Guajillo's On The Island

Review №1

Rating: 4

We love the menu here featuring traditional interior Mexican choices (no Tex Mex). The mole poblano is one of my favorites anywhere. The chile relleno is tops. The pork shank special is very memorable. Our service was great, timely, no mistakes. Prices are reasonable. They dont have a bar, which is disappointing, but good beer choices. They also have wine but the selection is limited. Overall, Im happy to recommend.

Date: 4 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

We ve been coming here for years and it never disappoints. The food is always spectacular with an intimate cozy setting and the friendliest service. We got the chicken tortilla soup Azteca style and the albóndigas tonight and both were 10/10.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Amazing, delicious food with wonderful service!!! We will be back for sure!!!

Date: 6 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Great Mexican food, definitely not Tex-Mex. They dont use lard when cooking, and it seems pretty healthy eating. Lots of yummy vegetarian and gluten-free options. Watch out for the little chile peppers that tell you how hot and spicy a dish is. They mean it! We had the Birria bowl, tender hunks of beef simmered in spicy peppers. Its delicious but hot, at least for us. Also had the Chicken Enmoladas, chicken meat on top of folded corn tortillas with a rich mole sauce, just heaven. No draft beer but nice selections of bottled beer and wine. Great service, friendly, quick, and with a smile.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Authentic and delicious! The pazole verde was amazing!

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Great service, amazing vegetarian options (so hard to find in the Texas) will come back when we visit again

Date: a week ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Best

Date: a week ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

If you re within driving distance of this place, you re lucky because I m four hours away, and it s the only downside to my visit. This restaurant has the best salsa I ve ever had so good that the waiter called it liquid gold and wouldn t tell me what was in it. Whatever it is, it s worth the trip alone, and thankfully, they sell it in to-go cups (the 12-ounce cup I grabbed should last me a few days, but I already regret not buying more). For the main course, I had the pork in pepper sauce, and my wife ordered the green chicken enchiladas. Both dishes were nothing short of amazing. The flavors were rich and authentic, with the beans tasting fresh and like actual beans, which was a pleasant surprise compared to what you get at most places. I only wish I lived closer because I could easily eat here several times a week. Highly recommend this place.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

When I moved to Corpus this was the first restaurant I went to cause a friend recommended it, and honestly I didnt have high expectations cause its hard to find an authentic Mexican restaurant, but DAMN!!!, its reaaaaaaally really really good, and Ana Paulina treated us so nice. Now that Im moving out, Guajillos is what Im going to miss the most. BTW they also have bomb ass street tacos late at night lol (which is hard to find cause everything closes so early).

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 2

Leaving 2 stars because the food was pretty good. Service was not :( I specified my son and I had a dairy allergy and the girl brought our guacamole out and it had cheese on top of it. She said to just scrape off the cheese. I don t think she understands how food allergies work. She also stood at the counter chatting with her friend for 10-15 min while we were waiting for her to come take our order. Food was good but I don t think we will return unfortunately.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 1

Terrible customer service

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Amazing

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Mex without the Tex!!!! Authentic Mexican for real! Great food. The spice was just right for my tastes. Dont get the flan...leave it for me . It was delicious . Family owned which I love the most.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Glad I finally made the stop in here for lunch. I ordered one of the lunch specials with a sangria. The portions were pretty large and I ended up taking half of it home and had it for dinner as well. The fideo was delicious, the main platter was amazing and the chips and salsa were great too. Greeted warmly when I arrived and everyone was just very welcoming. Looking forward to my next visit!

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 1

There were only 2 tables with customers when we arrived and we were told its a 30 minute wait, you cant split the ticket and we are adding 18percent gratuity ( very rudely mind you) so we left and found a better place down the street

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

The service was excellent, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was warm and comfortable. We really enjoyed our dinner there. This place is going on our regular Friday night date list.

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

So good waiter is very nice even when my son didn t like what he ordered. Server was so nice to allow us to change to something different. Thank you for being so kind and understanding. Food was great and we will most definitely be back.

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

First I got the mahi mahi with garlic butter. Was not for me. But they traded it for the birria tacos n soup and that was super good definitely reccomend. And excellent service

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Outstanding and authentic Mexican food, not Tex-Mex. The house special appears to be the pork shank, and with good reason - its amazingly tender and flavorful! Highly recommend this local gem. Wheelchair accessibility: My nephew, who is in a wheelchair, said he cant get in without assistance.

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

What a find! Mexican food that is not tex mex! A variety of Mexican food that touches on different regions. Youll get your spicy fix.

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Awesome food!! Awesome service and the gluten free menu is amazing! We ll be back for sure!!

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 4

The food is a bit overpriced but always delicious

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

From the moment we walked in the service felt like home. It was clear that this is a family business and the passion/ pride comes through with every recommendation. They know exactly what you are looking for and share it with love. The Chamorro was incredible. I highly recommend this place

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

We went as a party of 7 and were not sure what we were going to order , the owner did a great explanation over the dishes. As confident as he was I didnt know if he just had to speak highly of his food because its his restaurant BUT after ordering almost a variety of meals we were all very satisfied with this place!!! 100% would definitely recommend to anyone in the area looking for some great authentic Mexican food. The food looked amazing arriving to our table I forgot to take photos, we were so ready to enjoy.

