Guzman y Gomez Food Review Guzman y Gomez brings a fast-casual twist to Mexican cuisine, offering burritos, tacos, nachos, bowls, and breakfast options with a focus on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. The brand has built a loyal following across Australia and beyond, but experiences can vary depending on location and timing. What People Love * Flavor-packed meals: Many customers rave about the taste, especially the Cali burrito (with fries inside), pulled pork fajitas, and breakfast burritos. The seasoning is bold, and the meat portions are generous when done right A. * Freshness: Fans highlight the freshness of ingredients -- from guacamole to grilled chicken -- and the made-to-order feel of the food B. * Atmosphere: Some stores offer a vibrant vibe with Latin music and Spanish-speaking staff, giving it an authentic taquería feel A. * Customer service: Friendly staff and quick service are often praised, especially during store openings or promotional events C. Where It Falls Short * Inconsistency: Reviews show that quality can vary between locations. Some customers report dry nachos, missing ingredients, or poorly assembled tacos C. * Service hiccups: A few diners have had negative experiences with drive-thru communication or staff attitude, particularl Guzman y Gomez is a flavorful, fast option for Mexican food lovers who want something more vibrant than typical fast food. When the kitchen's on point, it delivers big on taste and freshness. Just be mindful that your experience may depend on the specific store and time of day. If you're new to GYG, start with a Cali burrito or bowl with pulled pork -- and maybe grab a side of churros for dessert. read more

Guzman y Gomez - 1 QUES PLUS Mld Brisket Extra: Cheese No: sour cream Extra: Guac Add: Smoky Chipotle Add: Chipotle Mayo - Fast Food Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Had to eat at Guzman y Gomez at least once while in Australia. We have enjoyed it in the past years and still do. We have eaten at Guzman y Gomez in at least six cities and they are all very good. Am sad that we were so hungry that we forgot to take a picture. But it was a simple meal of three Hard Shell Minced Spicy Beef tacos. There were very good. Not the best in the world but better than Taco Bell. The place was packed. And it took longer than average. Think they forgot to call our number. Had to go ask if our food ready. It was! Will definitely return on our next trip to Australia. Recommend for a quick inexpensive lunch. read more

Hey everybody come to GYG it is the new clean healthy GYG. GYG corn chips are made fresh in the restaurant every day and everybody that is working in GYG are fantastic workers. They have crispy food and it is delicious. Written by ZA - aged 8 read more

service was nice but i paid $1 for a DRIZZLE of sour cream & my pulled pork (?) tasted like tuna. read more

Guzman y Gomez - tuna - Fast Food Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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For a fast food style Mexican chain it's certainly one of my favourites. Great tasting Mexican but not sure of authenticity. Worth a visit. Sit in or takeaway. With margaritas or beer available. read more

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what a waste! not worst the time and effort of even ordering online! id never do again or even recommend read more

Guzman y Gomez - Fast Food Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Amazing affordable and tasty food. Excellent and fast service. Try it out guys.Enchilada

Very average Mexican And expensive Not very impressed Only decent thing was their apple cider. The guacamole was frozen :/ And had to pay extra for the sour cream and guacamole. No lettuce or tomato on the soft tacos. The meat was nice though. Service was good. Nice layout of the restaurant with a great location. Lots of seating available. read more

Guzman y Gomez - Apple cider and Mexican :D - Fast Food Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Have been eating at GYG for 5 years- they are by a wide margin, they are the best fast casual Mexican brand in Australia. The reason is the quality of product, they freshness and skill that goes into making such authentic Mexican food ring true. It's the passion of the owner operators for excellence - I get it, good Mexican food is a rare commodity in Australia. But GYG has made it pretty easy to find , Best spicy chicken nachos, best salads, tacos...hottest most authentic habanero salsa in Australia , and it just keeps getting better! One burrito at a time- Lovin it read more

A cheap spot for decent pseudo-Mexican eats. The best description I can give is that it's what Baja Fresh in the States *should* taste like. It's not really Mexican or even Tex-Mex, but it's fresh and the flavors are pretty good. For those who dig sugar, you can get a soda for $1 before 5pm with your burrito. read more

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Coming from the United States I'm used to all the fast casual burrito restaurants. This location doesn't disappoint and ranks right up there with the best fast casual burrito chains in the United States. The tortilla is great, the rice was cooked perfectly, and the chicken is good. The stars of the burrito were the cheese and the homemade salsa. The salsa has a very different flavor than salsa used in the United States but it has a good flavor. I absolutely loved the flavor of the cheese. At some burrito chains you can't taste the cheese and it gets lost in the rice but not in this burrito. I also tried the pulled pork burrito and it was great too! The size and filling of the burrito is generous and well worth the money. The service is fast and extremely friendly. Highly recommend this location. read more

