Guate Linda Restaurant 1234 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton
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When I first visited Guate Linda, almost a year ago, I was slightly disappointed, and decided not to review it for Hidden Trenton.  Long time readers on this site will also remember the Ecuadoran restaurant, Paisano, which preceded Guate Linda at this location, and perhaps I wasn’t ready to give it up to the newcomer.

Due to the insistence of several readers, who continually have been promoting Guate Linda in comments, I’ve continued to sample it occasionally, each time recognizing a subtle improvement.  Then, a couple of weeks ago, my son and I enjoyed our meal so much, we decided to add it to this role of honor.

Anyway, prices are incredibly reasonable.  The food, including the tacos, tostadas, and several of the meat platters is very good.  Note, this is a dive.  Clean, friendly, but still a dive.  English skills of your server are likely to not exist, so if you don’t speak Spanish (like me), be prepared to puzzle out the menu on your own, and order via sign language.

Along with Tacqueria el Mariachi, which is still my favorite Guatemalan restaurant in town, Guate Linda is a place I’ll be eating myself again and again.  I can think of no higher praise.

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