Date: a month ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

So good it s scary, before and after

Date: a month ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

What a Delight! Really Great Mexican food. No Texas in there. More Mexican soul food. Loved the chile sauce and chips. The food was amazing. Only complaint was that my plate was neglected the main pork of the dish. I only was served about 4oz of pork while other dishes had triple the meat of my dish. I figured they ran out and didnt have more to serve so I got the short end of the stick that day. The location is out of the city, on the main island. Consider the drive because it is good. It was my first time. Limited space, seating. But the food comes out fast that people come and go fast. Wait time is not too long.

Date: a month ago

Review №29

Rating: 1

So while I made a comment earlier that the owner was upset and assumed I was racist I ll go ahead and rework this comment for you to understand with a lower rating. Food overall it was bland and over spiced even for the regular options. (There are 3 other level of hotter from the normal order of food.) which would classify as spicy anywhere else. So if this bothers you stay away They don t serve anything fajita or breakfast. Their Mex@ food not Tex food. So if you re from there this is your place to eat. The lady that dropped off our food was rude when asked if this was all of food since we have 4 orders and only 2 boxes knowing that each meal has its own box and does not have any social skills with talking to customers. You shouldn t have her work any front counters with customers. The food I ordered I had a question about but was talked to in Spanish and talking down to me because I m trying to orders texmex and ask questions then calls me white boys from San Antonio. Damn sounds racist if you ask me. Plus why was she trying to touch my food when I was asking questions about my order not once but three times tried to touch my food before I could move away my food from her fingers .

Date: a month ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Super friendly waitress, and a large vegetarian section on their menu, including three different moles. Yum. Vegetarian options: Mole, tortilla soup, posole, and more common fare too.

Date: a month ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD EVER! I m from Dallas and I have to eat Guajillo s everytime I come to corpus! It is the best Mexican food ever it s so addicting. The flavors are out of this world! The food is close to perfect in my opinion. Best Mexican restaurant I ve ever had hands down!

Date: a month ago

Review №32

Rating: 4

The employees were so kind and the food was delicious. Several unique menu options to choose from. Everyone in our group got something different and it all was very good. Its worth a visit if youre looking for something out of the ordinary. We will definitely visit again when were back in town.

Date: a month ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

To walk in and be told everything was gluten-free (except one soup) was like being a kid in a candy store. I cant remember the last time I had chile relleno in a restaurant. My daughter, who also has allergies, ordered the beef chilaquiles. No allergy issues. My husband also had the chile relleno and our other daughter had mole poblano. We all loved everything. We will definitely come back when we visit Padre next. Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free menu with LOTS of variety.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

The food was incredible. I had the special, which was the pork shank. It was some of the best food I ve ever had!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Best mole poblano I ve ever had. Very friendly service! Nice selection of vegetarian options too.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 1

They dont sell Tacos

Date: 2 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 4

The salsa never fails here. San Antonio location there salsa slaps, this one didn t seem as spicy however still super delicious based on the empty bowl. Over all their food is good, but not delicious as the San Antonio location. Silly us for not trying new things while in Corpus but still enjoyed it.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Very nice restaurant on the smaller side, so if its busy, you might not get a table. The wait is worth it. The chips and salsa are very good (salsa has a little bite). I had the green chili enchiladas, and they were delicious. Service was great. I will go back if I get to this part of the country again.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 1

They need more waiters, there are a lot of people waiting and only 2 people and the tables outside alone did not want to serve because there are waiters losing customers but the owners dont even know

Date: 2 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Green chicken enchiladas are amazing good service and great food

Date: 2 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 1

Food was decent nothing outstanding. Watchout for overcharging on bill!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

If you have not tried the food here, you are missing out! This is authentic and delicious. Family owned and run and excellent service. This is a far stretch from your typical Tex Mex thats found around here. Be prepared to have a large selection of food and a curated selection of wine, chosen by a sommelier. I personally recommend the Michelada. Be sure to try the off menu specials! If you arent already in the neighborhood, its definitely worth the drive to the island. Oh and dont forget to leave room the ice cream. You wont wanna miss it.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Love this place. Authentic Mexican food, no Tex Mex! The flavors are incredible and the service was great! One of our favorite places on the island!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

The food was delicious. Service was fast and friendly.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Very good seasoning and fresh

Date: 2 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 4

Quaint small restaurant with great food reviews. We had to try. Appears they also have a food truck outside the restaurant. Food was exquisite. Husband had special on the board, picadillo plate. I had birria soup.... Made my own birria tacos off the soup without cheese. The taste was incredible. They only serve three corn tortillas with the soup so I had to order extra tortillas. So so good. The chips n salsa are so different and so incredibly good. Not your typical taqueria salsa. Beyond tasty. Service was off as they only have one server. The young lady was nice just had too much on her plate.... Food is definitely pricey for Mexican food. Two people, no extras, or drinks (we had water). $43.00 before tip... Very clean restaurant.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Food was amazing. They had vegetarian options. I would definitely recommend!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

