Guardado's Restaurant
Guardado's Restaurant
Spinach ham and Manchego cheese sandwich with fresh tomato sauce brush on the bread. Served with salad or chips.
Grilled portobello sandwich with goat cheese, piquillo peppers, lettuce, and fresh tomato sauce brush on the bread. Served with salad or chips.
Grilled chicken breast sandwich with crispy Serrano ham, tomato, lettuce, Manchego cheese and aioli.
Deep fried ripe plantain topped with mozzarella cheese.
Deep fried ripe plantain with grilled chicken breast & mozzarella cheese.
Deep fried ripe plantain with beef and mozzarella cheese.
Spicy. Freshly marinated tilapia with fresh lemon juice, onions, cilantro, jalapeo, tomato on a bed of lettuce.
Stuffed endives with oranges, toasted almonds, goat cheese and balsamic dressing.
Mango, apple, Manchego salad with toasted almond and balsamic dressing.
Spinach salad with oranges, almonds, red onions, carrots, tomato, goat cheese, and sherry dressing.
Spicy. Mixed field greens and romaine with carrot, radish, red onion, tomato, avocado with balsamic dressing.
Guardado's favorite: Latin style chicken soup with vegetables.
Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, Carrots, Celery, Bread, Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil16oz
Roasted Squash with Honey
Seafood saffron soup with mussels, squid, tilapia, shrimp, and vegetables.
Spanish Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, shrimp, capers, croutons, Manchego cheese with anchovy dressing.
Spanish Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, capers, croutons, Manchego cheese, and anchovy dressing.
Spanish Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, capers, croutons, Manchego cheese, and anchovy dressing.
Spinach salad with oranges, almonds, red onions, carrots, goat cheese, and sherry dressing.
Spinach salad with oranges, almonds, red onions, carrots, goat cheese, and sherry dressing.
Spinach salad with oranges, almonds, red onions, carrots, goat cheese, and sherry dressing.
Deep fried tortilla bowl stuffed with romaine lettuce, red onions, carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, and balsamic dressing topped with grilled chicken breasts, avocado, and Manchego.
Flour tortilla stuffed with mozzarella cheese.
Flour tortilla stuffed with mozzarella, beef, tomato, and onions. Served with guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream on the side.
Flour tortilla stuffed with mozzarella, chicken, tomato, and onions. Served with guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream on the side.
Flour tortilla stuffed with mozzarella, shrimp, tomato, and onion. Served with guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream on the side.
Pan seared tortilla stuffed with grilled chicken, onions, bell peppers, tomato, and mozzarella. Served with guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream on the side.AVAILABLE BEFORE 5:00PM
Gluten free. Sauted shrimp in extra virgin olive oil, fresh roasted garlic, and brandy.
Pan Seared Scallops on a Bed of Sauted Endives; Topped with Lobster Sauce
Chicken Empanadas: Corn Flour Tortillas, Chicken, Zucchini & Potatoes. Served with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Carrots, Onions and Fresh Tomato Sauce on the side
Deep fried calamari in our Guardado's special recipe tomato-alioli.
Hot octopus with potatoes, paprika, and roasted garlic.
Sauted chicken thigh with shrimp, rosemary, olives, and Demi red wine sauce.
Pan seared tilapia with demi-red wine and butter sauce.
Gluten free. Grilled salmon on a bed of tomato-concasse and roasted garlic on top.
Grilled Filet Mignon with Mushroom Sauce
Chicken Empanadas: Corn Flour Tortillas, Chicken, Zucchini & Potatoes. Served with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Carrots, Onions and Fresh Tomato Sauce on the Side
Guardado's favorite: Bechamel fritters with chicken and Serrano ham.
Sauted Spanish sausage with Tomato-Concasse (Caramelized Tomatoes)
Grilled chicken thigh with olives and mushroom sauce.
Gluten free. Grilled pork loin with brandy pineapple sauce.
Spanish omelet with caramelized onions, Spanish sausage, and sauted mushrooms.
Little spicy. Grilled Spanish pork sausage with mashed potatoes.
Made with Corn Flour; Stuffed with Zucchini, Squash, Green Beans, Cauliflower, Tomatoes. Served with Small Salad
Gluten free. Sauted fresh spinach with green apples, red onions, almonds, and raisins.
Gluten free. Sauted mushrooms with red onion, garlic, and sherry wine sauce.
Gluten free. Grilled portobello mushroom topped with goat cheese and basil oil.
Gluten free. Sauted vegetables: String beans, broccoli, carrots, squash, and zucchini.
Gluten free. Spanish roasted red peppers stuffed with mushrooms, spinach, goat cheese, topped with tomato sauce.
Guardado's favorite: Spanish omelet with caramelized onions, eggs, and potatoes.
Spicy. Deep fried Spanish style potatoes with spicy aioli and tomato sauce.
Spanish cheese and olives with dry fruits.
Spanish Serrano ham & Manchego cheese.
