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For four star Mexican, try Guapo's Restaurant in Washington. Here's a place to get good food. Check out this affordable place in the Upper Nw area. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms. This restaurant is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
Serviceable Mexican Food in Tenleytown. It's close to the AU campus - so watch out for sorority chicks from New Jersey.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why is this place as popular as it is? I know that AU students and alumni hold it near and dear because it's near campus, , parent-appropriate, and erratically checks ID's, but there is nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Guapo's is always a fun place. I've found the enchiladas and burritos to be good, not great. The Tacos Carbon and Tacos El Paso are excellent. I've always enjoyed the hard-shell versions, but on a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at 3 Guapo's in the area, and this one is hands down the best. The service is always prompt and they waste no time giving you chips and their delicious salsa. Margaritas here are very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best East Coast Mexican (Tex-Mex) restaurants i've been to for a while - I mean, compared to chains like OTB. They have a tortilla-making machine cranking out fresh, fluffy goodness. And...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
reading my previous reviews, you'll notice that i'm a bit of a mexican food snob coming from san diego. and though tex-mex can hit the spot every once in a while, it generally never on the same...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Guapo's, an American University institution. In my days before I turned 21, I came here countless times for the dance parties upstairs. But this review is about the food. Guapo's is a solid...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid Mexican restaurant. The salsa was clearly home made, a little watery but nonetheless really good. Chips were thin and crispy.I ordered the spinach enchiladas and was not disappointed. You get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Super crowded patio we thought we wont stand a chance to get a table but the inside of the restaurant was huge and spacious. It was a warm evening and the air-conditioning didnt appear to be working...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Guapos is overpriced and known by the locals as a cheesy tex mex joint where AU students bring their parents... I've had their fajitas which were pretty good, but around 15 $! I've heard good things...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty Food and Great Service!It's right next to the Tenleytown Metro so it's convenient too. The food is good -- not spectacular but not bad either. What pushes this place above is the great service....
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Guapos is "A-ok," not bad not great. Service was reasonable, prices are reasonable, my salad was good, my tablemates liked their food, good beer selection. Pretty unremarkable. I would call it a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of Guapo's -- I've had my fair share of shitty and good Mexican, and while it isn't "the best" I've had, it certainly isn't the worst.That, and I love their Margaritas. Potent is a word I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've come back here a couple more times and have serious doubts the food here is any better for omnivores. The guacamole here is some of the worst I had ever been served, and the salsa is also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, i'm not really sure why I decided to stop into guapos today, i guess it was because i wanted to give it another shot. I prefer Cactus Cantina to this place, but i was in tenleytown and i so what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch on my birthday. The food was decent, but what I really liked was the service. Everyone seemed very genuine and happy to be there.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This has got to be the hands down BEST Mexican food I've had in a long time. Maybe it was what I ordered but gotta say this place made me happy, a lot happier then I can say for Alero's out in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had some nice margaritaas, another strawberry/margarita concoction that was quite sweet and delicious, chips & salsa and the Quail and Steak combo fajitas.Loved the Quail and steak fajitas. Plenty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Guapos is my comfort food place. It's not the greatest Mexican food I've ever had, but I always enjoy the food and the strawberry dacquiris. I used to go here all the time in college a loooooong time...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the worst Mexican food I have ever had. While the service was extremely attentive (hence two stars instead of one), if the food is terrible, what's the point? Unless you like kitschy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Guapos dozens of times and can say that I'm am not entirely surprised by the negative reviews here -- this is not a very high-end Tex-Mex place, perhaps approaching hole-in-the wall --...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was just alright. I got the beef tacos. The beef was rather dry and didn't have any of the familiar Mexican flavors I would have liked. I was also disappointed with the tortillas. They...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As a former AU student, I've been to Guapo's plenty of times - it's basically guaranteed that at some point in your 4-year undergrad career at least one of your friends will want to have their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Guapos serves ok Mexican food. I've had their tacos and the steak fajitas, which are definitely their forte. I must admit their sangria is great! As for the margaritas the "tropico" which is a mix...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been there once -- and will probably never go again. Not only was the food mediocre, but we got rained on right after our meal...and then we got sick from the food. Talk about a bitchslap...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is decent, but is a bit pricey, and the margarita pitchers are really expensive, $20 or so each. We got two without knowing how much they were and were surprised by the bill - $120 for 4...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the food was ok. but not great. And, I went for lunch, so, no margaritas (unfortunately) altered my opinion of the food, and there was a screaming 2 year old. Service was a little bit slow,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I crave the bean burrito and chips & salsa...okay, and the margaritas, from Guapo's constantly. I absolutely love this place! They are always pretty packed, but the wait time is never bad and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from Texas, so I know Tex-Mex, and I have to say this place is great. Granted, I went here after flying back from Portland with my boyfriend and I was starving, but I think I'd give it 5 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, the good ol' Tex-Mex fare. Honestly, the only thing I tend to eat at Tex-Mex establishments are the quesadillas, and Guapos does a pretty good job with them. Other things on the menu looked good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
recession what recession? this place was packed on a wednesday night- good for them i say! real rating : 3.5 my classmates and i needed a drink after an exam last night and took a journey to guapos....
