Best Mexican in the area. Food is always super fresh and hot. The dishes are unique and there is a…read morelot of variety. Homemade tortillas, salsa and all sauces ... excellent. No noted. Staff is super friendly and FAST. The ambiance overall could be better but it's also kind of authentic to have great Mexican in an old strip mall - so we don't mind. It's pretty loud if you go during prime time but the staff manages the crowds really well. Love this place. We are regulars. It's amazing. Get the chicken verde.

I sat at the bar and ate but that was some very good Mexican food. I eat Mexican often and in many…read moredifferent cities. Hard to beat. Bartender service was great!

I've been going to Sopapilla since they first opened & have always enjoyed it. I moved here from…read moreDallas & my favorite restaurant there was Blue Mesa. I had been craving their southwestern cuisine since moving here, & Sopapilla came close! Recently had Sunday lunch there with a party of 7. It actually wasn't extremely busy, as tables began to clear by the time we got seated for our 12:45 reservation. Unfortunately, many times, it's when the rush calms that service at many restaurants wanes. Apparently, there was an issue with/in the kitchen that greatly slowed our service, & our waiter tried to joke about it & wasn't always attentive for drinks/refills. 2 in our party didn't get their food until much later & it was the wrong thing. I think the rest of us enjoyed our food when we got it. I say all that to tell about the professional & generous way the owner has handled trying to make up for our less than ideal experience. We were given complimentary Sopapilla's (which used to be free for everyone), & then he gave us all gift cards. I feel he has more than compensated for this one negative experience. This last time was an anomaly, & I would highly recommend Sopapilla. I will definitely be returning. Always good chips & salsa. I always get the dip sampler with 2 queso + 1 guac, but it normally comes w a bean dip, queso, & guac. I've had many different entrees, all good. This time it was carne asada & brisket street tacos. Great!

A truly delightful find! I never heard of New Mexican…read morecuisine before, but if this is it, I'm a fan. The food was excellent as was the service. The waiter knew about what was Gluten Free (even though it wasn't marked on the menu) but checked with the kitchen anyway. They even made fresh chips in a dedicated fryer for me. If I lived here I'd go back.

It seems like the owner is conscious the review La which are posted. I noticed changes in the…read moreestablishment that was mentioned on the reviews, like fresh carpet when walking in. The other carpet is old, but does not feel like dirty carpet. I was greeted with friendly smiles for lunch. I arrived at about 1pm and was Walked to my seat. The table was clean and soon after placing my drink order came the salsa and chips. The salsa was ok (I added salt) the chips were warm and fresh, which pared nicely with the queso dip (added salt). With the chorizo tacos - it was ok. Full of meat! A little dry, but better than being overly greasy. Chorizo is a hit or miss so I just added salt, sauce and cheese and messed them up.. I believe I'm overall satisfied with my experience!

I'm sorry. This is not even Mexican food. I think the owners decided to fully Americanize their…read morefood by adding butter and carrots or sweet potatoes to their rice which was very dry while also making everything super salty. It was very salty for my taste. It was almost too salty to eat. The flour tortillas seem like they're from the grocery store just warmed up. The meat almost tasted like it had your typical taco seasoning pack on it with the veggies. This was not authentic at all. I would not recommend if you're looking for authentic Mexican food. As someone who's been to Mexico and lived in Southern California, this is not it. If you're looking for Americanized Mexican, great, you'll love it. But if you're looking for something authentic, do not go here. However the service is absolutely fantastic very kind and warm staff.

If you're looking for great Mexican food, this place should definitely be on your list!…read more They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and if the weather is nice, I highly recommend sitting outside. It makes for a great dining experience. I always start my meal with an El Jefe Margarita, and it never disappoints. It's one of my favorites! Be sure to order the queso to go with the chips and salsa. The chips are always served warm, fresh, and perfectly crisp. For my entrée, I never pass up the Sizzling Baja. It's loaded with tender chicken and shrimp, all covered in an incredible tomato sauce that is absolutely delicious. The sauce is so good that I pour it over the black beans and rice too, you won't want to waste a single bite! The service is always friendly, attentive, and makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. Between the outstanding food, excellent margaritas, and consistently great service, this is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. I'll definitely be back. Cheers!

During my latest visit, I ordered a shot of sipping tequila, and the presentation was outstanding…read more Served with style and attention to detail, it was a perfect example of how this restaurant embraces authenticity. They don't just serve food and drinks - they create an experience.

My 2nd visit to 55S. First was elevated!…read more recent lunch was decent, but the outcome was excellent. we had two tiny issues. First was a food temp problem which went back to the kitchen and returned satisfactory. The second was another small issue with char grilled oysters. My wife asked to speak to manager for feedback. In the end our meal was comped , completely unnecessary but appreciated. They threw another beer my way too so above and beyond on the outcome. We had no complaints per se but have a big compliment to share. 55 South has high expectations and are going to take great care of you.

The service was awesome! Great hospitality, but the food fell flat. It was average southern food…read moreat a high price. The atmosphere was ok, but it was nothing to write home about. Go here for a solid meal, but don't be shocked by the price for the average food.

