I love GUAPOS! GUAPOS APPRECIATION THREAD

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Anonymous wrote:I love how people are trying to show how classy and cultured they are by saying it's "not authentic" but really they're just showing how insufferably pretentious they are.

Not "authentic" what? Mexican? Well good news, it's a Tex-Mex restaurant which is an entirely different cuisine than Mexican. Fajitas on a sizzling platter, enchiladas smothered in cheddar cheese, and neon green margaritas are as "authentic" Tex-Mex as it gets.

Exactly!

I love Mexican, and I love Tex-Mex. They aren't the same thing, and one isn't superior to the other.

"Authentic" means that it tastes similar or better than at its origins. I know lots of people like Guapos, but this Texan can tell you that it tastes nothing like the Tex-Mex in the actual state of Texas, nor does any of their food taste like food prepared in Mexico. If you like it, cool, but I find it pretty bland and blech. There is no way Guapos would survive inside of Texas.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love how people are trying to show how classy and cultured they are by saying it's "not authentic" but really they're just showing how insufferably pretentious they are.

Not "authentic" what? Mexican? Well good news, it's a Tex-Mex restaurant which is an entirely different cuisine than Mexican. Fajitas on a sizzling platter, enchiladas smothered in cheddar cheese, and neon green margaritas are as "authentic" Tex-Mex as it gets.

Exactly!

I love Mexican, and I love Tex-Mex. They aren't the same thing, and one isn't superior to the other.

"Authentic" means that it tastes similar or better than at its origins. I know lots of people like Guapos, but this Texan can tell you that it tastes nothing like the Tex-Mex in the actual state of Texas, nor does any of their food taste like food prepared in Mexico. If you like it, cool, but I find it pretty bland and blech. There is no way Guapos would survive inside of Texas.

I travel to Texas for work all the time, and as a Tex-Mex lover I eat at local Texan places every time I go. There's virtually no difference between Guapo's and any of the places I've been in Texas. Except for the prices, I'll certainly give Texas that - you're never going to find $3 20oz mugs of Shiner at Guapo's nor will you ever get free queso with your chips.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love how people are trying to show how classy and cultured they are by saying it's "not authentic" but really they're just showing how insufferably pretentious they are.

Not "authentic" what? Mexican? Well good news, it's a Tex-Mex restaurant which is an entirely different cuisine than Mexican. Fajitas on a sizzling platter, enchiladas smothered in cheddar cheese, and neon green margaritas are as "authentic" Tex-Mex as it gets.

Exactly!

I love Mexican, and I love Tex-Mex. They aren't the same thing, and one isn't superior to the other.

"Authentic" means that it tastes similar or better than at its origins. I know lots of people like Guapos, but this Texan can tell you that it tastes nothing like the Tex-Mex in the actual state of Texas, nor does any of their food taste like food prepared in Mexico. If you like it, cool, but I find it pretty bland and blech. There is no way Guapos would survive inside of Texas.

It's so bland. Great for kiddie parties since there is virtually no flavor or spices, but it's pretty unappealing. The kind of place you go if you think black pepper is "too spicy!"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love how people are trying to show how classy and cultured they are by saying it's "not authentic" but really they're just showing how insufferably pretentious they are.

Not "authentic" what? Mexican? Well good news, it's a Tex-Mex restaurant which is an entirely different cuisine than Mexican. Fajitas on a sizzling platter, enchiladas smothered in cheddar cheese, and neon green margaritas are as "authentic" Tex-Mex as it gets.

Exactly!

I love Mexican, and I love Tex-Mex. They aren't the same thing, and one isn't superior to the other.

"Authentic" means that it tastes similar or better than at its origins. I know lots of people like Guapos, but this Texan can tell you that it tastes nothing like the Tex-Mex in the actual state of Texas, nor does any of their food taste like food prepared in Mexico. If you like it, cool, but I find it pretty bland and blech. There is no way Guapos would survive inside of Texas.

It's so bland. Great for kiddie parties since there is virtually no flavor or spices, but it's pretty unappealing. The kind of place you go if you think black pepper is "too spicy!"

Guapos is many things, but bland is not one of them. OMG - have you tried the quail?

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Anonymous wrote:I WANT to like Guapos but it is SO overpriced and nowhere near authentic. Margaritas are too sweet. It's like $20 for just veggie fajitas, not even meat. I loved them 15 years ago but no longer. Sorry to disagree with you; you clearly love them!

I still dream of their smoky baby back ribs!! Also -- the smoky, chunky, thick salsa at Cactus Cantina. With those crispy pipin' hot salty tortilla chips!! WAHHH!! I miss dc.

HAHA I'm the PP and used to work at Cactus in college! Loved the food. Margaritas are better than Guapos.

Cactus is AMAZING. Wow. Their chips are second to none. So greasy, hot, and delicious. I could fill up on those alone!

+1

We're a cactus family.

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Anonymous wrote:Shout out to my AU alums, nothing better than a margarita on their patio during the first few days of warm weather in DC.

Tenleytown represent! QUESO 4 LIFE

Yes friend!

To all the haters, Guapo's is not meant to be authentic mexican food. It is tex mex food. And it is good.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love how people are trying to show how classy and cultured they are by saying it's "not authentic" but really they're just showing how insufferably pretentious they are.

Not "authentic" what? Mexican? Well good news, it's a Tex-Mex restaurant which is an entirely different cuisine than Mexican. Fajitas on a sizzling platter, enchiladas smothered in cheddar cheese, and neon green margaritas are as "authentic" Tex-Mex as it gets.

Exactly!

I love Mexican, and I love Tex-Mex. They aren't the same thing, and one isn't superior to the other.

"Authentic" means that it tastes similar or better than at its origins. I know lots of people like Guapos, but this Texan can tell you that it tastes nothing like the Tex-Mex in the actual state of Texas, nor does any of their food taste like food prepared in Mexico. If you like it, cool, but I find it pretty bland and blech. There is no way Guapos would survive inside of Texas.

I travel to Texas for work all the time, and as a Tex-Mex lover I eat at local Texan places every time I go. There's virtually no difference between Guapo's and any of the places I've been in Texas. Except for the prices, I'll certainly give Texas that - you're never going to find $3 20oz mugs of Shiner at Guapo's nor will you ever get free queso with your chips.

I am from TX, and I think Guapo's would do fine there.

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone remember El Tamarindo? That’s really dating me! Precursor (literally) to Guapos.

El Tamarindo and Guapo's were both around at the same time in the 90s. Did El Tamarindo open first?

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I remember one of my residents was from Mexico and raved about their tres leches cake. I haven't been to a Guapos in years though, I miss their sopapillas

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Anonymous wrote:White people Mexican food. Whatever. It has its niche.

No no. It's American Mexican food.

There's Tex-Mex, California Mex and then basic American Mexican.

My DH is Mexican and I love real Mexican food. But I am NOT too good for some delicious American Mex!! There is room for it all

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GUAPOS is the BEST!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone remember El Tamarindo? That’s really dating me! Precursor (literally) to Guapos.

El Tamarindo and Guapo's were both around at the same time in the 90s. Did El Tamarindo open first?

1982. I remember going to El Tam when Adams Morgan was a predominantly Spanish-speaking neighborhood.