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Gua-Rapo

2039 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
703 528 6500
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Ranked #295 of 415 restaurants in Arlington
Price range: $20 - $35
Cuisines: Latin
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Late Night
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Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Late Night
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DANNYBOY1013
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33 reviews 33 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2012

I've been here quite a few times and never disappoints. I went here with friends and had a great evening. Ordered a caipirinha as my drink of choice and it was delicious. We went early for dinner. Our server was new, but she did a awesome job. We ordered the Arepa sampler as appetizer and tostones... yum! For my dinner... More

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Arlington, Virginia
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251 reviews 251 reviews
193 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2012

good place for happy hour. The tapas are ok, not the best I've had. I like Las Tapas in Old Town Alexandria better. More authentic.

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54 reviews 54 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012 via mobile

Good food – empanadas, plantains. Great drink specials, I especially like the Guava martini. Great place to dance on a Friday night and smoke hookah. Used to have a live band that was amazing – not sure if that is still the case because I haven’t seen them.

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012 via mobile

Overrated place. Zero atmosphere and staff so rude, it's incomprehensible actually.

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Bridgewater NJ USA
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88 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 74 cities Reviews in 74 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2011

We found this restaurant in Arlington totally by accident. it was at the foot of the hill on our way to the Metro. It is a combination many styles of Central American cooking with many interesting "native" dishes. Lots of choices but every entree we had was exceptional. Would highly recommend. They have hookas at Happy Hour. Very dark inside,... More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2011

Servers cater to regulars and leave others waiting.

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Washington, DC
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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2010

I first had dinner at Gua-Rapo two years ago and wasn't very impressed. But last week, I went back and had a very good experience. The variety of food listed on the menu is broad and interesting, with dishes from at least half a dozen countries. The Ecuadorian shrimp ceviche appetizer was wonderful and so was the Aji de Gallina,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 19, 2008

good food and good music

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2008

Good sangria and fried plantains

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2008

Great drinks and hooka pipes - the food is so-so and wouldn't recommend for dinner.

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