Wow what a great Mexican spot. We've been meaning to try this place since it changed and it didn't disappoint. We've went late on a weeknight and there was plenty of sitting space. We were immediately greeted and offered seats. Chips and salsa followed within a few seconds of sitting and our waiter came for drink orders a few seconds after the snack delivery. Their chips are hot and super thin. Which I love. The salsa is more flavorful, it doesn't taste like just canned tomatoes with a few stands of onion and cilantro. The menu is extensive with lots of classic options and some unique options. We weren't hungry enough for any appetizers but next time we come maybe with a larger group we'll try some. We ordered the chicken fajitas, pollo fundido and Mexican flautas. Food was delivered hot in 10 mins and was visually pleasing. I couldn't wait to start eating . Everything was super tasty too. In the past I've experienced where the fillings in burritos/tacos/taquitos especially the meats are left unseasoned. This was not the case at Guads. The fillings were well seasoned and could be eaten on their own. Fajitas were sizzling and meat was evenly and consistently sized. Very yummy. We are rice lovers so that's an important aspect of the meal. Rice was perfect. Not parboiled and a nice light tomato flavor. Refried beans were puréed smooth which is ok but not my favorite. Other than that everything was fantastic. We'll be back again. read more

The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing but the food was mediocre. I love birria tacos and this is the only place they don't put cheese in them so it was falling apart during eating and dipping in consommé. The consommé was not great either. I was most disappointed with the ceviche. If you love tajin you will like this. I couldn't taste anything but tajin. First time I have never finished ceviche. The waitress was very nice. I will opt for another Mexican restaurant. read more

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I visited this restaurant on Cinco de Mayo, and while I expected a long wait due to the holiday, I was willing to be patient. After waiting quite a while, we were finally seated but that's when the experience went downhill. We sat at our table for about 15-20 minutes without any acknowledgment from the staff. Multiple servers walked past us during that time, yet no one stopped to greet us, take a drink order, or even check in. What made the situation more frustrating was noticing that other customers who were seated after us were attended to almost immediately. They were given drinks and chips right away, while we continued to be ignored. The lack of service was disappointing on its own, but the clear difference in how we were treated compared to others made the experience feel uncomfortable and concerning. It's hard not to question whether bias played a role in how we were overlooked. Overall, the long wait would have been understandable given the busy holiday, but the lack of basic service and attentiveness once seated left a very negative impression. read more

I go to quads at least twice a month. I ordered the same meal every time, a poblano appetizer, a side of rice and it is usually the best meal you could imagine. Today's visit was awful went in at an odd hour around 3:30 PM. There was no one inside, we sat on a booth and were greeted by a waitress who seemed to be in another world. The restaurant was extremely hot as today is 82° and yesterday was very cold and I understand that sometimes we have our units preset, but with it being so hot you would think that they would've had an AC on. She seemed very bothered and would get the manager to turn the AC on. I ordered my usual and it came out not looking at all like it normally does. It's usually covered with a yummy delicious thick cream sauce so I asked her if she could send it to the kitchen and ask to make the sauce the normal way and the manager comes out and says that is the normal way. Had I never had it before I wouldn't know, but the color was wrong and it was thin like water. It was not a cream sauce like normal. He did not offer to take the plate back or remake the dish. He seemed annoyed at my comment the poblano and shrimp sitting on top of the sauce did taste very good so I ate that and put the sauce on the side. I now see why the last few visits we've seen a lot less tables and I think it's because this place used to be amazing and now it's going downhill not only with Service but with the food... And I understand that less revenue means you can't keep the building comfortable, but if you can't keep it comfortable, let's just not open our doors because no one wants to eat in a building with no AC on a hot day of 82° This was one of our most favorite restaurants to go to. We will give it one more shot and if it doesn't change, we will have to scratch it off the list not a single visit to La Padilla has ever been hot or bad service. We may just have to have a new favorite place. read more

food was excellent, drinks were stellar as well. service was attentive as well. really could not ask for any better, will be coming back often. i never review on yelp but this place blew me away read more

