Here is all you need to know about Guanajuato: a giant sign in the window THURSDAY MARGARITAS $6. Then order a few margaritas and see that the bill charges $10 each. Call the waitress over to show her the mistake and she claims: "You didn't specify the $6 margaritas!" Then check your AMEX a few weeks later to see the total has been changed, only a few dollars, but also really shady. Too bad.
Review Source:The place: music playing, welcoming staff, decent sized place, but then again, these are the suburbs - space isn't the same commodity that it is in the city. The staff is attentive...almost to a fault. One server came and refilled the water, and not 30 seconds later another server poured water literally up to the brim...I hadn't even taken a sip, and didn't really need my water to almost spill. Also one server started to grab my utensils when I was still working on my plate, I just put them down for a moment. That was a little weird.
The taste: decent, a little overpriced. The taco salad is served in a large shell that was fun to eat, but a little tricky too. I like mixing all of my salad ingredients, but with this layout, you have to eat layer by layer, or take things out...so it tasted good but was a little more challenging. We also got some tacos, that were really tasty.
My face: The damage - around $32 for 2 people. Not terrible with no drinks on a Friday night. Would try it again because the flavors are good, but I probably wouldn't order this salad again.
Been to Guanajuato numerous times and think it offers good value. Â Vegetarian tacos for me and they are tasty with a nice green salad. Â House salsa is on the bland side, but they will supply a hot habanero salsa to blend in if asked. Â Very tasty coconut flan!
Friendly service and fine atmosphere.
What a cute, cute place.
Nice location, in a mall with parking, a full bar (quite an extensive selection of tequillas), a nice menu... the waitress was attentive, the service was good... they seated us quickly, and there was a musician playing...
Now if only the food had lived up to that. Â We had fish tacos, shrimp tacos, Carne Asada and margaritas. Â The margaritas were decent. The rest? Â I have to agree with others... bland and forgetable. Â The black beans were plentiful, but flavourless. Â The rice also plentiful, was bland, cheese was on everything and the dominant flavour. Â
Don't get me wrong... it's not "bad"... it's just that it's not "good" either. Â It's just so-so. Â I had such hopes.
After taste testing at various local Mexican restaurants, used Guanajuato to cater a party that included guests from Mexico. Food was fresh, plentiful and very good. Have had meals there since and they are always very good. If you want more authentic Mexican locally, this is the place!
Review Source:only been to this place for lunch about a dozen times and it's usually every other saturday round noon where I'll down a couple of their spectacular margaritas. Food is great especially the chile rellenos which are my fave and also the queso fundido and the breakfast favorite chilequelles which are so yummy. They also have a sister restaurant next door called Everest Burger (dont know how they got that name) but had the breakfast burrito there and coffee which was out of this world...whoops I'm reviewing Guanajato, sorry. Â Anyway, go to both!
Review Source:i will say the same thing about guanajuato that i said about everest burger in the same strip mall...bland. we got the tacos and chilaquiles. the chilas. were dry. the tacos were okay, but the tortillas themselves were not tasty. the quality of the meat was good. the rice and beans were average.
you can't say it's "bad" mexican food.
the chicken soup (broth, veggies) was perfect except for the grilled chicken in the soup! i understand nuevo-latino, but i don't care for grilled chicken in my soup. ;)
unfortunately --will not be visiting again.
The food is okay, got a couple dishes mostly bland. Their taco, which should be a staple, seemed fresh but lacked flavor and toppings. The margaritas are decent but for the price, taste basically the same as a BOGO pitcher from somewhere cheaper. The food is okay, the tequila and beer selection is good  and they have some patio seating. Worth a try, if you like overpriced Amexican food.
Review Source:Since this place has a bar and is walking distance from home, I've been going here since it was in the soft-opening stage. Had I rated it after the first visit, I'd have given 2-3 stars because I thought the food, while fresh, was bland. Apparently the chef has discovered that not everyone who dines on the North Shore has the taste buds of a nursing home resident because the food has become spicier and more flavorful with each visit. They could still dial up the heat a bit more (give us some habeneros please!) but at least the salsa has a fair amount of kick now.
My favorite entrees are the steaks. From the carne asada to the weekend specials smothered in veggies, cactus and cheese, the meat is cooked and seasoned as good as any place else and reasonably priced.
As for drinks, the margaritas can be made with a huge selection of tequila and they are always potent. There's also a decent selection of craft beers like Rogue Dead Guy Ale.
The dining room is not very big, but we never seem to have to wait long. If you don't want to dine with kids, go around 9; on some nights, this place can almost feel like Chuckie Cheese.
This place is our new favorite including all the others in Highwood and Highland Park.... Their Habanero (Verde)and Rojas (both on request over their standard table salsa) are excellent! Â And hot!!!! Their grilled talapia tacos are fantastic, as is their tamales and barbacoa. The ambiance and service are great too, plus the mariachi Trio de Dos adds some nice background flair.... They also havean extensive (I mean 15+ )microbeer list as well as a great selection of wines. We couldn't be happier finding this place. We'll be back...
Review Source:I went to Guanajuato for lunch. Â We were one of two tables seated and seemed to wait forever for our meals. Â
While the food was edible -- the descriptions of what was to come with our entrees did not match what was eventually brought out. Â Quesadillas served with no sides?! Â We requested sour cream, salsa, guac and then charged 75 cents a piece for the add ons. Â My steak was cooked well; however, again no onions, lettuce, pico de gallo to make a wrap with.
As far as atmosphere - it's a typical strip mall restaurant.
Same crew as the closed Holey Guacamole. Â They basically expanded to a bigger place and renamed it.
Foodwise, it's Americanized Mexican food and the El Mocajete is fun to eat and delicious. Â Besides that, I usually get the chile relleno and my husband gets the enchilada. Â We come often because it's a family restaurant and there are lots of kids/babies on any given night. Â
The wait is looooong on Fri and Sat night so come early if your kid doesn't want to wait. Â
I love the staff as they're really friendly. Â Just wish it wasn't so crowded there.
My family of four went to Guanajuato for the first time on Friday night. Â The restaurant was busy but we were seated right away. Â Our waiter was friendly but rushed.
We ordered the fresh guacamole to start; it was very fresh, but on the mild/bland side. Â We mixed in some of the salsa to spice it up a bit.
I ordered tilapia tacos; they were good, but not great - again, a bit bland. Â The rice was a bit dried out and the beans were OK, not great. Â The menu lists recommended wine for each meal, so I ordered the wine recommended for my dish. Â I didn't look closely, so I was surprised when my tilapia tacos were served with a Pinot Noir - I was expecting a white wine. Â The wine was good, but we were stunned when we got the bill, as it was $13/glass (the price was not listed on the menu).
My husband ordered beef tacos and said they were very good.
Our children each ordered the children's steak tacos (great kids' menu) and really enjoyed them.
All in all we thought the food was average, the prices too high (close to $80 for a casual Mexican meal for two adults and two kids), and the service was well-intended but a bit harried.
Guanajuata also had two mariachis strolling from table to table, but it seemed that one of these men couldn't sing to save his life. Â They were nice, though, and gave us their card: Gorgeous George and Ferdinand Fantastico!
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