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    The Guadalupe on Main

    4.6 (286 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Mexican
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Rock hard fried ice cream that was lacking in flavor and WAY too hard to eat
    Katy C.

    Very loud live music that sounds like some guy just singing karaoke. Also, would prefer Mexican themed music at a Mexican themed restaurant. I can't believe they don't give you chips and salsa for free like every other Mexican restaurant when you have to pay prices that are much higher than other Mexican restaurants. Had to pay 4.50$ for chips and salsa and the salsa and the chips were not good. The red salsa even tasted a bit off and had sour notes to it like the tomatoes in it turned. The chips did not taste fresh either and were a bit too hard and thick. (Should definitely be free as we have better salsa and chips at home!) We ordered two bowls of chips and salsa because it didn't mention that it was unlimited once you order them, so had we known it was unlimited we would have just bought one bowl for the table to share and kept getting refills. I asked two waiters for a straw and had to ask a waiter a third time for a straw before they finally brought one to me, so I sat there watching others at my table drink water and could not drink my water for nearly 10 minutes by at which point my ice had nearly melted entirely. The water also didn't taste good, and they served it in ridiculously small glasses. The prices are insanely ridiculous here also. It's 25$ for a burrito! (I'd honestly prefer the taste of a burrito from Filiberto's and it would be way less) I asked for hot sauce and they brought us two very low filled bottles of hot sauce with no labels on them so we had no idea what hot sauce we were consuming. (Horrible for those of us with allergies, and there was two of us at the table with major allergies) The table they set for our group of 9 was three tables pushed together that are too heavy to move, and you could only get onto the booth side of the table by sliding about 12 feet across the booth seat, and then you are stuck and cannot get out with out everyone on your side of the table all sliding 12 feet out of the booth for you to get out. I sat in a chair and had to throw one leg over the top of the chair to get into it and sort of hop into it from the side, as my chair was basically bumping the table behind me so I could not pull my chair out far enough to even get into my seat and couldn't leave the table with out hitting their table each time. We were sat right on top of these poor people, making them trapped too. Horrible table layout. Also, none of us at our table could hear each other talk over the volume and bass of the loud live music, so don't come here if you want to be able to hear your party! Everyone in the restaurant was talking/shouting to try to hear each other making it even louder. I got the regular enchiladas plate and it was very mediocre. I could get the same mediocre enchiladas at Macayos for way less money and I'd get free chips and salsa. It was the kind of enchiladas I always hope I won't get at a restaurant, and the rice and beans were no good either. I ate less than half my plate and didn't want to take my leftovers home which never happens. I tried someone at my tables Carne Asada too and it was very chewy and hard to eat too with not much flavor. We came here to get better Mexican food than you'd get at a chain restaurant but ended up just getting overpriced average or below Mexican food. Even the fried ice cream was so hard we couldn't pierce our spoons into it, way too frozen solid! (and little to no flavor) I'm shocked by the good reviews because it was an overall bad experience for all of us and the food wasn't good at all. Whoever owns this place cares way more about the decor than the food here. The decor is pretty, so maybe that and the loud live music is to distract you from the bad food. The other people in my party only liked one dip they ordered and nothing else, and even one of them did not like their mixed drink either. We all said we'd never come back and didn't like it. I left with a horrible headache too from the constant loud noise. Would not return.

    Ngoc H.

    Love this place. The ambience was chill, quick service, and the food was stellar. Will definitely be back to try other things.

    Denise M.

    We have been here before when this place was Casa Ramos. I guess I expected for them to have made a change, but this place looks exactly the same. It is a very nice looking place with a large fireplace in the center of the wall. Behind the metal cut out screen is going purple lights of the bar. It's kind of a good mix of traditional Mexican and modern decor, leaning more towards modern decor. What I don't like is it feels very echo-y, if that makes any sense. Our server was very nice and very helpful. I ordered one of the specials which was ahi tuna tostadas. There were three of them served on a delicious tostada shell with avocado and black sesame seeds. They were delicious! A friend ordered the street corn which came as a dip with chips. It was really good. I really loved my lunch and the two people with me seem to love theirs. This is a solid choice when you're in Mesa and wanting Mexican food with a bit more upscale atmosphere.

