My wife and I received a gift card for Guarado's a couple of years ago and FINALLY made the time to go. I was not disappointed. The food was perfectly cooked and, while there was a small mix up with our order, they took ownership of the problem and made it right with us. The only other thing I wish we had was more bread to sop up that beautifully fragrant oil with the gambas al ajillo. I definitely plan on coming again!
MG
Mario Alex Gonzalez
Aug 6, 2026
Guardado’s is a homey and delicious Tapas bar, with great prices and fantastic food. The quality of the entire meal stood out, and the dishes felt like you could be abroad. The croquetas were definitely a standout, and well worth a try if you stop. Both the steak and the gambas al ajillo were also some of my personal favorites, but you really can’t go wrong. The Tres Leches is also a must-try dessert.
Another pro tip- Sangria was 50% off on Wednesdays, so make sure you plan your meal accordingly so you can take advantage of their delicious beverages.
GR
GSEPhoenix Reign
Jul 30, 2026
You will truly feel at home. The food, service and the atmosphere. It’s definitely the place to come to when you feel like authentic Latin cuisine especially for dinner. Late night is perfect for good vibes, good music and late night eats and drink at reasonable prices. Even better deal, stays open later compared to other places in the area. Bring your friends to experience late night for yourselves.
MZ
Maria Cecilia Zea
Jul 29, 2026
We have been customers for many years and we love their pimiento piquillo peppers, gambas al ajillo, pulpo a la gallega, and hongos salteados. Their wine selection is excellent and their flan is a must. The owners and the servers are fantastic. Guardado‘s never disappoints us.
ME
Mehmet Esen
Jul 19, 2026
This is a cute tapas restaurant in the middle of Bethesda. The servers are very friendly. Among the tapas, we enjoyed the chorizo, shrimp, and lamb chops (which was tasty but not tender). The ceviche could have been better. It did not have enough fish with some of the pieces being chewy. The chef recommended white wine was decent but there was not much of a bouquet. We also ordered the flan, which was excellent. It helped finishing the night in a high note. Overall, it was a good experience. It seems they are usually open late for dinner.