I'm a huge fan of Guapo's this is a regular spot for me when I'm in the area. I often come with one of my best friends and it's his favorite Mexican place in the area also. This specific location is always fairly busy but the food is always fresh and awesome. I'm cureently unable to order anything but the steak fajitas. I'm not sure how they season the steak but it's a flavor I'm always craving an unable to find anywhere else (unless it's a nother Guapo's). This place is big and pretty open, they have a cool little fountain in the middle of the dining area and a bustling bar area too. I'll be back sometime when I'm back in the area. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Fajita's - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I love Guapos. It's a must visit whenever my husband and I come to the area. There are multiple locations, but we frequent this one the most as it's near one of my husband's best friends. We love Mexican food like many do, but Guapos just always hits the spot. They have lots of delicious dishes but we both always get the Steak Fajitas. You get 10oz of marinated skirt steak and that marinade is fire. The steak comes on a sizzling platter with a side of Mexican butter. Butter y'all! You 100% want to pour that butter all over the steak and the sautéed green peppers and onions. This was a new thing for me, but the flavor is incredible. This steak just melts in your mouth. I'm salivating thinking about it. This entree is way too big of a serving to eat at once, but I typically do and am way too full. It's that good! The Fajitas are served with Mexican rice, a la charra beans, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and homemade tortillas on the side. The charra beans are also a unique touch. They are hearty and flavorful. Must also brag on their homemade tortillas. To me, the flour is where it's at. They are so soft. You can actually watch them making them fresh from your table. When you put all the fajitas components together and take a bite, it's really delish. Chips and salsa is also stellar, as is their fresh guacamole and queso. If you are going to get a margarita just go ahead and get the large size. They are yummy and it's a better deal than ordering two. Their restaurants are large so lots of tables to accommodate small and large parties alike. It's a casual joint so great for families, celebrations, date night. Service is always quick and attentive, even when they are very busy. If you want a great Mexican meal, come to Guapos. Get those steak fajitas. No notes. read more

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Guapo's is hands down my favorite neighborhood Mexican restaurant. It always feels like such a treat coming here. We ordered the chicken and steak fajitas, which came out sizzling on the plate -- always a great start. Both the chicken and steak were perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. We also ordered the enchiladas, and those were really good as well. The service is excellent every time. From the waiters to the staff bringing out the food, and even the manager on the floor, everyone is attentive and friendly, which really adds to the experience. The ambiance is lively and fun, making it a great spot whether you're out for a casual dinner or a night out. I love coming here and will definitely keep coming back. read more

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A girlfriend and I went to Guapo's for dinner and drinks (failed to take pictures of the food). The drinks were delicious, as was the food. The staff was attentive and on top of things. So attentive that they flip tables so quickly and tried to take our plates when there was still food. Granted, we slowed down and started talking... and catching up with each other... but toward the end of our meal, we felt rather rushed. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Fan of Guapo's in a few select locations, and this is one of them. It has a massive indoor seating area that prominently features a fountain with Talavera ceramic tiles. The outdoor seating is perfect for the 3 days that we get in DMV that is not too hot or too cold. The bar area, which is always the loudest in any Guapo's, is perfectly contained in a separate section. Service is always friendly and timely. Cannot ask for more, getting good Tex-Mex with easy parking. read more

Absolutely delicious food. I love the warm tortilla chips and salsa they serve. This is such a fun and festive place. They always get it right. I have never had a bad experience at any of the Guapos on the area. I came here recently on a Friday evening and they were packed! I had the Cuban style Ropa Veja with fried plantain, black beans, rice, and sliced avocado. It was amazing. My friend had the beef steak salad and an order of fresh guacamole. Staff works as a team. So one person will fill glasses with water, and it could be another that brings the chips and salsa, and the waiter takes the order, and others bring the food, refill water and refill chips and salsa, and someone else to clear the food. All fast and efficient. Almost too fast because everyone is rushing. They are busy! It took quite some time to pay the bill. We had to ask to pay 4 times. We enjoyed ourselves. I will certainly go back. The food is great and so are the cocktails. read more

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This chimichanga plate hit the spot - I got the chicken and cheese chimichanga. Every table comes with chips and salsa, so the chips were great with the guac, sour cream, and extra tomatoes on the side. Ambiance was nice, very lovely with all the birthday groups and singing! read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

