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| - So I've tried just about every Mexican food place in Gastonia and this is probably the best. Is that a compliment? Not really, because most of the Mexican food in Gastonia is pretty lousy.
Keep this in mind, I've lived most my life in South Texas and I don't expect the food in North Carolina to compare to what I'm used to.
Also keep in mind, the menu at Guacamole's is HUGE and I've only dined there a handful of times. Maybe I haven't ordered the right dish.
They have a trio of tacos (carne, pollo and carnitas) that I found petty good, but had them sub corn tortillas for flour.
Based of rave yelp reviews, I ordered a Chimichanga with shredded beef. While the thing was massive, 70% of the filling was the bean dip the restaurant serves as an free appetizer and the beef was pretty bland. The chimichanga was smothered with their queso, which tastes too much like cheap American cheese.
So, why would I go back..and I will likely go back. Guacamole's had a salad bar and even the mild salsa is pretty legit. The green salsa is just as flavorful, but unfortunately not as spicy, as I'm accustomed to being served in Texas. And that bean dip I mentioned earlier isn't bad with pre-meal chips. I could see myself and a date making a meal out of the complimentary chips and dip and a few margaritas, which I hear are top notch but I've yet to try one..
I'll update this review when that happens, but it's not likely because I probably wouldn't bring a date here based on the atmosphere. It's like your strange aunt decided to throw a Cinco De Mayo party. One big dining room with some "ethnic" decor haphazardly thrown about.
They must do good business. Every time I've gone, there are lots of customers and other people ordering take out. Of you live in Gastonia, give it a chance.
I'm still looking for good Mexican in Gaston County. If you have any suggestions, let me know.
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