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Guanajuato, Glencoe, IL

Guanajuato

4.4
4.4
365 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
We are committed to providing you with a fabulous dining experience whether you are eating in or carrying your food out. If you are planning to visit us, we would be happy to take your reservation, and don't forget to try one of our delicious Margaritas made with limes squeezed daily.

Our savory, authentic Mexican food is made only with the freshest ingredients and you can taste the difference. The flavors burst with each bite you take. Our Acapulco Shrimp transports you to the sunny beaches of the Mexican Pacific. The El Molcajete simmers with the subtle and delicious flavors of the high dessert. The Enchiladas Poblano entices with the complexity of our rich mole poblano. Our many fish specials are made with freshest fish in the market. With each of our dishes, you will taste real food made with with real ingredients by people who love to cook. Everything is prepared fresh daily and you will taste the difference.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 242-0501
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We cater from 25 to 1000 Call for details
  • Private party facilities
    Yes we have a private room that acomodates up to 40 people. We also do private events on the whole restaurant.
  • Area
    Winnetka
  • Cross Street
    Public lot on Scott Ave. Street parking as well.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    We are right by the Hubbard Woods train stop also a bus stop right outside the restaurant on Green Bay Rd
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

What 365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Guanajuato offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food and excellent service." The "varied menu" and creative margaritas, including the "best house margaritas," stand out. While some reviews mention service inconsistencies, many patrons praise the "friendly staff" and "fresh and flavorful" dishes. The restaurant's atmosphere is lively, making it a popular choice for families and gatherings.

365 Reviews
  1. Alli

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great margaritas great ambience great service

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  2. Carlos VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was so disappointing. I had him on Saturday night as well and he was just as inattentive then. We were charged $2 extra for tortillas that arrived AFTER we finished our meal. Tonight we had empty water glasses and our server was super-sassy when we weren’t ready to order (the restaurant was empty so our 6-top should not have been an issue). We ordered the guacamole- suggestion: don’t serve an ice cream of guacamole in a giant SAUCER. I asked our server if that was normal and his response was, “yeah”. No apologies no offer to re-do it. We never got salsa or chips refilled. Wish we had the bartender as our server or the tall guy with the ponytail - they’re both attentive and accommodating. I won’t be returning for a while.

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  3. Kerry

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    one of our favorite restaurants and seldom disappoints. The el molcajete is unique and fantastic, the steak fajitas were perfectly done and love the margarita d'oro and the elderberry margarita is unique. service was excellent as usual. Best Mexican restaurant on the north shore!

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  4. Veronica VIP

    Chicago30 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Very small order of guacamole; terrible skinny margaritas; small pours of wine; very poor wine selection; extremely loud - put people with kids in the back room. Food average. We have patronized each iteration of this restaurant for twenty years and have been very disappointed the last several visits. Unfortunately, we won’t be back. Too bad, Marguerita, you had a really great thing going until now…

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  5. Jack

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really like this place! Was a little crowded as the back room was set aside for a private party but the staff worked hard to get us in asap! Food and service great-- as always!

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  6. Edward VIP

    Chicago603 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Guanajuato is our favorite Mexican restaurant. With consistently high quality food, a great variety of selections, moderate prices and terrific service (Gustavo was the tops!) it would be hard to beat! The Margarita list is creative, and the tequila list is long, but don’t expect too many wines! Also, this is a family friendly establishment, so don’t expect a romantic evening! But we have grandkids, so the noise and activity is fine, and not an interference. We love it!

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  7. Veronica VIP

    Chicago30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The timing was off. I had asked for my soup first but the main was brought literally one minute later. In fact, we had just been served our drinks when the food came two minutes later! Seemed liked they wanted us out of there but it was early and the place nearly empty. SLOW DOWN!!!

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  8. Faith

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food was delicious and service excellent.

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  9. Joan VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great service and food! The atmosphere was festive. Love the live music . Will be back soon.

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  10. Nancy VIP

    Chicago60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was very enthusiastic and took great care of us. Food and drinks were delicious and we enjoyed our time there.

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FAQs

Guanajuato is rated 4.4 stars by 365 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Guanajuato

1003 - 1005 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, Glencoe, IL 60093-1721

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Public lot on Scott Ave. Street parking as well.
  • Area
    Winnetka
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    We are right by the Hubbard Woods train stop also a bus stop right outside the restaurant on Green Bay Rd
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (847) 242-0501
  • Catering
    We cater from 25 to 1000 Call for details
  • Private party facilities
    Yes we have a private room that acomodates up to 40 people. We also do private events on the whole restaurant.
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