Guatelinda Restaurant
1234 S Clinton Ave, Trenton, NJ, 08611
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Address :
1234 S Clinton Ave
Trenton, NJ, 08611 - Phone (609) 989-4984
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Gerald S.
Trenton has become a haven for excellent Latin American cuisine. Guatelinda on Clinton Avenue is one such locale where you can find totally authentic dishes that help you forget for a few moments that you are in the heart of Jersey, and feel that you are on the avenidas de Antigua Guatemala while you dine on delicious plates of nearly homemade fare. When I walked in around 2 in the afternoon last week, I was not only the only Gringo in the house; I was the only customer. I asked the guys behind the counter if lunch was still being served. They spoke not a word of Ingles, so I tried again in my mostly forgotten Espanol. I was good enough to be understood, and after a few smiles and nods I picked a table and sat facing the front window with a view of the house around me. The large menu offered Spanish and English descriptions, and even a few photos of the offerings. The server was very friendly (and cute) and worked with me in her broken English to put together my lunch. The platter of Tacos Guatemaltecos arrived loaded with three double tortilla soft folded wheat 'tillas full of well spiced grilled pork, onion, pepper, cilantro, and a few things I could not identify. On top of the tacos were a half avocado, sliced radish, and a hot ghost pepper. I doctored each with the accompaniments and went to work. The combination was wonderful, with each part of the combo playing olfactory harmonics. Hot, soft, crunchy, chewy, textured, smooth and cool - all in each bite. It was great and fun to eat. The JarritosTamarindo soda helped tamp down the overly hot spots. Mexican pop is so much more flavorful than its northern counterparts. It worked so well with its Guatemalan cousins. There is a lot more on the menu I want to taste. I will go back to this, as well as the two or three other very good shops in the area, to satisfy my lust for Central American food. Don't let the streetscape outside deter you. Guatelinda is the real deal.
(4)Charles X.
I renovated a house right across the street from there. I would mostly go over to get a can of coke but I did order some food once. I'm not sure what it was but it was very good and the waitresses are pretty.
(4)Mark N.
First off the name of the restaurant is now "Mystic Xela". Awesome place serving a large variety of Guatemalan, Mexican, and Costa Rican Dishes. The ceviche is awesome, off the charts. Served with clamato for you to pour on it. There are several ceviche options, if you want to splurge there is a ceviche plate with 12 huge shrimps and the ceviche mixto underneath for $20, great!!! and you will be full after that for sure. Most of the staff and customers seemed to be Guatemalan, not surprising given the large Guatemalan population in Trenton, one waitress is Costa Rican the rest seemed to be Guatemalans. The owner is Guatemalan. I sat at the bar, a friendly environment, nice waitresses. Good selection of Mexican beers (I guess they are a bar now so no longer BYOB things have changed since previous reviews ). Lots of TVs, a good place to come watch soccer games. Nice bar area and nice dining room, all basically together in one big room. Casual, friendly , clean environment. They have a pretty large parking lot.
(4)Wanda R.
This place has amazing food and cheap prices. The steak Mexican style and Guatemalan style is delicious. It is a best kept secret, bring cash and it is byob. So if you are in the area stop by and enjoy . FYI parking is a bit tricky and mostly on-street. Service is very friendly ;)
(4)Jeff K.
Guatelinda is a true hidden gem in Trenton! We'd like to keep it a secret but it's too good and it's high time that more people know about this wonderful local eatery. Casual dining. BYOB. EXCELLENT authentic Guatemalan dining. Please be prepared to speak at least a little Spanish, or just point to the menu. Their hours are very extended - they are open pretty much every day of the week, like 8am - 10pm. Guatelinda is a nice little casual spot - it is NOT a dive. The owner is super nice - all his recipes are from his mother and family - truly authentic - and it really shows. Everything is very fresh. Everything that we've had is just terrific. My favorites so far are the pork (cerdo), chicken (pollo), and seafood (mariscos). The Cerdo Carne Adobada is a real stand-out. Most entrees are a mere $7, and well worth it. I'm sure that their beef is good too - I just haven't gotten around to ordering it yet. To be honest, half the time I keep ordering one of their pork dishes - they are just soooo good. I must say that you won't do much better than this for really good food and the prices are simply a true bargain. We had dinner there (again) the other night, and it ran $13 for the two of us, plus tip. Service will also be prompt, polite and with a smile. Don't be surprised if other diners also thank you for coming - it's a tight-knit neighborhood and they are happy to have new people there, with new business. Please be aware that portions are large. So, there's no need to order appetizers. However, a side of their excellent (and made to order) guacamole is recommended. The green chili sauce that they serve with dishes has got a zing to it - it's awesome - but don't say that I didn't warn you. If you have any room afterward, head over to nearby Amici for great italian desserts. Some people swear by nearby Franke's as "the Trenton Guatamalan spot". Franke's has been around a lot longer. But we've been there, and the food is clearly better at Guatelinda - hands-down. Guatelinda's prices are also at least $3-4 less per entree.
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