I was stoked when I first found out that there was a Guzman y Gomez opening in Crows Nest, mostly…read morebecause my memories of the original branch in Newtown are just that good. Back then soft shell tacos were a novelty (a completely different experience to the hard Old El Paso tacos we were all fed as Mexican growing up) and they had the most amazing prawn filling. The prawns were in a cumin spice rub and came with a squeeze of lime. This filling is no longer on the menu and my disappointment at this is everlasting. The Crows Nest branch of the tacqueria chain has a really nice atmosphere with a wide open and airy shop front, and an outdoor seating area with brightly coloured flags. The burritos are jam-packed with yummy goodness and the veggie option is actually quite substantial, consisting of sautéed mushrooms, onions. They are also licensed, so you can enjoy a nice cold corona to help wash down the burrito-y goodness. However as per usual with me it comes down to the simple things, which in this case is the fact that there is an array of condiments to accompany your meal, including three types of Tabasco sauce... in large pump containers. There is your normal run of the mill original Tabasco, then there is the extra hot Habanero Tabasco, but for me it all comes down to the crème de la crème of Tabasco sauces; Chipotle Tabasco. It basically tastes like someone has added smokey bbq sauce to Tabasco... And it is GOOD!

Excellent place. It's not uncommon to find some Mexican places with bland food in Sydney. Not here…read more The food was very well-seasoned. I've ordered some chicken nachos and a classic burrito. The nachos were awesome, especially the guacamole. The meat was juicy and the ingredients seemed fresh. Recommended

A friend really wanted to take our visitor's from Asia to try this Mexican place she really liked…read morein Newtown. I was surprised to find we ended up at Guzman y Gomez FOOD Hard Shell Steak Chipotle Taco (2 for $8.50) http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/xxVM6dwp6yibWVmXCBAtdg?select=_AXGXne1RcgbzVBiqFax6g#G_dZ5vExxqA9VRau8qjGOw Pork Chipotle Burrito ($10.50) http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/xxVM6dwp6yibWVmXCBAtdg?select=_AXGXne1RcgbzVBiqFax6g#NDMGIplEgi_7KSKivi48YA Pork Chipotle Quesadilla (2 for $7.50) http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/xxVM6dwp6yibWVmXCBAtdg?select=_AXGXne1RcgbzVBiqFax6g#_AXGXne1RcgbzVBiqFax6g Nachos ($10.50) http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/xxVM6dwp6yibWVmXCBAtdg?select=_AXGXne1RcgbzVBiqFax6g#EEKli58inmw5RgVTELAkQw OVERALL Unfortunately I've had the privilege of visiting California for "real" Mexican food. Whilst it can't compete, I think I should feel lucky enough to at least have a half decent Mexican chain in Sydney. We can only get better from here. Still wish we ended up going to their favourite place when visiting sydney - Newtown Thai

Let me say as a native Texan studying abroad (2007) I spent many a night with my head in my hands…read moreas one more less than mediocre 'Mexican' meal in Australia bit the dust. Not so with G Y G. You see it's all about the ingredients, and these guys know that. So if you want to end the misery and taste the Southwest flavor you've been craving, there's only one place to go.

First Guzman y Gomez I've ever had in the world was right this location. And I wasn't impressed…read more Then this franchise arrived in Japan and changed my opinion after having their gorgeous burrito. And I accidentally came across this location again. And I gave i another try. I don't even remember what I had last time but this "spicy pulled pork burrito" was... gorgeous! I don't know what to call that substance.. Maybe itus?(The Chappelle Show, anyone?) That mildly addictive and super satisfying flavor can be known as "umami"? Anyways, it was full of it. I envy people who work near here for having this place as their lunch option. Should I consider a career change?

Tried again this morning, Sunday, after so terriblly made coffees. Asked for a flat white coffee,…read moregot 1/4 with foam, Indian manager aruged about it, upstart little Australian girl with her nose in the air refuses to help; said ok, i won't aruge and I'll make a complaint online - I said that to end the argument (why are they aruging!?) and felt satisfied about complaining online, And then: Can I have your name sir, the manger? No! Can I have your name to the obnoxious hateful young thing, No!, Can i have the first coffee you made so I can include it with my complaint to G and G, they requre a photo, I think? ... no, says bambi with a stick up her a@; it's our property now. Hard to believe all of this, hey. But it happened. This is Asfhield 2131. No doubt levels of rudeness and food and drink qualities vary - it's a franchise, I think. Lodged a complain with g and g online. don't expect any joy there so bye bye to poor coffee and the rudest service I have ever experienced in my life - I'm a pensioner - and a nice guy, btw. When I mentioned making a complaint Bambi said, go ahead I don't care, it won't make any difference. Nice,

Great location but Guzman can't even get a coffee ordered or less can't get the correct order. I…read moreordered a take away coffee and after a while went back to ask where it was and got the blank look. Eventually they said they made a coffee but was the wrong coffee with sugar in it If you wish to enjoy the aviance in the sunshine buy a coffee and take away before coming to the Australoa square court yard

Food was good. Located in a food court. Average mexican food. I had the burrito and it was ok,…read morebut nothing over the top.

