Guapo's - Shirlington Menu (Update 2025)

Guapo's - Shirlington is a vibrant Mexican restaurant in Arlington, VA, offering a variety of appetizers, ceviches, and burritos/chimichangas/enchiladas. The menu features delicious dishes like the Guapomole, Camarones Tijuana, and Trio Ceviche, showcasing a fusion of flavors and fresh ingredients. Customers rave about the friendly staff, well-decorated atmosphere, and attentive service. With options for vegan and vegetarian diners, Guapo's caters to a diverse range of tastes. The establishment's commitment to providing a fantastic dining experience is evident in the high-quality food and warm ambiance. Overall, Guapo's - Shirlington is a must-try for those seeking authentic Mexican cuisine in a lively setting.

Soft Drinks

Coke

$3.25

Diet Coke

$3.25

Sprite

$3.25

Ginger Ale

$3.25

Fanta

$3.25

Shirley Temple

$3.25

Club Soda

$3.25

Tonic Water

$3.25

Iced Tea

$3.25

Bottle Water

$3.25

Perrier

$4.50

Milk

$3.25

Tea

$3.25

Red Bull

$4.50

Apple Juice

$3.25

Cranberry Juice

$3.25

Pineapple Juice

$3.25

Tomato Juice

$3.25

Orange Juice

$4.25

Horchata

$4.95

Fresh Lemonade

$5.95

Mango Juice

$5.95

Flavor Lemonade

$6.25

Guapomole

Freshly made guacamole with avocado, jalapeo, tomatoes, lime, onion, and cilantro.

$17.95

Quesadilla

Two fresh flour tortillas stuffed with Monterrey Jack and Cheddar cheese with your choice of protein. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.

$13.95

Camarones Tijuana

Shrimp sauted with fresh garlic, spanish herbs, and white wine. Served with French bread.

$15.95

Nacho Platters

Crispy corn chips covered with refried beans, melted cheese, and jalapeno peppers. Served with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side

$13.95

Chile Con Queso

Cheese dip. Served with corn tortillas chips.

$9.95

Chile Con Carne

Chile con queso with seasoned ground beef and beans, topped with chopped onions and sour cream. Served with corn tortilla chips.

$9.95

Platanos Fritos

Sweet fried plantains, served with sour cream.

$6.95

Tamal de Elote

Sweet corn cake slowly cooked in a corn husk. Served with sour cream.

$6.95

Chicken Wings

Twelve deep fried chicken wings served with our famous sweet junior sauce and ranch or blue cheese. Accompanied by sliced carrots and celery.

$17.95

Taquitos Sonora

$10.95

Fried Calamari

$15.95

Appetizers

Ceviches

Fiesta del Mar

Marinated mixed Octopus, Fish and Shrimp in a touch of Rocotto pepper sauce, Mango, Cilantro, Fresh Lime juice mixed with Arequipa Onions.

$15.95

Guacaviche

Freshly made guacamole with avocado, jalapeno, tomatoes, lemon, onion, and cilantro

$19.95

Ceviche Clasico

Marinated Fish in fresh Lime, Ginger and Garlic mixed with Arequipa onions, and Cilantro.

$14.95

Ceviche Nikkei

Marinated Fish and shrimp in fresh Lime juice, mixed with Teriyaki sauce, Garlic, Ginger, Arequipa Onions, and Cilantro.

$15.95

Ceviche Crispy

Marinated Fish, Calamari, Shrimp and Octopus breaded and fried, Served with Arequipa Onions, leche de tigre on the side.

$15.95

Ceviche Aventura

Marinated Fish, Shrimp and Octopus in a touch of yellow pepper cream and fresh lime juice mixed with cilantro and Arequipa onions.

$15.95

Ceviche Superior

Marinated Calamari, Fish, Octopus, and Shrimp in a rocotto pepper sauce, cilantro and fresh lime juice mixed with Arequipa onions.

$16.95

Guapos Pulpo

Grilled marinated Octopus tentacles in a fresh salsa criolla, Cilantro, and Lime juice mixed with Arequipa Onions.

$16.95

Trio Ceviche

Your choice of three of our famous ceviches

$22.95

Ceviche Mixto

A fresh combination of shrimp, calamari and scallops marinated in fresh lemon juice, red onions, cilantro, ginger, and jalapeno peppers.

$16.95

Seafood Soup (Guerrero Style)

A delightful combination of scallops, shrimp, and clams in a savory saffron broth topped with fresh cilantro. **Changes may incur an additional cost**

$15.95

Sopa de Tortilla

Mexican style chicken broth simmered with mixed vegetables. Served with crispy tortilla strips, cilantro, cheese, and avocado on the side. **Changes may incur an additional cost**

$9.95

Rosita Salad

Mixed baby greens topped with fajitas, corn, tomatoes, avocado, black olives, sliced almonds, shredded monterrey jack cheese, and house raspberry vinaigrette. **please note - Changes may incur an additional cost

$16.95

Tostada Laredo (Taco Salad)

A large crispy flour tortilla shell filled with romaine lettuce, mixed with tomatoes, red onions, refried beans and our house dressing. Topped with avocado, sour cream, and shredded cheese. **please note - Changes may incur an additional cost

$16.95

Fiesta Salad

Fajitas smothered with barbecue sauce over a bed of romaine lettuce, monterrey jack cheese, flour tortilla chips, red onions, and tomatoes. Tossed in honey mustard.

