This was not Mexican food. It's watered down Mexican for white North Shore. Saturday night it wasn't even that busy and they were out of a specialty margarita and we're unapologetic about it. Our waiter could not have been less attentive or more unbothered about anything. The salsas they brought out were completely tasteless with their stale chips. I ordered the crab ceviche, whatever you do, do not order this. It is completely without taste or texture or anything. When I asked him what the skinny ceviche was, he said shrimp and that's it. He didn't give me any other description. The queso fundito was half melted, so not that good. Plus, it came out before our drinks even got to the table. I had to wave at our waiter to ask for another round, he could see I wasn't eating my ceviche and said not a word. I can't believe this place even has three stars. I can't believe people in Winnetka even eat here. It was so bad. i'm getting two stars because my husband had enchiladas con mole, which it wasn't even on the menu, and it was pretty good. The beans and rice, on the other hand, horrible. read more

This place was good, but lacking a little flavor. It was also pricier than it should be for the portion and taste you get. Our server was nice, and the chips were all right, but I don't think I'll come back here again. Parking is either street parking or behind the building in a garage. read more

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This place was recommended by Diane at Lifetime Fitness as I'm always up for trying Mexican places especially in the North Shore. I have to support el gente! Unfortunately they didn't support me. My son and I came here for lunch and we were really greeted as the bartender served as the host and a few other employees were doing stuff around the restaurant. We were seated and my son was hungry so I ordered his food right away which was Quesadillas con Queso. They came out quick but it would've been helpful to let me know the rice was a little spicy. If you need a high chair for someone at the table, you should probably let them know about the spice in the rice. Other than that, he ate the food. I asked for milk as well. I ordered the Carne Asada (yes a heavy my lunch order) but obvs I was hungry. It was very good and had some sort of marinade but couldn't figure out what it was. The rice and beans were bad as the rice didn't taste fresh and the beans were blah. Also I had to ask for more corn tortillas since I only got 3. The service was ok and I was never asked what I wanted to drink. My biggest beef was when other patrons (all Caucasian) walked into the restaurant, they were greeted immediately and made a hell of a lot more welcome than us. It was weird to hear how over accommodating that same person who was on his computer when we walked in, jumped off his seats for the other patrons walking in. The nicest person by far was a women who brought me more tortillas and actually engaged with my son. No need to come back here but cmon gente, get it together when fellow gente walk in. read more

Guanajuato - Rice and Frijole - nope - Mexican Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

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6:30 reservation but they were completely overbooked and overwhelmed. Multiple other parties waiting as well with no manager in sight. Poor kid at the front didn't know what to do and decided it was better to just go back to the kitchen and hide. Put me down for GuanaNOTo! read more

Have been going to Guanajuatos my whole life - always have a great time when there :) it is a small place that has a cozy atmosphere and friendly waiter. Margarita: 3.5/5 could have been stronger. I am vegan and got the fajitas with extra veggies instead of chicken: 4.5/5 really yummy :) just wish they had more vegan options! My sister and mom liked their dishes but weren't obsessed. A free delicious flan and birthday song for my little sisterOverall I recommend coming here :) read more

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Wow what a fall from Grace. Been here 50 plus times and kinda avoided it for a year bcoz their prices got outta control along with their quality. Decided to come here for lunch just to give it one last chance and man has this place gone way way down hill. The bartender made the worst skinny margarita. It was weak and way too tart and they used to put a dried round lime garnish on top but this time it came with a cheaper lime slice. The queso fundido was dry AF I mean how can cheese be dry?? The burrito was tepid with some cheese on top. How does a freshly made burrito come out tepid?? Answer: it wasn't freshly made perhaps sitting ready for just cheese to be added and placed under the broiler. I ordered the torta Milanese which is a breaded chicken sandwich. It was ok but I couldn't eat it, it was so dried out. I'm afraid to say this place is a DNR- do not return! read more

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We had a very disappointing experience right before Christmas. We ordered ahead with a specific pickup time. Despite placing the order early it was not ready on time. We waited about 15 minutes for the order. While that could be excused, 2 members of our party got food poisoning. I filled out the survey provided by the restaurant the next day and informed them what happened. I really expected a follow up and apology. I am not looking for a discount as I will not eat here again. Overall a poor experience. read more

My husband and I just had dinner here. We ordered two taco dinners. After an hour and realizing everyone in the restaurant had received their dinners before us, my husband looked for the manager, "S". He could not have been ruder or more dismissive. He told us that the kitchen is busy and turned his back on us. We've been coming here for years, and do not plan to return. We understand if restaurants are understaffed, but there's never an excuse for management to be disrespectful to their patrons. read more

The best Mexican meal I have ever had in the Midwest. Great presentation. Sergio was very knowledgeable and professional.. Ask him about chimichangas. The food was delicious and margaritas out of this world. I came here for lunch with my son who is a chef and he was greatly impressed. read more