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    This place was amazing from the service, the food, and the experience. The staff was friendly. The restaurant was clean. We ate at the bar and I hate it when the bar top is sticky. No stickiness. The staff was friendly and they seemed to enjoy working there. Now the food: food was great. Salsa was great. Entrees were excellent. I also tried my friend's marg and it was made well. Also parking was easy.

    Chantel Q.

    It was our first time here and they exceeded all of our expectations. Service was a 10/10 the entire time. They check on you, and make sure that you get what you need. It was Friday and we were leaning towards meatless options. My husband had the shrimp fajitas and an old fashioned to drink. He was very happy with his selections. The kids and I had bean and cheese burritos and our youngest had an enchilada. We all enjoyed the chips and salsa. Our daughter and my husband loved the Queso but was a little too thick for me, I really like a creamy queso. Last but not least the vibe and decor of the restaurant is really upbeat and beautiful. I am sure we will be back again, thank you!

    Vice & Virtue & classic margarita
    Lenore B.

    My husband and I practically treat this place as our Friday night hangout. We still love grabbing seats at the bar, soaking in the energy, and watching all the action. We've even met another couple here who've since become friends, that's how welcoming and fun the vibe is. On our most recent visit, we tried a couple of new items. First was a starter: shrimp wrapped in bacon, served on a flat skillet with bell peppers, onions, and a lovely chipotle crema. Absolutely fantastic. The flavors were smoky, savory, and perfectly balanced. We also had the chance to try something from their most recent chef's tasting night, a tuna tostada made with sushi-grade tuna. It came as three tostadas topped with beautifully marinated tuna, and it truly tasted like heaven. It probably won't make it onto the regular menu, which makes me even more grateful we got to experience it while we could. Still one of our favorite spots, and we'll definitely be back (as usual!).

    Also, note the vaulted ceiling!
    Dan L.

    First I have to say I just finished lunch at the Guadalupe on main. The second thing I have to say is I am so full. I probably will not eat for a week. That's a lie, it'll probably be more like 3 or 4 hours. So I was stuck in Arizona getting my car fixed so I was kind of trapped at the hotel with limited food options within walking distance. Of course, I opened up Yelp and found that this place called Guadalupe on main was a literal 5-minute walk from the hotel. I was really craving some Mexican food and was super excited about trying this place out. An easy walk down main Street and there it was on the right hand side. The exterior of the building was very modern and elegant, to be honest I thought I was going to have outpriced myself for lunch. But I was pleasantly surprised when I walked through the door The place is just as elegant on the inside, and when I say elegant I don't mean dressy or overly classy, neat and clean, perfect amount of decor, and a very great open seating area. One of the things that stood out was the giant open window at the far side of the restaurant that had a brick wall going up with this beautiful painted mural on it. Not to mention that there was a green alien skeleton relaxing in there. See my pictures if you don't believe me. I ordered some chips and salsa and a beer, and was not disappointed. Sometimes you never know what you're going to get when it comes to chips and salts at a Mexican restaurant. Best case scenario is that they are homemade. Worst case scenario is they bought them from a grocery store down the street. These were fresh and hot and came with two different kinds of salsas... Red and green. This was especially a nice touch as most places only give you the red sauce. For the main course, I ordered carnitas, if you've read any of my other Mexican restaurant reviews on Yelp, you know that that is The benchmark that I judge a Mexican restaurant by. The carnitas was perfectly cooked, had just the right amount of char on it and was moist and flavorful. The rice and beans were top notch and they gave you a little dab of guacamole on the side to put on your tortillas if you wanted to make a taco. I got to meet the owner, Dirty. Mike, super nice guy, very friendly, made great suggestions and you can tell his heart and soul is in this place. Bottom line? If you are ever are in the Mesa area and looking for some good Mexican food, this is a place you need to add to your list. Everything was phenomenal. And I will definitely be going back again!

    Corn Queso and Chips and Salsa
    Rob M.

