love their food. Shrimp cocktail was SOO good. This is my second visit and we will be back read more

We came here from a recommendation we received from another business near by. We ordered plantain, and two orders of chicken enchiladas. The service we received was okay nothing special they didn't really create any conversation with us or anything I don't even think the lady serving us shared with us her name. The ambiance of the restaurant was good. It's a small hole in the wall place. They had wrestling on the tv and were playing music in Spanish for us to enjoy while we ate. I did notice that the ladies who were serving us were also cooking the food and that they weren't wearing hair nets while cooking. The chips served to us were over-fried so I'm assuming they were house made but they were hard and not very good. The plantain was just fried plantain nothing special. Both my mom and I ordered chicken enchiladas. I have never had enchiladas where the chicken was on the side. It was different but not bad. It wasn't my favorite but my mom really liked it. The enchiladas were filled with a cheese sauce and topped with lettuce and sour cream with beans, rice, and chicken on the side. read more

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Fantastic in all aspects !!! I've had rice, beans, pork chop, chicken, ceviche (to kill for) mofongo is delicious!!! I drive one hour when I want to eat good Latin food....I really like it... read more

The inside of the restaurant looked nice, it's not a big place so don't expect it to be a lot of big seating areas with more space as that is not the case. I wasn't a huge fan of the empanada & taco. My husband wasn't a huge fan of his meal either. It tasted fine but it tasted like some flavor was missing. This was not the taste of Hispanic style cooking I was getting, it felt like they lowered the quality a bit which I don't know why because the restaurant was filled with Hispanic & afro Latina people. The staff was nice, the owner was nice as well which is why the 4 star rating but the food was a miss with me. Maybe it was because of what I got. read more

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Everything here is perfect. Run, don't walk. Tip heavy. This place is blue-collar perfection.

The best thing here is the mofongo. I did not realize it until I moved to NYC and tried mofongo at many other restaurants. My mind kept coming back to Guadalupana where it is covered in garlic oil and packed full of crispy pork bits. The location and exterior of the building can be a little intimidating, especially when the metal door slams behind you. Once you are inside that all goes away, because you are greeted by smiling faces and a welcoming feeling. There is table seating, an open kitchen (diner style) behind a counter with seating, and a TV on each end of the room. They play the latest Spanish language music videos. I would have never come here if Steve M. did not recommend it. I recommend walking to the back cooler to check out the beers and the sodas available. The beer runs about $3.00 per bottle, and most of the sodas are $2.00 each (expensive). We ordered a Negro Modelo and a Tamarind flavor Jarritos soda. The basket of chips is free and fresh fried. The flavor and texture of the chips is amazing because they are crispy in some parts and soft in others. Dip lightly in the homemade read chili sauce. The Chicken Empanada ($1.50) was very small, without much filling, and was dry. I recommend going to Café Havana for a plump chicken empanada. However, the highlight of the experience at Guadalupana was the appetizer Morongo ($4.00), which is a Dominican dish of mashed plantains served like a soufflé that is stuffed with crispy pork cracklings, then drizzled with pungent chopped garlic in oil. It is to die for with a little of their homemade hot chili sauce. We created our own version of a taco sampler; 1 beef taco ($1.50), 1 chicken taco ($1.50), and 1 chorizo taco ($1.50). The tacos were very small and the cilantro, onion, and lime we served on the side. All were very dry except for the chorizo, which was then the best tasting. I do not recommend the tacos, because that is not their specialty. After we ordered, and saw the food going to other tables, we realized that the seafood is the commonly ordered item, served with rice and vegetables. However, I was very pleased with my Torta de Milanese (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milanesa) ($6.00) a huge crispy buttery bread stuffed with country fried style steak. Then, topped with lettuce, tomato, avocado, black bean spread, and mayonaise. Served with a large portion of fries and pickled sliced jalapenos. Put some spicy sauce on top.....ahhhh. Skip the tacos, order some seafood, or a sandwich. Don't forget the Mofongo. After eating here, I realized that most of the food here is not Mexican, but Dominican. Next time, I want to get the chorizo and egg sandwich. I did not see any credit card signs anywhere, so I paid in cash assuming that it is cash only from what I saw from other patrons. $21.00 even without tip read more

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What an amazing find!! The food, atmosphere, service was phenomenal-- I felt i was transported to the Caribbean! Great experience! You can tell the food is super authentic! And get the Michelada's! read more

