Our favorite Tex Mex restaurant recently closed and, to drown our sorrows in margaritas, we decided to give Guacamole a try... and we were not disappointed! There is a very nice indoor dining area, a small bar and a delightful garden patio with more seating than one usually expects to see. The food was fantastic! Fresh ingredients, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Can't wait to try something else from the menu. To top it off our server was delightful. Helpful with suggestions, just the right amount of chatty and very efficient. Hope to see her there on every visit. So, the search for a new favorite Tex Mex restaurant may be over almost before it began. We will be back again and again read more

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Outstanding experience overall. The flavors were rich but balanced, and the setting created a pleasant dining mood. Everything came together perfectly for a memorable meal. read more

First time, trying guacamole... Came to celebrate my birthday. Service was fast and friendly. However, we were greeted by an odd odor when we entered... Almost like they forgot to empty a diaper genie out of the bathroom. We were pleasantly surprised to find that they had a happy hour and decided to give it a try and despite the odor. The margaritas were good definitely on the strong side. We also sampled the chips with the trio of dips. The pico did not taste super fresh, but the guacamole and queso were OK... We saw a friend arrive and had a drink, sent to her table. At first they brought it to our table and we redirected them. We were given a thumbs up and assumed she had received it, but when we checked later on in the evening, she said she had not despite it being on our bill. We would have figured this out. Had we still been at the restaurant but we were home by the time we learned this. The menu is nice for its flexibility, but you could get almost the same food at chipotle for about half the price. read more

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Friendly service in a cheerful, slightly noisy space. The menu feels very Americanized but the food is still flavorful and fresh. There are a few vegetarian entree options, but they could make the menu even more veggie-friendly - for instance, there's no way to get nachos without meat, and a specific veggie taco option (like mushroom or cauliflower) would be nice. The margaritas are generously sized and tasty; also happy to see that they make micheladas. read more

I loved Guacamole when they were just a hole in the wall place in East Rochester and I LOVE their new place in Penfield. I stopped in to check them out before the craziness of Cinco de Mayo (lol) sat at the bar and enjoyed a house margarita and the trio of dips and chips. Good amount of heat in the queso (but not too much!), light and refreshing pick de Gallo and awesome guacamole. The small bar also serves the restaurant and the bartenders were busy! Can't wait to go back when the patio is open. read more

Guacamole - House margarita - Tacos Near Me - Rochester, New York

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The wife and I had a meeting not too far from Guacamole so we decided to have lunch there. Believe it or not it's been five years since we've been there. We ordered 3 tacos each- they give you choices of hot , medium or mild salsa and various toppings. The pics of the menu show some of those choices. We had the soft corn tacos. Steak ( Carne Asada) , chicken and ground beef. All very good. I'll try to get back here sooner next time! read more

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This is a little "hole in the wall" type spot. I popped in as I was working in the area. Was happy to see they have salad options as well as tacos and burritos. The set up is similar to Chipotle where the meal is assembled in front of you. They do have a few tables but it was very hot inside. This is more a take-away spot than eat in. They do have a few tables outside currently as well. The food was enjoyable and I'd likely order again. read more

Guacamole - a plate of guacamole and a bottle of wine - Tacos Near Me - Rochester, New York

We caught a very early bird dinner here before an evening event and got to take advantage of some great specials! We started with the dip trio and house margaritas. The dips and drinks were outstanding! I have a 3 year old likes her kids quesadillas with cheese only and rolled up to look like the ones from Taco Bell. Luckily there were not cut and were easy to roll! We got a few bites in and the staff was welcoming and kind to her which goes a long way! We finished up with the vegetarian enchiladas where were tasty and not overly spicy. We should have ordered red sauce on top but we will do that next time! read more

Guacamole - Dip trio! - Tacos Near Me - Rochester, New York

Tacos really don't get much better than this, and I never expected it in East Rochester! This small restaurant/menu carried big value and favor to your taste buds. I find myself consistently going for the al pastor and carne asada tacos on Tuesday, which has some of the most delicious, tender, and juicy meats I had. You want spice? You've come to the right place because the pull no punches. Slather some of their fresh cool guacamole on top and you're in a mouth watering equilibrium. I recently did takeout and thought their burritos were the same size as the tacos. I was wrong; they were humongous and enough for lunch and dinner! Give them a shot before you start following a crowd into downtown Rochester for your taco fix... they will beat your expectations like they did with me! read more