ANGELLLL. Guapo's Mexican Restaurant absolutely delivered one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. Let's start with our server, Angel -- and can I just say, wow. He was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely professional. What blew us away was finding out at the end of the meal that it was his first day. You would've never guessed. Every time I took a sip of water, he was right there with a refill like clockwork. He checked in just the right amount -- enough to make sure we had everything we needed, but never intrusive. Angel made the experience feel warm and effortless, and he honestly set the tone for the whole meal. The restaurant itself was spotless -- very clean with a cozy, fall-like decor that made the space feel inviting and comfortable. The ambiance was just right: not too loud, not too quiet, with a nice atmosphere for conversation. Service overall? A 10 out of 5. Perfect. The food -- oh my gosh -- the food. We ordered the chicken fajitas, and they came out sizzling and bubbling in this cute little ramekin, looking and smelling incredible. The flavor was next-level -- fresh, perfectly seasoned, and full of that authentic richness that makes great Mexican food unforgettable. Presentation was beautiful, and the quality was easily the best I've had in a long time (maybe ever). It is a little on the pricier side, but the portion size and quality totally justify it -- we were able to share and still leave full and happy. Plus, the food came out fast -- less than 15 minutes after we ordered. Overall, Guapo's nailed it on every level: service, speed, food, and atmosphere. This one easily earns a full five stars from me -- 9.7/10. Fantastic all around. read more

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I came here for brunch, driving across Fairfax. I was astonished at the decor and size of this location. The servers were helpful, and recommended the chicken chimichanga and I was able to get it with melted queso. The sour crème, guacamole, rice and beans were fresh and flavored well. The chimichanga itself was crispy and the cheese was melted to perfection. I really liked the filling, the chicken was cooked and flavored well. Lastly, I enjoyed the complementary chips that were restaurant style, thin crispy and lightly oiled, and paired with two memorable salsas: a smokey roasted tomato and fresh pico de gillo. The location offers indoor and outdoor seating. With the open concept, I was able to sit indoors while still feeling the natural sunlight and breeze. The location has a very big dining hall in the center, perfect for a large family or friends gathering or even parties. I liked how the chandeliers and walls had Fall themed leaves and decor. Really made a lasting impression on me. I'd recommend anyone who is in the area to drop by! read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I came here for brunch with some friends and the food and service was great! I got the steak and chicken fajita and the steak was surprisingly more tender than I expected. The chicken was a bit dry but honestly didn't even get to eat it because the portion was so bug after I got through the steak I was stuffed. The servers were all very friendly and were always available when needed! read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Steak and chicken Fajita - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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It was a good sign that the parking lot was full when we arrived. The food was quite good. They even have a in-house tortilla maker. Service was OK. I would recommend it. read more

This was our first time here with my family of ten with a Saturday night dinner reservation. We arrived in two vehicles. We parked in the mall parking lot. We arrived on time, but the place was packed with customers in line to get taken care of. We had to wait about 15 minutes for them to prepare our table for ten. This is clearly a happening place. I started with and enjoyed my two grande jalapeno margaritas with tajin rim for $25.95 each or $51.90 total. We shared and enjoyed the chile con queso cheese dip served with large corn tortilla chips for $10.95. I enjoyed my three tacos de birria braised beef in guajillo, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, onions and consomme for $20.95. It is served with Mexican rice and refried beans. I could only eat two of my tacos, the Mexican rice and refried beans. The staff here were very good in serving our large group. During our dinner they recognized and celebrated several customers on their birthday by wearing a sombrero. My total bill was $557 including an added 20% large group gratuity. We all agreed we will return here again for another large family dinner. read more

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I love Guapo's, specifically Fairlakes location. Food and service are always great. Today's experience was especially good! Came in a party of 25 (20 adults and 5 kids/ babies) around 1 on a Sunday. They don't take reservations on weekends, but they do accept call ahead. Our table was ready on arrival. They prepared our table for 20 but adjusted when more people joined last minute (thank you). Having a ginormous party can be a nightmare for both restaurant and customer, but we had a great time. Our server, Angel/ Angelito, greeted us as soon as we were sat and took our order when we were ready. Food came out within 10-15 minutes. Everything was accurate and yum. Chips/ salsas, waters, tortillas- everything was refilled promptly. He was attentive and enthusiastic about any and all requests. I usually get the chicken fajitas- always good. I tried my friend's beef/ steak fajitas and thought it was a little salty. I also split the nachos with ground beef (picadillo)-- it was good but I thought there was too much cheese (prob unpopular opinion). Ambiance is fun, chaotic, and loud. Interior is Spanish hacienda decor. It was 100' outside and inside was kinda warm too. Guapo's celebrates your special occasions-- if you let them know it's your birthday, they will pop a sombrero on your head and do a big song and dance. So fun. After back to back negative experiences at Uncle Julio's, this was a breath of fresh air. Love you, Guapo's! read more

