill - Jalapeño Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Grilled fish tacos were so soggy I couldn't even pick them up and tasted extremely fishy. The last time I had fish tacos here they were excellent. It was a miss this time. My son has ceviche and didn't eat it because he said it tasted bad. It had a metal taste to it. We paid for it, but we didn't eat it. Such a shame. This was my birthday dinner. The food is always been really good here don't know what's going on. Thank you to the waitress for bringing me a piece of cake. read more

This restaurant is so fun! The atmosphere is lively, and the service is friendly. Portions are huge, and a lovely server will come by and make salsa and guacamole to order for you, table side. We had mild salsa this time and it was so tasty. The chips were fresh and refilled quickly. We tried a variety of delicious entrees as well. And the margaritas are huge and go down easy! read more

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Visiting Tucson, my Àunt suggested Guadalajara Original Grill. I was surprised how much I enjoyed the food. I'll be back when I'm in the area again read more

Been here a few times. Standard Mexican fare with table side salsa and guacamole Good service and ambiance traditional. Started with the guacamole. Nicely put together with lime and lots of salt,,,, salsa is tangy and has tons of flavor. Fajitas with shrimp or chicken or vegetables or steak are our go-tos. The veggies are cooked perfectly and the portobello is firm and tasty. Chicken is good and has lots of spice. Beef is generous portioned and typical fare. Shrimp are on the smaller side but ok. Good spot. read more

Guadalajara Original Grill - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Funny, updating my review 5 years later and ordered the Chile Nogada again! Dinner for 5 last night and everyone had a great time! The table side salsa and guacamole are a must-have, she'll make it to order. Service was much better this time - our waiter was there when we needed him. Three of us got a molcajete, they really are good, especially if you're one of those people (like me) that doesn't like cold food. Keeps your dinner hot for a long time! I actually had the chile nogada which is one of my favorite Mexican dishes. The sauce was good, but my plate must hav sat under a warmer for a while because the radishes and refried beans were dried out (see photo). Overall a very pleasant evening. read more

Such great food! We loved the table side salsa and guac! My husband got the pork carnitas and I got the carne asada manchegos. The tortillas for the fajitas were so fresh and large and portion sizes were great. Such a fun place to grab a margarita. The service was also amazing for a Saturday night during the rush. We had a great time and will be coming back with our friends and family! read more

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If for nothing else, come here for the chips and salsa. Wow. Best I've ever had. This food is so good that is really all I got here. Stop in, you will not be disappointed. read more

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Don't bother. Rice and beans only lukewarm and the shredded beef enchilada tasted like they forgot the seasoning. They do mix up the salsa table-side, but it doesn't make up for the rest of the meal. read more

The restaurant has a really upbeat vibe, with colorful decor and lots of people having a good time. The tableside guacamole is some of the best guac I've ever had! I would recommend Guadalajara Original Grill based on that alone. There were six of us and we each got something different, and all of us liked what we got. One of us got the house Margarita and declared it delicious. Service was adequate; it was super busy and we were served in a timely fashion. read more

Don't eat here. Food is a rip off. They give you a large plate of fajitas then 2 tiny little corn tortillas and tell you it cost $2.00 each if you want more. A total F joke. Also. Had to add my own seasons to the meat. Food taste it came from Doo Doo kitchen lastly. The 1800 coconut cocktails taste it was dipped out of the bathroom toilet. And on top of all this. My waiter spilled water all over me. Never ever coming back. read more

Guadalajara Original Grill - You get 2 tiny corn tortillas and told you have to pay $2 each for any extra. Total rip off. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Service was poor. Food tasted stale. Mediocre cooking, not very good. Great place to overpay for food this isn't any good. The salsa cart is disgusting, and the resultant salsa isn't good. read more

Awesome salsa made at our table. Food tasty and plentiful, we split fajita platter. The temperature in the restaurant was very cold, bring a jacket. read more