We stopped here while on the road for some Mexican food! I ordered an enchilada, which tasted like…read moreit had tomato sauce/marinara and mozzarella cheese on it instead of the usual enchilada sauce and Mexican cheeses I expected. I still ate it, but my mind was confused every time I took a bite since it was so similar to Italian food. It was an interesting Mexican/Italian fusion attempt that I don't think worked well at all. The rice and beans were okay, just a bit flavorless. Though, what more can be expected from a small town in central VA? It was a fine enough place to grab a quick bite and be on our way, as the service was friendly and efficient at least.

What a wonderful find! A local gem. Great ambiance. The waiter welcomed us and seated us right…read moreaway. Very friendly. And he even remembered that my wife asked for no ice in her water (she's from France ). So we were super impressed with this. Surprisingly most people don't have this attention to detail. The chips were good but the salsa was exceptionally fresh and delicious. We asked for hot sauce. They brought us a small cup of it. Like the review below says, it was to die for! The food was quite good. My steak was grilled to perfection. Delicious. Copious... we actually had so much we took some home.

Food was excellent. Restaurant was clean and nicely decorated…read more Service was great. They had tongue tacos in the menu which were apparently delicious.

This place was amazing everyone loved the food and the servers were kind and refilled often…read more Ambiance was good nice music and bar.

Drove by on way home from JMU softball, spotted Mexican - who doesn't like good ole Mexican…read more The good: - food came quickly - good value, price for portion size - friendly service The meh: - house chips & salsa was ok - both entrees: Taco (chicken) Salad & combo Fajitas were kinda bland.

Went to this location on a Monday night, more than an hour until close. Open sign still on,…read moreDoorDash orders still being picked up, but between pulling into the parking lot and 10 minutes later tables and chairs were already stacked. We came in and were refused service, they even turned off the open sign to my suggestion. 0/10

This is very much a no-frills, roadside spot. Ordering is counter-service only, no music, and…read moreseating is basic folding tables and chairs. You're here strictly for the food--nothing more, nothing less. I ordered the 3-taco combo (asada). The tacos are on the smaller, tapas-size end, so don't expect a hearty portion. Flavors were decent and fresh, but the price felt a bit high for the size and overall experience. The agua fresca (melon) was refreshing and probably the highlight of the visit. If you're looking for a quick, casual bite and don't care about ambiance or service, this may work for you. Just come with calibrated expectations. I am rating it 5 stars just because everyone else seems to like it.

Great service very polite and quick w the food. The food is not the most heavily spiced it's…read moredefinitely made for gringos of the valley, no offense. I lived in California for a decade and am engaged to a Mexican woman so I know my way around their food. This place is better than the food trucks in town and las trancas which just sucks. Best Mexican place in town and their food is good but I wouldn't say it's great

i'm traveling the coast and found this gem after visiting the civil war museum. Benjamin made me…read morefeel like i was coming over to my friend's house fir lunch. When i saw the tables adorned with a roll of paper towels I new this was going to be good. i had the fajitas although the menu was a tough choice. it is delicious. Just a great family run small business and after some recent terrible experiences in my life having this comfort meal is welcome. I've tried fried ice cream many time and it was always blah to me. this one is what id always hoped to find.

Food was amazing! Even my 93 year old mom loved it! The waiter was attentive but had a bit of…read moredifficulty with English but we all figured things out. Great food! Would eat here again for sure!

Friday night for some Mexican food! My coworkers suggested I try Las Trancas! The parking lot was…read morefull and I expected a wait, but was seated right away! While I looked over the menu, they brought a basket of chips and some salsa! The chips were homemade and very good! I ordered a skinny, spicy margarita and tonight's special- steak tacos. The margarita was not spicy, but still tasty! The tacos tortillas were dry and I had to eat with a knife and fork. The place was def Mexican design and the food came out quick. My only negative would be my table was not level and I worried my food would fall off the table ;) Good service

The tables were dirty, and the waitress made some comment that made all the employees staring at my…read moretable. That was a lack of Ethics. While we were sitting in the restaurant, they were looking at our table, and when we were leaving, the bartender was walking out way and stopped to look at us--another lack of Ethics. They seemed like gossipy, judgmental people. All was not bad the food has a good flavor