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Love this place . Had no idea they serve Brunch. What a treat .Went there with my family.Delicious food so different from regular breakfast .This place never fails . Good quality food plus excellent service . read more

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Guapo's has the same feeling as the Tex-Mex spots I grew up with, so it's very nostalgic for me. We went on a Friday at 6:30 and there was a 20 minute wait, so be prepared for them to be busy. I got the jalapeño margarita, it had a nice spice without being too spicy. For food, I got the birria tacos. The meal came with three nicely sized tacos with a side of rice and beans. The birria was moist and the tacos were crunchy. They were delicious, I would get them again. The service can be slow, we had to ask for the check a couple of times. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Jalapeño margarita - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Really pretty restaurant with an arts-and-crafts style interior and a Spanish-style entrance that makes it feel special right from the start. I tried the chicken enchilada and it was really good, plus we got the nacho platter. My only wish is that they put the sour cream and toppings directly on the nachos instead of serving them on a little plate on top--it would've made the whole dish more fun. Overall though, the food wasn't overly salty like it sometimes can be, and everything was yummy. read more

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Ragz and I stopped by for dinner today. Surprisingly we haven't tried this location even though we live pretty close by. The place is huge, pretty clean and massively high ceilings. Our service was pretty quick and our server Kevin did a great job. The maracas and the birthday routine does get very old very quick when it happens 5 times in a span of 30 minutes, but I can see how people love it. We started with the chips and salsa ( obviously). I loved the chips, salsa was okay - if it hadn't been so watery, I would have absolutely loved it because the taste was great. Ragz had the chicken tortilla soup - pretty massive portion and that was his dinner. He really liked it. I got the chicken fajitas and asked to add veggies to it for an up charge. This was okay - pretty standard fajitas. But my chicken was def a little overcooked. Also, the tortillas that came with the dish felt a tad bit too thick for my liking. Also, the Mexican rice could have been so so much better tasting + I didn't like the half cooked peas in it. We also shared the traditional ceviche ( they do have a pretty big list of ceviche options), and it was decent. I'm also wary of ceviche at a restaurant that's not on a coastline, but they did okay. Out to-go trea leches tasted pretty decent when we got home - maybe a tad bit too sweet for me. Spent $100 or so plus tip for our food, which honestly felt like a lot. Will I be back? Sure - if we got bored of all all other restaurants around, lol! read more

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Very disappointed by this experience at Guapos. To start, the service was very unfriendly. The server was not attentive to our needs. The chips were paper thin and super greasy. The salsa was incredibly chunky and had no flavor. I ordered steak tacos, and my steak was incredibly bloody and fatty. This was not at all worth the price that I paid. This restaurant is incredibly overpriced and not worth going to. read more

Went in for dinner on a Tuesday night. Got seated immediately but the restaurant got packed fairly quickly. A lot of birthdays! Staff was clean. The water fountain in the middle adds a fun decor to the ambiance. Drinks were good but they are pricy. 12 oz jalapeño marg was $12 and a 24 oz is about $25. Steak fajitas was really good. The dessert trio was delicious! I highly recommend it. However, towards the end of the night the staff was more busy and it did take time to get our dessert and check. Other than that, a nice experience overall. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Fountain in the middle of the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Solid Mexican food, they have the best corn tamales, and their steak nachos are pretty filling too. We were a party of 10 and seated within 10 mins on a Thursday evening. The food came out pretty quickly too. The decorations inside are pretty nice and I always enjoy coming here for a meal. Service was on point also. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Tamal de Elote (corn tamales) - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Despite the Saturday crowd, our wait was brief. The food was exceptional and promptly served. The restaurant's ambiance was relaxed, enhanced by the background music. I would rate this establishment 4.5 stars. read more

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Good food, service and ambiance. The restaurant was really busy but food came out at a timely manner and the quality was good. I had the enchiladas with rice. Good flavor overall decent potion size. I would definitely come back here again! read more

A beautiful place to enjoy Mexican food. The chicken enchiladas were amazing. Fresh chips & salsa. Enjoy read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Food is great a little bit overpriced, and then not enough food in a plate for the price that they are charging

