How we found Guajillo’s… an authentic Mexican restaurant, patronized mostly by a Spanish speaking clientele.
When we walked in, we thought – “Now this place is the ‘Real Deal!'”
As we left the San Antonio International Airport, my daughter said she was craving Mexican Food. she lives in Connecticut and NYC and for some unknown reason, Mexican food has never taken off on the East coast like it has in the West and the S/W and Central parts of the USA. We were on Highway 281 South and decided to take the frontage road for I-410 West to look for Mexican food or a Tex-Mex restaurant that might cater to the Airport. Things were not very encouraging until we came over a hill and there across the street was Guajillo’s – the shortcut to Mexico. When we pulled in, the parking lot was packed, and we had to park in the auxiliary lot behind the building next door. We hiked up the steep driveway and around to the front door, the place was buzzing with Spanish speaking guests and workers. Wow, we thought, we have hit the jackpot.
We were seated and they gave us the menus. All of the very authentically sounding foods were written first in Spanish/then in English, and the descriptions were in English. My daughter ordered an Aguas Frescas – Horchata, Tamarindo, Jamaica & Piña to drink, and a Chile Relleno – Poblano Peppers stuffed with Oaxaca cheese in a light Tomato Serrano Sauce. My wife ordered iced tea and a Chile Relleno and I ordered a Molé Poblano w/Chicken – in a Rich Sweet and Spicy Sauce made with multiple Chiles, Chocolate, and Peanuts over a Chicken Breast topped with Roasted Sesame Seeds and a coffee. I ordered an Ensalada de Nopalitos / Cactus Salad for the table, to try it out.
The is a restaurant I recommend – if you are craving Mexican food like you would get in Mexico!
When we walked out, we thought – “That was one of the best Mexican food meals of our life!”
Guajillo’s – the shortcut to Mexico – Directions.
More photos below, after the menu.
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Main Menu
APPETIZERS
• Ensalada de Nopalitos / Cactus Salad
Cactus Strips, Cilantro, Onions and Tomatoes mixed in a Lime Dressing, topped with crumbled Queso Fresco.
• Coctel de Aguacate / Avocado Cocktail
Sliced Avocado in a Sweet and Spicy Sauce, topped with Onions and Cilantro.
• Coctel de Camaron / Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp in a Sweet and Spicy Sauce topped with slice of Avocado, Onions and Cilantro. Served with Crackers
• Ceviche de Pescado / Fish Ceviche
Fish (COD), Shrimp or Combination …Marinated in Lime juice mixed with Olives, Tomatoes and Onions. Served with Crackers
• Tostadas de Ceviche
Marinated in Lime Juice mixed with Olives, Tomatoes and Onions, served over a Tostada
• Dorados de Frijol / Fried Bean Taco
Three lightly fried tacos filled with Beans, topped with Spicy Sour Cream and Fresh Cheese
SOUPS
• Sopa de Tortilla / Tortilla Soup
A rich broth made from the Chile Mulato and Tomatoes. Strips of Corn Tortilla and Queso Blanco added.
• Sopa de Fideo / Fideo Soup
Angel Hair Thin Vermiccelli Pasta in a Tomato Broth (Customer’s Favorite)
• Caldo de Camaron / Shrimp Soup
• Sopa Azteca / Azteca Soup
Tortilla Soup, strips of Corn Tortillas and Queso Blanco added. Served on the side a plate with Sour Cream, Avocado, Queso Fresco and Roasted Chile Ancho.
• Birria / Lamb Soup
Boneless Lamb cooked in a Rich Mulato Broth. Served with a plate of Onions, Cilantro and Corn Tortillas
• Pozole (“hominy”, is a traditional soup or stew from Mexican Cuisine) – In SEASON
TACOS
• Taco Plates: 6 Mini Corn Tortillas Served Open Faced, Side order of Cilantro & Onions
• Al Pastor / Marinated Pork Loin
Marinated Pork Loin Slowly Roasted then thin sliced. Served with Pineapple
• Bistec / Thin Sliced Steak
Tender Thin Sliced Steak Grilled and Chopped
• Alambre
Sautéed Steak, Port Loin, Bacon, Onions and Poblano Peppers all mixed.
• Surtidos
Steak, Pork Loin and Pastor Meats all mixed
• Gringa
2 Flour Tortillas with Pastor Meat and Cheese cut into four (4) wedges
• Queso para Tacos / Cheese for Tacos
MEXICAN SPECIALTIES
**Sauce For These Dishes Is Cooked Entirely In Water. 0% Fat Added. Rice & Beans Have No Lard, Bacon, Oil Or Grease!!
SUBSTITUTE
Any one side for Ensalada de Nopalitos
• Enfrijoladas
Bean Sauce Covered Tortillas with Onions, Queso Fresco and Sour Cream.