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favotire Mexican restaurant! I have been going to Guapo's for years now, and it never disappoints. The steak fajitas are incredible (although be prepared to smell like food afterwards!). If...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first Mexican restaurant in Washington DC! Very clean inside complemented with an atmosphere of warm temperature and wall colors, pictures, flat screen TVs at the bar, Spanish music, pleasant and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A little more upscale than your Qdoba or Chipotle, but great ambience Tex-Mex style. Can accomodate groups, which is a plus. Cocktails are fairly-priced, so get your mojito on. It's a very small...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have friends who are die-hard fans of this place - personally, none of the mexican places in DC really sing to me. So, I'm left to judge all mexican joints based on their margaritas. Let's just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid Tex-mex. Fajitas & margaritas are good--tasty chips. Just what you would expect from the name and logos.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food was decent. Passable if by California standards, failure by real Mexican standards. The prices are also ridiculous, a burrito is not worth 12 dollars, it costs all of 3 dollars to make one, of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars because it always accomodates large groups REALLY QUICKLY when we go in. This is a great place if you've got a ton of people and need some decently priced food FAST!!You can never go wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh...it's okay I guess. Nothing's ever been bad, but not great either. Salsa tends to be hit or miss, burritos and tacos are average at best. Only Mexican food in the neighborhood though, so it's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Guapo's is a fun place for group outings. The food is tasty. I got the guacamole dip and the tortilla soup. Orderers, be warned. The guac is not just a bit of dip in a bowl. Nay, it comes surrounded...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big fan of Guapos over the alternative Tex-mex places in the area. I have always received great service at Guapos, especially the last time I was there. The waiter was Mr. Juanny on the spot!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to many tex-mex places in the city and always have one main concern: bad margaritas! They are always too weak or just taste like a mix. I ordered the top shelf margaritas last night and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being an AU alum, Guapo's has an awkward, frat party makeout session place in my heart. But, if I'm looking for inexpensive quality Tex Mex, this is usually where I head to (for a more "classy"...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just went here today for lunch lol, The place was nice and clean.The music was mexican, and the food was great. There isn't alot to say about this really, I mean they gave us chips and salsa. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Mexican food remains the same pretty much wherever you go. However, Guapo's is conveniently located right next to the Tenleytown metro stop and is great for take-out on days when you need a quick Mexican fix....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i actually went here a long time ago, but i never got around to reviewing it. first sign that guapo's wasn't all that memorable. finding really great mexican food seems to be a continuous struggle no...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Add a star (or two) if you would be amused by sombrero lamps.Decor: A bit dark. Somebody cued up the "mexican restaurant" set from central casting.Food: The usual. Not much flavor.Service: Very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a long time ago, maybe 8 years ago and the food was not good. I went back for the first time last Sunday for brunch. I didn't have any brunch food because it didn't catch my attention. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets three stars for the chicken fajitas. They are so good. The chicken is prepared really well, very juicy and flavorful. Much better than Cactus Cantina where they often seem to dry...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good buritos and the chips and salsa are even better than Rio Grande. If you're into being healthy for some reason, you probably won't do well. Great service usually- I always have a full glass of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so I've been living under a rock the past twenty some years. Went to dinner here last night with a gf that use to frequent this spot during her college years. The place was hopping and jam...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh this was so the AU Grad Student SPOT back when I was living the good life. After 10:30pm class? Margarita! Nanny's is packed for St. Pattys? Fajitas it is! Seriously, I have some mad love for this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
**3.5** I hate to admit it, but I really enjoyed their chips and salsa here. I feel like I am betraying the Cactus Cantina chips and salsa gods by saying this, but it's true. I loved the freshness of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are those who sneer at the faux tex mex nature of the food. They say it isn't authentic.I say who the heck cares? The food is REALLY tasty, incredibly consistent and always fresh. The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from California - where finding quality Mexican food is the farthest thing from difficult - I can say that Guapos has satisfied my appetite for Mexican fairly well. I had the Mariscada, which...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Bar was pretty busy so we sat across from it and watched the tortilla machine during our meal. The chips and salsa were good, the chips very thin and crisp.For appetizer we had Chili Con Carne,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my home away from home when I lived in D.C. They have all these old Mexican movie posters and the beans were cooked just right. I'd just sit here on rainy days and eat a bowl of beans and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Doo-hood, this place is far inferior to Cactus Cantina, which is just a few busstops down the road towards Georgetown. In atmosphere, food, fun, it pales in comparison. Menu is far more limited, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Mexican (or Tex-Mex, whatevs) in the DC area in my opinion. My friends from home and I are kind of obsessed with Mexican, and on the rare occasions we're all in town together, Guapo's is our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Before I heard about the food, I heard about the margaritas at Guapo's. They are indeed tasty, and pretty strong too. Either frozen or on the rocks, their margaritas are well-balanced: not too sweet,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place for groups because there is a lot of seating inside, on the patio, and upstairs. However, this would not be the first place I would want to go because of the higher prices and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, this is a TEX-MEX restaurant. I read some reviews in here that included statements calling Baja Fresh amazing Tex-Mex food. That isn't Tex-Mex. At all. That's whatever the hell...