Been coming to this place over 5 years. The food is amazing, good. This time the breakfast was okay the steak was too overcooked and the maduros you can tell they were cooked in old oil. Despite the other plates always taste amazing. It's a typical Latino busy ambiance. The service was quick and the server was nice and polite. read more

Guatelinda Restaurant - Desayuno ranchero with colado beans - Mexican Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

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To get to the point, not only is the food delicious but the service is outstanding!! You should def visit if you're in the area. They have parking next door so that's not an issue. Their prices are so reasonable and the flavors, yum!! I got steak and rice and my hubby got steak with shrimp. Both plates delicious! The only thing we didn't love was the jugo de Piña but my Jamaica was so good. I would def return if in that area read more

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Delicious and affordable, the staff were friendly and helpful. I don't speak Spanish but it was easy to order and the food was easy fast

5/5. Ordered through Doordash. I highly recommend this place. Huge serving for $17. Very flavorful, well marinated barbecue so delicious! read more

Guatelinda Restaurant - Churrasco Mixto - Mexican Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

My current obsession is Guatelinda! I had this place bookmarked forever and finally decided to pop in for dinner with the hubby, and pretty much think about going every day after. They are located in a neighborhood street in Trenton with plenty of parking and plenty of seating. I love that there are giant pictures of many of the dishes on the menu, as I am not well versed in Guatemalan and Costa Rican dishes....yet! Everything on the menu is EXTREMELY affordable, and is served in very generous portions. My absolute favorite plate is El Plato tipico con carne encebollada (The Traditional Plate with beef and onions); the plate reminds me of the Colombian version of a Bandeja Paisa. It brings a n AMAZING rice with black beans, big piece of thinly sliced steak, 2 fried eggs, avocado, sweet plantains and tortillas, all for $10! The seasoning on everything is excellent, and I always have enough to go home for lunch the next day. I have also ordered the chicken flautas which were crispy and covered in fresh salad and delicious sauces. I made it my meal, but it would be a great plate to share as an appetizer, and the portion of the flautas were much larger than in most places, very filling. Hubby ordered platter with the fish and shrimp, which at first seemed kind of small, but it was very filling. It came with white rice, black beans, tortilla and salad - a healthier version for those watching their waistline. lol So all these amazing things to say and NOT 5 STARS!?!? Well for starters they are CASH ONLY, which my boujie self hates. Also the service is super slow at times, like they take your order quickly and the food arrives quickly....but then they forget about you. So if you need a refill, want dessert, or need the check you will most likely have to get up and find your waitress. Regardless, I highly recommend their food and will absolutely be coming back. read more

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The food, drinks and service were pretty good, but the waitress did not clean any of the empty plates. The bill also came handwritten without the prices listed on the bill. How much did it come to? Who actually knowsI also asked for vegan tostadas, and my girlfriend explained that I was vegan in Spanish, but they brought me ones with chicken. Simple place. read more

A Yelp search while nearby brought me here. There were actually several good search results some of which I've already been. To say this general area is dense with quality Hispanic choices would be an understatement. And I was very happy with this selection. I walked into the first of 2 dining rooms. This is where the open kitchen is too. With the temp outside closing in on 100, there was no relief in this room. If eating there I would definitely opt for the second room, although I can't say how much better it would have been. There were patrons happily dining in both though. Not wanting to endure the heat I quickly decided on tacos. There are 2 styles you can choose from, with several options for protein. There are the usual type that can be found in many similar spots, double tortilla'd and sporting some nice garnishes. The other type is a Guatemalan style, these are served with homemade thick tortillas and instead of garnish, the meat is tossed with some onions and cilantro. I selected these and to try several fillings I ordered the mixed platter. Great choice as I was able to taste the pork, beef and chicken. I think the pork might have been best, super tender and great seasoning. But it needs to be said, this serving was huge. In the future I will have extra tortillas on hand to finish up the remains. There is a slight language barrier that the staff seems eager to overcome. But everyone who waited on me was very friendly. The interior is not fancy, but not as casual as some of these tend to be. Cleanliness was apparent in the room I was in. I'm coming back soon for another tasty high protein meal. Mucho Bueno read more

Guatelinda Restaurant - Guatemalan mixed tacos, yum - Mexican Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

