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Since I was here last the vibe has shifted more towards a modern arcade, I genuinely enjoyed the brunch and while I could have chosen to stick around all day to play arcade games in the basement, I was so full I decided to head home. Our waitress Tanya was very nice and handled our bottomless brunch orders while training a new employee with ease. The food was good, not amazing, but definitely made me want to come back to try other menu items. There are a million different ways to spend a Sunday in Catonsville, but this was a delicious brunch with decent drinks (sangria/mimosa/bloody Marys) that could easily lead to an afternoon in a basement full of arcade games. I miss the old layout for it's unique options, but after having a few cocktails I could totally see hanging out in the game room. The prices are a little steep but I like the diversity of options, this will not beat a truly great arcade option like Peabody Heights Brewery in the city, bottomless brunch was 90 for two with gratituity included and given the right situation I could totally see having a blast in the arcade. There are other fun events at the arcade like beer pong leagues, could be a great time for locals especially.
It's incredible that I've never written a review for El Guapo. I moved to the area in early March, and I've been here four or five times since then. The food is always fresh and delicious, but what keeps bringing me back is the atmosphere. It's warm, welcoming, and has the kind of true neighborhood feel that's hard to find. I still remember coming here on March 18 to pick up carryout for my brother's birthday dinner. That evening, I met a bartender whose kindness made me feel like I belonged in my new neighborhood. I can't remember her name, but her warmth left a lasting impression. Today I'm sitting at the bar with Kay, and she reminded me why I keep coming back. The first time we spoke, I thought she was just another customer sitting at the bar. She greeted me warmly and struck me as a genuinely nice person. Seeing her behind the bar today brought that memory right back and made me realize something: the kindness here isn't part of a script...it's simply who the people are. Watch the staff interact with each other and with customers, and you'll see what I mean. No place is perfect, but there's a calm, positive energy here that makes people feel comfortable and welcome. El Guapo has quietly become my favorite neighborhood spot because I know I'll find good food, good energy, and genuinely good people. Whether you're a regular or a first-time guest, you feel like you belong. Thank you to Kay and the entire team for creating a place where people can relax, connect, and enjoy themselves. In a world that can sometimes feel rushed and impersonal, that means more than you know.
One of my favorite places to visit. Love the arcade games. The area is always clean. I got a chicken burrito and a side of their famous salsa. Do not sleep on this food. Made to order and comes out hot! The service could be a bit faster. They should have more than one bartender at night. It gets really packed. But the service is always polite and accommodating. You can bring your kids here to play the arcade games if you choose. They have a few state of the art games including a zombie game. I'm always coming back.
Well this is a vibe ..... came for a private party this place is spacious. Kid friendly but definitely in the basement it gives a bar feel. We had the taco bar for the event and they were ok. The servers were late with keeping of refilled but good nonetheless. Lots of arcade games ping pong tables and bar games. The highlight for me was the bar wheel. $6 spin the wheel and you have to drink whatever it lands on. Now that was fun. Parking is confusing . I parked across the street in the shopping center. Bathroom was decent. Overall worth stopping in.
Really enjoyed a quick bite here! The tacos were all very good, but of course we were stuffed after eating the complimentary chips and salsa, and our app queso with chorizo, both of which were delicious. Our bartender was really nice, steered us in the right direction while we were deciding on menu items and cocktails. The music and interior were really nice, the murals on the walls were so pretty.
We had so much fun here as adults!! I loved the basketball game and air hockey the most. I recommend only using 1 card, because you can't combine them. We ended up with 3 cards for 2 people, with extra unused tokens.
My daughter and I went here for Sunday brunch! They have an all you eat & bottomless drink special that is really worth it. The service was a little slow but they were busy and short staffed so It was fine. The stand outs were the shrimp & grits, french toast and the steak taco! The mimosas were ok, and honestly for the price I have no complaints!
