text: This is one of those true Yelp success storiesnnI grew up mostly in Madison but lived in Milwaukee for a number of years where Mexican food is ridiculously good Whether it be from one of the amazing restaurants on the Southside or the authentic Mexcian grocers El Ray you really cannot go wrong Up until I went to Taqueria I had not run into a restaurant in Madison that I would even deem acceptable for Mexican foodnnTheres a few places that were decent but nothing that ever stuck out or that had all the right stuff put together Each place lacked either taste proper pricing or variety on their menunnWell Taqueria Guadalajara solves that issue tenfold in my opinion They are pretty much just what others describe here a very very small mom pop operation with a comfortable environment and amazing food at good prices Portion sizes are also quite generous The staff is polite and the TV usually has either soccer or mexican soap operas on adding to the authentic vibennThe food needs to be emphasized here though they have some fantastic options First off the chips and salsas are tasty they give you a hot blend which I found enjoyable and a mild blend which is has a very traditional taste cilantro tomatoes etc Make sure though that you order Guacamole even if it takes them a while to bring it out Their fresh homemade Guac is out of this world and this is coming from a guy who does not even like Guacamole I have to put it on everything I get here though as it is just that deliciousnnSecondly there are a few main dishes I have had worthy of note I would say the best deal they offer are the tacos my girlfriend got tacos each time with a side and I think they were about or per taco This is not something from taco bell though these are flavorful and fulfilling jampacked tortillas and if you get a side of rice and or beans it should be more than enough food Some of my other favorites albeit pricey are the Mexican flag burrito and the Tortas Mexican Sandwhiches with slowroasted pulled pork I would rate one meat over the other but the Carne Asada the el pastor pulled pork and the chicken were all mouthwatering Just make sure you wash it down with one of their many beers sodas availablennNobodys perfect so there are a few minor qualms The service is terribly slow and inattentive They make up for it with warm hospitality but we often had to wait for drink chip refills to the point where we had finished the main course and usually had to wait a while to put in our order That said they do get the main courses out promptly the last time I went I had my meal in less than ten minutes Only thing is we have seen this behavior when we went at pm at night on a weekday so I have no idea how it is when they are packed My girlfriend said she went for lunch and it was crazycrowded she still got her food thoughnnOverall Taqueria is a slice of delight in an unexpected location