Guadalupana - Fajitas Combination and trio of tacos!! - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Once again I had another mofongo, but this one a la criolla, or "a la diabla" without hotsauce... absolutely yummy! My husband had the garlic shrimp one, he couldn't believe there was a spot in town with a good mofongo. Another thing I noticed, they don't add much salt... it doesn't bother me, as I prefer to add as I wish. Below is my first review posted a month ago (just on the wrong restaurant... oops!). I've been craving a mofongo for quite some time, but there are no good places in the area that sell them. Who would've thought it would be here? a mofongo with garlic shrimp sauce (not on the menu), it was really good! Real pork chunks too! read more

Guadalupana - Mofongo a la diabla (no hot sauce for me). - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Muy mala atencion es mi primera vez en ese lugar me habían recomendado la comida pero llegue y me senté en lugar cómodo y de una mala actitud me piden que me mueva a una mesa que está cerca de los baños obvio dije no y ella de mala manera dijo que esa eran las reglas del lugar ?de lo contrario no me atenderían pedi hablar con el manager o dueño y simplemente te dicen que no están y es haci como ella decía quiza la comida es buena no lo sé lo único que si se es que no vuelo a ese lugar no lo recomiendo por personas con esa actitud ni hambre de da y otra cosa solo estar ahí 5 min salí con olor toda la gasa de ahí sería bueno poner buenos succionares de olores read more

Everything was delicious here... even the simplest foods were made special with the amazing flavors they create... masterful cooking and generous portions. Amazing staff and great prices. A true gem. read more

Guadalupana - Food coma - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Love that place! Can you say Spanish soul food ! Everything is made fresh to order and they are very friendly.

We visited this restaurant since we were looking for some good eats in Sarasota. Steve M.'s review made it sound so good. But I think we had too high of expectations and so we were disappointed some with the food. It definitely is a dive. But it does add some character to the place. The chips are a little thicker than what we would prefer, but pretty good. The tortas that steve M. recommended was great, but needed some jalepenos on it or some hot sauce. just not quite as tasty as we hoped it would be. read more

Generally the best *authentic* Mexican restaurants have a distinctly modest, understated, and sometimes downright sketchy look to them, and Guadalupana definitely fits the bill with their unassuming storefront nestled between a beauty supply store, and a pawn shop, serving up some of the most authentic and delicious Mexican food in the area. This is hands down one of, if not THE, best torta de milanesa in town. The combination of the perfectly seasoned and cooked meat, the toasty bread, the spice of the pickled jalapeños (which they put on the side, as a courtesy to those who want to portion out their fire according to taste), the smooth refried beans, the gooey cheese, and the crisp and fresh lettuce and tomatoes create the most beautiful of marriages and makes my mouth water just writing this. But don't just stop at their tortas! All of the food on the menu looks delicious and sounds worthy of a try, and judging by the number of Hispanic blue-collar type patrons, this place is definitely the real deal. read more

Great authentic food, have been coming back since I was a kid. HIGHLY recommend the enchiladas verdes!

When I go to a restaurant and I receive excellent service, quality food, and I am transported to a different place, I am happy! This was our experience tonight. Don't expect Guitar music in the background and blankets on the wall. This is a working man's restaurant that doesn't fake the Latino experience...nobody is out to rip you off. They are all about providing you great food that leaves you satisfied...and they deliver it with a smile. The tacos are phenomenal and priced reasonably. It gets five stars from us. read more

Small little restaurant. I've been a client since 2005 and i have never been disappointed. Their Mofongo with Carne Frita is my absolute favorite. Their Green Enchiladas, Their Sopes, Tortas & Tacos are great too. The owner is very friendly and has always taken care of us. He cooked for our son's baptism back in 2008. This place is a gem! read more

Wow! The food here is amazing. As soon as I pulled up I was a bit nervous and almost pulled out. It was pretty empty just one car. I am so happy I didn't leave. I would have missed out on the best mofongo I have ever had IN MY LIFE. the portion was huge and flavorful. The pork was tender and the salvation Verde had a tad bit of spice with great flavor. My kids had the prom tacos good meat portion flavorful meat. I like that they cook right in front of you. Very clean. My spouse had the bistek torta. He was more than pleased. They serve fresh chips and a warm sala. Can't beat free. We will be returning every time we come to Sarasota. read more