This is a chill bar/restaurant! I've been a few times now, and I was sure I had written a review but here we go. They have decent happy hour specials. My last visit here was for brunch a few months ago. On a Sunday, it wasn't super packed. We had a fairly big group, and they seemed to be short on servers. They offer a bottomless option with unlimited small plates. For the price it's so worth it but the issue was with the service. The manager had to step in to assist but things already went left. The server who was nice in the beginning now had an attitude. Some were waiting for over an hour for items. It got to the point where some people wanted to just leave, but they were told no separate checks. I know at many places, this can be an issue dining out with large groups but in this day and age, it shouldn't be this difficult. The manager agreed to adjust the bill and apologized for the chaos. I said I would give them another chance and I plan to go back in the near future. Lisa at the bar was very sweet.
Great atmosphere! Tacos and margaritas are delicious! Highly recommend spicy marg and queso and chips! Fun spot for trivia also!
Whew. Where to begin? I should've known it was going to be an interesting experience when I walked in and the hostess appeared to hate her job. After asking a few questions, my friend and I placed our orders. Weirdly enough, the appetizer (loaded yuca fries) and one entree (3 tacos) came out. No drinks; second entree missing. Nonetheless, we continued our conversation and started munching on the fries. After a few minutes, we asked about the drinks and were told they would be out shortly. The second entree finally comes out and lo & behold, everything is wrong. My friend had specifically asked for corn tortillas, the server doubled confirmed yet 3 tacos on flour tortillas came out. The Maryland crab taco had beans added, when I ordered the same thing and received no beans. We asked about the addition of the beans and was told "that's how it comes". When we tried to refute given my order, we were again told "that's how it is..the toppings are all mixed together." She was then offered two tacos, again on flour tortillas, with nothing but the meat on there. At this point, she requested to just have the street tacos. The drinks finally arrived and the coronita that I ordered came to the table disassembled. When I asked why the Corona was not in the margarita, I was told "that's for you to do. I didn't want to add it in there and it spill over, that's your experience to have." We literally went a good hour without being checked on. To the point that we had to obnoxiously gather our belongings to show that we were ready to do before a server returned to our table so we could ask for the check. The icing on the cake was the automatic 20% gratuity PLUS the 3% surcharge because I used a card. Make my already ridiculously $49 bill a total of $60. Not to mention that the items that my friend ordered street tacos + a margarita flight were not clearly priced on the menu + there were clear discrepancies between what she was charged and what was listed. So when she got her check, she was genuinely surprised. So many other random "wow" moments happened over the course of the evening that just made this a "I'll never be back experience".
We had a really fun brunch in the El Guapo basement. My mother-in-law was visiting, so a drag bingo brunch seemed the obvious choice . . . . right? The breakfast food and tacos were great. There old video games around the room, but it seems they shut them off durring shows. My friends definitely were enjoying the mimosas, but since I was driving the mother-in-law around I stuck with coke and water. Sorry I didn't take any photos of the buffet. I was too busy giving the mother-in-law some bills. It's definitely a good time.
I'm super disappointed by El Guapo recently. We've been there twice in the last 2 months, but today's trip really made me write this review. The good: our margaritas were delicious. And at $8, they were fairly priced. My wife had another mixed drink, Blue Jeep was not very sweet and was "mediocre" in her words. We also got the crab and corn dip, which I thought was delicious. It was a great blend of crab and Mexican flavors. My wife's dinner, chicken tacitos were flavorful and delicious. They had a good crunch and were a good portion for the price. The bad: both my mom and myself got the steak fajitas. He specifically had asked if they could make them medium, rare or medium, but they said they don't do that. They did say that they would not come out well done and that they should be pretty juicy. But we got were two stick fajitas where the steak was so incredibly overcooked it. It was like biting rubber. I took one bite and was done. although the server apologized, and offered to remake it, she didn't really seem to care otherwise. I said that I had lost my appetite, and she never followed up to see if I had changed my mind or if they could do anything to make it right. My daughter's chicken tenders were disappointing. They were prepackaged frozen tenders and were not even fully cooked. Again, super disappointed. This has been a place we've enjoyed for years but our recent trips have been disappointing.