The prices were moderate as was the food....nothing special here for the three of us. Starting with a dollop of guacamole (which was 12.99 and listed at 11 on the menu?) which was very small yet tasty. The decorative chips in it were cold and soggy meaning the bowl was previously prepared and sitting in the fridge. The table chips and salsa were plentiful but the salsa was nothing special. Drinks were fine but we stayed with beer. Main courses were uninspired...my chicken fajitas were pretty good but were accompanied by mostly green peppers with a rare onion to be found. They were hot and I ate the three relatively small tortillas with all the chicken and some veggies but it lacked a direction.... The side plate of accompaniments was the traditional boring plate of refried beans, almost as much guac as our appetizer, salsa which was bland and some tired rice. Friends had similar opinions on their salmon enchiladas and chicken enchiladas. Service was above average and the place wasn't crowded. It seems to cater to American palates and has drifted from its Mexican roots. read more

The service was good but not the best pina colada. I liked that we were able to get a heat lamp outside for an unseasonably cools summer evening, thank you for accommodating. The guacamole was good, perhaps a little heavy handed on the onions. read more

We decided to give this restaurant a try yesterday on the recommendation of a family member. We arrived promptly for our reservation and were immediately seated. The waiter came to the table with menus and brought chips and salsa. The chips and salsa were good but nothing out of the ordinary. The chips were thin and the salsa was flavorless. We ordered cocktails to begin our meal. I had beer and my wife had a frozen margarita. The beer was bitter and very had an overwhelming hoppy flavor. We placed our order after a quick review of the menu. My wife ordered the Mahi Mahi Tacos. The order came with three Mahi tacos. Topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, queso and cilantor. Rice and beans on the side. The tacos were slathered with guacamole and overwhelmed the Mahi's lightly seared flavor. I ordered the Enchiladas Suizas. The order came with three enchiladas cooked in a mild ranchero sauce and topped with melted cheese. Served with rice and beans on the side. My dish was served room temperature and soggy. I expected the ranchero sauce to have a slight kick of heat or spice. It had neither. The ranchero sauce tasted like a cold marinara sauce and had no flavor. The tortillas instead of being crisp were soggy. I ordered chicken, but honestly I couldn't taste it under the cold, soggy mess on my plate. I asked the server for hot sauce. The hot sauce was never brought to our table. It was my wife's birthday so we ordered dessert. We ordered the flan and fried ice cream. The wait staff brought the flan and fried ice cream to the table and sang Happy Birthday to my wife. The fried ice cream and presentation were superb. The fried ice cream was served with whip cream and was ice cold and had a strong, flavorful hint of vanilla and sugar. It was amazing and really enjoyable after our meal. The flan was also nicely presented and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone at our table. I really wanted to enjoy this place. The restaurant is beautiful, well lit, and clean. However, I came to eat dinner not take in the scenery. Overall, "A recipe has no soul. The cook must bring soul to the recipe." What this place is missing is the soul of Latin cuisine. read more

I wish there was a way to write a review without stars. I am a delivery driver (such as grub hub, door dash, postmates..etc) I arrived at this location a few minutes after receiving the pick up request on my phone. When I arrived to the restaurant, the gentleman (Brian, is what I'm told his name is) asked me how he could help me and I kindly gave him the name of the pick up order. He explained that the order was not yet ready and to have a seat on the benches near by. After about 20 min, the host checked in with me to ask me the name on my order again, and told me they were working on it. (mind you, the order was 1 dish. that's all) 10 min later, annoyed, I asked the host if there was any update on the order and she said she would check in the back. She came back after a few minutes and said that my order was being packed up and it would be a few more minutes. Another 10 minutes went by another employee asked me for the name on my order. Annoyed, I gave him the name and he told me he would go and check. I saw him walk to the kitchen, walk out, to never return to give me an update on my order. At this point I stood up and walked over near the host stand quite pissed off and asked again for the status of my order. The host apologized and said it would be out shortly. Another 10 minutes went by. I was fuming at this point. Brian, the guy at the beginning of this nightmare of a story, approached me and said "Gordas, name on the order?" I stood in shock. For those of you who don't know, "Gordas" translates to fat, fatty, chubby, fatso, plump, porky...etc Once again, I gave the name of my order. I watched him walk to the kitchen, walk out, and then walk to another table and start laughing with the guests. Im not sure what gave him the thought that he could call me this. Did he think my blue eyes meant I couldn't understand Spanish. Did he think that this was the appropriate way to address me... especially while waiting there for over 50 min waiting for an order that should have been ready by the time I walked in. Just as I was able to say something, the host walked over with my order. I grabbed it out of her hands and walked out.... I have never, in my entire life ever had an experience like this. This was the most unprofessional and disgusting action I've ever seen displayed in my life. You should be ashamed of yourself, and frankly...FIRED! read more