Guzman y Gomez - Chicken burrito - Fast Food Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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I can't say enough good things about this place. Every time I've gone to eat here the food has been delicious and more recently I ordered Uber eats given the current circumstances of the world and they gave me amazing food as well as a cute note on the bag. It was such a little thing but it really boosted my mood with everything that's going on in the world and I'm thankful for the person that wrote that! read more

During a long night of work, I ordered a [delivery] burrito bowl, which came with pico de gallo. I'm allergic to tomatoes, so in the section where you can take things off, I unchecked the 'pico de gallo' box. In the notes section, I put in all caps, ALLERGIC TO TOMATOES - NO TOMATO, NO PICO DE GALLO When the food arrived, my bowl had a sticker on it saying 'no pico,' but when I opened it, it was *covered* in pico. Completely inedible. I called, and the person who answered insisted they had not put pico on my bowl. I was looking at a giant pile of chopped death-fruit on my food, so I told her she was mistaken, and asked for a replacement burrito bowl. She told me they absolutely would not fix the order, but they could give me a complimentary burrito next time I physically visited their location. I was thus stuck at work in 5 degree weather with no food, and had to order (and pay for, and wait 45 minutes for) food from elsewhere. The mistake when someone mentions an allergy is bad enough, but happens. The response was atrocious. read more

I have ordered from Guzman Y Gomez a lot. But every time I order on Uber eats. They always give me stuff that I said for them to give. Like the salsa I once got rid of the salsa and they still gave me the salsa. read more

We had the pleasure of chatting with Steven Marks, GYG owner and fellow American, at the GYG High Point opening, and he is, if nothing else, a passionate person who genuinely wanted to fill the void of affordable, accessible Mexican-style street food in Australia. Given the standard of fast food Mexican around (Mad Mex, Salsa's, I'm pointing a very ugly finger at you), I'd say Steven is fulfilling his hopes. The GYG model is based off the US's Chipotle, and they do it well with a bit of local color thrown in, including items like barramundi and frozen margaritas on the menu. The flavors are fresher, the toppings more authentic -- guacamole, fresh chopped tomato salsa and a dash of cheese reign supreme to the gallons of sour cream and cheese at other places -- and the grilled chicken, barramundi and steak are lean and well seasoned. It IS fast food, basically, and isn't a substitute for the many proper Mexican restaurants in Melbourne. But for a quick taste of Mex street food on the go, this is the place to be. read more

Being of Hispanic origin, I am always looking for good Mexican food. I have tried many in the area which use the basic ingredients but miss on the flavors which make the burritos and tacos Guzman y Gomez the best in the city. I would recommend this establishment to anyone wanting a quick Mexican food fix which us easy on the wallet and big on the portions! Way to go Guzman y Gomez! read more

I love everything here. Everything. The burrito (any flavour) is hard to go past. Add beans and rice and you could feed a small nation for a week. Filling, fresh and delicious. I quite like the nachos on the odd occasion I stray from the land of the burrito with the tacos close behind. Can be messy to eat but surely that's all part of the fun. Love that you can raid the condiments for as much or as little as you like and that they have beer and frozen margaritas available. On top of all this they even come close to Grill'd for having some of the best 'fast food' customer service in this fine city. read more

Food was fast, cheap, and oh so delicious! I ordered the Spicy Chicken Guerrero Mini Burrito. The tortilla was soft and the filling of chicken, beans, cheese and salsa was substantial. The chicken wasn't spicy but not to worry there are a heap of self-serve condiments and four different Tabasco sauces on hand. And probably my favourite thing is they serve Mexican soft drinks - Jarritos! Yum! Yum! Yum! I'll definitely be back sooner rather than later. read more

Usually a massive fan of Guzman y Gomez! Unfortunately this chain was really not up to standard. Food took over 20 minutes to come out and was about as warm as the inside of my fridge. I understand that when it's busy there can be a wait but waiting 20 minutes for cold food is not on. Hopefully it was just a bad night but definitely will not be re-visiting read more

Like many Melbournians, I'm not a fan of Sydney. It's just too messy and looming, and the public transport system isn't that great either. But for the past few years there has been at least one thing for me to look forward to any time I visited, and it wasn't my best friend who lives there. No, it was Guzman Y Gomez in Newtown. I would make any excuse to stop by there at least once - if not twice - to get a taco and guac fix. This Guzman offers a large space - I could imagine it filled with drunken revellers in search of a late night snack, although it was fairly empty when I went there in the mid-afternoon (admittedly outside the regular lunching hours). There was a staff member outside handing out menus and trying to generate business. As I sat there, enjoying the tasty, simple fish tacos that I had squirted with two of the selection of hot sauces available, I wondered what on earth was wrong with the people who showed no interest. The only acceptable excuse is having already eaten. Together with Mad Mex, Guzman heralds a more democratic era in the Mexican craze that has been sweeping Melbourne for the past eighteen months or so. While Mamasita and Radio Mexico are still my top Mexican picks for a proper dinner out, it's great to know I can now get a high quality taco fix on the run from these places. read more

