I hadn't visited Guads in a couple of years due to poor quality food back then. I thought I'd give them another try. Overall the food was much improved over the previous visit, wait staff was efficient but not friendly. Obviously not real happy working there. The food was so good I went back the following week. Food was good, different wait staff, same result. Did her job but wasn't friendly at all. She did stop to talk to a friend/customer that arrived 10 minutes after we did and immediately took her order while we were still waiting. They were obviously friends. They need new faces in the wait staff area. Get friendly staff, it makes a big difference in the overall experience. read more

They didn't give me back the full $20 change and the food came cold, the meat was like candy

Going in we knew this was not going to even be close to the "Mexican food" we were used to in Texas, but we were tired and it was within walking distance of our hotel so we gave it a shot. The staff was nice and they worked hard, but the food was nothing like what we loosely call Mexican food, or really what is Tex-Mex. They claim Authentic Mexican food. I have spent a lot of time in Mexico, deep into Mexico, and this is very different, but I digress. We had a group of 10 and were seated immediately. The chips were good and crispy but not warmed, the salsa was watered down and had little to no flavor for my taste. Yes, I know what I am used to and I am picky about salsa, but picante out of a jar would have been an improvement. One of the guys ordered some kind of seafood dish- when it came out it looked like a hodge-podge of leftover seafood chunks in some kind of soupy sauce. I tried it, because I felt like living on the edge, and it was not very good. He didn't eat it...... I ordered beef enchiladas. I wasn't expecting much, which was good because that is what it delivered. The beans were ok as was the rice. I have never seen this dish topped with black olives, I like black olives, but would have preferred jalapenos or onions as the garnish. It really depends on what you are used to. Again, this is South Dakota's version of Mexican food, or Tex-Mex. We knew it would likely not be up to par with our local places but it was edible and we had a good time while we were in there. I wanted to give this place more stars, but I just couldn't, for my taste. They were very friendly and provided great service. I think they serve breakfast so maybe we will try that next time, but we will skip dinner. read more

Guadalajara Mexican Restraunt - Beef Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Pierre, South Dakota

i had the Steak Fajitas . They were good, Service was ok, but the place was packed. Love the salsa.

Came here and well, average. I know I say this a lot but this one would honestly be 2.5 stars. I ordered the beef enchiladas, and they were good, but didn't look so appetizing. Bit dirty place though. Thanks for reading this review, I hope this helps with future decisions. Have a great day! read more

I stopped in and ordered the arroz con pollo to go. I've eaten at the ones in Watertown, Brookings, and Sioux Falls. It was hot and good flavor but they forgot to put tortillas in the bag. That was worth 1 star coming down read more

Food is bland. No flavor Mexican food is full of flavor seasonings. This place doesn't even use salt. No culture in their cooking. Service is good very attentive, but that would not justify the bland food .Mexican culture is very festive. The ambiance is as bland as the food. read more

Not only was the food subpar but the staff don't seem to care about customer service. We had the "curvy" waitress. She never came back to check on our food quality, which was terrible. They cover everything in cheese to mask the blandness. My niece ordered a sizzling fajita burrito with STEAK and it came out with chicken and the waitress never came back to check on us besides bringing the ticket. TERRIBLE SERVICE, QUALITY AND EXPERIENCE. read more

The plate had the right items, the correct look of items and was hot. But that was it. Zero flavor. Zero spices were used. Not even salt or pepper, much less cumin, garlic or chili powder. We should've known better than to even attempt this restaurant. Tip for owners: do some research about what you are serving. And don't say your clientele doesn't care for the traditional Mexican spices. They don't know better. But you should. Buy the meats pre-seasoned if you have to. All of the food distributors offer the option. Sysco, US Foods, Ben E. Keith...which do you use? Talk to your rep for assistance. Rice, beans, everything. Good luck. You could be the talk of the town if you care to be. Visitors from Texas. read more

Very mid ... barley mid food. The waiter was good but over all I wouldn't recommend to anyone

Awesome authentic Mexican food!!!! They stayed open during the blizzard and were well staffed and great service clean great service and felt like Christmas!!!! Everyone was closed except for a couple of fast food places!!! read more

Guadalajara Mexican Restraunt - Mary - Mexican Near Me - Pierre, South Dakota

There's no sauce on the enchiladas. It's just tortillas and cheese. Who DOES that? I mean, that's all I really came here to say, and my review still isn't long enough to post, so I'll repeat: there is no sauce on the enchiladas. There's not really any seasoning on the fajitas either. Taco John's is wildly popular in Pierre, and now I understand why. They have little packets of sauce. read more

Food was good and the menu choices were on par with most full service Mexican restaurants. Server was abrupt and not as friendly as most.