Gluten free. Simmering saffron rice with squid and scallops. Topped with shrimps, tilapia, green peas, and Piquillo peppers.
Simmering Saffron Rice with Scallops, Squid, Octopus; Topped with Shrimp, Mussels, Tilapia, Green Peas & Piquillo Pepper.
Simmering Saffron Rice with Squid & Scallops. Topped with Shrimp, Mussels, Tilapia, Green Peas & Piquillo Peppers
Simmering Saffron Rice with Vegetables, Chorizo & Chicken. Topped with Shrimp, Green Peas & Piquillo Peppers
Gluten free. Simmering saffron rice with vegetables, chorizo, and chicken. Topped with shrimps, green peas, and Piquillo peppers.
Gluten free. Simmering saffron rice with squid and chicken. topped with shrimps, tilapia, green peas, and piquillo peppers.
Gluten free. Simmering rice with squid ink, squid, chorizo, and chicken. Topped with shrimps, tilapia, green peas, and Piquillo peppers.
Gluten free. Simmering saffron rice with vegetables and chicken. Topped with green peas and Piquillo peppers.
Gluten free. Simmering saffron rice with vegetables. Topped with green peas and Piquillo peppers.
Festive combination of fresh seafood: Mussels, squid, scallop, and tilapia with potatoes, white wine, and tomato sauce.
Grilled salmon steak with brandy-saffron cream-butter sauce. Served with vegetables and rice.
Pan-seared trout stuffed with spinach, Serrano ham, mushrooms, topped with demi-red wine-butter sauce. Served with vegetables and rice.
Pan seared scallops with creamy green peas, risotto rice. Topped with lobster sauce and Manchego cheese.
Grilled NY steak with rosemary-red wine sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Sauted NY strip steak with rosemary-red wine sauce, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and cilantro. Served with rice.
Grilled pork loin with brandy-pineapple sauce. Served with rice and black beans.
Served on a bed of onions, bell peppers, tomato, and cilantro with sour cream guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, black beans, and 2 flour tortillas on the side.
Grilled chicken breast served on a bed of onions, bell peppers, tomato, and cilantro with sour cream guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, black beans, and 2 flour tortillas on the side.
Grilled flank steak served on a bed of onions, bell peppers, tomato, and cilantro with sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, black beans, and 2 flour tortillas on the side.
Grilled shrimps served on a bed of onions, bell peppers, tomato, and cilantro with sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, black beans, and 2 flour tortillas on the side.
Spanish flan.
Tree Milk Cake
Plantain with Cheese
Fiesta Paella (2-3 People)
Paella Negra (2-3 People)
Cordero (lamb chops) + Gambas Al Ajillo
interior
Chicken Carne a la Parrilla - a bit too charred and bitter
Sangria
Paella Negra ($44.95)
Paella Marinera (2-3 People)
Pinchitos
Gambas Al Ajillo, Croquetas, Pulpo A La Gallega, Calamares Fritos
sushi and sashimi, menu
Chocolate Mousse
Tres Leches Cake
Gambas al Ajillo
Home Made Flan, Chocolate Cake
Outside
menu, sushi and sashimi
food
Happy hour choices
Red Sangria
Stuffed pepper
Gambas al Ajillo
Papas Fritas
Naa Adoley A.
Feb 21, 2025
I had an incredible meal at Guardado's for Bethesda Restaurant Week. The food was delicious, the drinks were some of the best-priced I've seen around DC, and the whole place was super cute! The Restaurant Week menu was such a great deal. Three tapas and a dessert for $35. Such a steal for the quality and portions. Highly recommend visiting this restaurant for restaurant week if you're looking for a great meal at a great price.For my tapas, I got the gambas al ajillo, seafood ceviche, and pinchitos. Everything was fantastic. The shrimp were garlicky and cooked perfectly! The ceviche was also super yummy! The only thing that would have made the ceviche better is if they served chips with it. It needed a little crunch for contrast.The mango mojito was a standout. It had the freshest mango I've had in months. I was embarrassingly eating the pieces at the bottom of my glass after finishing my drink. Now I need to figure out where they're getting mangoes this good in the middle of winter.Service was great but our waiter was really busy so there were a few times we had to wait a bit for him. He was super nice though so it wasn't a big deal. Also the restaurant had live music which was such a nice touch! Overall this was an amazing experience and I'd absolutely come back. Great food, fantastic drinks, and unbeatable prices. If you're in Bethesda you have to check it out.
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Debra L.
