Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
Written by Deb Arnold Sunday, 07 January 2007
by Deb Arnold
Mexican restaurant lets patrons feel at home
When Domingo Sanchez opened Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant on Cypress Creek Road in 2001, he wasn’t just bringing great Mexican food to Cedar Park – he was continuing a family tradition.
Domingo and his family have restaurants scattered throughout Texas, the first of which opened 15 years ago in El Campo. They also have Austin-area locations in Lakeway and Bastrop.
The owners have created a feeling of a Mexican market with colorfully painted walls and booths and Mexican puppets and pinatas hanging from the ceiling. There is a woman behind the counter making tortillas.
Shortly after we were seated, Domingo stopped by our table to see if all was to our satisfaction. Domingo feels it is important to make all his customers feel at home, so he makes sure to stop by each table to welcome them.
“Our regulars become like family to us,” Domingo said. “They come in and call me by my first name. That feels good.”
From the extensive choice of appetizers, we decided on the El Campo Nachos (six for $6.75), a sumptuous combination of grilled beef and chicken on large fried corn tortillas with refried beans, Monterrey Jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos and guacamole.
I ordered the Pollo Poblano ($9.25), a charbroiled chicken breast sautéed in mushrooms, onions, poblano peppers and Monterrey Jack cheese with a lightly spiced cream sauce drizzled on top. Mexican rice, beans and fresh cilantro completed this delicious meal.
We also chose the Enchiladas Verdes ($7.75), two corn tortillas generously stuffed with chicken and topped with a fresh tomatillo sauce and sour cream, and served with guacamole, Mexican rice and beans.
The Carne Guisada ($8.99) was a generous portion of beef tips smothered in spicy chili gravy with pico de gallo served with a side of rice and refried beans. The fresh flour tortillas made this dish a real hit.
For dessert, we opted for the Flan ($2.95), a perfectly prepared custard veiled with caramelized sugar and cinnamon and Sopapillas (three for $3.25, or six for $4.50). These perfectly puffed pastries were sprinkled with confectioner’s sugar and served with honey. These dessert choices would be a wonderful treat any time of day or night.
Festive atmosphere, friendly, attentive service and a diverse menu of authentic Mexican food explains why Guadalajara’s patrons are so loyal.
- Sunday - Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Daily Lunch Buffet: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Friday Night Dinner Buffet: 5 p.m.. to 9 p.m.
- Happy Hour: Monday - Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
What makes guadalajara unique, according to Domingo:
- Homemade tortillas made in the restaurant daily
- Food made fresh from scratch
- “All you can eat” lunch buffet featuring fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas and sopapillas
- Friday night dinner buffet featuring fried shrimp, stuffed crab, fajitas and enchiladas
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, 1525 Cypress Creek Road, 219-5244,
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