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Guajillo's The Shortcut to Mexico

1001 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78213
210-344-4119
Ranked #238 of 1,473 restaurants in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Price range: $2 - $12
Cuisines: Dessert, Mexican, Seafood
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Good for: Outdoor seating
Neighborhood: Uptown Loop
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Melvillean
Falmouth, Massachusetts
Top Contributor
52 reviews
22 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. More

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marximo
San Antonio, Texas
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
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!!! More

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satxdiver
San Antonio
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14 reviews
3 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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sinwchris
Fredericksburg, Texas
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 9, 2011
1
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I love this place. I always send everyone here and everyone that goes seems to always go back. I go every chance i get when i want mexican food. Trust me you will fall in love with this place. Just read the menu closely. Really good food if you do go make sure you let everyone know this is one... More

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Texasleaguer
San Antonio
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14 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

A true change of pace in the TexMex capital of the world. Authentic interior Mex at very reasonable prices in a rustic but super clean environment. Have never had a bad entree. Desserts are fantatsic - flan or rice pudding, always a tough choice. Excellent michaladas!!! This just made me very hungry. I'm going there for lunch. More

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AKdancer49
Seattle, Washington
Top Contributor
66 reviews
24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We tried this for dinner and were very impressed by the fresh and tasty meals. As the menu says, no lard, bacon, oil, etc. All food prepared with water. We had albondigas and mole verde. Also beer - for which we were offered cold glasses - just the thing on a warm evening. We liked it so much we went... More

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44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2008
1
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Real-deal Mexican, not Tex-mex. Good Ceviche, excellent al pastor tacos. More

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RamblinTex
San Antonio TX
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18 reviews
23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2006
4
people found this review helpful

This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in San Antonio! Don't go looking for overly cheesy, border style Tex Mex offerings here. Even their salsa and refried beans are lighter, zestier than anywhere else in town. Chips are served with an order of limes. This is MEXICAN food, as in from the interior of Mexico. Lunch specials come with... More

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