Jul 6, 2024
We just dined here for the first time and my parents have already declared it a new favorite.My favorites:+ Gambas Al Ajillo ($13.95) - This classic sauteed shrimp dish was so good we even ordered a second round and used the bread to mop up all the olive oil in the pan. + Shrimp Quesadilla ($14.25) - I love a shrimp quesadilla but these surpassed expectations--there was plenty of shrimp and the tomatoes added a nice savoriness.+ Plain Plantain ($4.50) - One of the best plantains I've had in recent memory and nice and caramelized on some of the edges. We also enjoyed:+ Calamares Fritos ($12.25) + Pulpo A La Gallega ($12.50) - The octopus was so tender!+ Croquetas ($9.50) - These were just okay and not super flavorful.+ Paella Negra ($44.95) - We prefer our paella rice to be cooked through instead of al dente and was pleased to find it nice and soft. I thought the tilapia was a little fishy but overall we enjoyed it!Despite slight apprehension when looking through the pictures prior to our visit, we were very impressed and will definitely be returning!
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Jennifer F.
Oct 16, 2023
A group of us came to Guardado's for a friend's birthday. TBH, after checking out the menu and some of the other reviews, I wasn't too excited for the food, but you never know until you try. When I drove up, I noticed that it was a pretty small spot. Luckily, there was plenty of parking opportunities on the street, and a parking garage right across the street. My friend had a reservation, so we were seated right away. Once I walked in, I noticed how small the restaurant was. The table that we sat at was a bit tight, but it worked for us. After reviewing the menu, we decided to order a few plates and share. I opted for the gambas al ajillo, croquetas, pinchitos, plantains with cheese and beef, and papas fritas. I've been to a few other tapas spots in the Moco area, so I was curious to see how their food compared. Overall, the shrimp was good, and the garlic oil was perfect for dipping with their bread. The pinchitos were a delicious sausage over mashed potatoes. I think this was my favorite. The papas fritas were okay. I feel like it was definetly lacking flavor. The plantains with beef was good, but once again it was missing something. I've realized that overall I am just not a fan of croquetas, so I can't really give a fair review.We also ordered drinks. I opted for the mojito, which I sent back and replaced with a mango margarita. The margarita was a better choice. We then ordered some dessert. My sister and I shared the tres leches with the birthday girl. It was a bit dry and not the best. Someone ordered the flan, which was pretty good, and a chocolate fudge cake, which was a bit too much chocolate even for me. I give 2 stars because the service was ok, and I think they have a variety of options. However, I probably won't be returning.
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Rebecca N.
Sep 18, 2023
Tonight marked our 7th dinner of the year at Guardado's... they just never disappoint. The pinchitos, mashed potatoes side, paella negra, tortilla espanola, and trout are my family's favorites. Aso recommend the sauteed vegetables, NY strip steak, trout, and flan and chocolate mousse cake for dessert. But really, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I'm always stuffed to the brim after a meal here, but in the best way. Still remains my favorite restaurant in Maryland - great for birthdays, graduations, or just going out with family and friends. Thanks to Jesus, Jacob, and Reyna for their exceptional service always!
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Luke M.
Oct 9, 2024
Delicious reasonably priced tapas and paella. We only ate about half of it between the two of us. Good service, quaint and cozy interior. Would recommend to anyone wanting tapas or paella.
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Alice L.
May 27, 2024
Had a decent experience- I had the paella casera, I liked the sausage and chicken but the zucchini and mushroom made it too watery. I also got the omelet torta, pulpo, and croquetes for tapas. I loved the croquetes but I thought the pulpo and omelet were good but nothing spectacular. For flan for dessert which we really liked- waiter was great but at one point we needed extra spoon for dessert and never got it ( I think they forgot and they got a little busy) - otherwise the waiter was pretty attentive. The restaurant gets a little loud when busy but the space is quaint and adequate!
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Calli D.
Aug 24, 2024
We did take out so I can't say too much about service or ambiance, but the food spoke volumes. We had the seafood paella and it was outstanding. A great spot for solid food. would love to try the small plates another time!
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Jessi S.
Mar 2, 2023
A little crowded on the seating, but food was great and evenly spaced out so we wouldn't get overwhelmed with everything coming at once. We liked the chorizo and seafood dishes the best. The steak and pork loin were a little dry.
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Stuart M.
Aug 10, 2021
i had a 3 star meal here in 2017. This time was better. I had the mushrooms, a chicken tapas, calamari, and the spinach salad.All the dishes were well executed, with lots of tasty elements. I also enjoyed a margarita. The only miss was I requested no salt on the rim, and received a heavily salted rim. So other than wiping salt off my glass, my meal was spot on.
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Lori Z.
Feb 15, 2022
We usually go to Guardado's for Valentine's Day. They used to have a special of unlimited Tapas but this year the special was a prix fix meal so we ordered tapas off the menu. We love the food and the friendly service. We are never rushed, and the Staff is always lighthearted and smiling. The flan is the best. It's just better than every other flan I've tasted. We also always get the endive salad, a dish that was served at Jaleo years ago and I assume the chef took over from his time there. Other favorites include: lamb chops, calamari, papas fritas, Gambas Al ajillo, plantains with cheese. I know there are official names to the dishes, but I don't remember them all! The tapas are a good size to share with a dinner companion.
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Rated: 4 (608 reviews) · $$
New American, Wine Bars, Seafood