Guads Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Actual scammers, got the beef tacos which were more expensive than Taco Bell's and flavorless, not toasted, only finished eating bc of how expensive it was and everything on the menu is so bland from burritos to the salsa and it felt like everything was store bought like I could make this at home for a third of the price which I did. Don't know why I gave the place a second chance. read more

I wanted to try a new place out in the area and ended up finding this place on Yelp. It's located in the Harbour View Suffolk area in a small shopping strip. I came for late dinner and there was plenty of lot parking and indoor seating. Seating and service was prompt. The restaurant had a casual and clean feel to it from the atmosphere to the interior and the menu itself. The menu showed a variety of food, but it wasn't overwhelming. The servers provided chips and salsa. If you want the white sauce, you can request it. I ended up ordering the Supreme Quesadilla w/steak and ended up enjoying it. Within the quesadilla were the steak, beans, cheese, onion, and peppers. In the side were raw tomatoes and lettuce as well as sour cream and guacamole. With the sour cream and guacamole served on top as a scoop, I was able to somewhat control how much I wanted for the fresh vegetable side and the quesadillas. Overall, everything was well cooked, delicious, and fresh. I usually feel very heavy after eating this type of food, but I felt pretty good after finishing this. Service was great as the servers were attentive; I was never left thirsty, looking around for anyone, or feeling rushed. They also made sure I was okay with the beans being cooked in the quesadilla itself instead of being served as a side. It wasn't the cheapest experience ever, but it was affordable and the pricing was what you would expect for this type of place. This was overall a great experience and I wouldn't mind coming back again. read more

Guads Mexican Restaurant - Supreme Quesadilla (Steak) - Mexican Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

I came here for dinner by myself and it was glorious. I came in on a Wednesday evening around 7pm and it was not busy at all. I took a booth. I ordered a cheese dip with my chips and salsa. It was delicious. I ordered the 4 enchiladas with guacamole, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream. The enchiladas were bean, cheese, chicken, and beef. Omg they hit the spot. And they were delicious! Service was really fast. Restaurant was clean & beautifully decorated. Definitely coming back when in the area. read more

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My husband and I ordered Guads through DoorDash and it was a huge disappointment. We ordered the carnitas tacos, Birria tacos and chicken tacos. They were incredibly dry and flavorless. The meat that they used for the birria was chewy and tough and made it inedible. The chicken taco was bland. read more

Guads Mexican Restaurant - Taco - Mexican Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

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Went for a bday party dinner - tasty - waitress on point . Food was great - service great - drinks great. Would come back

I really enjoy Guad's! It's a good fast, casual restaurant with all the Mexican favorites. In particular, I love the carne asada. The meat is always so flavorful. Guad's has become a regular in our restaurant rotation! read more

Guads Mexican Restaurant - Skinny margarita - Mexican Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

I never have an issues with them not getting my order right. We order several times a month, and I especially love the chicken tortilla soup. read more

The Barria tacos are the best around! I have to recommend the TOP margarita too! Chill atmosphere and fast, friendly service. Definitely a repeat customer experience. read more

Guads Mexican Restaurant - Top margarita - Mexican Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

I have had 4 delightful lunches here. Never the same meal, and they were all really delicious and super fresh. I didn't take a picture of my quesadilla lunch today, but my friend's beans intrigued me so much that I had to take a picture. I will order her lunch next time. Service has always been excellent and the vibe is very friendly. read more

Guads Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

I had the tacos. It was a nice place, good area. Pretty quick on getting what you need. Service was good.

