My husband and I have eaten here several times over the years. Absolutely delicious food! We usually go in and dine and have always had a pleasant experience. Last night was the first time we ordered via their website and when we went to pick it up, they were very backed up. It was, however Cinco de Mayo so, very understandable about how busy they were. Our order was very delayed and we ended up canceling it; we were disappointed, but the manager was very nice. Did not dispute the refund and gave us a gift certificate to make up for the inconvenience. It's hard to find a business that will own up to its mistake and make it right for the customer. Guapo's put good faith back into this neighborhood! Thank you! read more

Can we return yet? Yum. Yum. Yum. Guapo's is located beside Whole Foods and across the street from the old Container Store (rip). The restaurant validates parking for two hours at the parking garage. (If you linger longer than two hours, parking is $8) The food is delicious. Our server let me try a few sauces when I was undecided about which one I wanted on my burrito. The flavors. The plating. The decor. It's all great. The place gets noisy. We visited for lunch and had such a great time that we lingered until dinner was being served. No one rushed us out. Our water was being refilled even after we paid the bill. The tiles are beautiful. The restaurant is lovely. The patio seating looks pretty. I'll be back. read more

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Holy guacamole these portions were huge! Good Mexican overall, and not bad price. Will be getting again so I can make a few meals out of it! read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Solid | Affordable | busy Solid -The restaurant offers a solid selection of traditional Mexican dishes. They provide a full menu with numerous options and above-average chips and salsa. Affordable -Considering the location and ambiance, the prices are impressively reasonable for the exceptional quality of food offered. I highly recommend checking out their happy hour specials, which feature a delightful selection of appetizers and beverages at great prices. It's also a perfect spot for a romantic date night, thanks to the cozy atmosphere and attentive service. Additionally, if you're looking for a quick yet satisfying lunch with colleagues, this restaurant is an excellent choice, providing delicious options that won't keep you away from work for long. Busy - They are located in a bustling area with numerous stores and a popular metro stop just a two-minute walk away. As a result, there is a lot of foot and car traffic if you choose to sit outside. If you plan to have an important conversation, it's better to sit inside to ensure you can hear each other clearly. Pro tip: No parking available. Please walk, use public transit, or allow an additional 10 minutes for travel time. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Chicken Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was amazing and the music was top tier! I loved my drinks and food and the service was amazing!! Please check them out they have multiple locations that are truly a dime to check out!!! read more

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This review is for the private event space upstairs of guapos tenleytown. We held our baby shower here this past weekend and had a blast. Love that the space was already nicely decorated, we just added some extra floral arrangements, signage, table runners and personal touches. The staff were all very nice and accommodating. The coordinator was easy to reach. The food/dessert came out on time and was cooked to expectation. The drinks at the bar were good and we could make special requests without any issues. Parking was easy at the garage behind the restaurant. You can even park in the back of the restaurant to quickly unload supplies. Pretty fair price with different tier options for patrons to choose from. read more

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Amazing!!!! Service was great!! Tacos were some of the best I have ever had!! We sat at the bar for their late night happy hour and truly enjoyed ourselves. read more

This is a fun, spacious and brightly decorated eatery in Tenleytown. We needed a quick bite before an event -- this was a little more leisurely than I'd like -- I was getting anxious, so we quickly asked for the bill as soon as our meals came. The food was good, tasty -- although my shrimp tacos were a little meagre on toppings. This would be a better choice if we had a group and were celebrating something. Still, if I find myself back in Tenleytown -- this would be great for a margarita! read more

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The absolute worst experience with food I've ever had in DC!! Will never go back! Ordered in restaurant for an appetizer which was fine. However, as soon as we got home, excited to eat our To Go orders, we were disappointed to see the chicken and shrimp dish had exactly TWO shrimp and the Chicken and shrimp fajitas had three STRIPS OF CHICKEN (not even a full chicken breast) and exactly THREE PUNY SHRIMP! This is a disgusting excuse for food, especially in Georgetown where everything is supposedly high quality and expensive. We spent over $150 dollars for these meals which shouldn't have even been served if they cared about their customers. Don't go here. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Shrimp and chicken fajitas (exactly 3 pieces of each for 30 dollars...) - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Underrated restaurant in the heart of Tenleytown! They've got a great tequila selection and frozen margaritas, regular specials, warm tortilla chips and salsa come with your drinks or food, and tasty Tex-Mex. Staff were friendly and provided quick service. The restaurant was clean, had great decor, and was playing some excellent Latin Music. read more

many moons later and it's still good... we ordered all the things: *sangriarita (me) *old fashioned (he) *tacos de birria (we) *guapo's plato grande (we) __ i eat. @f.hux i thrift. @dcthriftish read more