I've always enjoyed Guapo's for over 9 years now. I cannot believe I haven't wrote a review for this place. I like the family vibes, restaurant vibes - singing waiters with maracas and drum thingy, while wearing a sombrero is always a fun with my family and friends. My go-to dish: shrimp diablo fajitas. I can never get enough of their fresh tortillas that I always have a need for more for this dish. Guacamole made fresh is also a win. Their drinks, especially their tequila shots are yum, during their Cinco de Mayo week. Lastly, I like their chimichangas and enchiladas are yum if you're feeling the whole Mexican rice, beans and cheese entree. Overall, you can pretty much order any dish and it's a win. Con - their tamal de elote was alright. I want a corn elote on a cob or tamale in pork, but they don't have them. Service - fast and attentive. Kid friendly place with coloring sheet and crayons, high chair available. Price - it is pricy, we typically go on special occasions, or about 3-4x a year. Enjoy! read more

Let's taco 'bout Guapo's--it was the spot for our end-of-year celebration with my coworkers. The restaurant had ample seating for our large group, which made things easy. We started with guacamole for the table. It was fresh and flavorful--I couldn't stop munching on chips! For my entree, I ordered the Birria Tacos. They came with three well-stuffed tacos, Mexican rice, and refried beans. The tacos were tender and flavorful, with just the right amount of seasoning. The consommé on the side was rich and savory--perfect for dipping and added an extra layer of flavor to the tacos. I found the rice to be a nice complement, but the refried beans were on the salty side. The service, however, wasn't as impressive. I had to ask the waitress three times for water, which was frustrating, especially when I saw her chatting with a friend. I tried to stay patient, given we were a large party, but it stood out as a downside. One fun observation: this seems to be a hot spot for birthday celebrations. During our visit, the staff sang happy birthday at least three or four times, which was fun but can be loud. Overall, Guapo's serves up delicious Mexican food, but the service experience left room for improvement. It's worth a visit, especially if you're in the mood for good guacamole and tacos! read more

I absolutely love this chain of restaurants, every time I'm in DC/Virginia, doesn't matter the location I go to, it's still one of the best in the area! This time I had 2 al pastor tacos, tongue and the chicharrón guapomole. 100/10. The service was great, as always! The drinks too! read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Tacos al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

My sister and I love a seafood enchiladas and test a Mexican restaurant by their ability to either do it well or not at all. They do it very well here. Not too salty, but well-seasoned. They came with the usual sides of rice and refried beans, which were good, too. The chips and salsa were good-- I improved mine by adding the spicier salsa that I requested. We were surprised to be seated so soon after we arrived because it was a Sunday, early afternoon. Our server was not great. We ordered club soda and grenadine and were told they didn't have it at the bar. The Manager happened by and got them for us. I was charged for the vegetable fajitas instead of the seafood enchiladas, but didn't notice until I'd already left the restaurant. It was a little difficult to communicate because my Spanish was worse than his English lol! The restaurant is festive, well-lit, and roomy and I would return to attempt a better experience from a service aspect. read more

I have yet to have a bad experience at Guapos. Excellent service and the steak fajitas are my go-to. Service 5/5 Food 4/5 read more

Awesome food taste, quality and price. Very authentic Mexican cuisine. Food was made with Muncho Amor. My waiter food server Alejandro was so nice. Visiting from Eagle, Idaho read more

Great food, fantastic service, huge portion on the delicious ceviche, and they packed my to go tacos like a build your own taco kit for my lunch tomorrow. Love it! read more

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This is a fun place that has great food! We came and ordered the ceviche and chicken and steak fajitas. The ceviche was good and had a nice mix of seafood in it, not the best ceviche I've ever had (I think Inca Social or Pisco y Nazca is better) but I still enjoyed it. The chicken and steak fajitas were great, I would say I think the chicken fajitas are better at Uncle Julios though. I liked they kept refilling the tortillas (where were delicious). This place looks like it can accommodate very large groups and many people were celebrating their birthday here (they come around and sing you happy birthday with instruments). Because of this, I would say that this is not the best place to go for a quiet intimate dinner but the atmosphere is rather more loud and exciting! read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Churros, flan - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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1st things first-EXPENSIVE!!!! $130 (tip included) for four people with only water but we did have two desserts and an appetizer with our meals. I'm assuming it's closer to average for the area and the portions are big enough for leftovers so essentially you're getting two meals for the price of one. I just have such a hard time dropping a c-note for four people. We went on a weekday at 4:15. We had no trouble getting in but once we were inside, it took quite a long time to have our orders taken. There was an employee meeting during the time of us being seated so we were ignored for at least 20 minutes. The food was excellent! The restaurant (Fairfax location) was clean. The nachos were so cheesy and good. The fajita steak is crave-able and worth the wait. The cheese enchiladas had the perfect ratio of yellow cheese filling and topping. All of the food tasted fresh and if you don't order anything else, get a side of tortillas which are freshly made on the spot. The corn tamale thingy (an appetizer) was big and delicious. It's like a sweet corn tamale with no meat inside. It is quite sweet though so if you don't like sweet street corn or sweet corn in general, you may want to order something different. Just my opinion-but I would skip the dessert. It was just okay to me. The sopapillas did not have enough honey on them and they were at best lukewarm. They were doughy and not crispy as I have had at some restaurants before. I wouldn't have minded the doughy texture so much if they had been warmed and drizzled in warm honey or sugar or anything. The cheesecake crust is the absolute best but the actual cheesecake was flavorless to me. I understand the staff is trying to be efficient and clear the tables in a timely fashion but they stood right over us and as soon as we put our forks down, they were scooping or trying to take the plates away. I had to stop the server because I needed a box for leftovers. That was a little annoying. Didn't get a full breath out before they were trying to take something away. That's just me though. Someone else might think that's fast customer service. I will go back again but this time I will share a main dish, skip the appetizer and skip the dessert. read more