Food is bland. Ordered shrimp tacos. Appeared to be the small frozen bay shrimp you buy at Walmart. No seasoning or flavor whatsoever. Table and area we sat in was still dirty from previous diners. This place is way over priced for the food and ambiance they provide. read more

Definitely nothing like the south. Ordered a chimichanga. No flavor and tasted more like a burrito. The salsa for the chips was very bland as well. read more

Guadalajara Mexican Restraunt - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Pierre, South Dakota

After reading the reviews we were a little hesitant about trying this place, but there's just not that many options in Pierre. Well, let me say I was very impressed! The place was bustling and the staff was friendly and attentive. We were seated with nice thin and crispy chips and ice water. The salsa was a little different than back home, but we are in South Dakota, you know. The menu was extensive and the food came out hot and fast. The dinner plate was large, most everything came with rice and beans, and our food was delicious. We thought the restaurant was clean, decorated appropriately, and well run. We would definitely recommend Guadalajara to anyone coming to Pierre! read more

We literally drove all over Pierre at 8 pm on a Tuesday night looking for ANY open restaurant with in house dining. I wish we had looked harder. Our waitress was friendly enough. My wife ordered the sizzling fajitas and I ordered a combo meal with a chicken enchilada and a Chile reLeno. The sizzling fajitas were swimming in cooking oil. The chicken in my enchilada was dried out and smothered with melted cheese. The chile relleno was a complete mess being covered with a giant glob of melted Mexican cheese. Neither item was covered with any sort of sauce. Neither my wife or I were satisfied with our meal. read more

Sometimes taco johns just doesn't cut it. If you're looking for authentic Mexican cuisine look no further. The portions are plentiful, and the food is always hot. A favorite of ours is the taquitos, although everything is good!! read more

This must be a terrible joke... We stopped in here while on our way to the Badlands. We figured Mexican would be safe. It wasn't terrible here, but man it was pathetic. Now beggars can't be choosers, and since we were all starving, we appreciated hot food served by a cute waitress. The water boy was hilarious. The place was stifling hot and someone didn't get the memo about turning on the AC. I didn't care as I like the temperature to be 80F all year round. It felt good in the heat, but the poor water boy was sweating bullets. I felt bad for him. I ordered up some nachos, and really you can't screw that up. I also had a few Margaritas. I was traumatized on the way to SD. I ran over two pheasants and got pulled over by the State Trooper. So drinks were in order to settle my nerves... Thanks for feeding us. I don't think we'll be back, but it was memorable, as everything else was in SD! read more

Service was terrible, food was bland and gross. Salsa has no flavor. Waitress was VERY rude did not check on us once..my order was wrong didn't even come to our table until 10 minutes until after we were done and pushed our dishes away. . Then was rude when we asked for our checks and tried to pay. Will not be back this is by far the worst Mexican I have had..would rather have Taco Bell. read more

Food was bland. Cook staff in the back was yelling loud enough for entire restaurant to hear. Food was just ok. I would not recommend this place. read more

We ordered a bean burrito with queso on top. When he ordered over the phone (right next to me) I made sure he double checked to make sure that the refried beans were vegetarian. This is what we got. I wouldn't eat it. That was our first time and I figured over $12 was expensive but I didn't know what to expect. read more

Guadalajara Mexican Restraunt - Bean burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pierre, South Dakota

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Well, the food was good, but they were understaffed for our group of 24. I can't really blame them for that, though... What I will gig them on is the fact that the Yelp listing states "Full Bar", but the truth is that they serve beer and wine only, and make some weird "wine based" drinks they called margaritas. Word of advice: If it has tequila in it, you can call it a margarita, but if it has wine, I think it's supposed to be called sangria! read more

The service was good but the food wasn't. Everything we had lacked flavor and the presentation was disgusting. I Do not recommend this place. Should have went to Taco Johns down the street - that says a lot read more

If there's no tequila, is it a margarita? The Yelp details indicated there is a full bar - please note this restaurant serves beer. My margarita was a virgin. read more

I've read the reviews and most of them are positive. It's obvious most people don't know what "authentic " actually means. I've been to this restaurant several times, and each time I've walked away disappointed. I'm used to Mexican food from New Mexico. Best stuff on the planet. I don't think I'll come back to this place. Get better food at Taco Johns and that place is as bad as it gets. If you ever go to or through New Mexico, try the huevos rancheros there. Eggs with beans and potatoes on the side (rice is only for lunch and dinner) smothered in delicious green chili. And thick homemade flour tortillas that don't smell like insides of your sneakers. I can't wait to get back home. read more

Our waiters was rude made unnecessary comments. The food was great but the drinks are way way over priced.