Our visit happened late on a Sunday evening after a conference, so we did not have any issues…read moregetting a seat or being served. In fact, the service was very quick. Our first round of chips was less to be desired as most of them were broken bits and the salsa really didn't have a whole lot of flavor.. but after ordering the table side guacamole we got fresh baskets of chips which were warm and much better. The guacamole was delicious. I ordered the beef barbacoa tacos on corn tortillas which was something new for me, but I very much enjoyed them and the rice/beans that come with it. As far as the restaurant decor goes, I thought it was very upscale however very very dark. We had a hard time reading the menus in our section.

We used to love this place. Our favorite were the "nachos," which were untraditional single chips…read moretopped with large chunks of chicken or beef. They discontinued those. While that's not horrible in itself, it was the first chink in the armor. Then the service started getting worse. Finally, on Friday, 8/21/26, we sat on the porch, and our server acted like we were interrupting her. We had to ask for silverware and napkins three times. She brought our check before we were finished. We asked for another round, which took 15 minutes. My "tequila on the rocks" was a watered-down, sweaty glass that had obviously been sitting out for a while. I'm genuinely sad to see this place fall out of favor. We used to really enjoy coming here, but unfortunately, it just isn't the same anymore.

Amazing food and amazing service...always a great time!…read more Carnitas, margs and tortilla soup is legit!

This was another late night stop after a soccer game. I truly shouldn't be eating late at night but…read moreit's impossible to pass on Mexican food. I had the nachos and it's a big portion. They meant to be shared. The guacamole is a must try and their chorizo and cheese dip too. The boys devoured their food and didn't get a chance to take picture. But this means everything was tasty and authentic. Service was amazing. It was eleven of us and the waiter got all the orders AND checks correct! Needless to say, they can accommodate big groups. And they're open late.

We ordered the taco bar for 10 and added the chips and dip package. Everything was delicious, there…read morewas plenty for the party and even extra left over, and both the adults and the kids loved being able to make their own tacos. How wonderful it was to have a package that essentially was the whole party - even the serving utensils. We will definitely keep you in mind for future events.

I would give zero stars if possible. I'm really surprised…read morethis place is in the location that it is in, given the food, the service and the overall experience. When arriving, my wife and I were not even greeted right. The host/waiter (I guess?) was really quiet and just gave us a seat. When sitting down and deciding what to get we were doing fine, but the waiter that helped was very short with us. We decided to go with the 3 dip choice chips and the only dip that we liked was the cheese, everything else was very terribly seasoned. When we got our tacos, I can confidently say this food is not authentic, it's not even tasty. It really was a bit like Taco Bell with a premium price. There was too much sauce, the chicken itself was really badly seasoned, it tasted like bland boiled chicken. At the end our waiter was again rude. The music choice in the restaurant was also BORING. Just overall a truly bad experience. You're better off going to another restaurant. Over priced for a very bad experience.

The food was great!! We ordered:…read more Brisket quesadilla: this was SO good. Quesadilla was huge & the brisket was very good. 9.5/10 & the sauce was sort of like Chipotle Smokey flavor. I loved it & couldn't even finish it all. Adobo chicken taco: a lot of food on this one! Loved the creama sauce. 9/10 Shrimp quesadilla: Didn't try this one personally but there was none leftover so it had to have been good lol Fried chicken taco: sooooo good. Basically the adobo one with fried chicken. 9/10 Chips and queso: loved the white queso. Sorta spicy. Big fan. 9.5/10 We called our order in to pick up, but everything was ready when we came to get it. We asked for no pico, and we had pico on our food, but that's not a huge deal.

Great spot with excellent food! Service was fantastic…read more The Ambiance was nice vibe... Family friendly with delicious food!! Highly recommend... We will be back soon!!

We had El Guadalajara host our family event. The entire…read morestaff did an amazing job from the food to the drinks! They allowed our group to request our songs, and they even gave us a microphone for singing A special shout out to Beto for serving up all those margaritas and tequila shots! If you are searching for a venue to host a family event, we would highly recommend this restaurant in Franklin, Tennessee.

The food and service at El Guadalajara is close to 5 stars. We have always enjoyed the food here,…read morebut repeated billing issues have made it clear that caution is needed. On a previous visit, we ordered tequila from the price card provided by our server. When the bill arrived, the charge was higher than listed. Staff told us the card was wrong and that we should pay the higher price. After we protested, they eventually reduced the charge, but it was an uncomfortable and unnecessary situation. On our most recent visit, the problems continued. We ordered a pitcher of skinny margaritas and were charged $37.00, while the regular margarita pitcher was $29.75. Nowhere on the menu -- or from the server -- was it disclosed that the skinny version carried a roughly 24% higher price. When we questioned it, the restaurant refused to accommodate our concern. To make matters worse, we were also charged for an appetizer we did not order (it was later removed after we flagged it). The food is excellent and the service is consistently strong, but in both cases the owner put the server in the middle, which is frustrating and unfair to both staff and patrons. After this latest round of pricing drama, we will not be returning. There are plenty of other good Mexican restaurants in the area. We strongly caution other patrons to check their alcohol charges carefully. The owner's practices are deceptive and unfair, and transparency and accurate billing should be a basic expectation at any restaurant.