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Great local family owned chain with great food and service! We have been coming here for years and we love the food, service and ambiance. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Fried ice cream - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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9 of us went on 11/15 for my son and daughter in laws 1 year anniversary dinner....we had the absolute best waiter..he was very attentive and did not make 1 error. Thank you for making our evening. read more

Food and Service were both very good. The food was tasty with a nice spice to it and a good amount provided. The service was very attentive and provided all we needed but not disturbing in any way. read more

Best Mexican food in the area. The chili relleno and veggie chimichanga were simply amazing. Grilled veggies were cooked to perfection and the sides of rice beans guacamole and sour cream were all super fresh! Fun ambiance with lively music and birthday celebrations. Service was always prompt despite the crowds. Definitely worth coming multiple times and trying all the options here. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Chile Relleno Platter Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

A cheerful, bumpin place to fill your stomach. We came here on a Friday, after work around 4:30-5pmish. We did not have a reservation and we were sat immediately. They have a big parking lot--free parking, and are located in a shopping center. It is pretty loud, and it seems like a LOT of people celebrate birthdays here--and the staff play music and sing happy birthday and the whole restaurant turns to look. First things first, service is amazing! Our server's name was Jose and he was great! They have some busboys and other staff that fill in and check in when your main server is busy, so you are always attended to and your complimentary chips and salsa get refilled to your heart's content. We ordered the Carne Asada Fajita, which was flavorful, tender, and filling. We also ordered the Mariscada, a seafood stew --which my parents really enjoyed (they ordered this the first time they came as well). We left very full. When we were walking out of the restaurant, it seemed like they were quite a lot of people waiting-- so if you are coming at peak dinner time, it might be good to get a reservation. It was a bit pricey, but would come back if a friend wanted to go. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Mariscada - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Great spot for happy hour and drinks! Their selection on cocktails is expansive. This location definitely gets busy with a lot of parties abs birthday but the wait is not long to get your food. The menu has a pretty wild selection of options to pick from ranging from tacos, fajitas, dinner plates, burritos, salads, and more, I ordered the enchiladas (shredded beef) dinner plate that came with rice, beans, guac, and salad. I really enjoyed this meal & was super filling. The enchiladas were flavorful but they were on the smaller side of some other places I've gotten the same meal before, They also provide free chips and salad when you sit down. The chips are on the thinner side and easily breaks but to me, I enjoyed them, Service was great and was waited on in a timely manner, the only thing I thought did not go well was that I felt rushed at the end as another server kept asking if we were done & leaving. This felt very rush to get us out of our table asap immediately. read more

We had an absolutely fabulous time at Guapo's!! Unlimited chips and salsa, fast food and drinks service, lively birthday singing celebration? What more could you ask for! We came here for Father's Day and were welcomed with upbeat music and lots of balloons. The special was the Tomahawk steak which was impressive looking and I saw a couple of dads order it! I ordered the 2 plate variety option for which I close a chicken enchilada and spinach enchilada. It came with a side of rice and beans and salsa, sour cream and guacamole. My meal was delicious and I would absolutely order it again. For dessert we ordered the flan and tres leche cake. I was a huge fan of the flan. The tres leche cake was just okay - I've had better elsewhere. All in all I was impressed with the food and service here. We told the restaurant it was my moms birthday and they came out singing live mariachi with dessert. She was very pleased :) and my baby was very entertained! I would definitely come back here. Lunch prices for some of the meals were expensive I thought - ranging in the $20 ballpark. But if you order smart and eat a lot of chips and salsa :) you can walk out of here with a manageable bill and happy belly! read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Chicken Enchilada and Spinach Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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