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    Guapo's Cocina & Bar

    3.8 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chile Relleno
    Scott W.

    Never disappointed. I've gone here multiple times and enjoyed everything I've tried. So this time I tried a breakfast burrito, and enjoyed it like everything else. There's plenty of free parking garages nearby so they're very accessible. Staff are always friendly, and the atmosphere is very relaxing and comfortable.

    Nachos and frozen margarita

    Very average food and drinks. Was okay! Also seems like they were cutting corners on things. They gave free table chips that were paper thin and tasted inedible, but used using a different chip for their nachos and other items. Never seen that.

    Titos and Soda
    Elvin M.

    Stopped by the other night for dinner with my wife. I have been here before. The service was amazing the server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Really nice decor they have that Mexican vibe. Try the shrimp in tequila sauce my wife loved it. Always a fun time at Guapos!!

    Kriss D.

    First of all I LOVE Guapos! Stopped in Oma. Friday night for dessert only. The bar area was LIT! They had a DJ and if you know... margaritas at Guapos are delicious so is the tres leches! Service is always good!!

    Chile rellenos
    Danny B.

    The food at this guapos in Shirlington is always good, whether you get one of the several types of ceviche, carne asada, asada tacos, chile rellenos, mariscada, or fajitas. The steak here is always cooked so tenderly and seasoned so well. The chile rellenos are ginormous, and actually have a good kick, we prefer the straight cheese as opposed to the carne con queso rellenos. The beans are always bomb here too. The Jamaica looks really pretty, but looks better than it tastes, you need to water it down, it's definitely on the sweet side. Take a few sips and then add water to it as you drink it. It will stretch out the drink and taste better bc it's originally too sweet.

    Ceviche
    Maria C.

    Whenever I'm in Arlington, I can't resist stopping by Guapo's. This time, I brought a guest visiting from Texas so she could try one of my favorite spots. We sat in the bar area to catch some college football, and our server was quick and attentive. The food was on point -- flavorful, fresh, and just as good as always. Another great visit. Highly recommend

    Ethan R.

    Quality food combined with great atmosphere along with friendly staff, makes for a great dining experience. Such it was at Guapo's where we felt welcomed and treated with the upmost hospitality and amazingly authentic Mexican food. The Churros were amazing

    Corn tamale
    Chastity C.

    The food and service are superb!!! The waitress was so kind and tentative ! We had the chicken tacos and corn tamale! They were both super flavorful! I'll definitely be returning soon!!

    Adam C.

    Guapos has delicious chips that arrive to your table. They are thin, slightly salty and addicting. The main course meals are tasty but I really love the chips. I had the enchiladas which were well seasoned. This restaurant has decent service but it can become very crowded. Being able to sit outside on a nice day is a plus and adds to the general ambiance.

    Large margarita
    Julia

    Came here on a Friday night before a movie and it was bumping in here! We decided to sit in the bar area rather than wait for a table in the main dining room, so I will say it was a little loud but it was still fun and great vibes. This is exactly the traditional Mexican restaurant I was hoping for. The chips were absolutely delicious, as was the salsa and the guac! I got a skinny margarita and it was perfect. I split the steak fajitas with my friend and it was so much good but some of the best fajitas I've ever had. The steak was so tasty and cooked to perfection and the tortillas were substantial. I'll definitely be returning!

    Rae M.

    We had a blast at Guapo's!! My sisters and a few cousins decided to meet up at Guapo's to catch up over food and drinks!! I should emphasize the word "DRINKS" because that's the true star of this restaurant! Plenty of garage, street, and lot parking around the restaurant. The layout and decor is your usual Mexican flavor. I love the fact that if it's someone's birthday, the staff comes out playing instruments and sings to the table. Super cute! The staff were all nice and helpful, especially our server, Stephanie. She was very sweet and gave us wonderful menu suggestions. I had the chicken enchiladas and they were very good. Great flavors! Someone else at the table had pinto beans and I tasted them. They were delicious! So the food was truly on point! Now on to the star of the day, my mojito! I ordered the strawberry mojito and it was fabulous and HUGE! It had plenty alcohol and it was HUGE! Did I mention it was HUGE?! Ha! For $25, it should be! I love a restaurant that doesn't skimp on the alcohol and this one didn't disappoint. All and all, it's a great place to grab some drinks and food. If you're dropping by on Saturday, make certain to come early, this place gets packed! PS they serve brunch during the weekends.

    Margarita
    Tristan S.

    This place was jumpin when came to hang out here after the movie. The service here is on par with Chick-fil-A employees and that is saying alot. We were greeted immediately and everything we ordered was amazing. The semi spicy sauce with the chips deserves a chefs kiss. I can see why this was the only place at capacity at night they also had a DJ and an ambiance. I've been told Taco Tuesday is the always the vibe but this place is like Taco everyday! Definitely give your late plans a boost with this place.

