It can't be said enough... when seeking a satisfying gastro-journey follow the locals. Food is outstandingly authentic and they have a good variety of drinks to complement their cuisine. Food is seasoned, prepared and plated with top notch precision. Your palate will moisten with gratitude from the flavor explosion. Service is friendly, accommodating and very menu knowledgeable. They take the time and care if you happen to have dietary restrictions to customize your plate to taste. If exterior appearance matched the interior this place would not only be easy to locate, but it would dominate the areas Mexican cuisine. So they are lucky it's a hole in the wall. Definitely Yummy Tummy! read more

They are expanding, but the quality dropped , i went there for chicken fajita and UGH ... what was wrong with the chicken , cold and chickeny . the frijoles were good , so was the rice . The chips and the protein was NOT GOOD... im not sure what happened here . read more

Had the Carne Asada. The meat was so tough I had trouble cutting it with my knife. Way overcooked and could barely chew it. Came with yellow spanish style rice and some version of their refried beans which seemed diluted due to the color being very light and texture super thin. Nothing on my plate seemed seasoned at all. The male bathroom was scary. It was so dirty. No toilet paper and the flush handle on the toilet was broken off. First time visitor - won't be going back. read more

At first glance you may steer clear of this gem due to the lights and location. But obviously the locals know best. I am in Nanuet for work and I asked the guy at the desk of the hotel where I could get the best enchiladas he sent me here. The parking is a little tight as the location is in a strip mall style location. When I walked in I was greeted and welcomed. I ordered a margarita. They don't give you some crappy sour mix lime drink with a shot --- they give you a real margarita like one you would get in Progresso. I ordered the enchiladas with beef in them. These were not ground beef enchiladas they were sliced steaks. Absolutely delicious and spicy. This place checks all the boxes of a gem. read more

Guadalajara Restaurant - Great margarita. - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, New York

Terrible experience. We waited OVER an hour for food, and when it finally showed up it was cold and came out super slow. The service was awful. The food itself wasn't even good, nothing worth waiting that long for. Waiter seemed hot and bothered and then to top it all off, they hit us with a mandatory 20% tip. Absolute joke of a restaurant. read more

The staff is welcoming and the interior gives a reminiscent feel of Mexico. The tacos are delicious. I am a huge fan of their soups and the salsa is one of the best I've had this side of the Hudson. It's quaint but almost always packed. With that said, the establishment does observe COVID guidelines with social distancing and seating patrons a suitable distance away from one another. Easily one of the best hidden gems in the area. read more

The torta de milanesa de pollo is the best torta I've ever had. I pick this up for lunch every so often and it really just makes my day. The chicken is very juicy and the breading is wonderful, the beans are so flavorful, and the acidity and crunch from the pickled jalapenos really just tie it all together. The service is very quick and the staff is very friendly!  I love the design of the restaurant, it's very pretty and you feel like you're in Mexico! It's tucked away in a small strip mall, but it's a true hidden gem. I look forwarding to coming back again and exploring more of the menu! read more

Guadalajara Restaurant - Torta de milanesa de pollo! Delicious!! - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, New York

Traditional, good prices, good food, and staff is very friendly. Perfect for a good old style meal.

Such great food! I had one carnitas taco One chorizo And one el Pastor The carnitas was freakishly good read more

Guadalajara Restaurant - Soft tacos Carnitas, el Pastor, Chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, New York

We stumbled upon this place on accident and were so glad we did! The food is delicious. Whenever we're in the area we will make an effort to stop by! read more

Outside is sketchy looking but once inside I was pleasantly surprised! Decor was awesome I felt I was somewhere else and not in NY. My new go to spot for before a rockland boulder game. Food is delicious and reasonable priced, staff are friendly and attentive. Drinks were good and they came out with chips and dips right as we sat down at the bar. Tacos were so good I am craving them now thinking about it. Located in a strip mall with a free parking lot this is a hidden gem! read more

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I've never had such a terrible experience at a restaurant. The food was terrible. Our server did not make the attempt to understand our requests and had no interest in trying. Food wasn't great I was ready to just chalk it up as another bleh restaurant but once we requested our check she told us she put it all on one and refused to separate the bill. We explained several times that we needed it separated and she still refused saying she could only divide the total amongst to table... which was completely unfair to those who didn't even order that much food! Worst place I've ever been. Downloaded Yelp just so I could warn the public how awful this place is. Doesn't even deserve 1 star. read more

Bland flavorless food that all tasted the same.... Nice looking bar, and decent chips though.

