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Casa Guadalajara
Mexican Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Old Town, San Diego
"Order the Hand Shaken margaritas and carnitas plate XTRA crispy!"(36 Tips)
"Chicken chimichanga is so good!!"(6 Tips)
"I really like the cheese enchiladas w/red sauce, rice & beans."(6 Tips)
"Chicken fajita quesadilla is my fav!"(6 Tips)
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Vladyslav ZakharchenkoSeptember 3, 2016Mind the size of the dishes - it's huge! As well as their margaritas. Cool place to enjoy a Mexican dinner, and don't forget to drop by at the local markets, they have some cool stuff for sale.
Leslie Pringle wrrldgrrlSeptember 9, 2013Lots and lots of cheese on the food. Be sure to order easy or even no cheese if you would like to taste what you ordered. Portions are huge. Consider sharing. Service was fast and friendly. :-)
ANKMarch 3, 2018Awesome food! Love the fajitas and the tortilla is Super fine.. ❤️ If you don’t have a big appetite.. I recommend you share.. it’s yummy all the same.
Odile RoujolMarch 25, 2021Excellent food. Feeling in Mexico. Great service. Fresh Corona and home made margaritas. Enjoy the courtyard!
Gregory GrimmettDecember 9, 2012Expect to pay $12-$15 a plate. Of you happen to be on a budget they have a A La Carte menu for around $6 for a nice size burrito. The mariachi band is always cool too.
Natasha BrittonMarch 7, 2017Absolutely loved this place! Was the highlight of my San Diego trip. Authentic Mexican food in an amazing lively fun atmosphere. Get the chicken mole enchiladas !
VickiJanuary 3, 2016Amazing guac and chips. Also the mango chicken quesadilla is amazing and so is the carne asada. Love how authentic the place is and the service is great!- You must try the guacamole and warm tortillas of Old Town. Also a skinny margarita. And Tacos de Mariscos.
Lauren CallahanAugust 14, 2014Went to tijuana the same day and the food here was waaaaaay better. Huge portions, fresh tortillas and chips. Enormous drinks! This place is a must!
Ann LopezMay 28, 2017Service was fantastic, food was delicious. Got the beef enchilada/Chile relleno. Loved every bite!
Lucille FisherNovember 25, 2015Colorful friendly Mexican restaurant in the Old Town district. Authentic delicious.
Bryan CarrelDecember 18, 2015The picture shows the #8 which was pretty good and it cost $13.25, I was pretty satisfied with this choice
Micah💛February 25, 2014the sangria and guadalajara chimichanga is amazing!!! ive had a lot of mexican and this place is authentic, reasonably priced and delicious!
Sandra FavaroMarch 4, 2017I am so glad I asked! CHILE VERDE is not on their menu, but they do serve it upon request. And it was wonderful!- N ZSeptember 12, 2021Margarita was great, patio is welcoming and great atmosphere and service in general.
Lauren FlemingFebruary 23, 2017Love the atmosphere. Their chicken tamales covered in ranchero sauce is magnificent. Good tortillas. Not a fan of the rice.
Kailee KremerDecember 4, 2013Amazing vegetarian choices. I loved the no-fish tacos--everything good about fish tacos--the fixings--with zucchini instead of fish!
Sasha TkachenkoMarch 19, 2015Everything was delicious. The portions are really big, so don't get too much of nachos before your dishes come.
Sarah LopezNovember 3, 2012Decent to good mexican. Handshaken margarita is lovely---skip the house one though. It tastes like salty Gatorade. The flour tortillas are to DIE for though--- best I've ever had!
Tim DengMarch 31, 2017The ambiance is amazing. They had live music! Decor is beautiful and outdoor seating is very nice.
Miguel ChabollaMay 4, 2017Americanized Mexican food! Other than that very huge negative, the drinks are really good here.
Samuel SherrillDecember 23, 2012The vegetarian section of the menu is delicious. We have tried several items from it and they were all excellent.
Tony LeverAugust 19, 2010Their hand-made tortillas are the bomb. I usually get the Guadalajara chimichanga. Do yourself a favor and get the restaurant.com gift certificate. Will save you a bundle!
Micah LarsonJanuary 17, 2014Great food, unfortunately the mariachi band is so loud when they come around you have to scream at your friends to talk.
Liam WatsonMarch 3, 2011Great food, Margaritas are strong and cheap for how much you get. if you get more than one, bring a DD or take the trolley home just in case.
Pelin Güvenç KefelJuly 25, 2016The fajitas are not bad, but I would definitely recommend the Patron margarita!
in addition to my previous tip: they will make a true home-made marg with fresh squeezed limes if you order it skinny! Delicioso!!
Vanessa ArellanoApril 27, 2013Wait time on a Friday around 5pm was an hour. It gets hectic and very loud. The chips and salsa weren't great, guac and flour tortillas were awesome though.
Relatively I inexpensive with extremely large portions—make sure to bring your appetite!
Rommel MalaySeptember 19, 2017Margarita exclamation excellent! Guacamole excellent! Tequila lime shrimp excellent!
Stan PlanteMarch 25, 2015All of the Favoritas look good and are reasonably priced. The mole was great!
William HarrisNovember 5, 2010I am sooooo fulll but I cannot stop eating!!! carnitas quesadilla! habdmade tortillas and delish carnitas...I am in heaven. SD native and I am shocked at how good the food is
Janelle FlacksFebruary 13, 2012Best Mexican food we've ever had. Got premium Margarita on rocks. I'm totally bombed and only drank half.
Nathan LottAugust 12, 2015Portions were huge and the enchilada trio was good but I think he cheese were the best.- Order the Hand Shaken margaritas and carnitas plate XTRA crispy!
Whitney DrakeApril 10, 2013Excellent food feels authentic. Ask to sit outside beautiful tree is the focal point.
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(619) 295-5111
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Visit San Diego - 8.8
"Love it. Family owned. Been coming since I was a kid."
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