I'm unsure why this restaurant is less busy than La Parrila or Grand Rodeo. I have lived in Suffolk for 20 years, and this restaurant is far the best Mexican food in Suffolk. What I like is that they don't have the typical Mexican menu. I even say Guads is better than our regular "goto" Mexican restaurant, Plaza Azteca. If you have an appetite and are a meat eater, order Guads Hawaiian. Fresh pineapple filled with chicken, steak, chorizo, and shrimp cooked with peppers, onions, and tomatoes, topped with shredded cheese, and served with salad and tortillas. Guads is the new favorite! read more

Guads Mexican Restaurant - Vallarta Burrito. Stuffed with crab and shrimp, rice, lettuce and other ingredients. - Mexican Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

My better half and I were in the Suffolk area. I think my stomach was growling, and I was acting hangry. The hubs tends to use google maps as his source to find the nearest eateries. He did ask me to look for something, but I was taking too long on yelp lol. Before I knew it we were parked in front of Guads. Upon entry we were greeted warmly and brought to a table. The interior was clean, bright, and spacious. Chips and salsa were complimentary. Our waiter brought water and menus which we perused quickly due to our hunger ;) The hubs started us out with buffalo shrimp. The sauce was unique.....I tasted the buffalo, but the sauce was different than any I've had. However, the shrimp was plentiful, large, and plump. I opted for chicken fajitas. It seems to be my go to almost all the time the past couple of months lol. It came with fresh made in house tortilla, rice, beans, and guacamole. The chicken had the great taste of charring from being cooked on the cast iron skillet. I asked for some hot sauce, and they went to the back, and surprised me with special in house very spicy hot sauce! I love that and it was delicious. I have a high spice tolerance. The hubs ordered the chimichanga. It was made into a dumpling, fried, and dressed with white sauce in addition to the rice and beans. The size of the chimichanga was quite small and the taste was ok. Overall it was a very good dining experience. We would go back! read more

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Took my Grandson for lunch. Had the chicken and vegetable soup. It was delicious! Great service and loved the restaurant decor. Will definitely go again! read more

Stopped in on a Friday afternoon to enjoy a quick lunch. Ordered the lunch special fajitas which was under $9. Great value and it was more than enough food. Fajitas were delicious!! The service was also great. read more

Guads Mexican Restaurant - Lunch special Steak and chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Excellent menu. Great food and service. We enjoyed fajitas, carne asada tacos, grilled fish tacos, and queso. We will be back.

Excellent new addition to the Harbour View food scene! The salsa is good as are the white sauce and chips. Food is really good and service was excellent Will definitely be back! read more

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My family loves eating at this location. The workers are great and the food is good. always a good time.

Ordered for takeout and was pleasantly surprised. My husband ordered the steak and shrimp fajitas and I ordered the Al pastor tacos. He really enjoyed the fajitas. I also enjoyed my food, though they aren't the best I've ever tried. Very delicious but seems off for typical al pastor flavor. Great portion sizes. The rice and beans were also very good and flavorful. Food came with chips and salsa. Good chips! Salsa could be homemade but honestly tasted like Pace jar salsa. Quick service. I recommend and I will be eating here again! read more

Came here during lunch and had a great experience. Customer service was great, inside of restaurant was clean, food was fresh, and delicious. They give you salsa and chips as soon as you sit down. Ordered the chicken poke bowl. Had cucumbers avocado, rice, beans, and chicken and was extremely flavorful and fresh. Would recommend giving this place a try. read more

Guads Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Of course there are plenty of Mexican Restaurants to choose from in Hampton Raids but this is the first one to substitute cauliflower for rice. Then the me u had some innovative dishes besides the stereotypical options. Also their house margarita doesnt taste like a pre-mix full of sour mix. It was light and flavorful. The staff was personable and entertaining as we enjoyed the experience and conversed with the neighboring table who inquired out my zucchini dish! read more

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Started off good. Wondered why we only ones there on a Saturday...I ordered an original frozen margarita.. it came with no salt and tasted like pure sour margarita mix. And wasn't frozen. Menu said $7.00 but he charged me $9.00 and it said fruity margarita.. I ordered taco Loco and at other places it's a huge taco stuffed with beans, meat, cheese, onions, peppers, cheese, lettuce. I noticed the prices were higher then where we normally go..but I didn't expect to get a tiny little taco bowl with only meat and onions. Rice came on the side and was flavorful. We had to ask for white sauce. That was flavorful too. Our bill was $40.00 for 2 lunches and a small drink. They were working on the front door. Some old man held it open for the entire time. It was windy and 32°. When the waiter brought the bill, he joked that the woman should pay. I was on a date and didn't appreciate that at all. read more