Guacamole - Gotta love taco Tuesdays. - Tacos Near Me - Rochester, New York

Great drinks Great apps Outstanding customer service & experience! Me & my buddy went there for dinner & drinks a few weeks ago & left w a huge smile on our faces read more

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Amazing food! Great atmosphere and service. Love this little local owned restaurant. Staff is great. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

I always had great food and I love their nachos. I can't believe they closed their doors. I will miss them and I hope they return and realize that their customers really really really want them to come back.! read more

Went to guacamole and this place did not disappoint! Inside is pretty small, but so cutely decorated and homey. They also have a super nice outdoor space. Their happy hour specials are pretty solid and we got those. The queso and the spicy salsa were amazing! They have a lot of good drinks, but they are little on the sweeter side. For entrees we got tacos and a bowl. Both were excellent and I like that you can choose the protein and toppings as well. Everything was super flavorful, especially the meats, the green salsa, and the rice was super fluffy. They also have flan and churros. The service was really good - everyone was friendly and since they have a pretty small menu the food came out SUPER fast. Overall, this was a great place to get casual Mexican food in a super cute atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!! read more

Food was amazing! Drink was fantastic. Flavors were spot on! Will be returning. Overall a great experience.

Great place for happy hour! We've liked everything we've tried so far and we'll be back to keep trying their menu.

Cozy ambiance, great service, fresh-ingredients, outdoor seating/patio, happy hour specials, small menu read more

Guacamole - Tacos Near Me - Rochester, New York

So happy they came to Penfield. The food is consistently delicious. We especially love their loaded nachos for takeout. What a treat!

My coworkers and I have wanted to try this place out forever and it didn't disappoint! Super cute & cozy inside... I can see how it gets really busy when outdoor seating isn't available. Everything was great- start with the appetizer trio! Toppings are a little pricy if you want more than 3 on your meal, but it's a much better ambience than Moe's! Strong margs! read more

Guacamole - Tacos with picadillo & chipotle sour cream - Tacos Near Me - Rochester, New York

Have never had a bad meal or margarita yet! Love the birria tacos and the spicy margarita. Highly recommend!

I brought my kids here before a football game for dinner. The chips and salsa was pretty good. I liked that they had a mild, medium and hot salsa. I also ordered the spicy margarita which was absolutely delicious. I ended up getting 2 . I also ordered the street tacos. They were pretty good as well. The service was exceptional and the ambiance was very inviting. We will definitely be back. read more

The food was pretty good, the atmosphere was decent. Just an FYI, they don't have free chips and salsa if that's something you tend to look forward to! read more

Guacamole - Tacos Near Me - Rochester, New York

Home made and fresh ingredients. Fast service, reasonable prices. Start off with Loaded Nachos. Then try theFish Tacos Baja Style. Perfect. read more

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Tried this place based on a friend's recommendation, was okay, nothing great. Got the al pastor tacos, they were bunched together and sort of got gooey by the time I got home. The filings were just meh, nothing special. read more

Guacamole - Tacos packed like a burrito...meh - Tacos Near Me - Rochester, New York

I have eaten there a couple of times, hoping the food would get better. The servers were great and right on point. If you like rice and little protein, then this is your place. read more

Never had a bad taco there. I like going at lunch time and eating outside. It's small inside but it doesn't open for very long so make sure to check the hours before you go. Highly recommended for lunch! read more

Met some friends last Friday at Guacamole. Arrived about 6.30 and the place was packed! Granted seating is limited but was a full house. This said, we only waited 15 mins before our group of 6 was seated. Service was great, server checked with us often but not too much that we felt rushed. Food arrived lightening quick after ordering....maybe a little too quick as we didn't have much time to socialize before the food arrived. The food was good, authentic Mexican. I ordered the street tacos with cilantro chicken. I am dairy free so not many toppings for me which caused the tacos to be dry. Others in the group ordered fish tacos, shrimp tacos, enchilada, a rice bowl and tacos. All were happy with their meals. We won't rush back, but we'll definitely go back some time when it's not so busy. read more