OK... So I'm basing this review on the very simple premise of seeing how Guadalajara's tacos compare to the taquerias in D.F. But first a brief summary of the previous reviews for this restaurant... - Friendly service - CHECK - Fast service - CHECK - Understated and low key store front - CHECK and CHECK - Cheap eat - CHECK - Fresh ingredients - CHECK - Bar - CHECK - Authentic cuisine - CHECK - An attached Mexican market right next door - CHECK I've been to Mexico City over a dozen times and have visited Nuevo Leon another dozen or so times. I like to think that I know a little bit about Mexican food. That said, I'll let you in on a little secret...you won't have to climb a "huuuge" wall to have some of the best tacos North of the US/Mexico border. You can do that in Rockland County. What? What? What? I ordered two chicken and two shrimp tacos for a quick bite to eat for lunch. I know....I know already! I should have had at least one taco "al pastor" but I'm cutting back on red meat. Don't be judgy! At a cost of $13, they were well portioned, fresh and delicious. Sorry but for those of you used to enormous tacos found at Chili's or Taco Bell you're in for a rude awakening. No giant tacos overflowing with sour cream and cheddar cheese to be found on the menu....again sorry. Here the fresh pico and salsa had the perfect heat and were neatly packaged along w fresh lime. I'll definitely be back for a sit down dinner and I'm sure that I'll be updating the review. Now, if I could only find Esquites and maybe some Chapulines. read more

Guadalajara Restaurant - This is what authentic Mexican tacos look like. - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, New York

I tried this place upon recommendation from Yelp reviews. I have had great Mexican food from California, Arizona, Texas, and Mexico. This is truly one of the best. Don't pass this up! The address, which I updated is not at 11 East Central Avenue, it is at 180 East Central. If you are new to the area you might think that it is not going to be a good experience, but you will be pleasantly surprised. read more

Guadalajara Restaurant - You may not think that the Guadalajara is a world-class Mexican restaurant! But after you try i you will see. It is at 180 East Central Ave - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, New York

Defintly the best margaritas around. They use real juice and real lime and lemon; none of that syrup crap. The margaritas taste super light; before you know it your feeling a buzz. The comp salsa and chips are great. Nice homemade spicy salsa, and non-greasy chips. If you want authentic tacos, this is where to get them. Try all four; chorizo, al pastor, bistec, and pork; they even have tongue. The place is located in a crappy looking shopping center, when you walk in you completely forget that your in spring valley. Defintly my favorite Mexican restaurant around rockland county. read more

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Food is ok. I left her waitress a cash tip and she went ahead and tipped herself on my credit card total bitch

I will not give this restaurant anything less than 5 stars, because their food is absolutely stellar. I have lived in Houston and if you've lived down south you know they have some of the best authentic mexican restaurants. This is one that can go head to head with those restaurants in Houston. But today's order pick up was a mess. The lady that packed it did not give me the sauce for the Taco and also didn't pack a spoon for the dessert. Also the flan dessert was not packed properly , so the whip cream was all over the place and plus the container was placed on top of the taco container which is not good because the dessert can get warm if it's above a hot container. Anyway, if I hadn't checked, I would have had a bad night after spending hard earned money for authentic Mexican food. Lesson? - Check your food before you go . If they forgot something, make sure you ask for it . read more

A modest looking restaurant out front, but warm and welcoming inside - great enchiladas, & very nice owner and servers.

This seems to happen to us allot; we get the family packed in the car, drive to one of our favorite spots, only to see it's closed, under renovation, or has an hour long wait. This time, we usually head over to El Banditos for Mexican, but there was a huge party thus a long wait. So we went next door to a strip mall and found this quaint Mexican restaurant & bar. The wooden decor was rustic, and made you feel welcome. We had friends with us so we were a party of 9, and they were able to seat us right away. It was obvious the English is a second language with the staff, but it was not a problem. The kids had a chicken soup which came with generous pieces of chicken, large chunks of vegetables, and a smooth, not-to-salty broth. Not familiar with their menu, I asked the wonderful waitress what she recommended, which was the Bistic Tapatio which comes smothered in an abodo chipolte sauce that seriously can be eaten off of anything! It's the only dish I order now and is just as good to go. Their tacos are super authentic, highly recommended, and served with plenty of extra fixins on the side. We load up on a special requested Green sauce which is a salsa verde sauce mixed with avocado--it's truly divine! We go there often as they are open late, and picking up food to go is a breeze. They may not give out all the free food like El Bandito's, and the location is slightly sketchy, but their food is some of the best Mexican that you're going to find over the New York border. Our entire bill for 9 guests came out under 100$--with drinks and beer, so its truly scrumptious and satisfying at a price that allows you to visit often with a huge crowd and not bust the bank. read more

Love, love, loveeeeeee this place! Go-to Mexican resturant for my boyfriend and I! Food is delicious and always comes out so quick! Gabby is amazing and always makes sure we have a great time. She is an awesome bartender and really excellent at her job!! Half the reason we come is to see her! I always enjoy coming here. read more

Let's just say. This place isn't even worth the one star I'm giving it. Terrible, overpriced food. Terrible service. Save yourself the disappointment. read more