Guanajuato - Update, his name is Jovanny Diaz and is the restaurants "chef de cuisine" - Mexican Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

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Solid! We all enjoyed our food and the service was great. I had the tilapia tacos, my oldest had the carnitas tacos, my youngest had the chicken enchiladas, and the hubs got a gigantic taco bowl. We are stuffed. read more

Beautiful outdoor patio, very nice live music, very good margaritas. Small guac but delicious. Loved the tacos and enchiladas. Wish the shrimp was a bit bigger but was good. Loved the habanero and chips and salsa. Friendly staff read more

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My favorite Mexican in the north shore!! amazing food that is so fresh. and the best customer service! they have great patio seating too on nice summer days! read more

I love the great lunch menu in Guanajuato. Hamburger enchiladas fajitas tacos . I recommend .and that margaritas is a blast And is a good price # . read more

What great service. Our waitress was prompt, efficient and friendly. Our meal was appetizing, especially liked the chicken soup. Must try white Sangaria definitely light and refreshing on a hot day. Love the decor and very kid friendly. read more

My absolute favorite restaurant for all occasions! I could eat there everyday. The vibes are fun, and every menu item is fresh and has a great depth of flavor. My favorite is the Carne Asada or the Enchiladas Margarita. It's perfect for date night, big family dinners, birthday meals, a casual lunch, or ordering take out! Also, Margarita, the owner (who's from Guanajuato, Mexico) is the sweetest. Many of her staff have worked there for many years, which makes it a friendly place to become a regular. read more

We have searching for a replacement for LasPalmas Highland Park, it's been years and we have not found a replacement. We drive by Guanajuato frequently, it's always busy. We decided to try, made an open table reservation. Upon arrival we seated and all appeared we may have found that special place. Not going to happen. My wife ordered a drink and it was lacking flavor depth. We placed our order, my wife, shrimp Acapulco and I ordered Tampiquena. Our orders were served in just a few moments - portions were generous but the food was varying temperatures, my enchilada had a sauce that was very bitter. My skirt steak was flavorful but was not grilled to order it was re heated. My wife's shrimp was not the quality worthy of the $30 price. Speaking of prices - according to yelp their prices listed on yelp must be pre pandemic they were all under $20 for an entree but on the the menu prices for specialty entrees ranged from $26-$30. I understand inflation but if your going to raise prices let's cover all the published bases. Another concern was the dinner plates and accessory bowls. Most were chipped and this is not good - chips breed bacteria!!!!! Their were families dining with small and young kids - scary. We were hopeful- the waiter was great. If anyone has a recommendation for a restaurant that is similar to LasPalmas please comment. read more

Ok, I have driven by this place so many times and was reluctant to try it out due to the reviews. If anything, take it all with a grain of salt, we had a great experience! First our waiter, Zach was great! He was very attentive and we were never left waiting for him. He recommended these great margaritas. It was the second one on the menu, I forgot the name. They were strong however amazing! Next we got the crab ceviche and queso fundido. I recommend both! The crab ceviche tasted very fresh! Next we had the carne asada and chicken mole and we loved both of them. Lastly we had the tres leches and flan. While the flan was smooth it lacked a little flavor. Overall we loved it and will go back!!! read more

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Really love this atmosphere and the people who work there! Their ambiance is awesome for the perfect Friday/Saturday night scene. The location is also great since it's next to the train as well as right in the middle of town. Let's not forget the food... absolutely amazing, and I would eat here every night if I could afford it! :) read more

Terr - i - ble. Seriously, do not go here. You will thank me later for this advice. My food was average, lukewarm, not much flavor. Tacos are $21, which FYI, is the same price as Frontera Grill in Chicago - and this place ain't no Frontera. And the chefs here ain't no Rick Bayless, I can tell you that much. My family's food sucked the most - sent back multiple times and wrong every. single. time. Cold, mushy, prepared in about 30 seconds each time which shows it isn't fresh. Worst part was the manager. My oh my, what a mouth does this woman have. She is an arrogant, belligerent person. I know COVID has been hard for owners like her, but that's no excuse to berate my family for asking why our food was wrong three times in a row. She proceeded to yell at us after we simply requested an apology. The only bright spot was our server - Isabelle. She could not have been nicer or more apologetic. Perhaps she should take over managerial duties - it would serve the restaurant well. Guanajuato, you are in a league of your own and it's very lonely. Next time I think of you, I'll opt for Taco Bell instead. read more

One of the worse fajitas I've ever had. Very few shrimp overwhelmed by a mountain of green peppers. The onions and red peppers were almost nonexistent. After commenting to the waiter, he mentioned this to the manager who did not have the curtesy to come over to speak with us. Not very good food or hospitality. read more