The food is just AMAZING! Each person in the party selected something different so being able to sample each allowed for this to be the new #1 spot to go for authentic Mexican cuisine. The staff are also extremely knowledgeable about the culture and heritage of the food they serve with friendly and inviting service. Vegetarian options: Many options available and others which can be modified at request. Dietary restrictions: We had some from our party who had strict dietary restrictions. With the exception of two items (both soups), the entire menu is Celiac safe which is truly hard to find. Parking: If you go during peak times you will have a chance of not being able to find parking but otherwise they have enough spaces. Kid-friendliness: They have a small kids menu but the majority of the items in the menu can be tailored to your preferences.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Great authentic Mexican dishes from family recipes. Prices good. Would like to see regular breakfast hours.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 4

This was somewhat of a difficult review. I had very high expectations given that this restaraunt is extremely high rated for Texas restaraunts. I worried that this might impact my review for food. Nonetheless, first off, this is a tiny restaurant. I think this might have affected my table service. I was a table of one person, which of takes up the very limited tables for only one person. My waiter definitely paid more attention to the other tables. He had to walk by my table everytime to make his way to the other tables given the small nature of this restaurant, and rarely made eye contact. I had a glass of wine with my meal and ran out midway. The waiter rarely looked at my table, so I decided to order another glass only if he asked. Right at the end of the meal, he noticed and asked. I accepted even though mostly done with my meal. Overall, the table service wasnt bad, just average. Most communication was nonverbal and very quick in interaction. Given the small nature of the restaurant, it is also very noisy when full, which did not bother me. I had the Green Chicken Enchiladas, which turned out to be very good. Strangely, the cook only put cheese on two of the three enchiladas (see pic). Again, I had sky high expectations for the food. I dont think it was the best Mexican food Ive ever had, but definitely very good, and I am glad they came to the island. Ill definitely return.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Great customer service! Food was delicious- especially the pork!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 3

Food is so delicious, we came as a group of 9 and everyone enjoyed their meals. So if you want authentic Mexican food it is a good place to go. Although their service and restaurant policies aren t as good and welcoming. Two people have ordered Heineken and they got it, but it was a non-alcoholic beer and server didn t mention it in advance. I have to mention that these people never told anything to server about it. They were polite, especially in front of the big group. Other 2 people ordered Corona, but they got Modelo instead. Server noticed it as she was serving and was willing to change the beers, but people said Modelo is fine just because they were nice. We ordered appetizers guacamole and mole beans but we got only one basket with chips for both appetizers! When we pointed it out, server said that first 4 (for 9 people) baskets are free but the next one is an additional charge. If we would order one appetizer would you serve a half of a basket or what? If you group is big be ready to pay in one check. They will not break it down. Bring some cash because they charge a fee for paying with credit card (it was extra 10$ for 260$ check) Our food was fine but I got my soup in a chipped plate. Dietary restrictions: Most of their food is gluten-free. One of the people on our group requested their food dairy-free and they made it.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Small place but man the food is knocked out good. We all got different plates. Everything was amazing

Date: 3 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

First time trying Mole and it did not disappoint!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 3

Their salsa is great! Good spice and overall flavor I could eat that on everything! I ordered the ranchero steak, it was OK, the steak was a little tough and the sauce lacked flavor. Their beans are great! The rice is not typical Spanish rice but it was ok. Didnt get the option of corn or flour tortillas, they just served corn, I prefer flour. I tried to order a Chile relleno Ala carte and they said I couldnt, so that was disappointing. Not sure why they cant accommodate adding something that Im willing to pay for. Server was not really friendly and I seemed to be more of a bother than anything. I wanted to love this place, but I didnt and wont come back...except maybe for some salsa!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

We visited Guajillos while in N Padre. The service was great, the food was delicious. The chips are crisp and thick. The salsa has a kick, but not overwhelmingly so (I am a heat whimp and enjoyed the salsa). The tostadas de Pollo are yummy. The chicken enfrijoladas was yummy too.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

I absolutely Guajillo s on the island!! So nice to find real Mexican food (without the Tex). The quality and portions are amazing not to mention the service and atmosphere. My favorite starter is their guacamole with chips and their salsa is like no other: Tangy, and sooo flavorful! For entrees we love: the Green Chilaquiles with chicken, Enmoladas, because who doesn t love mole and don t sleep on the Cochinita Pibil. *Chefs Kiss* We also always order the red pozole to go, for breakfast the next day and it just hits the spot! Such kind people, such good food. We been 3 weekends in a row and it never disappoints. Bonus is their Michaela with a Pacifico. I can t wait to go back!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Amazing! Family owned authentic Mexican food.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

