Guads Mexican Restaurant 612 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704

"A couple of my friends and I decided to grab dinner and drinks together after work, googled "Mexican Food," and chose Guads based on stars for reviews. Quick review: Disappointed. We were able to easily find street parking nearby (mid-week, about 7pm). The ambiance was more for a bar than a restaurant, but it appeared clean. They have outside tables, but it was too cold to comfortably eat outside. In fact, the restaurant was a bit chilly indoors as well, though we were sitting by the front windows. The service was just OK. The server seemed rushed and annoyed, though they weren't particularly busy. We ordered chips with queso and salsa, between 3 hungry ladies we couldn't/ wouldn't finish the queso because it had texture and flavor issues. We did go through 2 baskets of chips with the salsa, though. I had a traditional mojito, and it was bland and seemed watered down, though it did have real mint. My friend noted that her margarita was also "not great." I ordered a shrimp dish (I forget the name), but shrimp with garlic and a guacamole salad. When the waiter set the plate down, my nose was instantly offended; the shrimp smelled "off." There was a comical amount of that pre-minced refrigerator garlic that the shrimp were swimming in, which made the dish even less appealing. I ate one shrimp and decided that I was not willing to have another. When the waiter stopped back by the table, I let him know that I had found the dish distasteful, and he offered to get me something else. I ordered the enchiladas supremas (my typical go-to, no beef, two cheese because they do not offer mushroom). The enchiladas were just OK; the cheese was rubbery, the chicken was bland, and the beans were decent. Of the 3 of us, 2 of us did not finish our meals, nor did we take the leftovers home (one friend ordered chile rellanos, the other ordered a beef dish). Both of my friends are Hispanic, and neither would be willing to recommend this place either. Overall, we were not just unimpressed but disappointed."

"Delicious. Fun and very friendly. Came during the Ghostwalk and sat outside eating and enjoying the festivities! Will come back here again!"

"3 tacos 1 beef. 2 chicken. Chicken was very blended with no flavor. Chicken was hard, not tender at all in string, just like rope Viejas. The ground meat was bland, with no flavor or taste . Porfavor cambien El cicinero Para que cosine mejor. Pollo al orno & chopped it. Porfavor no sancoche El pollo. Ground meat needs to be a better quality."

"First time having lunch at Guads. This branch like all other Guad branches has top-notch service. The lunch menu had all the favorites and it took no more than 5 minutes from when I ordered to getting it served. Can't go wrong eating here! I'll do drinks next time."

"Guades never disappoints! Took my wife's for a Saturday lunch and it was perfect. Fast, friendly service! Food was phenomenal!"