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Guajillo's The Shortcut to Mexico

1001 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78213-2285
210-344-4119
Ranked #64 of 1,531 restaurants in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Price range: $2 - $12
Cuisines: Dessert, Mexican, Seafood
Good for: Outdoor seating
Neighborhood: Uptown Loop
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Neighborhood: Uptown Loop
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Tampa, FL
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Was looking for good food near our airport hotel in San Antonio and the desk clerk pointed me and two colleagues to Guajillo's. The beer was cold and the food really was outstanding. It was hard to find anything over $9 on the menu. The salsa served with their chips was unusual -- pretty hot but also salty. It was... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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I love this place! This is truly the shortcut to Mexico - it's very authentic. We used to travel to Mexico on vacation 3x per year, but with the travel warnings in place, those trips are on hold. Instead, we come to Guajillos to get our Mexican food fix. You will not find the usual tex mex enchiladas or burritos... More

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Tacoma, Washington
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

The cactus salad (napolitis) was to die for as was, well, everything!! Salsa is not for the faint of heart but so wonderful we got some to go. The pork and cod were fab. Great service, very very busy with the locals but our order still arrived fast. I would eat here everyday if I could!!!!! If you like cheese... More

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Houston, Texas
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

After having a thoroughly average (at most) Tex-Mex meal at the Manhattan Mexican on the Riverwalk, I resolved to find better. I spent an hour or two looking at restaurants both downtown and not. I don't know how I stumbled onto a reference to this place. It certainly wasn't on TA as it is not very popular here. I suppose... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

This little place serves authentic Tacos al Pastor! The fideo is delicious! Very much REAL Mexican food not your usual Tex-Mex spin on stuff. It is just like you would get it in the interior of Mexico

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Eagle Pass, Texas, United States
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

Finally!! A place that isnt TexMex food advertised as Mexican food. This is the real deal. From tacos to albondigas to agua de horchata. They have it all... and it is delicious!!! I recommend the tacos (of course) and the fideo soup. Agua de jamaica is DELICIOUS. Don't hesitate to go!

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Belton, Texas
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294 reviews 294 reviews
Reviews in 81 cities Reviews in 81 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012

My son, a local Chef, brought me here, saying it was his favorite Mexican restaurant in San Antonio. I now know why. They claim to offer simple, fresh, authentic, inexpensive Mexican food - and they succeed. The interior is simple and open. The menu has a large variety of truly Mexican items. They serve beer, bar drinks (but surprisingly) don't... More

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Falmouth, Massachusetts
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75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2011

We got right off the plane and drove straight to Guajillo's. It didn't disappoint. We had tacos and enchiladas and they were amazing. The staff is great, and the place was packed for lunch.

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San Antonio, Texas
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2011

The table dirty! the bathroom the worst!! the food was good !! but the need to clean there!!!

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San Antonio
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2011

If you are looking for the usual TexMex such as enchilada, you have come to the wrong place. The serve Mexican dishes and it is simply delicious. This is true Mexican cooking without all the fat calories. Some of the food can be very spicy so beware. I have come to appreciate spicy food so I am happy. I have... More

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