This place is amazing! Fantastic food and service. Not your typical Tex-Mex and offers a different flare on Mexican food. The salsa is spicy and delicious!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 4

Tasty food although a bit rubbery at times ;-) - see below. Festive atmosphere with great music. Good service. Slightly higher prices. A place that seems to be a favorite with local and tourists alike. Also offers a midnight limited menu with tacos via the food truck parked in front of the restaurant. Tip: All day breakfast menu is currently only on Sundays! (Not both Saturday and Sunday as noted elsewhere as it was perhaps in the past.) Only challenge was that I almost swallowed a rubber band we found in our Shrimp tostadas appetizer that we had ordered for the kids and fortunately i took a bite and found the rubber band before the kids did (or could have swallowed it) and reported it. Our suspicion was that it came from the cilantro bunch that was used to garnish the dish but who knows. However, it did leave a bad taste (literally) in our mouth. The Chef came and apologized to us personally and they took the dish off our bill. While we genuinely appreciated that, it tainted our experience. As an aside, taking the dish off the bill is an expected courtesy under these circumstances. It questioned the level of hygiene and attention to detail in the kitchen where a rubber band shows up in a hot dish but we all understand mistakes do happen. We would have expected a bit more (significantly discount the entire bill or maybe even invite us back for a better experience on the house). Overall, the family run establishment still seems to be well run otherwise and a local gem with most who visit swearing by the authenticity of the food. Vegetarian options: They are open to making veg options off the menu Parking: Decent number of spots for parking

Date: 3 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 1

If you are dumb enough to pay $19 for chili relleno, then you are dumb enough to eat here. Save your money and go somewhere else for authentic Mexican food.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Very delicious homemade

Date: 3 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 3

Date: 3 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

UPDATE: They now offer a Street Taco food truck out front and IT IS DELICIOUS!! Fantastic restaurant! The food, staff, all of it is amazing! The chicken enchiladas are my favorite, but I haven t had anything that s not delicious! They not have brunch on Sundays which we just tried and yet again- FANTASTIC!! Highly recommend!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

We came in for a margarita. They only serve beer & wine but my instincts told me to try the food. So glad we did! This is next level interior mexican; and the humble, friendly & hard working wait staff/owner? delivered with fun rock music playing in the background. Check it out!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

So glad we found this place while vacationing in the area. Hands down the best mole Ive had in Texas. The pork shank was crazy tender and just slid off the bone. Delicious shrimp cocktail. Absolutely recommend.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Such a cute authentic Mexican restaurant. The menu items are very unique. The pork shank was really incredible and the green chile enchiladas were also great. The chips and salsa are good and the salsa is very spicy. You won t find tacos and typical Tex-Max but if you want authentic dishes, you will like this place.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 3

It was nice to see so much was gluten free. As I am allergic to wheat. However, I ordered the Verde chicken enchiladas and when I got to the middle the chicken was cold. Like out of a fridge cold. The menu is highly limited. I feel like they buy some shredded chicken and heat it up as they need it. It was not supposed to be spicy, my lips and tongue and tingling from the spicy. They did not have sweet tea only regular. However the waitress was extremely kind, and let me bring in a bottled water being that is all I can drink. Not sure I would eat here again, being I could go to the store and buy the stuff precooked and do the exact same thing they just did. Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free options. However, I honestly think this is prepackaged food that is reheated later. I would love to know the seasonings, and if they contain any gluten in them.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 1

Considering the response you get from the owner when you dont give a high rating, it wouldnt really matter what I would say....the restaurant is always right in this case

Date: 4 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Dietary restrictions: 99% GF for those who have glueten intolerances Food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 1

The worst Mexican food I ve ever had. I had high hopes since the reviews were all positive but honestly the food was completely bland and extremely overpriced. Ever my child s food was terrible and basic chicken and cheese quesadilla was bad chicken tasted as if it was just boiled chicken. The rice was undercooked and some parts were even cold and hard honestly tasted more like microwaved bagged rice than fresh. We went in the morning at 11 so it wasn t busy. Server was friendly but when I finished my drink I asked for a cup of water which I never received. Just avoid this spot and try a different one instead.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 1

If you want to have decent Mexican food and get ripped off while at it, this is your spot. I lived in central México 20 years, so I know mexican food. I was excited to try it since they claim to be Mex without the Tex, but I was highly disappointed, more by the service than the flavor. I asked for pozole, which is traditionally rich in hominy and vegetables, but mine was mostly broth and I could fit all the hominy in my spoon. Same for the veggies. I asked for more hominy and the server said he couldnt, but he could do more veggies instead. I was disappointed, but accepted. I also asked for onions and cilantro since I needed to eat something with substance aside from pure broth. When we got the bill he charged for EVERY. SINGLE. THING. I asked for EVEN THOUGH traditional, authentic Mexican pozole is loaded with goodness. I reminded the server of this and he pridefully said in Spanish no ticket, no taco. This to me is taking advantage of people who dont know what traditional Mexican dishes should include. Also, be ready to get no consome (broth) with your birria tacos even though its traditionally served with a small portion of broth.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