The food is very authentic, hot and very fresh, churros are made to order and very fresh. The family loved it. Management was nice and very appropriative, Luckily was very busy, but slowed down we came about 15:00 and it was perfect with no wait. Definitely on the map for a come back! Guacamole was fresh, in house made, not spicy. I asked to add spice to mine to HEAT it up, was not disappointed. read more

Guacamole - Sooooo Goood! - Tacos Near Me - Rochester, New York

Came in with a friend on a Thursday evening. We were seated in the bar area at the high top tables. After sitting for a moment, we noticed/heard a gaggle of women at the bar being very loud. We were also sitting under a speaker and the music was blasting. I asked the waitress if they could turn it down a bit, and got a look like "are you kidding?" And then said no and walked away. The noise of the women talking and the overhead music made it so we could not even carry on a conversation. We placed our drink orders, hoping the bar crowd would settle down and the loud music was just that song and asked for chips & salsa. We were told they are not provided but can be purchased. She recommended the queso, guacamole, salsa combo for $15. We ordered the salsa and chips combo for $5, as that was what we originally requested. It was strange to be in a Mexican restaurant and not be offered these on the house! The chips and salsa trio was quickly brought to the table. The salsas (3) were tasty and were mild, medium & hot as described. The chips were thick, cold and somewhat stale. Finally, we placed our orders, and my friend asked if pork could be substituted for the chicken in the enchiladas and was told they do not make modifications to their menu.Then I ordered and requested refried beans and was told they are not available. I made the comment, "this is a mexican restaurant and no refried beans?" The waitress asked if she should get the manager. I asked her what for and she said because I didn't seem happy. I stated I was wanting refried beans, and asked if the manager would be able to provide them. She said no, and I asked why I would want the manager then! The waitress wanted to pass a customer on rather than deal with their disappointment which could have been handled with an "I'm sorry" and perhaps an explanation of why the refried beans are not offered. I couldn't be the only customer who came into this mexican restaurant and requested refried beans, could I? The whole experience was surreal. They do not accommodate requests or modifications to their menu!. The push to upsell the "appetizers" was unappreciated as well. The enchiladas (3) were very tasty, however they were accompanied by WHITE rice and black beans, (that tasted like they came out of a can), and both with the absence of seasoning. Needless to say, we were not pleased with our experience or dinner selections. Putting an avacado and a margarita on a sign does not make this a Mexican restaurant, and certainly not authentic as proclaimed. Staff arrogant, food policy is rigid, food underwhelming, ambience in the dining area very cafeteria like, equivalent to a sit down Chipotle with a bar! Needless to say, won't be going back. read more

Super cute and cozy location for any fun night with friends. The margaritas are A+, it's for sure their specialty - you can see most everyone at every table has one. As for food, it is overall good but could improve. We were seated around 7pm on a Friday, and they had already run out of flour taco tortillas, so they gave us corn... but it would have been 10x better if it was flour. The corn tortillas taste very dry and processed, although the meat and toppings inside the taco were excellent and very high quality. Only other caveat is that tacos come in sets of 3s, and they all have to have the same meat, you can't get one taco with chicken, one with pork, one with steak etc. So my friends and I ended up each ordering one kind and splitting them up among us to try the different meats. Pork Al pastor was my favorite! read more

Guacamole - House margarita, strawberry margarita - Tacos Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Used to be Great! Now No Lunch and Wants to be a Taco and Margarita place and yet you can't get tacos for lunch. They seem to have lost who they are! Location is Meh too read more

First time here last night. Bartender was rude and unpleasant. Staff appeared more interested in checking their cell phones every minute than doing their job. Food was alright. Unsure if I will return. read more

The food service and the ambience is absolutely amazing. Drinks are outstanding!!! Fish Tacos read more