3 months ago
I've heard a lot of good things about El Guapo from a lot of my friends, but I've never had the opportunity to try it out for myself. I was running my dad around and he wanted to get tacos for Cinco de Mayo. This seemed like as good an opportunity as any to try out, El Guapo. We came by shortly after they opened for lunch. It is very spacious inside the first thing I noticed was how large their bar is. We were seated right away and the waitress brought out water while we looked at the menu. I just had to get a margarita and my dad chose to get a corona light beer. Wow we were still trying to decide. The waitress dropped off some chips and salsa. The chips were fresh and crisp like they had just been made in house. The salsa also tasted like it was homemade. It was very mild with a little bit of a smoky flavor, but not too spicy. It was also not very chunky which I prefer. For my meal I went with the Birria tacos. It came with three tacos, a side of black beans, and rice. The tacos were delicious. The meat had a good flavor and they provided plenty of the Birria sauce to dip them in. They play started to get packed around 1 o'clock when we were leaving. I'll be interested in coming back for a happy hour or a late night evening to sit at the bar. read more
Recently heard about their 35 buck all you can eat and drink weekend brunch special. Came out on a Sunday at about 1. It was packed. So it's advised you make a reservation. Each reservation is for 2 hrs. You get to order as much as you want from their brunch menu. Servings are tapas style. The style reminds me of the old cava brunch style. While here I had the following: French toast- nicely cooked. Loved the flavor and blueberry and whipped toppings. Steak and eggs- evenly cooked and prepped to perfection. I loved the chimi sauce on top of the steak. Chicken taquitos- packs a punch. Crisp and deelish. Birria Quesadilla-meaty and adequately cooked. Loved the serving size. Spicy Bloody Maria- very boozy and did not disappoint. Would've loved some horseradish in it as well. Our server Taylor was awesome. She was on top of service and had a great personality. The manager Dixon came over to greet our table. He let us know that in addition to the upstairs, they have a barcade speakeasy in the basement. We checked that out on this visit as well. The game room was chock full of throwback games and new! Also going on during this visit was a day party. Talk about one stop shopping. I'll definitely check them out again for brunch! read more
1 month ago
Since I was here last the vibe has shifted more towards a modern arcade, I genuinely enjoyed the brunch and while I could have chosen to stick around all day to play arcade games in the basement, I was so full I decided to head home. Our waitress Tanya was very nice and handled our bottomless brunch orders while training a new employee with ease. The food was good, not amazing, but definitely made me want to come back to try other menu items. There are a million different ways to spend a Sunday in Catonsville, but this was a delicious brunch with decent drinks (sangria/mimosa/bloody Marys) that could easily lead to an afternoon in a basement full of arcade games. I miss the old layout for it's unique options, but after having a few cocktails I could totally see hanging out in the game room. The prices are a little steep but I like the diversity of options, this will not beat a truly great arcade option like Peabody Heights Brewery in the city, bottomless brunch was 90 for two with gratituity included and given the right situation I could totally see having a blast in the arcade. There are other fun events at the arcade like beer pong leagues, could be a great time for locals especially. read more
4 months ago
It's incredible that I've never written a review for El Guapo. I moved to the area in early March, and I've been here four or five times since then. The food is always fresh and delicious, but what keeps bringing me back is the atmosphere. It's warm, welcoming, and has the kind of true neighborhood feel that's hard to find. I still remember coming here on March 18 to pick up carryout for my brother's birthday dinner. That evening, I met a bartender whose kindness made me feel like I belonged in my new neighborhood. I can't remember her name, but her warmth left a lasting impression. Today I'm sitting at the bar with Kay, and she reminded me why I keep coming back. The first time we spoke, I thought she was just another customer sitting at the bar. She greeted me warmly and struck me as a genuinely nice person. Seeing her behind the bar today brought that memory right back and made me realize something: the kindness here isn't part of a script...it's simply who the people are. Watch the staff interact with each other and with customers, and you'll see what I mean. No place is perfect, but there's a calm, positive energy here that makes people feel comfortable and welcome. El Guapo has quietly become my favorite neighborhood spot because I know I'll find good food, good energy, and genuinely good people. Whether you're a regular or a first-time guest, you feel like you belong. Thank you to Kay and the entire team for creating a place where people can relax, connect, and enjoy themselves. In a world that can sometimes feel rushed and impersonal, that means more than you know. read more