This was our first time here. The staff was very welcoming. I ordered a Mole Verde with Sangria, and my friend ordered the special Pork shank. Both dishes were absolutely delicious and well seasoned. My friends Pork Shank meat was falling off the bone tender. We definitely will return to try other dishes. I highly recommend this place.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 1

Nope, not a 4.8 , no idea where that came from, maybe a 3.0 with $$, needless to said never a stop for us again, food ok, way too pricey for food and drink, disappointment.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 2

The service was good! However, I am very disappointed with the food. Some dishes were entirely too spicy to eat. Rice was horrible! The shrimp cocktail tasted like SpaghettiOs sauce, not good. Menu items are way overpriced, and food was just ok. Im not sure how this is a 4.8 stars. Save your money, dont eat here!!! Most importantly, make sure to look at your receipt before you pay. To top it off, we had 6 people at our table. Gratuity was already added to our bill. However, I was asked on the tablet the waitress hand me to tip. I decided to pay the tip in cash. I signed the tablet and handed her a twenty dollar bill. She never gave me a receipt. I had to ask her for it. Thats when I found out gratuity had been added. Although the service was good, it wasnt worth a $46.00 tip.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Fantastic Mexican food. Cactus salad is delicious. Enchiladas are mouth watering. Mole is super flavorful. Best refried beans ever! Cant go wrong with what ever you are in the mood for.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 3

Good; but, not great.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Hidden Gem in South Padre Island. We had en molada and it was extremely tasty. The food is very authentic highly recommended if you like Mexican food.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 2

Date: 4 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Best food on the island, possibly best in Texas. Everything on the menus is excellent and also great service.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Guajillo s was a delicious treat for me and my family. If you re looking for authentic Mexican plates and a friendly service this is the place. I highly recommend :)

Date: 4 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

I m from Mexico and I ve traveled all over the country. When I saw the logo mex without the tex I was skeptical but this place was truly authentic and it s my favorite Mexican restaurant I ve ever been to since I moved to Texas. The service was amazing and the owners were so welcoming. We highly recommend this place. It has become a must stop restaurant for my family while we are in corpus.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Our waiter was Amazon! He was super helpful, very friendly, extremely knowledgeable and had great recommendations. We are from out of town and this restaurant was recommended to us. We were very pleased!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Phenomenal staff and food!!! A definite must visit!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

I read the review that this was the highest rated Mexican food place in the area and the reviews were not incorrect. The pork shank is divine if you like pork get the pork shank.Treat yo self!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 1

The chef there has a fragile ego. He didnt like the alteration I asked for in my order and came up to my table and tried to explain the dish to me. Maybe next time just say you dont do alterations to orders instead?

Date: 4 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

The music is always surprisingly good. The food is consistently delicious. Fabulous wine selection and pricing plus an in house sommelier. The service is top knotch and so is dessert. Try everything on the menu. You won t be disappointed.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Excellent authentic Mexican food, great flavor & service! Vegetarian options: The beans are made without lard. Food : 5/5 |

Date: 5 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

The sign that says Mex without the Tex says it all. I have travelled to many regions in Mexico. The food at Guajillo s is as good and authentic. Though the waiter was on his own, he kept up and was friendly and polite. I wish I lived closer and could return. Food

Date: 5 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

The best traditional Mexican spot around here, never had better Mexican food. Our server was well educated on the food and gave me great recommendations. The food was outstanding and far exceeded my expectations. Just wow. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free for most dishes and has a plethora of vegetarian options.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

A 5 star restaurant run by locals! The best on the island!!! My favorite is the enmoladas!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

We had the pork shank, shrimp cocktail, cactus salad and sangria, all were fresh and delicious. The pork shank was super tender and the refried beans were smoky and flavorful. The cactus salad was tangy and balanced. We were already impressed, then we had the homemade lime ice cream. This was hands-down the best ice cream I ve ever had. I can t say enough about the food and service here. It was a joy to find a family restaurant so rich in culinary tradition. We will definitely come back next time we are in town.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Tasty cold michelada, absolutely delicious mole verde, super friendly service and to finalize, Grandmas recipe coconut ice cream! A gem in CC!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

My wife and I went here for lunch today. It was fantastic from our server being great host, chips and salsa to the lunch special. Topped off with bowl of home made coconut ice cream. Blows away all the Tex Mex stuff we get in Katy and Houston.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

All together wonderful. Only love for this place. Great service and wonderful food

Date: 5 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Hands down the best restaurant on the island. Its small and unassuming, but the food is incredible. Highly recommend.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Dog friendly if dinning outside.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Fantastic, authentic Mexican food. Staff were great at explaining the menu & made some great suggestions. Dietary restrictions: All bar one dish is gluten free