    Side Enchilada
    Tori N.

    We did delivery from Guapo's and I was so impressed with how well they prepared and packaged the food to avoid it getting soggy. We ordered chips and salsa, a chicken quesadilla, a side enchilada, and side taco. We were shocked with how plentiful the chips and salsa were, and were so impressed that they kept the meat separate from the taco shell so it didn't get soggy. It's exactly what we wanted and we're very happy with our choices.

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    After coming back I went with the grilled steak burrito and the steak was good and I would opt for that over the chicken enchiladas.

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    The steak nachos are the best around, the steak just melts in your mouth. Great staff and atmosphere.

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    Ask the Community - Guapo's Cocina & Bar

    Which is the nearest metro stop to the restaurant?

    There isn't really one . The closest would probably be pentagon city or crystal city and then take an uber.

    What's the time is happy hour?

    Hi! It's from 4-7 PM, and here is their number if you would like to call ahead. Guapo's (Shirlington): +1 (703) 671-1701

    Do they have a private area or room if I wanted to throw a surprise birthday dinner party here?

    No they don't. They can get you a group of tables but there is no private room.

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    I work down the street from here, and actually found out about it as I was perusing different…read morerestaurants to check out for Restaurant Week. I liked their menu and wanted to give it a try. I got there shortly after they opened up and it was pretty empty. I got a seat right by the door, and had a view of the street and watched as the restaurant began to fill up. Lots of college kids came in as the evening went on and it seemed like a popular restaurant. I thought my server was very good. He checked in regularly and had a lot of tables he was responsible for. For my meal, I started with Queso Fundido and that was probably my favorite. The cheese was really hot and very delicious. It also came with three types of salsa on the side (a salsa verde, a chili salsa, and a third one I'm not sure what it was). I did like the chili one. The flour tortillas were very hot and fresh. I enjoyed it. For my entree, I had the Achiote Hanger Steak Fajitas. This was my least favorite part of the meal. I had asked the waiter if they were good and he told me he always recommends it. I didn't mind the sides that came with it. The rice and beans were pretty good and I liked the guacamole. What I didn't like was the actual steak. It was very tough and hard to bite into. What was weird is it was completely red in the middle so I believe it was medium to medium rare, but the steak wasn't tender at all. It also wasn't very seasoned and the peppers and onions under it just seemed to be sitting in oil. I did ask for salt and pepper, but even with it, I didn't like it. I ended up not finishing the meal. Finally, I had ordered the corn cheesecake as a dessert. I now realize they sent out churros instead, but I guess I wasn't paying attention until after the fact.The churros were OK. I would have preferred more chocolate sauce on mine. I wish I would have spoken up because I was actually looking forward to trying the cheesecake. For me the food was ok, and not spectacular. I'd be willing to try out something else and come back to at least try their cheesecake, but if I never returned that'd be fine with me too.

    The service was good, ambiance was good, a little loud, but the space is limited…read more I ordered the taco combination trio. The shrimp and chicken were very good and flavorful. The steak meat seemed to be overcooked and was a little dry, with not a lot of flavor. The queso dip was a little bit too thick, so it was a difficult to serve, as the cheese was too stringy and gooey.

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    Tacos Los Primos

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    Had an amazing Chori/Pollo Burrito, two exceptional tacos, and surprisingly tasty tortas of some…read moresort. So much food, but so delicious. Can't wait to go back

    I recently moved from Kent Island, MD to Arlington and I've slowly been checking out local food…read morespots to fill the a void I have with some places I miss back home. One such place was a Mexican place as my old fav Mexican place on Kent Island (Señors Chile) had great but extremely greasy birria tacos. So you can imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon this food truck that read "Tacos Los Primos". The spot made me curious. So I went to visit a friend who lives in walking distance from the spot for lunch recently. She ordered the veggie burrito and I ordered (pic below) Quesabirria tacos (no onion). When we got back I was WOW'd by not only how yummy my food was but how it wasn't oozing with grease! The consume that comes with for dipping is just enough for me personally and bursting with flavor. As you'd expect from most food trucks the service is made to order. When you go up to the counter and tell them what you want they make it fresh! The truck is parked on Rhoside Green Park (sandwiched between Courthouse and Rosslyn) so if you live in either neighborhood it's easy to access from walking distance. And since it's near an Arlington green space there's usually some seating nearby you can pop a squat and eat lunch. Given spring time is approaching this seems more doable. Just yesterday I was driving by to visit the same friend and saw a long line for this place! Most people in Arlington know how great this spot is, it is a terribly kept secret! Can't comment much on how long the line was busted as I went during a time when it was windy (but warm) and it was mid day. When I drove by it was pushing dinner time past 7pm. I love the food here! But since I live closer to the storefront location in Lyon Park I usually end up ordering food from there (review on that location is coming soon)! If you like authentic Mexican food that's fresh and delicious, you'll enjoy this spot!

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