Trenton has become a haven for excellent Latin American cuisine. Guatelinda on Clinton Avenue is one such locale where you can find totally authentic dishes that help you forget for a few moments that you are in the heart of Jersey, and feel that you are on the avenidas de Antigua Guatemala while you dine on delicious plates of nearly homemade fare. When I walked in around 2 in the afternoon last week, I was not only the only Gringo in the house; I was the only customer. I asked the guys behind the counter if lunch was still being served. They spoke not a word of Ingles, so I tried again in my mostly forgotten Espanol. I was good enough to be understood, and after a few smiles and nods I picked a table and sat facing the front window with a view of the house around me. The large menu offered Spanish and English descriptions, and even a few photos of the offerings. The server was very friendly (and cute) and worked with me in her broken English to put together my lunch. The platter of Tacos Guatemaltecos arrived loaded with three double tortilla soft folded wheat 'tillas full of well spiced grilled pork, onion, pepper, cilantro, and a few things I could not identify. On top of the tacos were a half avocado, sliced radish, and a hot ghost pepper. I doctored each with the accompaniments and went to work. The combination was wonderful, with each part of the combo playing olfactory harmonics. Hot, soft, crunchy, chewy, textured, smooth and cool - all in each bite. It was great and fun to eat. The JarritosTamarindo soda helped tamp down the overly hot spots. Mexican pop is so much more flavorful than its northern counterparts. It worked so well with its Guatemalan cousins. There is a lot more on the menu I want to taste. I will go back to this, as well as the two or three other very good shops in the area, to satisfy my lust for Central American food. Don't let the streetscape outside deter you. Guatelinda is the real deal. read more

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Guatelinda is a true hidden gem in Trenton! We'd like to keep it a secret but it's too good and it's high time that more people know about this wonderful local eatery. Casual dining. BYOB. EXCELLENT authentic Guatemalan dining. Please be prepared to speak at least a little Spanish, or just point to the menu. Their hours are very extended - they are open pretty much every day of the week, like 8am - 10pm. Guatelinda is a nice little casual spot - it is NOT a dive. The owner is super nice - all his recipes are from his mother and family - truly authentic - and it really shows. Everything is very fresh. Everything that we've had is just terrific. My favorites so far are the pork (cerdo), chicken (pollo), and seafood (mariscos). The Cerdo Carne Adobada is a real stand-out. Most entrees are a mere $7, and well worth it. I'm sure that their beef is good too - I just haven't gotten around to ordering it yet. To be honest, half the time I keep ordering one of their pork dishes - they are just soooo good. I must say that you won't do much better than this for really good food and the prices are simply a true bargain. We had dinner there (again) the other night, and it ran $13 for the two of us, plus tip. Service will also be prompt, polite and with a smile. Don't be surprised if other diners also thank you for coming - it's a tight-knit neighborhood and they are happy to have new people there, with new business. Please be aware that portions are large. So, there's no need to order appetizers. However, a side of their excellent (and made to order) guacamole is recommended. The green chili sauce that they serve with dishes has got a zing to it - it's awesome - but don't say that I didn't warn you. If you have any room afterward, head over to nearby Amici for great italian desserts. Some people swear by nearby Franke's as "the Trenton Guatamalan spot". Franke's has been around a lot longer. But we've been there, and the food is clearly better at Guatelinda - hands-down. Guatelinda's prices are also at least $3-4 less per entree. read more

My boyfriend and I were super hungry and we craved some tacos. We ventured into Trenton for our lunch and we were glad we did! We found street parking easily and when we entered the restaurant, we were greeting warmly with a smile. Instantly, the atmosphere seemed very comforting and welcoming. We perused the menu and decided on two orders of the tacos al pastor and one order of the tacos mixto to go. While we waited, we sat down at a table near the front and watched other satisfied looking customers eat and engage in happy conversation. It was a great sight to see. The delicious smell of our food being made got us excited and even hungrier for our meal. In about 10-15 minutes, our large order was packaged and ready to go. The price was very fair for the amount of food we received. There was an ample amount of salsa included with the meal and napkins were provided in the bag as well. When we got home to taste the food, we were blown away. The meats were flavorful and succulent and the salsa they provided were so delicious. My favorite was the spicy green one. Needless to say, we couldn't even finish half of what we ordered, but we are excited to have the leftovers for dinner! Will definitely go back and we recommend this restaurant to everyone! read more

Guatelinda Restaurant - Unbelievably delicious! Tacos mixto - Mexican Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

I went to this place for dinner based in the 4 star recommendation. I ordered the steak and chicken tacos, horchata, and sweet plantains. The food was tasty. The only thing I did not like is that this is a "cash only" place. I had to get cash at the bar next door and use their ATM. Parking is street parking so a little difficult. read more