One of my favorite places to visit. Love the arcade games. The area is always clean. I got a chicken burrito and a side of their famous salsa. Do not sleep on this food. Made to order and comes out hot! The service could be a bit faster. They should have more than one bartender at night. It gets really packed. But the service is always polite and accommodating. You can bring your kids here to play the arcade games if you choose. They have a few state of the art games including a zombie game. I'm always coming back. read more
Well this is a vibe ..... came for a private party this place is spacious. Kid friendly but definitely in the basement it gives a bar feel. We had the taco bar for the event and they were ok. The servers were late with keeping of refilled but good nonetheless. Lots of arcade games ping pong tables and bar games. The highlight for me was the bar wheel. $6 spin the wheel and you have to drink whatever it lands on. Now that was fun. Parking is confusing . I parked across the street in the shopping center. Bathroom was decent. Overall worth stopping in. read more
Really enjoyed a quick bite here! The tacos were all very good, but of course we were stuffed after eating the complimentary chips and salsa, and our app queso with chorizo, both of which were delicious. Our bartender was really nice, steered us in the right direction while we were deciding on menu items and cocktails. The music and interior were really nice, the murals on the walls were so pretty. read more
3 months ago
My daughter and I went here for Sunday brunch! They have an all you eat & bottomless drink special that is really worth it. The service was a little slow but they were busy and short staffed so It was fine. The stand outs were the shrimp & grits, french toast and the steak taco! The mimosas were ok, and honestly for the price I have no complaints! read more
2 years ago
This is a chill bar/restaurant! I've been a few times now, and I was sure I had written a review but here we go. They have decent happy hour specials. My last visit here was for brunch a few months ago. On a Sunday, it wasn't super packed. We had a fairly big group, and they seemed to be short on servers. They offer a bottomless option with unlimited small plates. For the price it's so worth it but the issue was with the service. The manager had to step in to assist but things already went left. The server who was nice in the beginning now had an attitude. Some were waiting for over an hour for items. It got to the point where some people wanted to just leave, but they were told no separate checks. I know at many places, this can be an issue dining out with large groups but in this day and age, it shouldn't be this difficult. The manager agreed to adjust the bill and apologized for the chaos. I said I would give them another chance and I plan to go back in the near future. Lisa at the bar was very sweet. read more
10 months ago
Great atmosphere! Tacos and margaritas are delicious! Highly recommend spicy marg and queso and chips! Fun spot for trivia also! read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
Whew. Where to begin? I should've known it was going to be an interesting experience when I walked in and the hostess appeared to hate her job. After asking a few questions, my friend and I placed our orders. Weirdly enough, the appetizer (loaded yuca fries) and one entree (3 tacos) came out. No drinks; second entree missing. Nonetheless, we continued our conversation and started munching on the fries. After a few minutes, we asked about the drinks and were told they would be out shortly. The second entree finally comes out and lo & behold, everything is wrong. My friend had specifically asked for corn tortillas, the server doubled confirmed yet 3 tacos on flour tortillas came out. The Maryland crab taco had beans added, when I ordered the same thing and received no beans. We asked about the addition of the beans and was told "that's how it comes". When we tried to refute given my order, we were again told "that's how it is..the toppings are all mixed together." She was then offered two tacos, again on flour tortillas, with nothing but the meat on there. At this point, she requested to just have the street tacos. The drinks finally arrived and the coronita that I ordered came to the table disassembled. When I asked why the Corona was not in the margarita, I was told "that's for you to do. I didn't want to add it in there and it spill over, that's your experience to have." We literally went a good hour without being checked on. To the point that we had to obnoxiously gather our belongings to show that we were ready to do before a server returned to our table so we could ask for the check. The icing on the cake was the automatic 20% gratuity PLUS the 3% surcharge because I used a card. Make my already ridiculously $49 bill a total of $60. Not to mention that the items that my friend ordered street tacos + a margarita flight were not clearly priced on the menu + there were clear discrepancies between what she was charged and what was listed. So when she got her check, she was genuinely surprised. So many other random "wow" moments happened over the course of the evening that just made this a "I'll never be back experience". read more