I had lunch here once and take out a few times here on my stay in Peirre SD. Take out you don't get free chips and salsa. :( There queso is really good. The salsa is not hot @ all it taste like pasta sauce. lol... I asked for the mild and hot mixed together so it would be real mild in my opinion mild is a little hot. They call the pasta sauce tasting salsa mild. Guess this is good mexican food for peirre but there aren't many options here I noticed. It was fine for convenience. read more

Guadalajara Mexican Restraunt - dining area - Mexican Near Me - Pierre, South Dakota

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This is NOT authentic Mexican food. The salsa was watery and flavorless I asked if they had a spicier Salsa but was told no. My husband and I both ordered Camerones a la Diabla which should be spicy, it was very stove hot, but bland. It was smothered in onions and mushrooms? It did have a reasonable amount of shrimp but really no taste. The service was ok, but it wasn't busy. Not a place I would recommend or return to. read more

I travel quite a bit and many times in to smaller midwest towns like Pierre. In general with co-workers, we feel when in doubt go to the local Mexican restaurant. In fact, as we got in car I said, "You generally can't go wrong with Mexican food so let's go to Guadalajara's. The Chips were good. The salsa is below average and watery. Staff is friendly and once we ordered the food came about 5 minutes later. Food was bland. I had 2 tacos and chicken enchilada. The best flavor in the plate was from the refried beans. Food was bland. It was really busy place, but don't let that fool you into thinking this authentic or good mexican food. The food wasn't gross or nasty, it just was edible. Try somewhere else or save money and go to Taco Bell or Taco Johns. read more

I liked this place. I had the "Camerones Monterey"...which are bacon wrapped shrimp, with peppers and onions in a white cream sauce... served fajita style. It was great! I saw this dish on a table next to me when I was seated and had to have it. I've heard the fajitas are good, and quite popular. The "ultimate" burrito looked great too. If you are on a diet, do not eat here. I think I ate enough food for three "normal people" when dining here. I just couldn't stop, it was too good. :) read more

Very disappointed !!! Salsa is sweet, not what I expected, very watery. Asked for the hot salsa and it was not any better. I didn't like either of them. Guac was not good. This is texmex. Not authentic Slow service. Big portions. I would not return. read more

The people who have given this restaurant positive reviews, have apparently never had Mexican food before. Bland, boring, flavorless food... With melted cheese that looked like it came out of a bag from the grocery store. Cheap tasting ingredients, and sub par salsa. While the food was not "gross" per se... In no way is this an acceptable example of Mexican food. Additionally, food arriving at your table 4 minutes after you ordered it (when the restaurant is VERY busy) is never a good sign for high quality food. Pros, friendly service and good a atmosphere. read more

Guadalajara Mexican Restraunt - Mexican Near Me - Pierre, South Dakota

This is not real Mexican. Salsa tasted like onions. Do not waste time coming here . My wife and I got food sickness.

Ordered to-go. No complementary chips n salsa with take-out. Asked for dressing on the side for my salad. None in the bag when I got home. Very bland taco salad. Mediocre burrito but very pricey. Won't need to eat here again :( read more

Don't expect fast service, but the food is great! Try the Guadalajara burrito, though I recommend ordering it without the jalapeños. Also the Guadalajara platter was good too. Plenty to eat for sure! read more

Guadalajara Mexican Restraunt - Mexican Near Me - Pierre, South Dakota

A pretty disappointing experience all around. The complimentary salsa had very little flavor. We added salt and hot sauce. The margaritas came quickly and were from a mix; they were just ok. I had the seafood chimichanga. It was pretty bland and soggy. The only flavor came from the shrimp. My traveling companion had a chicken tamale and was equally underwhelmed. read more

This is a favorite place to go for my husband and I. However, tonight I decided to try something new and I ordered the Guadalajara burrito. I am allergic to avocado, so I checked the menu and it was listed as a garnish, so I ordered it. It turns out that the burrito is stuffed with avocado. I couldn't eat it. Not because I am picky, but because I am allergic. The waitress went and got the menu to show me where avocado was listed and then she and I did not agree what garnish meant. We had to pay for the burrito. It wasn't in our budget to order another entree, so after my husband ate his dinner, I came home and had cereal for supper. This was very disappointing. read more

Great service was open even during g the March 2019 blizzard I has steak faqatias I hate Mexican food I eat at restaurant maybe once every 6 years or so lol read more

Not a lot of flavor in their food and the rice is really dry and bland. The service is great, but dont eat here. Your rear end will explode.