Guardado's Restaurant

Reviews

• SS

  Summer S.

  2 days ago
  3.0
  We dropped in for an early dinner. was pleasantly surprised to find it Bethesda Restaurant Week. We decided to try the fixed menu in order to try several items. I decided to opt against dessert, and try their house margarita. The server (owner?) told me it was not part of the special menu, and then complained her kids placed it there. Calamari was a bit overcooked, the chorizo was good, but the patatas bravas were not crispy. The chicken and mushroom was delicious, as were the mussels. The ceviche ordered was super salty, we requested more bread to eat it. The server told us if we were not familiar with ceviche, then it would taste salty. The flan was the best part of the meal.
• CC

  Catherine Connor

  3 days ago
  5.0
  Excellent tapas. Generous portions. Very reasonable prices. Attentive service at this family owned restaurant.
• JJ

  Julie

  Jan 30, 2026
  5.0
  The waiter was very friendly, patient, and knowledgeable about their gluten free items. I have celiac disease so I had so many questions IYKYK. We got there right before dinner rush. We the Paella Con Pollo Y Chorizo and Ensalada Guardados with chicken. The Paella was ok, the rice wasn't done so it was quite crunchy. The salad was amazing, the chicken had the best flavor and was so moist. The balsamic vinaigrette dressing was delicious. I definitely will go back and try their other GF items.
• LC

  Laura Cheever

  Jan 24, 2026
  5.0
  This is a fabulous small family owned and operated restaurant in downtown Bethesda. We primarily come for a tapas meal and sometimes their paella. Both are wonderful. The staff are Incredibly welcoming and very knoweldgable of the food amd wines. The wine menu is small but we'll curated. We regularly come here after shows at the Roundhouse and for lunch with friends.
• MG

  Mark Gilbert

  Jan 1, 2026
  5.0
  Wonderful dinner. Food was very fresh and delicious. Dined with friends to bring in the new year. There was an anniversary that the staff provided an impromptu candle in their amazing flan. Could not have been any better!