El Guapo

4.6

225 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Great for happy hour
Lively
Good for groups

Welcome to El Guapo! A casual and fun restaurant/bar where everyone is welcome! Come down with your friends and enjoy a margarita on our sunny patio. Don't forget to try our Guapo Burger, the best burger in town! No plans for the weekend? Spice up your Friday or Saturday night with our live DJ and friendly service. All ages welcome!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, American
Hours of Operation
Mon 4:00 pm–12:00 am Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(604) 423-4224
Website
https://elguapo.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
To arrange a private event call the restaurant or send your request to elguapoyaletown@gmail.com

Location
1009 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4
Area
Yaletown
Cross Street
Hamilton Street and Nelson street
Parking details
Metered street parking along with underground parking across the street (EasyPark)
Public transit
Canada line - Yaletown Roundhouse.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Guapo charms with its "great food" and "fun vibe," offering standout dishes like coconut margaritas and queso fundido. The lively atmosphere and friendly staff enhance the experience, though the venue can be quite loud. It's an ideal spot for enjoying Mexican cuisine and cocktails, especially during happy hour.

225 Reviews

S
Sarah
Vancouver2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to this restaurant twice and both times we made reservations through OpenTable. And both times, when we got to the restaurant, the table that they gave us at was a very small table (even for two people) and a very small table in a high traffic area. Both times we asked if we could change tables, and both times they moved us (no problem) to the outside patio. One time was in the summer and it was a beautiful evening, and the other time it was in the winter, but the patio has excellent heating. We were so much happier on the outside patio and it allowed us to have a much more relaxing dinner. We will definitely be back because of the customer service and food quality.
Is this helpful?
CM
CarmenM VIP
Vancouver8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was great. The service could be improved. I have sent a private note with comments on the service.
Is this helpful?
N
Nishaan VIP
Vancouver7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spicy margs galore. Keep em coming. Service was great, only tried the nachos and they were meh but the margaritas are top tier
Is this helpful?
S
Sir Jason VIP
Vancouver61 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly we couldn’t decide what to order because everything looked sooo good! Be sure to try the coconut margaritas!
Is this helpful?
R
Ryan
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was very sweet, the food was really good, decent portion, the food also came out pretty quickly
Is this helpful?
B
Beth
Vancouver7 reviews
2.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We were expecting a restaurant, but El Guapo is a noisy bar scene. Conversation was impossible. The food was excellent, the waitress was lovely and helpful. We are a senior couple and the restaurant was full of young people enjoying after work cocktails. I'm sure we were not her usual customers, we didn't order any alcohol, but she was very helpful. We wonder if we might try it again earlier in the day to enjoy the food but avoid the noise level.
Is this helpful?
C
Carey
Vancouver2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I was sat at 5:30 and ordered a margarita (politely). Despite the table next to us receiving drinks and their dinner orders within 20 mins of being seated, by 6:25 no one had come to check on us (table of 2) to offer us another drink or to take our orders. In order to pay and leave I had to approach the host stand and ask the server standing in front of me (who was completely avoiding eye contact) if she worked there. “yeah.” she said. Cool. To be fair when I told her that I wanted to pay and leave because we had been ignored for 55 minutes she did say sorry and give me my bill (zero discount) quickly. Also, no soap in the bathroom so stay tuned for an ecoli outbreak 😷.
Is this helpful?
A
Andy VIP
Toronto5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food and drinks are fantastic, but service was mediocre at best and the restaurant is quite noisy.
Is this helpful?
n
neha
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food was so good, the environment was a bit dead but i would go back for the food
Is this helpful?
MB
MoniqueB
Edmonton2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was so good. I will definitely return when I want Mexican food. Our waitress was awesome, very efficient and friendly.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

El Guapo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 423-4224.

El Guapo is rated 4.6 stars by 225 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1009 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Hamilton Street and Nelson street
Area
Yaletown
Hours of Operation
Mon 4:00 pm–12:00 am Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered street parking along with underground parking across the street (EasyPark)
Public transit
Canada line - Yaletown Roundhouse.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://elguapo.ca/
Phone number
(604) 423-4224
Private party facilities
To arrange a private event call the restaurant or send your request to elguapoyaletown@gmail.com

El Guapo

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Signature Cocktails

Classic MargaritaCA$12.75

City Heat MargaritaCA$12.75

Guapo Mai TaiCA$12.75

LupitaCA$12.75

Cocktails

Mezcal MargaritaCA$14.75

Old FashionedCA$14.75

Moscow MuleCA$12.75

Pisco SourCA$14.00

Tropical Drop for TwoCA$18.00

MicheladaCA$12.75

CaesarCA$12.75

Pick Me UpCA$14.00

Iceberg (Margarita or Peach)CA$10.00

Mezcal

SombraCA$10.00

MontelobosCA$10.00

Siete MisteriosCA$12.00

CasamigosCA$13.00

EnmascaradoCA$14.00

Estancia RaicillaCA$18.00

Kuch El Maguey FspadinCA$20.00

Kuch El Maguey MexicanoCA$22.00

Featured Drink

Red Sangria

Tequila

El Jimedor BlancoCA$6.50

El Limador RepceadoCA$8.00

Herradura BlancoCA$8.00

Herradura ReposadoCA$12.00

Herradura AnejoCA$13.00

Casamigos BlancoCA$8.50

Casamigos ReposadoCA$10.50

Pstron SilverCA$12.00

Macstro DobelCA$18.00

Don Julio 1942CA$22.00

Clase AculCA$28.00

Draft

El Guapo LagerCA$6.50

Stella ArtiosCA$7.50

Lonetree CiderCA$7.50

House Wine

Secret Society Cabernet SauvignonCA$8.50

Secret Society Sauvignon BlancCA$8.50

Dirty Laundry RoseCA$9.00

Red Wine

Chaleau Courteillac BordeauxCA$13.50

J Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet SauvignonCA$15.50

White Wine

Danzante Pinot GrigioCA$10.50

Stoneleigh Sauvignon BlancCA$11.50

Rose

See Ya Later RoseCA$10.50

Sparkling Wine

Anna Codorniu BrutCA$12.50

Mionetco ProseccoCA$45.00

Veuve ClicquotCA$155.00

Bottled Beer

CoronaCA$7.00

Red StripeCA$7.00

Modelo EspecialCA$7.00

Negra ModeloCA$7.00

Yellow Dog Play Dead IPA

Twin Sales Dat JuiceCA$7.00

Nude Raspberry Lemon VodkaCA$6.00

Nude Lemon GinCA$6.00

Nude Pineapple TequillaCA$6.00

Hay Y'allCA$6.00

Brickers Frambu CiderCA$12.50

Juice + Soda

Red BullCA$4.25

PepsiCA$2.75

Diet PepsiCA$2.75

Ginger AleCA$2.75