Visited el guaca tonight and was served by Titas. He was most attentive and charismatic and made us feel really welcome.
The food was fresh, fast and fantastic. The gluten free options were varied and tasty, I had the ribs which were the best I've ever had! Would definitely visit again and couldn't recommend more. Thank you for a lovely evening. X
Cannot praise this place enough! I'm disabled and have very specific dietary requirements I emailed a week before and they were so helpful and went above and beyond in every way, the food is amazing staff are fantastic and they are reasonably priced they were very good with our 4 yr old daughter as well we would definatly recommend and will be visiting again - pat yourselves on the back anyone who works there. If I could give a hundred stars I would thank you for an enjoyable lunch
What a super restaurant, visited yesterday as was in the area. Had not heard of the restaurant and went on trip advisor reviews. Great staff and food and very reasonably priced. Well worth a visit.
Love this place it's got it all, good food, friendly staff, great music, nice surroundings what's not to like.
Went for an early dinner with my son and his friend.
Both think this is the best restaurant in the world! Staff were amazing with them and the food was delicious!
Will certainly be going back - Thanks to everyone there!
Last night was our third visit. This time with 17 people for my 6 year old daughters surprise birthday meal. The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere!
Fantastic evening with fabulous cocktails and fantastic food with wonderful friends ❤️The staff are great nothing's ever too much trouble 😘
Lovely food and great service. Good children's menu too. We will definitely be back.
My son celebrated his 13th Birthday with friends here recently. They had a great time! Great service, and excellent food. Highly recommend 🌶🎉
I was in el guaca for lunch, very nice and welcoming location, friendly staff and attentive to the details. The service was in time, the food was very good and the plates beautiful to see� - great value for money:-) I had a good time with my friends I will there again. Thank you for lovely time at your restaurant:-) ���
Lovely place food is out standing there was 16 of us and no one was disapointed , service was fab thankyou tesco 2190
Yummy food and great atmosphere, definitely recommend!
Amazing food, lovely friendly staff, would recommend :)
Haven't visited for a few years, it met my expectations once again! Delicious food, great portions. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The menu is expansive with a whole vegan section. The bean chilli nachos were absolutely insane.
First experience in this restaurant. Mexican cuisine. The food was good. The best part was the appetizer Nachos. We were a group of 5. We ordered nachos as appetizers and the main course was mexican paella, meat paella, king prawn sizzler, chicken sizzler and kids menu. Tummy satisfied. Price per person was £20-£45 depending on the drinks you add with your meal. I enjoyed everything from the service to the food. The only drawback was the noise which was uncomfortable but it was not the restaurant's fault. Recommended.
The food is delicious in here. Absolutely a gem of Maldon. There’s quick service and the portions are very generous! I had the chicken chimiganga and it was lovely. The drinks are a bit on the dear side but overall I would recommend a visit
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Decent Mexican place with some room for improvement.
We booked randomly into this restaurant on a Thursday evening, on the day bookings have to be made by calling the restaurant which went smoothly. We arrived and the place was PACKED which is so great to see! The cocktail list is really really extensive, special shoutout to the selection of tequilas you can choose from. The only thing that would make me even more happier would be some more mezcals on that list. I tried 3 different cocktails and all of them were delicious, my partner tried some sort of lemonade which he said was delicious.
we ordered some chips and guac and it is absolutely true what they say, the guac is magnificent and a showstopper and good enough to just go for that! we also had the jalapeno poppers which were fine, although store bought.
for mains I went with fajitas, half steak and half chicken. they arrived in a sizzling pan and looked delicious, but they were unfortunately the worst dish of the evening. my steak side was incredibly chewy, I don't know if it was because I got unlucky with the cut or it was cooked incorrectly. the chicken was cooked well but unfortunately pretty flavourless. I know it is also not the typical mexican way but I did not get any salad to put into my fajitas, "just" sauces which were all yummy. my partner had a lot more luck with his mains. he ordered the pork and steak tacos. I tried his steak tacos and they were absolutely delicious, no chewy steak in sight here! I absolutely would get those again. the pulled pork was juicy and basically overfilling the taco which was just perfect! they could've done with a bit more flavour too but were adequate. we also ordered some empanadas which were again store bought but good.
we had no more room for desserts but they read nicely on the menu.
our waitress did a stellar job and was very friendly, the restaurant was very busy but even though that was the case our food came quickly.
we sat very close to the kitchen (and the toilets) which allowed us to spy at some other dishes which all looked interesting.
I would definitely go again and order the steak tacos as well as try out some other things, but my fajitas were underwhelming.