$18.95

Guapo's Salad

Chicken or steak fajitas over a bed of romaine lettuce, red onions, avocado, tomatoes, mushrooms, black olives, and hearts of palm. Served with our house dressing on the side. **please note - Changes may incur an additional cost

$18.95

Express Salad

Romaine lettuce, avocado, tomatoes and red onions. Served with our house dressing on the side.

$8.95

Soups and Salads

Sizzling Fajitas

Camarones Brochette

Jumbo shrimps stuffed with cheese and jalapeno peppers, wrapped in bacon and grilled to perfection. Served with Mexican rice, a la charra beans, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, Mexican butter, and homemade tortillas on the side.

$25.95

Steak Fajitas

Served with Mexican rice, a la charra beans, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, Mexican butter, and homemade flour tortillas on the side.

$24.95

Chicken Fajitas

Served with Mexican rice, a la charra beans, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, Mexican butter, and homemade flour tortillas on the side.

$22.95

Combo Fajitas

Served with mexican rice, a la charra beans, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, mexican butter, and homemade tortillas on the side.

$23.95

Vegetable Fajitas

Combination of zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes, broccoli, and refried beans on a sizzling platter over a bed of sauted green peppers and spanish onions. Served with mexican rice, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, mexican butter, and homemade tortillas on the side.

$20.95

Quail Fajitas

Two quails marinated in our special guapos style sauce on a sizzling platter over a bed of sauted green peppers and spanish onions. Served with mexican rice, a la charra beans, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, mexican butter, and homemade tortillas on the side.

$24.95

Carne Asada

Served with mexican rice, a la charra beans, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, mexican butter, and homemade tortillas on the side.

$27.95

Camarones Diablo

Jumbo shrimp seasoned with Mexican spices, butterflied, and grilled shell-on. Served with Mexican rice, a la charra beans, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, Mexican butter, and homemade tortillas on the side.

$23.95

Costillas

Hickory smoked baby back ribs smothered with BBQ sauce on a sizzling platter over a bed of sauted green peppers and spanish onions. Served with mexican rice, a la charra beans, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, mexican butter, and homemade tortillas on the side.

$23.95

Guapo's Superior

Steak and chicken fajitas with camarones brochette.

$27.95

Jalisco

Steak fajitas, quail, and camarones diablo.

$27.95

San Miguel

Baby back ribs and camarones diablo.

$25.95

Reynosa

Steak or chicken fajitas with baby back ribs.

$25.95

Nogales

Steak or chicken fajitas with camarones diablo.

$25.95

Sonora

Steak or chicken fajitas with grilled quail.

$24.95

Cinco de Mayo Platter

Grilled chicken, steak, camarones diablo, baby back ribs, quail, and chorizo.

$33.95

Parilla Combinations

Guapo's Plato Grande

Guapo's Plato Grande

Grilled steak, chicken, baby back ribs, and camarones brochette. Served with mexican rice, frijoles a la charra, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and fresh flour tortillas. Serves 2 or 3

$81.95

Guapo's Plato Grande for 3

Grilled steak, chicken, baby back ribs, and camarones brochette. Served with mexican rice, frijoles a la charra, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and fresh flour tortillas. Serves 3 - 5

$91.95

Ropa Vieja

Shredded beef sauteed with green peppers, onion, and cilantro. Served with white rice topped with plantains, black beans on the side.

$20.95

Acapulco Steak

Grilled New York strip steak topped with sauted spanish onions, green peppers, and tomatoes. Served with mexican rice, refried beans, and salad.

$26.95

El Arriero Steak

Grilled New York strip steak served with garlic gravy, homemade fried yucca, white rice, black beans and salad

$26.95

Masitas De Puerco Al Horno

Tender morsels of pork, slowly roasted in spanish style sauce, topped with sauted onions. Served with white rice, black beans, and fried plantains on the side.

$21.95

Lomo Saltado

Strips of steak sauted with tomatoes, red onions, scallions and Tres amigos peppers topped with home fries potatoes, cilantro and fresh Jalapeno. Served with white rice and black beans on the side

$26.95

Steaks and Pork

Poultry

Pollo Lupita

Grilled chicken breast topped with shrimp and fresh picadillo de cilantro. Served with white rice and black beans on the side.

$21.95

Pollo A La Guapa

Grilled chicken breast topped with cheese, mushroom, and spinach sauce. Served with white rice, black beans, and Sauted vegetables.

$22.95

Pollo Saltado

Strips of grilled chicken breast sauted with tomatoes, onions, celery, green peppers, jalapeno peppers, French fries, and cilantro. Served with white rice and black beans on the side.

