El Guanaco 2
El Guanaco 2
Salvadoran Chicken Stew! Highly recommended
Carne Guisada Dinner
Chili relleno con carne
Stew Chicken with the best flavors ever...
Bean tostada
Pupusa with 1 Ingredient - Al pastor
Small chips and salsa
Empanada!
a plate of food
Tara R.
Aug 16, 2024
After going on a Sunday walk with my husband, we got the case of the-need-to-eat-before-we-get-hangry. I quickly looked around for places open and found this place. We were slightly hesitant to try it when we arrived, as it's in a little strip mall in the same parking lot as a gas station. I'm always down for adventure, so we went on in. We were able to pick our own seats, and a server was at our table in a very short time. The menu has lots of options, both mexican and otherwise. I had a bean tostada and fried plantains. They were so delicious. My husband had three chicken tacos, and we split the chips and salsa. Portions and prices are both wonderful. The service was swift and happy to help with any questions. I will definitely eat here again. So glad we didn't judge this place before we even ate there.
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Jessica F.
Aug 5, 2023
Ordered carry out on a weeknight. The ladies at the register didn't speak much English, per them, so it was tough to feel like we had good communication to personalize a papusa dinner (2 fillings, instead of 1.) I speak some Spanish but very little. I got close to what I was requesting, close enough :) The wait was short to get our food and when we opened it was warm/hot (even after a short drive and walk to a local picnic spot,) and delicious! The slaw that comes with was so good with a great amount of spice. I wish a little more was included for the 3 papusas. I mixed the beans with the rice and they went well together. I got 3 meals out of it, even sharing with a friend. My friend who has had many papusa said she's used to them being dripping in grease from other places and these were not at all, yay!Empanada de plátano was very good for dessert! So many subtle seasonings that worked great together. I'm looking over the menu to figure out what I'd like to try when I go back.
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Al H.
Nov 28, 2022
Opdyke Rd in Auburn Hills can be hit and miss on the food scene with more misses than hits. Despite being surrounded by offices and industry there are few interesting places to eat. Sure there's fast food but that gets boring quickly. El Guanaco 2 is tucked back in a nondescript strip center between what seems to be a deli and window store. So in I went. Most people would think Mexican when they enter but the vibe was a bit farther south, El Salvador! A bright spacious dining room with a bit of a store tucked in El Guanaco 2 welcomes you. I was seated immediately and looked at the menu. Well when in Rome or El Salvador do as the locals do. I asked for especially of the house. Chicken stew! Perfect for a brisk November day. And perfect it was. A chicken leg and thigh with carrots and potatoes in a delicious gravy. Yellow rice, refried beans and some lettuce and lime came on the side. Think duck confeit. Fall off the bone tender, it was perfect. The gravy was rich and flavorful with a hint of mustard? Fantastic. Horchata washed it down. All in a fantastic add to the nabe.El Guanaco 2 is a rare beast! Vaya!
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Ahren S.
Apr 5, 2023
El Salvador in your back yard with authentic traditional food and drinks. The flavors are amazing. Not your traditional Latin American street food. Love this place.
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Danny M.
Jul 14, 2023
The Papusas here are amazing and the plantains are out of this world! The service is prompt and the ambiance is very cozy. If you are ever in the mood for some good home style el Salvadoran Papusas, you have to try this place!
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Kaylee C.
Jul 7, 2023
This place is so tasty. The pupusas are a classic comfort. The yuca was so tasty. The plantains were incredible. The chips are warm. The people are kind. There's a cute little store. Can't wait to come back!
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Hebert C.
Jun 13, 2023
El Guanaco is becoming a go-to staple! Pupusas are incredible, as are a lot of their breakfast dishes. Yuca and plantain sides are great too.
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Dustin W.
Dec 6, 2022
Food was amazing. Lots of food and good prices. We will be back. They have 2 different locations, one in Auburn Hills and one in Troy
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Vanda H.
Feb 17, 2024
Great food. Friendly, family atmosphere. Everything was served hot and soooo flavorful. Definitely recommend.
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Danielle G.
May 27, 2024
Great service. Great value. Delicious food. I enjoy the ambience as well. We eat here whenever in the area.
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