Tabasco Sauce Pumps... 'nough said right? heheheh Me and my wife came here for entre after farewell drinks, we ordered a steak filling nachos to share and were pretty impressed. For fast food, the nachos and toppings were do oh so very well and the steak filling was cooked medium rare. Will definitely come back again! read more

I knew our first visit to Guzman was off to a good start when I entered the establishment and was given a warm "hey guys, how're ya doin?" by a jolly, smiling server. North American style tacos AND service? Well, yes please. We ordered the chipotle steak and chicken tacos which came loaded with fresh, zingy pico de gallo, and then and headed over to partake in the bountiful offerings of the self service table: Hot sauces, chopped red onion, and coriander....I do declare, this was looking more and more like a proper American style (chain) taqueria. I asked for a glass of tap water and was met by a chagrined waiter who apologized for the temperature of the free drink: "I put ice in it but it still might be a bit cold. So sorry!" There was the lovely, friendly service again. I felt like I'd been beamed straight to Cali by some kind of awesome transporting device. Tacos were solid: The meat was good, spices were spot on, and the tortillas were fresh as all get out. If the burritos are as good I'll be upgrading this joint to five stars. read more

I came here briefly the other day, with the idea of making this among one one of my regular eating habits. I think I shall succeed in this measure. Mainly for the fact that I didn't want anything too fancy but still wanted good food, so just dropped in quickly for some street style eats. Fresh, lots of flavour, miles removed from some of the staid dull stuff that you can find around. Clean bright, flavoursome worth the effort of going. I had the spicy quesadilla; very nice and picante indeed. One of the better "Grab a quick bite" options, hope is stays around and more of them open. Next thing to try would be the burritos or the bowls, or the nachos, and then some snacks, and oh, probs gonna want to come here with friends too. Kind this place in mind for future city adventures/shopping/exploring. read more

I think that this is the best fast Mexican food in Melbourne, hands down. I actually discovered it by accident, assuming it was yet another Mad Mex type affair, and I'm glad I was wrong. The only criticism I have is that I wish there were a few more around dotted around - there aren't nearly enough of them! The thing about Mexican food is that it's usually accompanied by an overwhelming need to take a nap afterwords. That isn't the case with Guzman Y Gomez - the food is fresh, and actually much lighter/ healthier than a lot of the alternatives. It's all simple, quick and tasty. I usually order a burrito - they have large and small sizes, which I appreciate. The small burrito goes down quickly and is a great quick lunch! The soft tacos are actually pretty good as well. Actually, I think that you'll be happy with anything your order. I've also noticed that the prices are very reasonable for what you're getting, and the portions are pretty great as well. I think that my favourite part is the salsa bar. Chopped coriander, onions, jalepenos, and a selection of fresh and hot salsas. If you're there on a weekday you can get a bottle of water/ a soft drink at lunch time with your meal for only a dollar, which is a pretty cool bonus on top of the great food! read more

We've been here a few times now and have never been disappointed. Its quick and easy and relatively cheap. You can get beers and tequila as well which is great to round out the meal with. There are plenty of veggie options as well. The food is fresh and tasty and not greasy at all. Best part is its right on our tram line and always good to fill up on the way home after a boozy night! Better than a greasy kebab! read more

Fantastic Mexican style street food, super fast turn around, large portions and truly tasty food. read more

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Best Mexican fast food in Australia! They have a few stores around Melbourne must try them, especially the pork burrito and their complementary salsas!! Yum!! read more

Guzman y Gomez - GYG - Fast Food Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Went today for lunch and had the burrito in a bowl. The spicy chicken. It was nice with the brown rice but very pricy for what it was. An extra $2 for guacamole and $1 for sour cream. The black beans were good in it but I still think Mad Mex is better (although not really much cheaper) I did like the spicy sauce though. Would try again read more

You'll be having an argument. Some new Mexican place. In Melbourne (Not very original). Probably not particularly authentic. Authentic is important with Mexican food. Melbourne and it's quixotic dream of perfect Mexican food. Plus this place is on Swanston Street. Right near Melbourne Central. It's pretty cheap and packed full of students. It could not possibly be authentic. It's from Sydney for god's sake. Not even possibly. You'll comment on the authenticity of the menu, the decor, the other diners. Indeed, on yourselves. Despite your partner agreeing with you it'll feel like you're arguing. You'll be discussing a Mexican food van that you went to in LA. Only the locals knew about it. How that was authentic. You'll then realise that without even thinking, you've ordered and inhaled a burrito. Perhaps mid sentence you'll look down at the now-empty foil wrapper on the table. Inhaled. Inhaled because it is fresh and delicious. Then you'll look at your partner, nod silently and go back to order another. You'll eat it in contented silence. This place is great. It's delicious and reasonably priced. You can order the Mini-Burrito and you have a pretty healthy dinner for half the cost of cooking at home. Dangerous if you're a city dweller. Never eat at home again. read more