We had a really fun brunch in the El Guapo basement. My mother-in-law was visiting, so a drag bingo brunch seemed the obvious choice . . . . right? The breakfast food and tacos were great. There old video games around the room, but it seems they shut them off durring shows. My friends definitely were enjoying the mimosas, but since I was driving the mother-in-law around I stuck with coke and water. Sorry I didn't take any photos of the buffet. I was too busy giving the mother-in-law some bills. It's definitely a good time. read more
10 months ago
I'm super disappointed by El Guapo recently. We've been there twice in the last 2 months, but today's trip really made me write this review. The good: our margaritas were delicious. And at $8, they were fairly priced. My wife had another mixed drink, Blue Jeep was not very sweet and was "mediocre" in her words. We also got the crab and corn dip, which I thought was delicious. It was a great blend of crab and Mexican flavors. My wife's dinner, chicken tacitos were flavorful and delicious. They had a good crunch and were a good portion for the price. The bad: both my mom and myself got the steak fajitas. He specifically had asked if they could make them medium, rare or medium, but they said they don't do that. They did say that they would not come out well done and that they should be pretty juicy. But we got were two stick fajitas where the steak was so incredibly overcooked it. It was like biting rubber. I took one bite and was done. although the server apologized, and offered to remake it, she didn't really seem to care otherwise. I said that I had lost my appetite, and she never followed up to see if I had changed my mind or if they could do anything to make it right. My daughter's chicken tenders were disappointing. They were prepackaged frozen tenders and were not even fully cooked. Again, super disappointed. This has been a place we've enjoyed for years but our recent trips have been disappointing. read more
7 months ago
3 years ago
Welllllll what can I say... it's $35 for all you can eat tapas and all you can drink. The drinks were delicious and strong. The food was below mid and every single dish we ordered came out cold except for the shrimp and grits which were surprisingly the best thing on the menu. Our server Sarah was delightful and very helpful. Also the restaurant is very cute and festive. It felt like I was on vacation. I would go back for the chips/salsa and drinks next time and skip the tapas. read more
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The service was great, every employee was super friendly, and we weren't waiting long between orders. The taquito appetizers were tasty and well seasoned, we ate the full plate of them and enjoyed every bite. We ordered a taco salad to go and they packed it up for us with such meticulous care. The taco shell was individually wrapped in plastic, every ingredient was in a separate container, and the lettuce and cheese was in a takeout box. We heated up the sofritas and made the salad bowl up and it was really delicious The only reason El Guapo doesn't get 5 stars is the Piña Colada Tacos. They have a menu of about 12 different types of tacos that all looked good, but I love coconut shrimp, so the Piña Colada tacos were perfect. We were so underwhelmed and disappointed after the first bite. The shrimp were barely seasoned and tasted like they came straight from a frozen box of shrimp that were fried. They barely had any coconut flavor and the pineapple slices and sauce were also underwhelming. We'll be back to try another type of taco and update our review! read more
I came here for a continuing date night it was Margarita Monday!!! I was tempted but I just wanted to check the place out. My bf spoke about the basement I'm like naaa I don't go in nobody's basement unless it's in my house!!. Some time later I end up in the basement!!!, it's very colorful and nostalgic & they have all the gaming systems I used to play when I was a kid!! & true Gamer. Mind you I'm severely vision impaired and I beat my bf on the Ninja turtles game!! Played the simpsons and some others. They have a cool chill vibes bar!! and several other games, I'd totally return here by myself date night but actually eat here before state fare!. The service was great there was always someone around to help . read more
2 years ago