Drinks were great, loved the black salt and the blood orange slice garnish on mine. Food was fantastic! read more

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Sergio and the Guanajuato staff were very accommodating for a group event held at the restaurant. Sergio was very responsive during the planning phase and made sure all details were set. The staff were helpful, friendly, and attentive on the night of the event. Thank you, Guanajuato! read more

The unique and delicious food here was the best Mexican fare I have eaten. We enjoyed the Jicama salad and the El Milanese with chicken and steak. And the service was just as excellent. Totally recommend this restaurant read more

Amazing food!!!!! I had the carne asada and my friend ordered the molcajete. Service was quick, and the environment was super friendly. Great local spot, I'd say the best Mexican food on the North Shore read more

We have ordered from here a handful of times. It's hit and miss, but mainly miss. The guac is really good and the enchiladas are decent as well. Every time we order from here they forget at least one meal. Tonight we were missing my burrito dinner. The tacos are mediocre (the ones in the flour tortillas are much better than the corn tortillas, which we all found inedible), but the nachos were also inedible. We ended up throwing away a lot of food, which always upsets me. I am embarrassed to say it, but I enjoy Taco Bell more read more

chips, dip, 2 margaritas, 1 sangria, chorizo cheese dip with tortilla, $50-60 bucks, yes it is possible in the north shore. Small little place. Service was top notch but then again, we were very early to anti-dinner. read more

Guanajuato - Mexican Near Me - Winnetka, Illinois

A bit on the pricier side for Mexican food, but it's got solid service with ok food. They have outdoor seating that is pretty charming - they try to separate the outdoor seating from the sidewalk/street, so that you're less disturbed by everything going on around you. The one thing they couldn't help were the flies - there were a lot of them and they were relentless. read more

And here we go again. Years ago I couldn't say enough, a few years later I downgraded them. Now Guanajuato is just poor at best. We tried to go for a lunch, waited 15 min and nobody came. We left. Tonight went, ordered dinner, drinks, kids lemonade... lemonade never came, drinks came as we were 2/3 thru dinner, and my water glass was empty most of the time. I understand labor issues, but with a 1/2 full dining room simple things (water, drinks) should be easily completed. Bummed, not recommending at this point. read more

Stay far away from this place. If I could give zero stars I would. Ordered enchiladas with ground beef without beans (food intolerance). First plate was chicken, sent it back. Second plate had beans, sent it back, third plate was cold and missing an enchilada. At this point I said please take it off the bill we are done. Manager never came over. We spoke to her on the way out asking her why she never came by? Her response was "what do you want me to say?" We said how about "sorry?" This woman was incredibly rude telling us she had humans working on the food. Told my son she is sorry he has my husband and I as parents. This whole experience and place was absolutely nuts! read more

All my family was ignored even though we had reservations, we got our table after a whole hour of waiting, then we got seated and no one helped us out for 20 minutes except some one from the bar whom TRIED,. They gave us chips but no salsa, they said they had no salnsa but the cooler was next us and we spotted the salsa. Worst experience ever, not coming back or nor would I ever recommend it to someone! read more

The best Mexican food in the area, and I've tried everything! The staff is friendly and they have a big menu with lots of interesting choices, many vegetarian options. Really good chips and salsa, and everything I've ordered has been great! read more

Order to pick up on a Sunday early evening, just before a holiday, due in part to a friend's highly recommendation. Menu's prices seemed fair and selection was interesting. Picked mole enchiladas with beef and chicken enchiladas suizas, waiter said order will be ready in 20 minutes, stepped in 15 minutes, was ready to wait for it, surprisingly order was ready to go!! We get home in less than five minutes!! Food was cold and soggy, very poor presentation and the smallest enchiladas I ever seen, side dishes were like a baby's portion size! Flavor was flat and insipid, frankly those enchiladas were awful and super overpriced. As a sign of respect to my friend, who profusely apologized and even offer to buy me something else probably will give another chance in the future. read more

As always Guanajuato's does not disappoint, consistently delicious food, great service, and comfortable restaurant. This is one of my husbands and my go-tos! We often get the grilled veggie burrito and mahi-mahi tacos. Their margaritas are too good! read more

I love this restaurant so much. It's my go to Mexican restaurant to feel a vibrant environment and such nice people. Th hostess was super nice and asked me where I'd prefer to sit. Waiter was amazing and food was great. 100% recommend. read more

Excellent food with quick and professional service. Lunch menu offers fantastic value. Ambiance is elegant, great for families and formal occasions. read more

Unfortunate food is fabulous but we will not be back. Manager cannot manage restaurant and takeout. Sent an 18 year old to run interference when customer requested a manager after waiting 20 minutes beyond estimated pickup time. Second time this has occurred and wrong food given the first visit after additional waiting time, as well. Inexcusable behavior by the manager. Where are the owners? read more