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El Guapo, Vancouver, BC

El Guapo

4.2
4.2
171 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
Top tags:
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!

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today

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
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 171 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

171 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience4
    Met with friends I hadn't seen for some time, and while the vibe was good inside the restaurant, I wished I had known the music was soo loud. We yelled at each other the entire time. The food was average. My tacos were cold and the tortilla shells were hard, were they were supposed to be warm. The food felt dry. Music was great, especially when the DJ came out.

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  2. Jezabel

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We went for happy hour and I have to say it was quite good. The ceviche was a good size for two, not much tuna but the flavour was on point so it didn’t matter, the tacos were small but again- great flavour. I will say the guacamole not so good, I wouldn’t recommend it. Happy hour drinks were priced great. Good atmosphere had a good amount of delicious food for a fair price.

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  3. EthanD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good location in cool Yaletown, tasty dishes (I think the fajita must be a signature dish) friendly staff and servers, good ambiance. The place just has a great vibe. We always have a good time at El Guapo!

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  4. AlexandraT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Night out with best bestie. Lots of tequila but no hangover. Highly recommend! 😊

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  5. BrigitteM

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and drinks but pretty pricey!! Love the Margs

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  6. SandieB

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great vibe, amazing food and drinks. Classic Marg is outstanding

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  7. DeanS

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience5
    We wanted to stay and have drinks although we were told there was another reservation and we hat to leave our table without anyone offering to seat us at the bar or other options just basically we had to finish up and leave. Luckily there were a couple chairs at the bar so we sat there to finish off the evening

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  8. Majorka

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great happy hour choices. Delicious food. Good service.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Terrible service, super loud, was denied at the door initially until the manager realized that we had a reso

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  10. Anon

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience2
    Definitely more of a drinking place for groups than a chill dinner. It was a Friday night so it was busy and very loud. Service was very friendly. Great for a drink but if you want a restaurant atmosphere where you can talk to the person sitting next to you, I would recommend somewhere else.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    It was our first time there was extremely busy. We had a reservation. We had to wait 20 minutes into our reservation for a table. Then we had to rush because we were going to a concert. Our server kept forgetting about us. She only came by twice we ordered the tacos. The pork tacos or so dry.. very disappointing. Our bill was over $200. It was basically a waste of money. It was so loud in there. It was like a nightclub at six in the evening.

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  12. Alex

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    We requested for birthday sign and baby high chair but we didn’t get it. No one also got back to us prior to arrival otherwise we could go somewhere else. The food was not fresh and the bread was socked in the oil and smell was awful. First and last visit!

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  13. LisaB

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    food and margs were excellent! can't wait to go back

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  14. TanyaK

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Will not be on my list to return to. Went for Happy Hour which was a decent value, tacos were tasty, Mexican tabouli was tasty, guacamole was a little bland but good amount. After that, everything was disappointing. Both of our Margaritas had to be sent back because they were way too sour (tasted like they forgot the simple syrup). Service was just weird-lacking warmth, server wouldn’t make eye contact or look at our table when walking by and we had to flag someone down anytime we wanted something. The bathrooms were in rough shape, the doors to the stalls didn’t completely close and the paper towel dispenser was out of paper.

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  15. Medaumler

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fabulous coconut margarita! Baja fish tacos and crispy shrimp tacos were delicious and queso fundido was amazing. We will be back

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  16. Irsa

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great spot for good Mexican food and drinks. The only small downside is that it gets very loud and you have to yell to communicate with the people on your table.

    1 person found this helpful

  17. Smrs

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Most aspects of El Guapo were good, however when booking, I mentioned in the additional comments section that it was my girlfriend's birthday, and I would like for a cake/dessert brought with (Happy Birthday ) written. However, this was not done. I am not sure if it was not possible to do it (in which case giving me a heads up would have been nice) or El Guapo did not want to do it. Either way, that made a pleasant evening quite disappointing.

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  18. gursharnN

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our sever (Bianca) was amazing - she made the experience an event - if it was not for her we would not have enjoyed the lunch - a pure asset to the restaurant

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  19. Wren

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ordered a round of burgers and fries, they were great. Nice ambience inside, and our server was excellent. All around good time!

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  20. natalieF

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was really yummy and refreshing plus great savings during happy hour!

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  21. WendyL

    Vancouver

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Happy hour items were tasty and prices were fair. The service was great, my cousins and I had a perfect night. To the host and several servers who looked after us, thank you!

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  22. kc2014

    Vancouver

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Went for Happy Hour and the margaritas and white wine were nice. Our server was excellent, very attentive but not overly so. Carne asada tacos were really good but the burger was uninspired and the carnitas were really oily. We were seated half in-half out as the patio was full. Surprised the resto wasn't playing Latin music. Found it odd.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    91 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Overall a very good time at El Guapo. Our first visit in a while and it won’t be our last. Enjoyed the guacamole and Street Corn Taters immensely. Thanks El Guapo.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food awesome place

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  25. FoodieGoodie

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, good service, and appreciated the happy hour prices!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I keep going back for the ceviche, tacos are great too. A bit loud but fun ambiance

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  27. thatsjustme

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    Pleasant patio. Food was good but nothing to write home for. Service was poor...the server barely made eye contact and it felt like she was doing a favor serving us; I would expect more from a venue like this one.

    1 person found this helpful

  28. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food1service4ambience5
    The food was not good. I had the chicken quesadilla and it was really really chewy and the flavours were off… The drinks were great.

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  29. armans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect for a good time! great music and food, loved it.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Service was great. Drinks were overpriced. Food was solid but nothing to write home about.

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  31. Shahin

    Vancouver

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was great, although the taco portions may be a bit on the small side. Staff were very friendly and service was super quick. Drinks are on the pricier side but they're also stiff so you're getting bang for your buck. All in all, would recommend.

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  32. PierreB

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Burgers could be warmer...otherwise good food. Could be a little quieter...

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding. Happy hour was a great selection. Service was great.

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  34. Mare

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food is always good - never lets you down. Service is good but our server seemed to be in a bad mood.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice server who wished my me and my mom Happy International Women’s Day, girl power 💖

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Smallest portions, super expensive menu - left broke and hungry.

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  37. NoNickname

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Tacos this basic shouldn't be that expensive.. and the drink prices! $16.50 for a below average, smaller than usual Margarita just aint it...

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Terrific margs of course. Why are they never big enough when they’re good? Is it me? Have had the burger for delivery. It’s better when you eat in. Fish tacos also very good. No complaints, our server was very attentive but not overly so. Very good spot.

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  39. ToddM

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    El Guapo was a good casual night out with buddies. Good cold drinks and great food. Burgers, tacos, nachos- all served up quickly hot and tasty. If that’s what you feel like - this is a good spot.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the choices on the menu. Staff and manager are amazing and extremely customer friendly. The ambience is very romantic, cozy and classy. And their tres ledche is out of this world ❤️❤️

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from El Guapo using the Order Online button. El Guapo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 423-4224.

El Guapo is rated 4.2 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Guapo

1009 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hamilton Street and Nelson street
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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
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