Taqueria Guadalajara

Naveen Devaraj

5.04 months ago

A Simple, Authentic, and Worth Coming Back For Taqueria Guadalajara is definitely not your typical polished restaurant experience. Don’t expect fancy menus, upscale ambiance, or overly refined presentation. But once you settle in and experience the food, you realize that’s exactly the charm of this place. The restaurant feels authentic and family-owned, focused more on serving good food than impressing people with appearances. The menu is simple, but everything feels honest and satisfying. During busy hours, service can be a little slow, but the food makes the wait worthwhile. What stood out most was how authentic and comforting the food tasted. The portions are just right—not oversized, not too small, but perfectly balanced in a way that leaves you satisfied and wanting to come back again. Combined with the reasonable pricing, it feels like great value overall. The staff were friendly, adding to the welcoming neighborhood feel of the place. The entrance faces southwest, kitchen toward the front and seating in the back. The restrooms are clean. Overall, this is the kind of place you return to for the food, not for the aesthetics—and honestly, that’s what makes it special. I recommend this place and will definitely be back.

Scott Jorgensen

5.09 months ago

This is one of those special finds. It is cozie (yes, I mean small) but comfortable. There is nothing flashy about the buliting, in fact if you blink you’ll blow right past it. Per their recommendation, I ordered "Enchiladas Verdes". It was 2 enchiladas covered in green sauce, beans, rice and lettuce. Each bite was wonderful and had so much flavor. The spice level of this entree is pretty low. There wasn't enough to have leftovers, but I was full. The "nice" full if you know what I mean. Then came the bill. $10.99 plus tax. I expected it to be more. I spoke with an employee and they said that they want to be a place that people can come to a couple times a week, not just once every week or two. I recommend this restaurant.

Yuri Finch

5.010 months ago

Great tasting food and great value. Horchata was good too. The tostadas are so tasty. Really like the red salsa they serve you at the table. Would definitely recommend to out of towners. Recommend parking in the back.

J Garcia

5.0a year ago

Locals in Madison are lucky to have such an authentic Mexican restaurant right in town. I enjoyed it so much that I visited it twice in the same week. The Al pastor and Lengua tacos were both juicy and flavorful. The torta Al pastor is great as well. Definitely a spot worth returning to again and again.

CG Sze

5.0a year ago

No complaints. The last time we tried to come here, there was an extremely long wait so we left. But this time we came when it was less busy and were able to enjoy this cozy spot! Great service, quality, and value. Definitely worth a visit!