    We went for dinner on Friday night at 7:30 pm. Call and make reservations in advance --it was busy! The staff was friendly and perhaps a little short as timing ran slightly long. The interior is one large open room and it was loud and just a touch too bright. The menu offers extensive gluten free options. We ordered the corn Queso, Chips and Salsa, Cheese enchiladas with green sauce, chile relleno, Birria tacos, and steak fajitas. The food was delicious! As luck would have it, we were sitting right next to Van Jones! We will be back.

    Azteca salad--no shrimp
    Crystal Z.

    I saved this place on TikTok to try. We came. We seen. We tried it. Kinda bummed...Let me explain... I ordered the Azteca salad without shrimp. It was good. 7/10 good. Nothing special. The pollo asado--the meat itself was flavorful. The vinaigrette was surprisingly good. My issue was the field greens were full of stems. The portion size was on the smaller size for a salad that was almost 19.00. The fiancé had the asada plate and he rated it a generous 5/10. He said the meat lacked flavor. The refried beans tasted like canned and the rice was dry. He was upset he spent 25.00 when he could have gone to Chipotle for a steak bowl. The chips and salsa were...just chips and salsa. A bit small on the portion size for chips. The red salsa was mostly a tomato base with no spice. The green salsa was the better tasting salsa. The best part of what we ordered were the cocktails. We both enjoyed our drinks. I had the Jackoloupe Cowpoke and the boyfriend ordered the Thirst Trap. We both would rate our cocktails an 8/10. Service was ok--she forgot our straw and never came back around to ask us if we wanted to order another cocktail. We probably would have if she had asked. Overall--first impression was underwhelming and overhyped. The food definitely was not giving authentic Mexican and was very average at best but the cocktails were decent. To drive 15 mins for Mexican food and cocktails there are other options but we can at least say that we tried it.

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    Savannah R.

    Okay..WHAT is this hidden gem?! If you haven't been here, stop what you're doing and get over here now. Guadalupe on Main is a Sonoran style Mexican food spot giving off upscale moody upscale vibes. Upon entry, you'll walk around to the main dining room. You will immediately see that moody feel with the dark painted walls & mid century modern furniture. Our server made his way around and was very friendly. We were a group of 8 with small children and he was patient and welcoming with all of us. We started off with chips and salsa, which was nothing to rave about. Once our food hit the table, it was so beautifully and elegantly plated. Everyone enjoyed their food and I especially loved mine. I opted for the chicken mole enchiladas and they were SO GOOD. The mole was as authentic as my grandmothers and each rolled into a handmade corn tortilla and stuffed with just enough filling. For dessert, we had the churros with chocolate and they were served warm and soft. Around the corner from the dining area, you will find a small sports bar and make way your to the secret door for a speak easy! You'd never think it was a door, it is made to lol like a little library! Honestly I think it's a tattoo shop behind there I'm not sure what I was told but it closed unfortunately so we couldn't go. So happy we found this place!

    My drink was flaming!!
    Monica S.

    Came upon this place so randomly. I love Mexican food and always am craving a good margarita. Hands down; the best of everything!! A Cadillac marg so good, that is the reason I will go back. A daily special; an Ahi Tuna Tostada. My husband got bacon wrapped shrimp. What words could I use to encourage you to try this place out? Exceptional-Memorable-Repeatable I'll be going back before my vacation ends

    Pattarawadee K.

    I would give them 5 stars if their chip is not sticky and chewy besides that theirs foods is wonderful

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    Donnelly N.

    Went back and the lighting seemed a bit softer. Restaurant was still a bit echoey. But great service and delicious food. We ordered the potato tacos - listed as an appetizer but it was huge. 3 tacos and could be an entree. I ended up ordering the ceviche appetizer as my entree and also huge! The people I was with ordered enchiladas, chicken fajitas, and carne asada. All enjoyed. And they have homemade corn tortillas that I got to sample. They have someone who just presses tortillas all day!

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    Absolutely amazing food and service!! It's our favorite Mexican restaurant. They also cater to allergies, which is amazing!

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    Great food and atmosphere. The best. My wife had us come two nights in a row. You really need to come here. A great date spot.

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    An amazing locally owned and operated restaurant that makes a point to treat you like family. Food and drinks are top tier.

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    Best Mexican food around. The food was wonderful and the service was perfect. This is our go-to Mexican restaurant.

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