Date: 5 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Fantastic food and friendly service! Definitely a gem.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Amazing meal and service. Two chicken dishes and a vegetarian zucchini dish were all amazing. Also had an extensive Mexican beer selection (including some I hadn t heard of) and a selection of nicer wines (a welcome relief from the bottom grocery shelf stuff other restaurants serve). Would eat here frequently if we lived nearby.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Great mex restaurant with very enjoyable atmosphere. Dont miss this place on your visit to Corpus!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

As write this, our family of four is near food coma because we could not stop eating - this is the best Mexican food I ve had anywhere. Very authentic, sauces and salsa has to be homemade. We had the chicken tortilla soup, chicken enmoladas, green chicken enchiladas, chicken enfrijoladas and the chips and salsa - all was 6 stars out of 5. Great service too! We will remember trios dinner for years.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Excellent food and service. Very enjoyable place with great food. Definitely worth going to when in Corpus Christi.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 2

Food is expensive and over rated. Beans tasted like canned beans. I know what real authentic Mexican food taste, and this isnt it .Sorry. Server was friendly. Food

Date: 5 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Finally found real micheladas!! This place is so delicious and authentic. The enfrijoladas were delicious! The chicken enchiladas verdes were so delicious, they tasted like the real deal. The service was super nice and helpful. Regarding prices, it is a bit on the higher end but it is definitely worth it. Vegetarian options: Enfrijoladas are delicious! Corn tortillas with beans and fresh cheese sounds simple but tastes amazing.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Great place to grab some tex mex without the mex. They use old school recipes. The food is tasty.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Coconut ice cream home made to die for

Date: 6 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Its easily the best restaurant Ive been to. Food tasted fresh and delicious fall off the bone meat amazing micheladas I couldnt reccomend more.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 1

Hours showed closed at 9:00, refused to seat us at 8:30. There is no notice on google maps to tell us we were wasting our time traveling there. 15 minutes early would make sense for Mexican food but 30 minutes seemed appropriate.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Authentic, incredibly flavorful and fresh, interior Mexican food, without the Tex-mess. Small space, huge taste. Edgar was great, helped first-timers digest the extensive menu, really fast and friendly with his service and familiar with all the items. Gotta start with the poblano beans-killer mole and fresh hot chips. Her mole rojo was creamy and loaded with complex flavors. My pork shank was fall-off-the-bone tender, perfectly-seasoned, and huge. Even the rice had a complex but light flavor. Guac is definitely fresh! Giant portions Really two meals per serving. ¡Comida Deluxe!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

The food was so good we had to eat here again before we went home. The staff gave great recommendations.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Prosole Verde and shrimp chiliquilles......amazing, salsa and chips are on point as well.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Best place for Mexican food in Corpus Christi, TX. Maybe even in the whole U.S. Cant get any better than here, and Im from San Diego, CA. Ordered the Pork Shank special and it was absolutely delicious. Ordered it every single time Ive ate here. The only place here in Corpus Christi serving you the whole pork shank (bone included). The dish even comes with tortillas on the side to eat with your Pork Shank, make your own taco! If you ever visit Corpus Christi, TX Guajillos is without a doubt a place you should visit. Get their chips with Mole too, their Mole is amazing!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Wonderful food! It was authentic and had a touch of homemade goodness.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Excellent food! Definitely a welcomed variation from traditional Tex-Mex. Very authentic!!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Absolutely amazing food and our server was so kind and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. Love how all the menu items were family recipes and they were so delicious

Date: 6 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Oh my gosh, the food was delicious. The waitstaff could not have been more friendly. Local family owned business with the best recipes. You re missing out if you won t come here.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

The best chili relleno I have had

Date: 7 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

We were on vacation and decided to try this restaurant. It was so good we went back again 2 days later. We got to meet the family who owns it and they are awesome as well.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

I ve been craving true Mexican food for over a year and after trying every other Mexican restaurant in corpus and walk away feeling disappointed, I finally found one I like.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Terrific mole. Very friendly service.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

This place was an absolute surprise to stumble across. Really good food & excellent service. Highly recommend the Mahi-Mahi Pipian, the way they cooked the fish on top of the sauce really knocked it out of the park. This place gives us another reason to visit the island more often!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

If we could give 10 stars here, we would. We visited this restaurant one year ago and loved it. It was the only restaurant we desired to return to this year while in the area. Edgar is, hands down, the best server we have ever experienced. Knowledgeable of the menu and wine pairing. We don t often leave reviews but it was worthy of it. Cactus salad was refreshing and unique. My husband travels internationally with work and this is one of our favorite family owned restaurants and Edgar sets the bar high. In fact, I think he should contract independently and help the food industry train staff. Superior service, personality, and hospitality. We will be back, brother. Until next time.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

The closest you will find to real Mexican food this side of the border. If you are expecting TEX Mex, this is not the place. The food was very good and service too.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Great authentic Mexican food, nothing tex mex about it. Delicious!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

A must go to place to eat. Best authentic food I have had. Family oriented, atmosphere is amazing, bring extra pullover or light jacket, I get a little chilly. On my travels this will always be stared for a most stop agin