Great food, reasonably priced. Excellent service!
One of the best meals I have ever had in my life! It was quite loud when we first arrived but there were a couple of birthday parties so we didn't mind, and it got quieter later on. The service was fantastic and everyone was very attentive. But most of all, the food was absolutely delicious. If I lived closer I'd go bankrupt in this place :D
Absolutely amazing experience. Food couldn’t be more flavorous.
Ribs and fried sweet potato are top quality and vegan and gluten-free nachos with guaca mole is a joke. Delicious.
Staff is very efficient and kind.
Couldn’t have dessert as I was about going home rolling.
We were visiting Maldon for a couple of days and found this great restaurant that offered vegan options. Food was really great so tasty and service excellent, definitely recommend!!
Food is always delicious and cooked perfectly. Staff are friendly and polite. Genuinely some of the best nachos I’ve ever eaten. We were so sad when Colchester then Clacton closed so we’ve been to both Maldon and Newmarket to fill the el guaca shaped hole in our hearts and they are both great. Honestly, it is a little pricey but worth it for a treat in my opinion
Free parking in the town after 6pm, service very prompt, super selection of cocktails. The pineapple prawns are epic and not had them or seen them anywhere else. The southwest spring rolls were also very good. Had the chicken poblano for my main course which the chicken was grilled with peppers (not spicy) and a smokey sauce with cheese melted over the top. (I've added a photo of it with this review). It's was amazing and it came with fries.
Nice food and friendly service. Very good vegan options on the menu.
Amazing experience! The best ribs I’ve ever had. A lot of GF and vegan options. I’m very happy. Pleasant environment and friendly staff. I’ll be back for sure!
Came in for a quick snack before a walk along the prom. Wow the most amazing and flavorful chicken nachos! Service was quick, the lady that served us I believe was Maisy was polite and chatty, very refreshing to see. Thank you for such a pleasant experience.
A great find. Extensive menu without compromising on quality. Also many options for Vegan patrons. Food was so good, kids loved everything they had. Good kids menu options. As for desserts.... phenomenal just like the service and the whole atmosphere of the restaurant.
One of the best meals we've had out in a while, food was exceptional, the steak buttery and cooked to perfection. All the dishes delicious and perfectly presented. Service impeccable attentive without being overbearing. Nicely decorated, clean and fresh.
Not a single fault, we had a great time!
The food here is outstanding!
The nicest Mexican meal I've ever had!
Superb service.
We will definitely be returning here many times in the future!
Brilliant!
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I had been looking at various restaurants in Maldon when this caught my eye. With good online reviews already, I had high hopes. So off I strolled down the beautiful main high street and saw the welcome glow of a busy restaurant.
The servers were friendly, informative, and importantly attentive with all of the patrons that evening, something I always notice and welcome seeing.
The menu has a good stock of popular mexican dishes, and I was impressed by the offer of vegan and gluten-free food, with a good variety of options in both cases (however I am not vegan or gluten intolerant, so if you are, please check these options thoroughly before booking/deciding to go here as you might feel differently).
The drinks menu also has a good variety, even having a gluten-free beer option and nice mocktails.
I started with Nachos and Margarita. The drink was freshly made with a good amount of salt of the rim. The homemade guacamole was the star of this dish, truly delicious, and the nachos themselves nicely spiced. Normally, I'm used to nachos being drowed in melted cheese or smothered in sour cream. Thankfully, that was not the case here, with a perfectly balanced mixture of toppings!!!
For the main I had a beef chimichanga and again everything was delicious, the meat was nicely spiced and tender. If you want more spice, two differently spiced and flavoured condiments are stocked at every table! Again, there was a perfect amount of rice to chimichanga filling, simply perfect.
As I had enjoyed all of the food so far, I wanted to try a homemade desert, too. But being already quite full, I was initially hesitant. However, I was delighted to see smaller sized desserts with hot drinks as an available option, a very good idea, which I truly wish more restaurants did. I opted for the churros, and again, I wasn't disappointed. These came out hot and perfectly spiced with a little side of Dulce de leche. My filter coffee with a side of hot milk was well made and again a good compliment to the sweetness of the churros.
All in all, I wholeheartedly recommend this place for anyone who wants delicious, well-made Mexican food, with a friendly atmosphere and lovely staff. Definitely visit if you're staying in Maldon!
Fantastic staff and delicious food! Been here 5+ times and have never had a bad meal or experience. Can't fault it and has a brilliant cocktail menu too. Their sangria is very fresh and tasty!
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