If this tiny little Taqueria was any closer to home I'd be in big trouble. There tacos are tasty, AND they have horchata. It's probably a mix, but I'm still down with that. I ordered three conchinita pibil (pork) tacos with chips and a side of guac. The corn tortillas were tasty, and the tacos were filled to capacity. The price is a little high, but you get your money's worth. The chips were tasty - a slight hint of lime added flavor. And the guac was terrific! My hubby went with flour tortillas and he enjoyed them (considering he is partial to his Mexican mother's homemade ones I was surprised he liked it). He was happy he could choose different meats, and enjoyed them all. He also enjoyed the Mexican sodas in bottle! The owner/manager (I'm not sure) was really nice and helpful. When I feel another taco craving coming on... I might have to make up some excuse to be in E. Rochester. read more

Guacamole - Corn tacos with conchinita pibil, pico, cilantro and cheese - Tacos Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I'm always looking for good Mexican food and did not expect to find one this good in East Rochester. Service was quick and friendly. Food was warm and tasty. It's a small establishment so there are about 6 or 7 tables but the service counter and the front door buffer the eating area. So when busy you see and hear all activity. Decor is typical (stereotypical) Mexican. But adds to the experience read more

Guacamole - Tacos Near Me - Rochester, New York

I was super excited to see this tacqueria near St John Fisher college, but it's not a place I would frequent after an initial visit. I was lucky enough to be there on Taco Tuesday, where all tacos are just $2. That is a great deal, that you can't beat, but I thought the food was just ok. I tried the carne asada and the carnitas, and had black beans and pinto beans respectively. I added salsa fresca and guacamole to both tacos. Even with all that, the tacos weren't super flavorful. A bigger problem: as far as GF options, you have a choice of flour or corn tortillas for the tacos, which is great. However, since they are warmed on the same equipment, the corn tortillas will be contaminated if you get them warmed up. The staff did not offer any alternative (though there were several, including wrapping to tortilla in foil), so I just got the corn tortillas cold. That makes them pretty inedible, so I wouldn't recommend that approach. It's not a bad taco place, and if you're a fan of Moe's or Chipoltle's, you will be impressed. I just have a higher standard. read more

Our first time here. We sat at the bar and enjoyed a house margarita each...so good we had another! Happy hour pricing is amazing...we also shared an order of loaded nachos. Maybe the best I've ever had. Great experience...great barmaid/ service, cozy and relaxing. We will be back!! read more

My friends and I did a self made Unique Garbage Plate Tour. This was one of the stops. The conchinita pibil was delicious and our plate was filling. I would come here again in a heartbeat. I only wish there was about 3 times the amount of seating. read more

Guacamole - The Mexican Plate - Tacos Near Me - Rochester, New York

The fish tacos were divine. The very berry margarita was a fruit salad. Bartenders can educate you on the different tequilas, their aging process and the colors. Now I know why its so busy. read more

The fact that I haven't been here until now saddens me because that means I've been missing out on good tacos for too long! If you're looking for a local version of the fast casual vibe you get from the likes of Qdoba / Chipotle, this is it. It's an order at the counter, small place with about 6 or so tables. I've eaten in and grabbed takeout on the go. It's super fast even if coming during lunch rush. They filtered people through quickly. I love having a quick and easy takeout option. When it's Mexican food, that makes me even happier. They offer the expected tacos, bowls, burritos, etc. I often opt for the tacos - you get three in the order. I do wish the corn taco shells could be a little crispier, but they do warm them, which helps bring out their flavor. The meat options are all so good. My favorites are the cochinita pibil and the al pastor (get it with pineapple, cilantro, and onions). Even though some of the toppings are listed on the menu, you can customize each order based on your liking by adding sour cream, cheese, guacamole, salsas, etc. Their chips are crispy so I recommend grabbing an order of that with some guacamole. Plus, it's relatively affordable! The prices are on par with what tacos should be $2-3 max! You can get a filling meal under $10. I will easily make the trip here for a good taco treat if I'm nearby or can reason the trek on my way home from somewhere. Go, you won't be mad about it. read more

Love everything on the menu but their rice bowl and ensalada which are served with disappointing chopped lettuce and tasteless chicken and are very overpriced. Outside seating creates a more relaxing dining experience than dining inside a loud atmosphere. Go early to get a table. It's a very popular restaurant. read more