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Food Eh Service - was not served on time shoved in the back of the restaurant check was not given 1.5 hours of waiting, had to literally juggle wallets in the air and get manager for check. Almost got stabbed by a TWEAKER outside! US service member in our party was harassed outside restaurant as well. Price was egregious Bottomless chips were fire! Chat gpt makes me laugh good tvs Would come again! read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This restaurant has been a staple in my family for years. The chips and salsa are always fresh and the margaritas are affordable and tasty. This visit I ordered the Chile rellenos which were massive and very filling but also very heavy (comes with the territory I suppose). My dad enjoyed his salad and my mom loved her tacos. The tortilla soup here is also perfect for a winter day! Service was good as well. read more

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What a great time and amazing food!! Outstanding, Kevin was EXCELLENT, friendly and extremely talented! We had such a great time, food was excellent, we ordered the tacos, enchiladas and peruvian ceviche. The margaritas locas are the best! Employees are happy you can tell is a great place!! read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We came out to guapo's on a Friday night. They had no seats inside at the time so sat outside. I will say sitting outside is very uncomfortable the seats and tables are so squished that every time the table behind me leaned back or moved a centimeter my chair was constantly moved and bumped, and that doesn't make for a great night out. I got the fajitas, and they came out sizzling and tasted great. The drinks were also pretty good. I recommend having a reservation before coming here, being able to get a table inside seems to be a better option. read more

Guapo's never disappoints! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. I highly recommend the Camarones Brochette--the shrimp is grilled just right and packed with smoky flavor. If you're a seafood lover, do not miss the Seafood Soup--rich, hearty, and comforting with generous portions of shrimp, fish, and scallops. The service is always friendly and fast, and the atmosphere has that perfect mix of lively and relaxed. Definitely one of my go-to spots! read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One of the best Mexican restaurants in the DC. My wife took me to this restaurant for my birthday. As soon as we enter, I could tell the restaurant had great food because the place was packed. My wife ordered calamari, elote, and plantains for appetizers. We could have just had the appetizers for a meal. For dinner, my wife had sizzling chicken fajitas. I ordered the shrimp burrito bowl. At first, I thought I made the bad choice of entree. But I just had to get used to the mixture of flavors. The meal was delicious. They even sang me a Happy Birthday song. They put a big Sombrero hat on. I had so much fun. The staff here are attentive and wonderful. I will come again. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Calamari. Very delicious. The sauce were very yummy. - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Jhon and Carlos are the best! we always feel so welcome and the food is always great! We have been coming for years and it's been consistently wonderful every time - Guapos is our fav place ever read more

Very tasty food and good service. I highly recommend the Ariero Steak and the Paloma cocktail. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Arriero Steak - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I came here for dinner on a Friday night with some family while visiting Washington, DC. It was busy but we were seated after not too long of a wait. The interior decor is on par with your average Tex-Mex restaurant - vibrant colors and music playing. We ordered drinks and one entry each for five people. The total with tax was an astounding $192! The steak fajitas alone were $28 alone, for something I have gotten at other restaurants for $17 or $18 max. My carnitas fajitas came in a good size portion, with yellow rice and beans, but the flavor was just average. Unfortunately, that was the consensus for the rest of the food we ordered: overpriced Tex Mex. On the plus side, our server was very attentive, making sure our plates were cleared and waters were filled. Though my DC family likes this place, I was quite disappointed and would not spend time or money here again. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Carnitas fajitas with yellow rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Terrible service. Would deal with it if food was ok. But it was horribly overcooked, almost burnt shrimp in the fajitas. Left most of them because they were inedible. read more