$22.95

Camarones Tequila

A generous portion of jumbo shrimp sauteed with spring onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and garlic, then glazed with tequila. Served with white rice and black beans on the side

$24.95

Pescado en Salsa Cancun

Grilled fillet of salmon topped with shrimp and scallops, covered with cancun sauce. Served with white rice and black beans on the side.

$25.95

Mariscada

Spanish style, seafood stew of scallops, shrimp, fresh salmon, squid, and clams cooked with saffron. Served with white white rice on the side.

$27.95

Marisco Saltado

A generous portion of jumbo shrimp topped with shrimps and scallops, covered with Cancun sauce. Served with white rice and black beans on the side.

$26.95

Seafood and Fish

Burritos/Chimichangas/Enchiladas

Enchiladas

Two corn tortillas rolled with your choice of protein and sauce and covered with melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.

$15.95

Burritos

Large flour tortilla rolled with your choice of protein, sauce and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.

$16.95

Chimichanga

A large flour tortilla rolled with your preference of protein and lightly fried. Served with refried beans, Mexican rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream on the side.

$15.95

Pork Tamales

Two large pork tamales covered with melted cheese and red beef sauce. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.

$15.95

Taquitos Sonora Platter

Three crispy slightly fried corn tortillas stuffed with steak/chicken and monterrey jack cheese. Served with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.

$19.95

Tacos El Paso

Three homemade crispy tacos filled with beef or chicken.

$14.95

Chile Relleno

Two fresh roasted poblano peppers filled with your preference of ground beef or a blend of monterrey jack and cheddar cheese. Covered with ranchera sauce topped with melted cheese. Served with mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and mexican butter on the side.

$17.95

Tacos Al Carbon

Three fresh flour tortillas filled with grilled Chicken or Steak Fajitas. Served with Mexican Guajillo spicy sauce on the side. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.

$21.95

Chile Relleno - ground beef

$18.95

Tamales de Pollo

$15.95

Pancho Platters

Tacos del Pueblo

Tacos del pueblo Asada

Steak diced cut, chargrilled over open flames. Served with (3) corn tortillas, mexican rice, refried beans, white onions, cilantro, relish, green tomatillo salsa and hot chile de arbol salsa.

$19.95

Tacos del pueblo Chicken

Chicken diced cut, chargrilled over open flames. Served with (3) corn tortillas, mexican rice, refried beans, white onions, cilantro, relish, green tomatillo salsa and hot chile de arbol salsa.

$19.95

Tacos de Lengua

Beef tongue braised tender. Served with (3) corn tortillas, mexican rice, refried beans, white onions, cilantro, relish, green tomatillo salsa and hot chile de arbol salsa.

$19.95

Tacos al Pastor

Roasted pork sliced, topped with fresh pineapple. Served with (3) corn tortillas, mexican rice, refried beans, white onions, cilantro, relish, green tomatillo salsa and hot chile de arbol salsa.

$19.95

Tacos del pueblo Vegetables

Sauted Zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, and red pepper. Served with (3) corn tortillas, mexican rice, refried beans, white onions, cilantro, relish, green tomatillo salsa and hot chile de arbol salsa.

$19.95

Tacos del pueblo de Pescado

Battered fish with cabbage and patron sauce. Served with (3) corn tortillas, mexican rice, refried beans, white onions, cilantro, relish, green tomatillo salsa and hot chile de arbol salsa.

$19.95

Tacos Carnitas

Pork shoulder slowly roasted. Served with (3) corn tortillas, mexican rice, refried beans, white onions, cilantro, relish, green tomatillo salsa and hot chile de arbol salsa.

$19.95

Tacos del Pueblo plater MIX

$19.95

Single Tacos del Pueblo

$5.50

Guapos Combo 2

Choose 2 of the following items to make your own combination. Served with mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.

$15.95

Guapos Combo 3

Choose 3 of the following items to make your own combination. Served with mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.

$18.95

Combinations

Kid's Menu

Kid/Fingers

$11.95

Kids Chicken/Beef Quesadilla

$11.95

Kids Cheese Quesadilla

$11.95

Kids Cheese Nachos

$10.95

Kid Chicken Taco

$11.95

Kid Beef Taco

$11.95

Mini Burrito

$11.95

Kid's Chicken/Beef Nachos

$11.95

Guapito Burger

$11.95

Cheesecake Chimichanga

$9.95

Flan

$8.95

Cajeta

$8.95

Sopapilla

$8.95

Tres Leches

$9.95

Fried Ice Cream

$8.95

Trio Dessert

$14.95

Chocolate Cake

$9.95

Desserts

Sides

S/O Charra Beans

$3.25

S/O Black Beans

$3.25

S/O White Rice

$4.95

S/O Mexican Rice

$4.95

Side Salad

$5.95

S/O Shredded Cheese

$3.95

Mini Guacamole

$4.95

S/O Pico de Gallo

$4.50

S/O Sour Cream

$3.75

French Fries

$5.95

S/O Yucca

$6.95

Single Chorizo

$4.95

Chips and Salsa

$5.95

Flour Tortillas

$3.25

Corn Tortillas

$3.50

Single tamale

$6.95

Single crispy taco

$5.00