It may be a chain but dios mio! Guzman Y Gomez have nailed Mexican street food…read more The food is great, it's fresh and healthy and you can tell the high quality of the ingredients. This is no sloppy, messy, greasy mexican fast food. This is good mexican street food - possibly better than some of what you'd get on the streets of Mexico City. I love popping in and grabbing a couple of tacos, sitting at the bar table by the window and watching the goings-on in the Tea Garden Hotel's beer garden across the road - it's always comical! I'm also a huge fan of the mini-burritos, which are the perfect size! What's most impressive about GYG is the continuity in the quality of food, quality of service and the overall dining experience of this chain of restaurants. Every GYG I've visited is excellent. There are a large number of Mexican "restaurants" around town that could learn a thing or two from GYG. I only wish GYG would bite the bullet and open a full restaurant with a beer as they would make a killing. Mi gusto mucho.

I am so impressed with this place that I keep coming back for more.... I don't know what they're…read moredoing to make the food so good.... but perhaps ignorance is bliss right? I've been here quite a few times, so I've sampled quite a few options on the menu....and my favourite would have to be the Barramundi Bowl....i decided to try it for a change (as I normally do the Veggie Bowls - also excellent) and now I have an addiction. The food taste super fresh and flavoursome and despite the fact that these places are popping up faster than acne on your teenage cousin, it seems they have still maintained their quality.... So back to the Barramundi Bowl - it's basically grilled Barrumundi fish pieces on rice with vegetables and yummy mexican additions like guacamole, peppers and sour cream.... it is so good but my description doesn't do it justice.... it' costs around $12 and I really really really really recommend you try it! If only they sold Tequila here, I think I'd never leave...

i was feeling homesick and this cured me! most delicious burrito!! i got the burrito norteño and…read morethe mix grill fajitas and the whole table agreed it was a 10/10

What a great little Mexican restaurant in Surry Hills. The waitress was very friendly and helpful…read morewith the menu choices. We chose the fabulous Mole - shredded chicken seasoned with mole and served with rice, beans, salad and pico de gallo. Amazing taste and a generous serving size. We drank some Corona beers to make a perfect dinner meal! The cost was rather expensive at $71 but it was a good tasty Mexican experience.

Good Mexican is always hard to find and this spot is well hidden on level 6 of Westfield building…read more This level reminded me of an airport terminal. We started with corn chips with a bean dip. The corn chips were clearly fresh and that made a big difference. Really yum and the dip was perfect to match. Next up was grilled corn with a creamy butter coriander sauce. This was nothing special. Was more looking for something a little bit spicer considering its a Mexican. The ancient grain salad was served. This salad contained quinoa, broccoli, pumpkin, chia and pomegranate seeds with a tequila sauce. This was a great choice on the menu and definitely would choose this one again. For the mains we selected Beef enchiladas and Cod. The beef enchiladas was pretty good but not exceptional and was a little light in the meat department. The cod was not what you would traditionally expect from a Mexican so figured it was a good choice to go with. It turned out to be a stellar one. The cod was beautiful and had a nice smoky sauce to go with it. Amazingly there was room for dessert and decided to opt for the Chilli Brownie. The brownie was made with dark chocolate and didn't have that overly heavy after feeling that you get from some desserts. Just didn't really notice the chilli in it though but still nice. The experience was really good in this place. The atmosphere was very relaxed and would certainly come back again.

Tried a variety off the menu today and really enjoyed ourselves. The beef and pork tacos were yum…read moreand juicy. Guac and corn chips were tasty and zesty. Crab croquette were good and well worth the price ($20 for 4). Wasn't a huge fan of the oysters, and the chicken wings were good but not as good as the tacos and croquettes. We tried the corn semolina for dessert and I think I was craving something sweet and this wasn't! Otherwise we really enjoyed our meal and we'll be back for sure with friends.

I stopped here after hiking from Spit Bridge and it was the perfect meal to end my day. The burger…read morewas juicy and had a great flavor. The waffle fries were nice and crispy and had some kind of seasoning on them that really hit well. Add a Coke and it's a perfect meal on a hot day. Overall it's a quaint tiny shop with plenty of outdoor seating options. The service was solid as well, I have zero complaints!

Don't get me wrong, Benbry is def a good place to go for lunch. Solid food, not too expensive, fun…read moreatmosphere! Still, I feel that's it's closer to 3 than 4 stars. The staff was nice. You definitely grade staff on a curve when you're rating a busy place! The guy running the counter at the time came to us with a smile and asked what we wanted, but we said we weren't ready and so he said no prob and went back to the kitchen instead of asking if we had any questions. If the place hadn't been super busy, I might have been annoyed but the place was very busy so it made sense. They have an easy numbering system. Your receipt has an order number, and they simply call it out when it's done. You have to stay fairly close to the counter after ordering. However, the place is so tiny inside that you can still hear the numbers from the door. I woke up that day feeling a bit hungover. I think the first words out of my mouth were "I need a hash brown, stat." Several hours later, when we went to Benbry, fate struck and I saw that they had a hangover burger! Amazing. It was actually a veggie option, with no burger. It had an egg, guacamole, aioli, cheese, BBQ sauce... and a hash brown! It was 100% fate. I had no idea if it would taste good, but obviously I needed it in my life that day. Thankfully, it did taste good. My guy got the classic Benbry and said it was good too. As a carb lover, I loved the bun especially as it was nice and large, and a good combo of fluffy and sturdy. My guy opted for the combo, and ordered a side of onion rings. We were not fans, and only ate half of them. They were fried well, and super crunchy. But they were very battery and oily, without really any onion flavor. I highly recommend this place for takeaway! There are only two small tables outside, one table inside right by the kitchen and about two or three bar stools near a ledge to eat by. We were only able to eat in by sharing the inside table with another pair. I would definitely come back though, especially when hungover. I would definitely try to come on a Tuesday/Thursday for their $12 combo deal.