Guadalupana - Best mofongo ever. - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Nestled between a hair care store and a check cashing shop is the best little spanish food restaurant in town. I say spanish because every type of spanish food seems to be served. From mofongo to Chiles Rellenos to empanadas to..... Be prepared for truly what one might call a hole in the wall as far as location and decor but the food makes up for all that lacks cosmetically. read more

We were told this little hole in the wall was good, but we went with a little apprehension. What a pleasant surprise, the food was really good. The mofongo had crispy pork skin in the middle and fried pork chunks had a delicious, spicy green sauce. read more

Poor atmosphere. I walked in with my father and the whole restaurant stopped and stared at us. I didn't even feel welcome enough to try and eat. Instead we left to Wicked Cantina. Truly disappointed. read more

Pretty small low key spot, with amazing food. While visiting Sarasota, I was craving some Mexican food and found this place in yelp and I'm so happy I did! The food is made fresh and is jam packed with flavor. Had the camarones a la diabla with mofongo and OMG, amazing! This place is authentic and pure deliciousness! read more

What a great restaurant! We read Yelp reviews and decided to try this spot. all 4 of us were charmed by the great authentic food, reasonable prices and pleasant atmosphere and service. A table of 10 was being served when we arrived and all the staff focused on meeting there every need, it was a joy to watch. At the same time they cooked and served our food in a satisfactory time period, never easy for a small restaurant. And all with smiles on their faces! read more

Great authentic latin food really good portions for the price, great for couples or to get a bite by yourself. Not alot of seating and drinks are sold by the bottle are the only drawbacks read more

My new favorite Mexican restaurant! Fantastic food, generous portions, fair prices, quick service. My meal was more than I could eat!

OK, I went to this place for lunch today. It is a dive. Small, plain. etc. However, I love dives. It is small as I mentioned, but clean and friendly. I was the only person in the place that was not Mexican or didn't speak Spanish. The soap opera blasting from the TV was in Spanish. I read my book and waited for my food. I'm not as big a fan of the chips as Steve was. I live in San Diego where I have 4 Mexican Restaurants within a 300 foot radius (literally), and about another 8 or 10 in a 1/2 mile radius. That's what happens when you live 40 miles from Mexico. Thus, there are MANY great Mexican restaurants to choose from and several with chips that I like more. However, don't try to find good Cuban or Chinese, but that's another story ! The salsa was ok. It was hot (which I like) but somewhat plain otherwise. I got the "beef soup" first. It was piled with more solid stuff (corn cob, meat with the bone attached, potatoes, etc.) than liquid. It was amazing. I could have eaten 10 times what I was served. Next I had the Asopao de Camarones that Steve raved about. I didn't realize it came in kind of a soup, so the guy probably thought I was a nut for ordering soup first, but whatever. In any case, it was amazing. I can't say enough about the dish -- really really good. They saute the shrimp before putting them in the soup. It would have been nice if they took the unedible tail off first, but it was only a minor irritation. The tostones seemed plain at first, then I put some hot sauce on them and their flavor came out and they came alive. Overall this place is great. I actually thought for a moment about going there for dinner too, but sanity returned. I'll go tomorrow. read more

The BEST fish sandwich I've ever had. The second time I had shrimp encheleda's, which were awesome as well.

I don't get it. Mediocre food. Salsa was bland. Wouldn't go back. I am still looking for a decent Mexican restaurant in Sarasota. I don't think it exists. read more

A very solid Caribbean style mexican restaurant. From bistec to platanos. Not the Mexi-cali style i grew up on, but still tasty and authentic. read more

So in my recent visit to Texas my highlight was having chorizo tacos. Since I got back I been searching for a place that sold them. I was not able to find chorizo anywhere close to what I had in Mexico. So in my desperation I checked yelp again and found this place. This place can make chorizo better than the ones I had in Texas! They even made them spicey for me when I asked. The menu is in Spanish but you can figure it out. read more

Food is great but the service is horrible. The "waitresses" never smile and walk right by you when you try to get their attention.

Service great and music great loved the food and the waiters one of my faviorite restaurants to go to.

Worst place to ever go to !! Manager was very rude. He asked me to shut up when I was trying to help him figure out who was paying what. It's not my first time here this has been the second chance I have given them ! The first time I had hair in my food and still got charged for it. I would not recommend this place to anyone . Very disrespectful staff. read more