• Chicken
• Chilaquiles / Corn Tortilla Chips with a Tomato Serrano Pepper Sauce
Corn Tortilla Chips Sautéed in a Tomato and Chile Serrano Sauce. Topped with Queso Fresco, Onions and Sour Cream.
• Chicken
• Stak
• Molé Poblano / Chicken Breast with Real Poblano Mole Sauce and Roasted Sesame – A Rich Sweet and Spicy Sauce made with multiple Chiles, Chocolate and Peanuts over Chicken Breast topped with Roasted Sesame Seeds. (Mexico’s most well known dish)
• Mole Verde Con Pechuga de Pollo o Calabaza / Chicken Breast or Zucchini with Green Mole**
Smooth Sauce made from Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Cilantro, Lettuce and Chile Poblano, over Chicken Breast or Zuccini.
• Calabaza
• Chicken
• Tinga de Pollo con Tostadas / Shredded Chicken, Onions and Chipotle Sauce**
Stew made with shredded Chicken sliced Onions, Tomatoes and Chipotle Pepper, Served with Crisp Tostadas.
• Pollo a la Mexicana / Chicken Breast Mexican Style**
Chicken Breast with a Tomato, Onion and Serrano Pepper Sauce.
• Bisteces en Chile Pasilla / Thin Sliced Steak in Pasilla Pepper Sauce**
A Smokey and Bold Sauce made from Pasilla Peppers.
• Bisteces a la Mexicana / Thin Sliced Steak Mexican Style**
Thin Sliced Steak with a Tomato, Onion and Serrano Pepper Sauce.
• Chile Relleno
Poblano Pepper Stuffed with Panela Cheese in a light Tomato Sauce
• Asado de Puerco/Pork in a Spicy Pepper Sauce
Chunks of Pork simmered in a blend of Rich and Spicy Peppers.
• Albondigas en Salsa Chipotle / Meat Balls in Chipotle Pepper Sauce
Hand Rolled Meatballs Filled with Egg and Rice. Cooked in Chipotle Sauce.
• Cochinita Pibil / Yucatan Style Pork**
Shredded Pork Loin Stew, Yucatan Style. Served with Pickled Spicy! Red Onions.
• Milanesa de Puerco / Thin Sliced Pork Loin Breaded and Fried to Perfection
Thin Sliced Pork Loin Breaded and Deep Fried
• Filete de Bacalao Fresco la Mexicana / Fresh Cod Filet, Mexican Style**
Fresch Steamed Cod Filet with a Tomato, Serrano Pepper Sauce.
• Filete de Pescado al Ajillo /Garlic Mahi Mahi Filet
Mahi Mahi Filet smothered in a Sautéed Garlic and Cilantro Butter Sauce. – Add Shrimp
A CHARGE FOR SPLIT PLATES
ALL SPECIALTIES SERVED WITH RICE, BEANS AND CORN TORTILLAS.
Except– Chilaquiles: Beans Only and Enfrijoladas: Rice Only
SIDES
Guacamole
Aguacate / Avocado Slices
Arroz / Rice
Frijoles “Refritos”/”Refried” Beans
Lechuga y Tomate / Lettuce & Tomato
Cebollas Asadas / Grilled Onions
Sour Cream
Pineapple
Tortillas
Extra Basket of Chips and Salsa
Flan / Egg Custard
Arroz con Leche / Rice Pudding
Crepas de Cajeta/Crepes with Caramel Sauce and Pecans
DRINKS
Sodas
Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Hi-C Pink Lemonade Iced Tea and Coffee.
Aguas Frescas – No Refills
Horchata, Tamarindo, Jamaica, Pina, Mango.
DRINK MENU
Margaritas – Aguas Locas – House Specials – Mexican Beer – Top Shelf
Margarita on the Rocks
Tequila, our own homemade Lime Mix Recipe.
House
Frozen Margarita
Lime, Strawberry and Mango, Grapefruit, Tamarindo, Mango Chamoy
House
Frozen Piña Colada
Our own Coconut and Pineapple Fresh Mix with Rum. Frozen and Delicious
Jamaica Me Crazy
Vodka, Agua de Jamaica
Ronchata
Rum, Agua de Horchata
Tequirindo
Tequila, Agua de Tamarindo
Paloma
Tequila, Squirt and Lime
Pintado
Rum, Club Soda and a Splash of Coke
Cuba Libre
Rum, Coke, dressed with slice of Lime
Corona – Negra Modelo – Pacifico – Tecate – Sol – XX Lager – XX Lager Amber – Bohemia
Coronita Single
Coronita Bucket
Michelada
Frozen Mug, Ice, our own Michelada Mix Recipie, Sa
Chelada
Frozen Mug, Ice, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Salted Rim.
(Source: ARTS&FOOD® visit to the restaurant, plus our photos, also information and photos form Guajillo’s website.)
