El Guadalajara's Mexican Restaurant

Total rip-off. I just started teaching and coaching in Shelton. One of my football players recommended this place to me. I ask the waiter what he would recommend. He tells me about the special (pork Shank) so I give it a try, and order a drink. For a small town it tastes pretty good, nothing special but kinda what I figured, the beverage on the other hand, was absolutely horrible. Still they were very polite and check on me twice while I was eating. All in all it was a place I would have definitely come back to... Then the check comes, this is when I find out the pork Shank is 25% more than their most expensive dish on their menu and realized I had just been ripped off. Is what it is but I think the content of someone's character means as much if not more than the quality of the food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Server was nice & very attentive. He gave us some good food recommendations.
Food was plentiful and tasty!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Ordered from lunch menu. Food tasted good, but could've been a little hotter.
Coors lite on draft wasn't very cold and tasted like it was watered down a little??

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

1st restaurant like this that had no music. Very quiet in there besides other diners chatter. A little music could really liven it up. Staff kind and attentive.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Enchilada Chile Relleno

Very polite, friendly service. Helped to make a milestone birthday special. Amazing young woman singing along with a band.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Enchiladas, Burrito, Rice and Beans, Taco

Really enjoyed the food. We live in Southern California so I am use to authentic Mexican food. They do a very good job! I don't think you will be disappointed. Enjoy!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Enchiladas, Cheese Enchiladas, Rice and Beans, Taco, Chips and Salsa

Friendly service and good Mexican food ?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Enchiladas

I had a spinach quesadillia with beans and rice. The quesadillia was extremely soggy, the spinach was wet, likeit was just dumped out of a can, there was barely any cheese. I was very disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

The verde enchiladas were amazing. Very friendly and courteous service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Enchiladas, Burrito, Rice and Beans

Great food both times I been here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great authentic dishes and friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chimichanga, Steak Fajita Burrito, Burrito, Guadalajara Burrito

Service was great loved the ppl. Very happy they was to work that day. But food was ok to me. Drinks menu had no prices so you don't know what the charge is till you get the bill. It's to dark in there for me personally. And crowded

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 5

Absolutely love the tacos and service is amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Updated review: we are now regulars and order the Guadalajara burritos every pay day as take out, we have tried all the Mexican restaurants in town and also enjoy el sarape but nothing beats el guadalajara.I've always loved Mexican food, then I went to Puerto Vallarta Mexico & had authentic Mexican food & was never satisfied with any Mexican restaurants until my husband brought me here for my birthday last month. Now it's my favorite, comparable to what I experienced in Mexico. Planning a date there tomorrow ?

Parking: Always up front parking

Kid-friendliness: My daughter loves it.She is 10 now and insists she needs her own Guadalajara burrito, so she earns it by doing extra chores around the house.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrito, Guadalajara Burrito

Won't be returning.Burrito is advertised as having rice and beans inside.What I received was 99% Chicken, tiny amount of rice, and NO beans what so ever.Not one bean!It goes without saying that the experience wasn't at all satisfying.And with take out, once home you certainly aren't heading back to have the problem fixed.Why it seems impossible to find a good meal anymore is a continuous question.Such a disappointment!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2