Date: 7 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

A gem on the Island. The refried beans and the Mole are unique and the best we have tasted by far from Tucson to Toronto. The Chamorro, their specialty, was perfectly done and very good. You can feel the pride the owners have in their restaurant. A must-visit if you come to Padre Island. We will come back.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Food is so good! Highly recommend the green posole.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

We cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough!! It s a family owned business with authentic recipes passed down through the generations and prepared with love from what they told us. You can taste the love!! Six of us dined there and all got different things and everyone absolutely loved what they had. We d be going back again tonight if they were open!! Love, love, love!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

The food was excellent and the service was somehow better! The person who was waiting tables and hosting was very kind, professional, efficient, and just GREAT at his job. Seriously, I would give the service 10 if I could. Whatever you re paying him, double it! You can tell he really cared about the place.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Awesome food. We had enchiladas and fish with squash. Everyones food looked great. Grandmas ice cream is the best ice cream we have ever had. GUAJILLOS is our favorite restaurant on the island.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

I cannot imagine a lower rating, Id give more than a 5 star if I could. We ordered the House Special which was a pork shank that fell off the bone, so much flavor! It comes with house made guacamole, that is superb beans and four tortillas . Two of us shared the one entree and made tacos. Yum. We will be back!!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Went for dinner, we were able to sit outside with our dogs. Our server was the owners son, he was very friendly, knowledgeable and a fun person. We all thought the food was excellent! Then he told us about the dessert options, with Grandmas ice cream, we all decided to get dessert, it was amazing! A must go to pace for the best Mexican food in the Corpus Christi area. We really appreciated how most of the menu is gluten free, this made ordering much easier for my wife and I without the worry. This is my first review on Google, this place deserves it!!! Dietary restrictions: Most of the menu was friendly towards our dietary restrictions, gluten free.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

We had the servers son as our waiter who was super knowledgeable and the service was exceptional. Highly recommend Grandmas ice cream, coconut milk with toasted coconut shreds!! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

Date: 7 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Prices will shock you, dont take the recommendation from server, he holds out on price with his recommendation.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Excellent Mexican restaurant. Food was delicious. Best Mexican cuisine we ve eaten in years. service was also excellent. We ate there Friday and returned on Saturday b/c we enjoyed it so much.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

The chilles rejellos out of this world! I will go back for dinner! Great flavors great service place was spotless! Vegetarian options: Chile s rellenos great flavor

Date: 8 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Delicious flavors and top notch service! We already have our selection picked out for when we come back! Highly recommend the cactus salad - fresh and delicious!!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 1

Ordered the Chile relleno which was the special. This may have been the worst meal I have ever had. I dont know what batter they used to cover the pablano but it had the texture of a shoe tongue. The beans were runny and the rice was way over salted. Just the absolute worst food in Corpus Christi

Date: 8 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Superb flavor!!! Cocont and lime ice creams are sooooo delicious.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Food and service were fantastic. The pork shank fell off the bone, soo good.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere, service is out of this world I ve yet to try something I don t like. Great family restaurant Food

Date: 8 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Great food, great service! Highly recommend the pork shank Vegetarian options: Full vegetarian menu too

Date: 8 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

I neglected to post a review after we left several weeks ago, so I will likely miss the details, but then again, the only true detail you need is to go to this restaurant immediately! The food is fantastic, the people are fantastic. I only wish it wasnt such a drive for us, as we live in Rockport. That said, its worth every minute of the drive, and Guajillos has soared to the top of our favorite Mexican restaurant in the Coastal Bend. We had the chicken soup, the cochinita pibil (out of this world) , their homemade chips and divine salsa, and their grandmothers key lime ice cream and coconut ice cream (unparalleled).

Date: 8 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

I had the vegan moles, and they were fantastic! The staff was very nice as well. My wife and me were very happy about this restaurant, we think it was the best restaurant form our trip to Padre Island.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

This place seems very unassuming from the outside. But the food here is incredible! We would highly recommend asking for suggestions. Our server (part of the family from this family owned business) suggested multiple options and also gave some family history along with the suggestion. The salsa that came with the chips was unique and delicious. We will definitely be back and will recommend to anyone looking for authentic Mexican cuisine!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Best restaurant experience we have had in a long time! Everything was so delicious and homemade (not food distributors) from yummy appetizers to SO GREAT entrees and ending with grandmother s homemade ice cream! WOW! Amazing! Attentive, exceptional service by both brothers. LOVED the wines recommended for us, spot on! So good and not overpriced. Affordable, delicious, relaxing, happy date night out with friends. Will be regulars! Great job Guajillos on the island! Glad you are here!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Oh-my-God Guajillos is on another level

Date: 8 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 1

Date: 8 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Absolutely the best, authentic Mexican food I have ever had. This is not Tex Mex. The food is high quality. We are from Michigan and will be back! The owner came out and talked to us, he was very friendly and appreciated our patronage. I forgot to mention, the salsa was out of this world! Spicy with great flavor. It was so good, we bought some.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Great place waiter was great let us know right of the bat what to expect. Food was excellent was the best Mexican food since Ive moved here. Will definitely be back salsa was so good shrimp cocktail was fresh and tasty. Waiter sold us on pork shank plate all I can say was wow.!! Cant stress enough how good this place is from the staff to the food such a great place.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Delicious food ! And has a great vegetarian options too !