I was riding on my motorcycle and I saw this place and thought I'd stop by and give it a shot and these enchiladas are off the chain. Amazing flavor came out quick hot pretty chill spot and the service is on point. read more

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Ordered takeout from here tonight. I got the grilled steak nachos and my husband opted for the steak and chicken fajitas. Both meals were hot, tasty, and plenty of protein! Everything was reasonably priced & didn't take long at all before it was ready. Glad there's a guads in harbor view now! read more

Nice location. The inside is colorful and vibrant. The service was very attentive and the food came out hot and fast. They do delivery as well. However the food was pretty average for me. I think there are a couple of other Mexican restaurants within the vicinity that are better. read more

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The service is really good here. The food has unfortunately taken a down turn. The rice was very salty and the enchiladas, burritos and tacos were soggy. This place was very good at one point, I hope that they are able to get back to the previous standard in excellent food quality. read more

My husband and I stopped here for a spontaneous date night. It was taco Tuesday and they had chicken and beef tacos for $1.50 and $2. We tried out the tacos and they weren't bad for what they were. They also had some beer included for happy hour but that escapes me right now. We also tried the tamales which tasted good but were a little light on the filling. Our waiter was very courteous and made sure we were comfortable sitting on the patio. As the sun set, he made sure to turn on the heat lamps for us. We would definitely come back to fulfill any margarita cravings. read more

Our second time here and we were greeted with another smiling face when we walked in, and service was once again friendly and fast! Ambiance was nice, but it did get a little hot for a bit with a few people going in and out of the place, back to back. Food and drinks were good - I just wish they also had the white sauce like Plaza Aztecs for the chips! read more

We stumbled upon this restaurant and it was amazing! The atmosphere was very nice, the portions were large and the staff was awesome. All of the food was prepared with the freshest ingredients. I was very impressed and we will definitely be back. read more

Guads Mexican Restaurant - Seafood chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

What a great surprise! Awesome shrimp tacos. Super good. Great service. Will definitely be back.

Very tasty food. I always get the cheese quesadillas which means I don't have a perfect grasp on the whole menu but my family's always happy with their food such as the Mexican Burritos and the Tamales. The people are nice. A bit expensive but prices are up everywhere so it makes sense. read more

Stopped in for a bite on a rainy Saturday afternoon. The sun was completely hidden by the dark grey clouds and the cold rain drops molested my face as we strolled into the joint..... This place is legit. I usually feel like Mexican restaurants in virginia are all the same. No matter which chain it is, it's all the same. The menu is the same. This place is a notch above the others, and I'm pleasantly surprised. First, the chips were served warm. That made them extra delicious. We ordered guacamole and received the chunkiest, tastiest, tomatoiest blend of guacamole ever. Main course was milanesa....aka breaded fried ribeye aka get in my belly. Hubby had the California burrito and devoured the whole thing. He always orders a california burrito but says this was by far the best one he's had. They have a little bar area as well, might be a nice spot to unwind after work too.....I mean, we all need a drink or fourteen after a rough day, amirite? I'm glad this place opened up here. Great addition! read more

I was pleasantly surprised by everything! From the friendly service to the menu selections it was a very great experience. I ordered the sopes and was so glad to see it on the menu. The thick tortilla was slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The carnitas has great flavor and were exactly what is to be expected of carnitas. My husband got the 3 tacos Al pastor and I took a bite of one. SOOO GOOD!! I can't say enough about the food here. Definitely recommend giving it a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

Guads Mexican Restaurant - Sopes with Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

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Great restaurant, and the stuffed Poblano might be the best menu option in the area. Highly recommend.

We love Guads! Food is always good, and we always get the fresh guacamole, so delicious. The service is excellent. If you are looking for Mexican food, I highly recommend Guads. read more

It was a friday night and it was pretty slow so my husband and I went in for some food. It was our first time. We were automatically seated and greeted. I got the birria tacos and they were delicious. The service was quick which I loved. Only thing I was sad about was there was no tres leches cake for dessert but everything else was great. Prices for cocktails were also great. read more