The service was extremely slow... it wasn't crowed but I presume they may have been short staffed. We ordered the bottomless brunch and bottomless drinks... as well as an order of dusty wings. Within the 2 hour frame we were only served 2 drinks... bottomless means keep them coming; but apparently they have a different idea of the frequency of bottomless. The bartender seemed frazzled and irritable. The food was ok, the guacamole was old and dried out. The churros were delicious as well as the shrimp and grits. My drink came in a water glass; which I don't mind I suppose but the drink itself was wayyyy too sweet... I ordered sangria & it tasted as if I received a cup of simple syrup instead. I would not recommend this place. The locals keep them in business I'm guessing. Lastly, our server was kind; she was clearly overwhelmed but she did her best to accommodate everyone. read more
Grabbed nachos and a can of margarita for carry-out with my husband. We wanted something new and not a hassle to get. It was really easy to place an order at the bar! This place was clean and pretty empty for a Sunday afternoon which it makes it easier to grab takeout. The nachos were severed with the cold ingredients in the side (sour cream, tomatoes, guacamole, jalenpeno and salsa). This was really smart and like our very own nacho bar at home! The duck and chorizo were also very good, great meat options. The margarita was refreshing and had a nice kick to it. Make sure you shake it well! We can't wait to try more! One suggestion maybe have the cheese and meat on the side or even more nacho building - that queso is fire! read more
Very nice restaurant. Bartenders and Wait staff were very attentive. I only had drinks so I cannot comment on the food. Drinks were ok. Mostly juice or sour mix. Bartenders have to taste what they make. I am sure if my drinks tasted, they would have been adjusted. Overall, the place vibrant enough for me to want to go back and try again. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
First time coming and boy did I enjoy myself! We arrived about noon. The inside is beautiful, multicolored flags draped from the ceiling. Huge bar and the music was on point! It was pretty empty but it picked up quickly after. We seated ourselves and was greeted by Pam, the best waiter ever! She was energetic and we immediately spark a convo, outside of anything restaurant related. We order margaritas, the fabulous bartender let us try a flavor we'd never heard of, can't remember the name but it taste and looked like applesauce. It was delicious. We ended up ordering 2m margaritas mango and passion fruit. Both were tasty and nice and strong! We tried so many items on the menu. The classic nachos loaded with crab and shrewd beef. The birria tacos, the sampler which had dusty wings, quesadillas, Mexican corn and these little bit size burritos (I know that's not the name but I can't remember) also had salsa and chips complimentary and added a side of queso. We laughed and tripped with Pam, while we waited on our food. Everything looked delicious but ordering with our eyes we only could eat the nachos 10-10 shoulda left the crab off, it wasnt cooked or seasoned so it was just like fresh crabmeat. The birria tacos 10-10 the queso 10-10 and the looks of everything else 10-10. She surprised us each with a slice of cake which was a nice added touch since we weren't there to celebrate our bdays but it was our bday month . *FYI on your bday they put you in the "shot chair" and pour a shot from the bottle down your throat, pretty cool! 5 stars all across the board. If your ever in Catonsville, stop pass and ask for Pam! read more
I was craving Mexican food but did not want to leave the hotel. I got a chicken Chimichanga with rice and beans. The meal also came with chips, guacamole, pico de gallo sauce and salsa. I was extremely hungry and it was enough to fill me up. Food was also delivered still hot. Next time I am craving Mexican food, I will choose them again. read more
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My husband been wanting to try this restaurant since their opening. We had a lunch date on Thursday 5/6/21 and was excited to try this spot out. The customer service was Mediocre and the Energy was really off. We didn't feel wanted in their establishment. It definitely didn't feel right. Our waiter was some guy at the bar, seem like he could be the one running this spot but who knows. He didn't smile at us, no customer service skills sets. I order the chicken enchiladas with pinto beans and rice. We never received the pinto beans and rice. We did not mention it because the uncertainty base on the energy that was given to us. Overall, the spot looks really nice and definitely has potential. The food was good but a bit pricey for Mexican food. FYI: this isn't authentic but rather cuisine. It's important to deliver good customer service and make your customers feel wanted at your establishment that we are supporting. read more
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