Casa Guadalajara

Bazaar Del Mundo Shops, a warren of mostly Latin-themed gift stores, operates this Mexican restaurant a block away from Old Town State Historic Park. Casa Guadalajara is both better and less crowded than most Old Town options, although waits of 30 minutes or more are not unusual on Friday and Saturday. Mariachi tunes played by strolling musicians enliven the room nightly, and you can dine alfresco in a picturesque courtyard occupied by a 200-year-old pepper tree. Birdbath-size margaritas start most meals, and dining ranges from simple south-of-the-border fare to more gourmet items such as tequila-lime shrimp and mango-chipotle chicken. Of course the extensive menu features all the usual fajita and combo plates, too; breakfast items are served till 2pm. This place is touristy, but out-of-towners looking for old California ambience and reliable Mexican food will find it here.

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