Guatelinda Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

Once upon a time they tell me that the Chambersburg hood in Trenton was Little Italy. Well these days it's Little Guatemala. Finding myself in Trenton recently, I stopped in the popular Guatelinda for a meal. And I was glad I did. First of all the greeting was very warm. There are two dining rooms to choose from but I like the décor and Guatemalan artifacts on display best in the outer dining area. Churrasco platters are the specialty here and I ordered the Churrasco Guatelinda. This is a very filling meal consisting of a pork chop, steak, shrimp, avocado, salad, potato, sweet plantanos, refried beans, and three Guatemalan tortillas. (Yes all that was on one plate and I prob left a couple things out). Chips and salsa verde und roja began the meal. My only disappointment was that they do not serve any of Guatemala's famous chuchitos to try out. The take-out business in Guatelinda is very thriving as literally dozens of people stopped by while I was there to pick up meals as well as there was a delivery service in operation. It's easy to park on the street so when you want to eat some Guatemalan food, what are you waiting for? read more

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Great place, their fried fish is really good . Also they give a lot of food for the price

This place is amazing.... good taste awesome Horchata.. my favorite plate Is Mar y Tierra.. The chicken and meat are always juicy and full of flavor the shrimp are amazing.. The portions are huge and cheap.... I have taken a few friends and they love it as well.. they do need an English speaking person to work there just because I know a few english speaking friends that would love the food there.. read more

First off the name of the restaurant is now "Mystic Xela". Awesome place serving a large variety of Guatemalan, Mexican, and Costa Rican Dishes. The ceviche is awesome, off the charts. Served with clamato for you to pour on it. There are several ceviche options, if you want to splurge there is a ceviche plate with 12 huge shrimps and the ceviche mixto underneath for $20, great!!! and you will be full after that for sure. Most of the staff and customers seemed to be Guatemalan, not surprising given the large Guatemalan population in Trenton, one waitress is Costa Rican the rest seemed to be Guatemalans. The owner is Guatemalan. I sat at the bar, a friendly environment, nice waitresses. Good selection of Mexican beers (I guess they are a bar now so no longer BYOB things have changed since previous reviews ). Lots of TVs, a good place to come watch soccer games. Nice bar area and nice dining room, all basically together in one big room. Casual, friendly , clean environment. They have a pretty large parking lot. read more

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The menu on Yelp is out of date. They only serve 3 tacos at a time for $9.00. I tried the chicken and beef (carne asada) tacos and they didn't come with avocado like the menu claims. This disappointed me. The chicken and beef are flavored well enough, but that's about it. There really isn't anything else that makes the tacos anything more than decent. This place is cash only as well. I don't understand why they don't get a free square register so that they can accept credit cards. I tend to only bother with cash only places when the food is amazing. Unfortunately, the tacos I got from here just doesn't make the cut for me to make the effort to go out of my way to withdraw cash. read more

The food was amazing. I will be returning whenever in the area. The only thing the green salsa is hot for others who just dive right into things. read more

I live in morrisville but make the 15 minute trip to Trenton for these tacos. The beef tacos are delicious and so filling, not to mention cheap! Would highly reccomend read more

Accommodating towards those of us who don't eat meat or dairy products. The food was deliciously authentic Latin American fare, and the staff was very kind, though there was a bit of a language barrier between us and the waitress which was difficult to maneuver, but attested to the authenticity of the place. Fortunately, there are also fluent English speakers on staff. BYOB here. If you're from out of town, the staff at Guatelinda, a.k.a. Linda Guate Deli, will point you in the direction of a very nearby cold beer purveyor. All in all, a recommended stopping point if you find yourself wending your way through Trenton, NJ. read more

Being from So Cal I know my way around a taco and I have to say i love this place. The tacos Al Pastor are particularly tasty and the prices are very low. Be prepared to bust out that high school Spanish though or you will be pointing at the menu like the monolingual ape you are. read more

We enjoyed delicious Guatamalan tacos with refreshing horchadas to drink. The nachos before the meal came with tasty salsa and a serving of pickled vegetables. Fortunately, I am Spanish-speaking, since the server did not speak English. Altogether, a pleasant, tasty place for lunch. I look forward to coming back and sampling more of the menu. read more

Great food at good prices. The staff was very accommodating and I will be happy to return!

I renovated a house right across the street from there. I would mostly go over to get a can of coke but I did order some food once. I'm not sure what it was but it was very good and the waitresses are pretty. read more

Best Latin food in the area. The prices are amazing for the amount that you get. This is truly a hidden gem. Guatelinda has offered the best Spanish dishes I've ever tasted. read more

I finally found authentic Guatemalan refried beans in New Jersey! I do have to drive through some pretty scary parts of Trenton and receive some strange looks when I walk into a tiny local place asking for a nothing but a giant tub of their beans... Totally worth it. read more

This place has amazing food and cheap prices. The steak Mexican style and Guatemalan style is delicious. It is a best kept secret, bring cash and it is byob. So if you are in the area stop by and enjoy . FYI parking is a bit tricky and mostly on-street. Service is very friendly ;) read more