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never really envisioned a Mexican restaurant to be a DC institution, but honestly, when I think Tenleytown, I can't help but think of Guapo's. Maybe it has been the AU influence, but really, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was coming off a stressful interview and all I wanted was a tasty margie and some good Mexican food. Since my girl friend lives right off the Tenleytown metro stop I figured that I would check out...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if its nostalgia or really that it was that good - but I loved me some Guapo's back in the day. Now, let me say that I'm not a big fan of Mexican or tex mex or "Mexican" food. Unlike...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I know this place from my days as an AU student going to frat parties here on Friday and Saturday nights. (First line of advice: don't go here too late on either night because the sound is just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"My kingdom for a decent beef enchilada!"Going to Guapo's is my excuse for getting drunk at 11 a.m. (while NOT at a brunch.) Coming from a place with AWESOME Mexican food and living in a place with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good food, the drinks are strong as hell. I thought it was a bit pricey for a mediocre Mexican place, I think we ended up with a $60 bill for two people. But the patio is nice.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best damn margaritas I have ever tasted. The food is tasty and affordable. For a struggling grad-school student this place was a great place to gather with the roommates to eat good food and get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The drinks are strong. The bartenders are awesome. The atmosphere is cool. The food is edible (and the chili con queso is excellent). All in all, it's a fantastic local hang-out.
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
From its popularity, I expected much more. There are always people lined up to eat here. Since I live only a couple blocks from the place I have eaten there quite a few times and always leave a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Guapo's is one of those places that not the BEST Mexican restaurants I've been to but it is one of the best in town. You can tell that it's one of the best by seeing who frequents the place.Guapo's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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By far the best I've had anywhere. The service is outstanding. The chips and salsa you snack on before the food comes is great. The place does wonderful business so get there early or you may have to wait a...
menupages.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing special, but good place to drop in for a quick bite. Of course, I'm a finicky eater when it comes to "mexican" food -- our weak American version of everything could never hold a candle to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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highly popular Tex-Mex spot with a tortilla making machine... festive scene and noise is perfect for loud kids... there is a ramp for strollers which is super helpful... the upstairs tends to be less crowded...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, this is biased review from a Tenleytown local. Great atmosphere: a mix of AU students and yokels like me. The margaritas are real good (on the rocks). Speak a little spanish, get to know the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give this no stars if I could. This was the worst pseudo-Mexican food I have had IN MY LIFE. My tamales were a mushy mess. My boyfriend's tacos were filled with mystery meat. The salsa was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is pretty normal for a Mexican restaurant, true. But I really enjoy coming here. It's in a convenient area, near the Tenleytown metro, and it's two floors so there is usually never a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Guapos is an asset to this area. It is located in a very nice neighborhood. This is a good place to socialize with friends. I like coming here in the warmer months and dining outside. It is a great pl...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is like any other normal Mexican restaurant. Just avoid anything with shrimp in it because you wont be pleased. The service is always great. The place is nice but there is nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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We love Guapos! The atmosphere is casual and the food is excellent. Let's not forget to mention the delicious margaritas. They come in several flavors. They have some of the best enchiladas around...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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Great place to bring kids, its very loud and the wait staff is very accomodating for kids. The service is very quick.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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Guapos is a great place to go on Thursday night when you want to enjoy reasonably priced marguaritas and mexican food. The food is not gourmet but it's tasty. The salsa is excellant - fresh and c...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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A great family restaurant. Weekend nights can get very busy and make it difficult to manouver strollers. But the staff is very friendly and welcoming.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/28/2005
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The staff is great at this mexican resturant..they have a great non-smoking area that they seat you in that is always filled with kids....plus great food!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/17/2004
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Very child friendly restaurant. Quick service, good food and drink. Outdoor seating is very tight, indoor seating provides a little more room which makes it easier with an infant
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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Great place for kids. It's noisy, so screaming kids are not bothersome. Low prices and good food.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/04/2004
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Another great Tex-Mex place that welcomes children. Kids love watching the tortilla making machine.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/25/2004
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Great food and lively environment prove to be best with a fussy child.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/18/2004
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they are so nice to children. there is a ramp to the left for strollers. the upstairs is often fairly empty and great for rambunctious kids, there is a pupusa machine that the kids watch. They bring kids food...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/17/2003
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this is a wonderful watering hole to hit before or after a movie-it is down the street from several theaters...
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local mexican chain has recipe for success...
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