Quality is a bit inconsistent. First time I went, I loved it. This time around my fajitas, although visually appealing, we're improperly cooked. I asked for medium well; they were more like medium rare and tasted like blood (bleh). Chips weren't as fresh as usual. The service was very, very good. All in all, it was a bit of a mixed bag. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Had a delightful lunch here yesterday. Although it was pretty warm outside, we elected to sit outside in their covered seating facing Wisconsin Avenue. The covering provided sufficient cover so it was very pleasant. Immediately upon being seated, we received chips and two salsas (chips and salsas were warm!). The chips were nice and crisp and seemed fresh. The one salsa (smooth pureed tomatoes) and the other was a chunky pico de gallo, with bits of onion and tomato. Very good. There were three of us. We each got an entree from the lunch menu (although full menu is offered all day). One had the Burrito Bowl Carnitas ($12.95) - the person asked for no rice, and was given extra beans, which was nice. One had the Tacos al Carbon with Chicken ($20.95), with three tacos - the person took one home. I had the Burrito Bowl Shrimp ($16.95) - the shrimp were small and coated with an orange coating - not sure what it was, but the shrimp were properly cooked and tasty. I enjoyed the bowl. The service was great. It was a hot day and the wait staff came around several times to refill water glasses (they put a pitcher on the table, but still came over from time to time to refill our glasses when they were getting low). The staff were friendly and the food came out timely. I'm sorry I didn't take a picture of the bowls as the presentation was very nice. read more

This place is good for Tenley. The food is exactly what you'd expect -- nothing mind-blowing, but definitely tasty and satisfying. The chips and salsa were fresh and full of flavor. Service was a bit on the slow side, but to their credit, the staff was really apologetic and friendly about it, which made a difference. Overall, it's a reliable spot if you're in the area and craving something casual and good. Would definitely come back for the chips alone! read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Spinach Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I visited this establishment for Taco Tuesday. Despite there being no specials. I must say the food here was absolutely delicious and flavorful. The chips and salsa was so good had the table asking for more. The chips were very thin but crunchy with a light dusting of salt. For my entree I ordered the fajita which was very good. It came out sizzling with a thick cut of steak and chicken. The sides weee also very good but the melted butter was the show stopper, "so good". The service was also very good, the waitress was very attentive and the food came out expeditiously. The drinks were also very flavorful but could have been more spirit forward. At least that's the way I like my drinks. Don't wait for Taco Tuesday, go today! read more

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Visited Guapo's for a graduation with a party of 14 and the service was impeccable. Our server Evelyn went above and beyond and paced our food out nicely. She remembered every detail and made this experience memorable. I loved the noise level we were able to have conversations without yelling and the music was at a volume of where you could enjoy and vibe without having to yell. We tried their revamped menu I will say a must try is their steak fajitas and the canelo cocktail read more

All I can say is-- it's a huge benefit to sit at the bar or bar area and enjoy happy hour from 3-7pm during the week! Great food and drink options! I enjoyed my cute dish of chicken quesadillas! I got some tasty green hot sauce. Yummmy! Mojitos were delicious, mango one was a bit too sweet for me. My friend enjoyed her dips off the Happy hour menu. I also enjoyed my chicken enchiladas-- had a big appetite. Totally enjoyed every bite. Good service-- I didn't mind flagging various people down. Don't be shy-- try it out! read more

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Attended a hosted party at this location in the top floor. The chips and salsa and calamari appetizer were delicious. The employees were super kind and welcoming. The drinks, both frozen and on the rocks margaritas were great. The food was pretty good! I preferred the fajitas over everything else. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Beautiful Restaurant and everything was delicious. Waitress and everyone was so impressed.

I spent almost $80 for a fajita platter and rib eye steak platter. The fajita platter was 3 strips of tough, overcooked steak and 3 strips of dry chicken breast on a heap of onions for $27. The steak platter was worse. I opted for the rib eye which was $9 more than the NY Strip and was badly undercooked (I ordered medium and it was extra rare) and almost 1/3 inedible fat and gristle with 3 pieces of fried yucca the size of French fries and a couple spoonfuls of black beans and rice for $39. The only reason I didn't go back to complain is that because of the line outside the door on a Friday night would have wasted another 40+ minutes of my time in the car and waiting to speak to a manager. Guapo's used to be good and I had decent meals there years previously. This was more than just a bad outing. It was a pure waste of money that I'll never make the mistake of doing again. Mike M. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - I had no issue beforehand, but when you charge $80 for trash, I felt like I had to say something... - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The Georgetown Senior Citizen Center has gone to your restaurant on a multitude of occasions over the years, but this was the least satisfying visit we have made thus far. We decided to come to your restaurant for a reunion after dissolving the organization last summer (out of respect for our tradition going to your restaurant) but were very DISAPPOINTED by the service we received on Saturday, April 5, 2025, with a party of about 15 people for a 1 pm afternoon reservation. First off all, with several senior citizens over the age of 80 the first to arrive, they were told they needed to WAIT until the entire party arrived to be seated. That changed when I got there a little before 1 and announced that was unsatisfactory and we needed to be seated immediately, as it is rude and unnecessary to make these ELDERLY PEOPLE WAIT while the restaurant was more or less empty. Once the majority of the party arrived, service was unacceptably slow and it took FOREVER to a) order drinks, b) order our food, c) get refills on chips and salsa after being there close to an hour, d) finally get our food. We were ABSOLUTELY TAKEN FOR GRANTED and we did not appreciate it. You failed this time and it is a damn shame. You should be ashamed of your service this day. read more