Date: 9 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

We stopped into Guajillos based on area recommendations The chips and salsa were exceptional and on a plane above all other Mexican restaurants I ve been to 5/5 We ordered the poblano & totopos for an appetizer. It was outstanding and very flavorful 5/5 For entrees my wife and son ordered the enchilada platter and I ordered the special, Chamorro in adobo sauce. The enchiladas were very special and super flavor packed. 5/5 The Chamorro was a pork shank slow cooked for 24 hours in an adobo sauce that was fall off the bone tender and extremely savory. It was served with diced guacamole, onions, cilantro and beans w/corn tortillas. Definitely a 5/5 This was one of the best Mexican dishes I ve ever had. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. 5/5 Bathrooms were clean 5/5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Not the kind of Mexican food you get everywhere. Chamorro is Amazing!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Food was great. Most everything is decently spicy so just a heads up if youre sensitive.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

First time visit. Service was very good. Meal was great, Slightly spicy, but tasty. If you read the menu youll see this is a true Mexican food restaurant. Not Tex-Mex. So it was a treat. Mahi Mahi meal, Pork leg, shredded chicken enchilada, and green chicken enchiladas (not the menu nams but a good description) were ordered and all were good. $16 to $22 per dinner.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

My husband and I stopped in for dinner while being a vacation. I ordered the House Special which was a pork shank. So delicious! My husband ordered the Steak Ranchera, so good! We ordered Grandma s homemade key lime ice cream for dessert. 10/10. Our server was amazing as well. Highly recommend.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Last night we visited first time. Fantastic food, and service! I applaud them with handling the large crowd on what should ve been a slow evening. They worked their tails off for everyone.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

recently discovered this gem of a restaurant and i cannot get enough! the green enchiladas and sopa azteca is fabulous Vegetarian options: very accommodating to dietary needs

Date: 9 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

My wife and I have lived on the island for many years and just tried Guajillos for the first time tonight. Boy were we dissapointed that we didnt find this gem sooner! The food is authentic mexican and it was fantasti! The service was also delightful. We will definitely be back!!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

It is AUTHENTIC Mexican cuisine! Que rico!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Excellent

Date: 10 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 4

Really Mexican, not Tex mex special pork shank was delicious. My son wanted ground beef tacos, so not for some. Great chips!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Loved the pork shank and assada de porque. Great place for gluten free! 11/2023 Update... TexMex without the Tex! Sooooo good always! Check out the wines with an onsite sommelier! Great place for my birthday dinner! Dietary restrictions: Totally gluten free restaurant.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Excellent food! Best Mole I ve ever had! Seating is really cramped. Bench seats with tables about a foot apart. If you don t like seating elbow to elbow with a stranger while you re eating it may not be the best place. But the food and service is top notch!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

We shared their special, the pork shank tacos and the chicken tostadas and were blown away. Specifically the pork shank tacos were AMAZING! It comes with the pork falling off the bone, homemade guacamole, beans and the best corn tortillas. I highly recommend!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Positives: Mole was delicious. Everything was fresh. Service was impeccable. Cons: Rice was bland. Beans were delicious but the amount served was too small for the plate (special). Ice cream at the end was pricy. We will definitely return. I felt great after eating here. No processed junk. My chicken enmolada was heaven. Even though it says enmoladas like multiple, Im pretty sure there is only one on the plate, unless they are just really small. I definitely could have eaten another one.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Had an amazing meal here, we all loved our dishes. The best part is everyone that worked there was so, so friendly. Now my favorite restaurant in Corpus. Will definitely be back!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 1

Guajillos is not for everyone and definitely was not for us. Minimal beef plates. When I asked about having beef in the Fideo versus chicken, the server was pious and rudely replied we dont eat Fideo with beef The bill was $65 and we left to get Whataburger.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Very fresh - unique menu from Old Mexico. Fantastic!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

OMG. We ordered the pork shank special. It was awesome. And just like the staff said Mex without the Tex . Super fresh guacamole. The salsa - one of the best I have ever tasted. We will definitely go back. Lots of things on the menu I want to try - but I will definitely ask what s the special before I make a decision. And the Sangria was excellent too! And the price was exceptionally reasonable for what we got. We have at least an entire meal worth of food for two people left over.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Delicious food

Date: 10 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Some of the best Mexican food we ve had! Chips and salsa were homemade and delicious. Asada de puerco and chicken enmoladas were so flavorful and satisfying. Sangria was refreshing! Definitely will be back.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

The food and service from Edgar were amazing. And the homemade coconut ice cream is to die for!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

The food and service were great!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

The best authentic Mexican food I have ever had!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

The pork shank and sangria were amazing! Our waitress was also wonderful. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

Date: 11 months ago