Is a cool place to try when you want to come and eat fast without the waiting too long yet get quality food. I would recommend it to anybody in the area if you're outside the area it may still be worth the drive I would set the five miles maximum, I would not do more than that then. That said I would be interested to coming back again and trying out some of the other dishes they have, the place seemed very clean and service was wonderful if the parking lot was a little bit better I would give it a higher ranking read more

I really love this place. Good home mexican cooking. Tacos are a classic at 2$-3$ per. 4 to 6 should fill you up. And try the michalada. The mexican bloody mary (?!) read more

Excellent food and service was also great!!! The chicken quesadillas were unbelievably good. Never tasted anything like them. Alcohol was also fantastic!! I would absolutely recommend this place even though it seems like a hole in the wall!!! read more

This is our go-to place to get Mexican. You can't get more authentic than here. My family and I have been eating at Guadalajara for way over 20 years. We are foodies and always welcome to try new restaurants but in the end, Absolutely NO other Mexican restaurants can top here. The Shrimp soup is to die for - perfect spiciness with a good deep flavor. Guacamole that comes in a good portion and the right amount of chunkiness. The service is great and the owner is super friendly. We travel a bit far away (around 40 minutes up in Orange County) and it's always worth the drive down! read more

Talk about a hidden gem! From the outside the place doesn't look very appealing, but give it a chance. The food is outstanding, the people are super nice and it gives you a little piece of Mexico. read more

Guadalajara Restaurant - Talk about a hidden gem. From the outside the restaurant doesn't look very appealing, but give it a chance. - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, New York

What a great authentic Mexican place in Spring Valley! They start you off with complimentary chips and salsa AND tiny chorizo tacos! The prices are very reasonable - the tacos are $1.95 each, tortas are $5.95, and most entrees were between $9.95 and $13.95. My boyfriend and I ordered chicken and beef flautas, which were very good! The service was quick and our waitress was attentive. While the storefront and location leave much to be desired, the decor inside the restaurant felt very authentic and cozy. I definitely recommend! read more

So I found this place on yelp because of all the great reviews. We brought our god daughter and when we pulled up it looked like a dive bar. I decided to go in and, WOW, i was in this amazing restaurant! We had an array of dishes and they were all delicious. The shrimp with salsa verde was incredible. Large shrimp and they were cooked perfectly. Finally the service... very friendly and very fast. Never judge a book by its cover or you may miss out on gems like this place. read more

A local family-run Mexican restaurant. Fresh, authentic food - not chain-style. Most of the typical Mex dishes - tacos, enchiladas, tortas, etc. The chilaquiles were a fried type that I hadn't had before, but good - a dish not available everywhere. Salsas and pico de gallo were tasty and fresh. Service is attentive. Overall pleasant and a good value if you like authentic Mex. I work nearby, and have lunch there at least once a week in an area with several Mexican restaurants. If it wasn't good, I wouldn't be there. read more

Today had the sausage and egg torta (sandwich)-awesome. One of the better tortas I've eaten. Very filling, fresh ingredients. Great food for the price. read more

Could have been four star. I had great hopes for this place but unfortunately our food was only lukewarm even though the place was almost empty. Their idea of a burrito is two small tortillas with some meat inside. I had carnitas and my wife had one of the chicken dishes which was actually very good, just not hot. As an aside, the chairs are brutal to sit on for anything over five minutes. read more

I was happy to see that they're delivering! it came w chips and salsa just like it would in the restaurant!

Saw the menu that was posted on their website - prices looked very resonable. When we got there the menu they gave us had prices as much as twice that was on the webswite menu ! read more

Let's begin by saying that the food and service here is wonderful. This is authentic traditional Mexican cuisine done extremely well not the bland lifeless Mexican food they serve on the Midwest. I am from out of town and needed to have a bite to eat out. The GPS landed me to a bustling little strip of shops and at the far end was Guadalajara's. Not much to look at on the outside and to be truthful the inside is modest as well. However the service was extremely warm and friendly and the food out of side. Do not pass up this gem in the rough. read more

Grabbed a few drinks here with a friend. Clean place with a friendly staff along with the nice array of freebies they gave us at the bar made for a nice experience. If we are in the area again I'd definitely do dinner here. read more

Food is okay but the drinks are very good. The drink prices are fair and the margaritas are great. Rodrigo the owner makes you feel comfortable. Again average food but great drinks read more

Best Mexican food around, hands down. The food is good, I always get soft she'll tacos. They give you salsa and chips when you're seated with fresh Pico. I never leave unsatisfied after coming here. read more

Authentic, good Mexican food! A MUST try!! Great atmosphere, margaritas are on point! Salsa is the bomb!! You won't be disappointed!

Awesome authentic tacos! El Bandido has nothing on this little authentic place! This is my favorite Mexican place in the area!