Rules for reading, I don't rate on the service, atmosphere or any particular events. The rate is…read morefor the food or drinks, I hate those who rate on the service, a bad waiter or waitress, really doesn't tell me about the food. I only want to know about the food quality. So, this place had awesome service. The waitress was polite, attentive and yet her broken English worked perfectly for the position she was in. She knew the menu and came back to check on us more than a few times. 4/5 stars for the service. She was the best thing about the place. For the food, 1 star. The pictures on the yelp site showing the food explain it all. Notice some images show the food with excess liquid, I mean watery beans without any flavor? And then the rice was served without any seasoning. The guacamole came with huge chunks of tomatoes and it was hard to separate the avocado from the tomatoes. When we sat the waitress brought out chips and salsa. Half the chips were going stale. The salsa was good but more of a liquid consistency. We asked the chips be sent back and new ones brought out. The waitress did without a complaint. Then the things went downhill fast. My wife ordered the Chicken Fajitas for two, "Meh." I asked her about the beans and rice, "Meh." At least the margarita was good. It was sweet, but that is common and can depend on someone else's palate. She requested the corn tortillas because she forgot to order them at the beginning. The waitress brought them out without a problem. They tasted, "Meh." I ordered the Deluxe Burrito, it came out looking like a Picasso done by a three year old, filled with beef from a chef who used to work at the Bell. I tried to eat it but, "Meh." Long and short, nothing had seasoning unless it had the wrong seasoning and nothing was done right. This place deserves a 1 star.

We loved the food and service. Sweet people. We got more than what we paid for in quality and…read moreportions. Thanks!

Service was amazing!! Food was soooo good Guac was yummy and creamy. Will be coming again!!read more

Very good tacos. Enchaladas. Rice beans. Excellent. Fresh. Looks and taste…read more Visited for lunch today 3.3.26 Got one chicken enchilada very good. Two cheese enchiladas. Just tortillas with sprinkle cheese not melted or cooked with lettuce on top. I told the waiter and he still charged me over $17 for an inedible meal. Won't be going back. Hopefully the New Mexican restaurant will be authentic and delicious

Taqueria Guadalajara has a bit of a tucked away location just on the outskirts of Winchester,…read morewhich gives it that standalone, local spot feel. While having its own building is a plus, parking can quickly become a headache during busy hours, so timing your visit makes a difference. Walking in, there wasn't a host present, which made the entrance feel a little unorganized at first. However, a server quickly stepped in and pointed us in the right direction. From there, the experience improved the service was genuinely friendly and attentive, which helped set a positive tone for the meal. The burrito was the highlight. It came out well prepared with solid flavor throughout, even though it didn't include any sides. Normally, that might feel like something is missing, but the taste was good enough to carry the dish on its own. Pricing leans a bit on the higher side, which is something to keep in mind, especially given the lack of extras. Overall, Taqueria Guadalajara delivers where it matters most good flavor and friendly service even if it has a few logistical hiccups like parking and the initial lack of greeting. It's the kind of place that leaves you debating between a 4 and a 5, but the quality of the food ultimately pushes it into 5-star territory

The food is not the best, not fresh at all, or maybe because I get use to eat at real Mexican…read moreRestaurants, not a fake ones, when I saw GUADALAJARA I got so excited, but it is an insult to Guadalajara.. too bad The bathroom has dust all over those light fixtures and everywhere so imagine the kitchen. The server was excellent, the ambience is ok not too loud.

Good service, nice ambiance, large select on the menu with many combination options, excellent food.read more

Trying a new Mexican spot led us to El Paso Mexican Grille. My husband ordered a combination plate,…read moreand I went with the shrimp fajitas (I was actually aiming for the fajita salad, but no complaints). The fajitas were very tasty and well seasoned -- good enough that I had to fend my husband off from stealing bites, even though his dish was nicely portioned and enjoyable too. Overall, everything tasted good and we'd come back, but nothing really stood out as a "wow" moment. Still a solid option if you're in the mood for Mexican food.