If you usually order mild, get medium. If you usually order medium, get spicy. Trust me. The location I went to was open, clean, and inviting. I ordered the Quasadilla and it was amazing! Seriously, I have been to a lot of mexican places, and this was such a tasty place! read more

I likey. For the following reasons: - The spicy chicken burrito has a fabulous kick of spice. - You can pick your own condiments and the volumes you wish. GIVE ME ALL THE CORIANDER. - They have communal tables - Frozen margaritas at lunch time, or beers - whatever your preference - I hold the rewards card for my company, so I get a few freebies because we spend so much. Don't tell my co-workers that. read more

When it comes to Mexican Fast Food, you can't really go wrong with Guzman Y Gomez. I first tried it in Brissie during a long weekend of partying (how fitting..!) and loved it. I couldn't get enough of it. I've tried Salsa's and, while it's pretty good too, I still prefer Guzman Y Gomez, it has more options, is quite cheap and the food's nice. I'm glad we've got one in the CBD now - 'bout time y'all! read more

This place was just disappointing. The burrito was big but just could've been cheaper priced at $12. So many alternatives and the flavour just lacked. It was supposed to have that chipotle flavour but lacked it in so many ways. Egg and beans look like from a can or pre made. Just not too good sorry read more

Guzman y Gomez - Bean egg beef burrito - Fast Food Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Love it- this is not the manicured chef table Mexican place, but the working mans grab and go, more energy than you need, all the filling, quick and easy. What's great though is that, in my opinion, this chain beats the other Texan Mexican places by a few yards. Pork chipotle ( spicy pulled pork) is my fav in burritos/quesadilla section. Like some of the other reviewers, I found the salsa bar and the availability of alcoholic beverages a plus. read more

I got all excited as this restaurant was new , and So I decided to give it a whirl and try something of the menu , I happily perused the menu board , made my choice and went to order it , and it just so happened to be during a very very busy dinner period . First of all its not cheap , and second of all they don't put sour cream on the burritos so I politely thanked the girl serving me and made for the door . Eat here , no thanks I went straight to Mad Mex and got my mexican fix. read more

My go to for lunch, food is fresh and wholesome. Service is outstanding, fast and friendly. Dining area is clean and inviting with a nice clientele. I haven't tried delivery yet- I'd rather the dine in experience. Highly recommended read more

They are a frenchise but this particularly was was great . Actually they were all latino students working there including the chef I love the chicken burrito . Got the extra guacamole The place was clean and you can see the production line . (Last one I visit was in Nth Sydney with an indian Cheff , that added other things to it , Chichen tasted burned ). It's good to know that at least my local one it's a good one with good food stands read more

It's hard to find a good burrito in Melbourne, and this was a let down. It doesn't help when you order, wait ten mins, 6 other customers who ordered after you get their food before. After complaining about the wait I just got a shrug from the lady and no apology. They are so rude, I can't recommend them I'm afraid. read more

The Swanson Street location, since it is located in what was formerly Asian grocery is the largest GyG I have seen that is constrained by walls. Not only do they have windows that open toward Swanson Street so you can people watch (people almost as interesting as those that you would find in Kings Cross) but there is air conditioning. Not being forced into a food court is novel, not being relegated to communal tables is welcome and on a warm Melbourne day, it was certainly nice to be greeted by air conditioning first and then by a smile at the counter second. There was no queue when I visited and all of the tables were clean. One of the team members was at the door offering passers-by samples of chips and guacamole and after I ordered my burrito and tacos it was quickly delivered whilst I caught up on my Twitter feed. As soon as your food has been exhausted other team members will happily remove your rubbish and clean your table. It is the cleanest GyG that I have seen. Most however are in and around food courts, so it was refreshing to have inexpensive food that didn't appear "cheap" and yet another location that is adhering to the consistent GyG formula. All I know is that my Gomex GyG frequent diner card is going to get a workout and I am still dirty that they opened two locations in the Brisbane CBD almost immediately after I moved. Perhaps they didn't forecast the demand would decrease without me in the capital of Queensland. So hundreds of burritos and tacos later, I can say that I am a fan, if not addicted. Give it a try, you will not be sorry. read more

I have been ordering online and this is the second time i received wrong order. I order nacho fries extra spicy no capsicum and extra cheese. But i got nachos instead with nothing extra. I had total 7 orders for delivery costing about 100$ and other order which was specified to be delivered with no beans but it came with extra beans! read more

Guzman y Gomez - Fast Food Near Me - Melbourne, VIC