Guadalajara Original Grill

Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Emma Yolanda Vera, was inspired to open and operate the original Guadalajara Grill in Tucson, Arizona. Since 2002, she has been offering a wide variety of the best Mexican food including fresh and innovative dishes that keep our customers coming back.

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  • Phone

    (520) 323-1022

  • Website

    guadalajaraoriginalgrill.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

1220 E Prince Rd Tucson , AZ 85719 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Parking Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 74


Keywords:

Mexican food margaritas lively good for groups casual spicy food salsa live music happy hour great value chorizo outdoor seating spacious big portions dancing crowded good for special occasions dinner chimis lunch
Angie Klein

We had taquitos con papas. They were served with guacamole and refried beans . They were very yummy dipped in the salsa . The corn tortillas were made by a woman who you could see from the table.

Brielle Kingston

The food is wonderful, live music on the right night. Fresh salsa is to die for! & you can pay for more to take home - yummy! However I've had terrible service from waiters , & managers @ this location

Isabel Arzate

Very good food, portions are huge and Andres was a great waiter ! He was very courteous and attentive! Great experience, just sorry we missed the mariachi, we got here too late.

Mandy Jones

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Tucson! They make the salsa at your table. It is so delicious! Great enchiladas and mole also. Make reservations because it gets really busy.

Emily V

Good chips , good salsa , giant margaritas , and vegan / vegetarian options too! Presentation of tacos is beautiful. Nice for after work or casual date night .

Abdullah Alhamoud

Live music , table salsa is nice

Erick Barbor

Since the salsa angle has clearly been covered by every other tip, get the carnitas-anything. Their flour tortillas are bomb too.

Malcolm Woodyard

I really liked this place. Food was really awesome! Was busy but we didn't wait too long. My friend is a vegetarian and they had a great selection for her.

Andi Radice

We always eat here when in Tucson. Mariachi band and table side homemade salsa . Authentic , reliable food.

Julialouisegraves Graves

I got the pollo en mole and it was 90% mole , 10% pollo . Also the portion sizes are ridiculous (one main can be shared among a family)

Ysa R

Must indulge in the Bandera Margarita . For an appetizer you can't go wrong with the queso fundido con chorizo , and the carne asada chimi is delicious!

Christian Uhl

They serve fresh salsa at the table. And you should order a LOT. It's amazing. They will even make an extra hot if you request it.

Zach Solomon-Beloin

Fun experience for the family. They do table side salsa that is amazing.

Jeff Abbott

Try The Mexican Culinary Tour . They have different specials from different states of Mexico every month. This month, it's Puebla, and the specials are all really good. I've tried them all! Read more

Vicki N

Had a Mexican paella here, and it was delicious!

Aziz M

Fajitas are yummy, enchiladas are great too.

Philip Tam

You have to get the musicians to play the Mexican hat dance before you eat, you just gotta!!!! Don't forget the friendly tip!!!!!!!

Christopher Tanner

Good and strong cadillac margarita . Fresh salsa and guacamole , love the patio .

Bob

Best servers with a lot of patience and creativity to celebrate a special event . They made my sister's graduation super special.

Cindy Valdez

House margis are outstanding, table-side salsa is a fun niche too.

Jamie Madden

Order the very hot salsa from the salsa lady. It has the most flavor! Just make sure you get your drink beforehand!

Aaron Bell

Fresh salsa ! Also tasty entrees and large portions .

Dia smith

The drinks &food staff is excellent here ! When you go say Hi to C in kitchen, she's a great chef !

Rachel Nelson

Awesome salsa that they make right in front of you. Men sang to us, ambiance, great fun!

Ankit K

Best salsa by the table...great margaritas and food

Ankit K

Visited after 2 years and its still rocking...Best Salsa in Arizona !!!

Cilicia Gallego

Get the salmon stuffed with lobster , its worth every penny

Miranda Kricko

Mole is really good. Hot salsa is great

Melinda Gardinier

the make salsa at your table which taste great and the food is good too.

Emily Grace

The table side salsa is amazing. However I literally saw a salsa woman pick up trash and then use a rag covered in bleach and then make the salsa without putting on a new glove. Yuck.

El'Thasheia Echols

Table side salsa is wonderful!! Great food

Katharine Wright

Vegetarian menu has 8 items. Not bad for choices.

Matthew Boepple

Salsa made to order at your table (bring tip cash)! Try the El Presidente Margarita . Get reservation , especially if going in a large group.

Matheau Michalak

Parking is a premium here. No spots around the entire block, same-side. Plan to park across the street.

Audrey Jensen

Pricey but good food. Large portions .

Bob Stanley

The table side guacamole is to die for.

Nancy Byrd

Lobster enchiladas

Essa Sharaf

Very lively restaurant ! The food tasted ok!

Donna Leigh Williams

Everything is good here

Jennifer Q.

They're putting in a patio , so the parking lot is a crowded mess! Still wonderful food, as always.

Dace

Go to Guadalajara Grill, order the Guadalarita, it's bigger than your head. If you get the tablseside salsa , don't forget to tip the salsa girl! Read more

Brooke Cox

The Salsa is the best!!!

Jonathan Davis

The times published are inaccurate. Extremely disappointed after coming from phoenix. Website and sign both say open until midnight, but they close at 10:50. Rude hostess too when we walked in.

Florence H

Live music , fresh salsa and everyone is super nice!

Dianette T

Great Mexican food in a very festive atmosphere .

Tina Miller

Best salsa I have ever had in my life!

Daniel Rojas

Make sure your glass doesn't have any lipstick on it—mine did.

Frans Wakkee

Great food

Adam Trace

They make the Salsa right in front of you at the table, Delicious!!

Mike R

vegetarian papas taquitos plate is great!

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