Good margs and chips and sauce are popping! Wasn't expecting much from their bacon guacamole either but it was actually very tasty and really enjoyed it! A great place for casual food and margs. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - a bowl of guacamole and a glass of margarita - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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If we have guests and they want Mexican food, Guapo's is our go-to!! The food is always great and the customer service is excellent. I usually get the steak + chicken fajitas (Which is enough for 2 meals, for me) and the mango juice (this is a must-try!!). After their trip, everyone always mentions how good the food was!! read more

The atmosphere is amazing, clean and beautiful. The service was friendly, helpful and everyone was super kind. The margaritas are amazing, and the blanco and chips are the best in the city!! read more

Delicious margaritas and food with generous portions! Their burrito bowl with ground beef is so good and the servers are always nice! They also have decent happy hour deals (4-7pm) if you sit at the bar. read more

I been this restaurant for many years I love the food n the people and I spend parties here Now I'm older I don't hate this place this place is very important too me I'll never get bored of this place Never love u the Mexican restaurant from TEBTLYTOWN read more

Service was friendly but kinda rushed.This is a popular place the college kids like to go to when family comes to visit.The food was good.The salsa and chips very good.I would definitely try it again. read more

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A group of four of us visited for lunch on 2/22/23. I love complimentary chips---housemade, crispy, well salted, thin, and some curled pieces that enhance the overall texture. The salsa was dark, runny, not spicy, not too oniony, and overall enjoyable. I ordered the huevos ranchero ($14) and asked for it to be made vegetarian (their refried beans are made with chicken and the dish comes with beef as a key ingredient). The only way to truly make the dish vegetarian is by substituting all meat and refried beans with black beans. The dish was visually appealing, smelled and tasted divine, and was a sufficient portion for lunch. We also ordered guacamole for the table! The taste was excellent, fresh, and enjoyable---good enough for four adults (perhaps the equivalent of one large avocado). I also ordered a mango agua fresca ($10). It was super delicious and a huge portion. It tasted like fresh mangoes were distilled to produce this drink. Definitely recommended. I didn't take any photos. They have indoor and outdoor (heated) seating. Views are nice. It's Georgetown so expect to pay a little more. The service was consistent, prompt, friendly, and professional. Host, busser, and server team all contributed to a pleasant atmosphere. Payment processing was efficient and splitting checks was a nonissue. The restaurant doesn't claim to be the something they're not. They don't claim to be the best cuisine in the city, or authentic Mexican, or Michelin-star rated, or a celebrity favorite. It's just straight up good Tex Mex and they don't pretend to be anything else, so don't expect luxury, bougie, fusion, or any other attributes you might get at Sandoval restaurants. read more

I got a seafood quesadilla! Food and margarita were good. Nice portions of food. Service was good. read more

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Guapo's is one of a few Tenleytown institutions that have existed since before I went to AU. I have been here a few times before and remembered it's decent Mexican food. My fiancé went here on Saturday afternoon with a group of friends we have not seen since the pandemic started started. The service was slow but they were giving us time to hang out as a group which was good and we're quite friendly. I ordered a Coronarita (which I believe they call Margarita Grande) and my fiancé ordered a Pina Colada Martini. The drinks were great yet strong as I felt it through the afternoon. Keep in mind the Coronarita only comes in the very large size and even more beer comes out as you drink it and even the smaller size which the Pina Colada Martini came in was quite large for a drink. Since they were serving brunch, we ordered from the brunch menu. We ordered the Mahaca Chimichanga and a steak $ fried egg fajitas that were a special. The food was wonderful and quite affordable, yet the drinks are typical $8 (smaller) and $16-$20 (larger) price you expect for a Mexican restaurant in the area. I got pictures of the drinks but the one picture I have of the food came blurry but I highly recommend the brunch menu if they are serving it. read more

Guapo's Cocina & Bar - Margarita Grande (Coronarita) - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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