Guardado's Restaurant Menu

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Welcome to Guardado's Restaurant, a charming gem nestled in Bethesda, MD. This beloved eatery boasts a vibrant menu that beautifully marries Spanish cuisine with Central American flavors. Patrons rave about the paella, rich in fresh seafood, including shrimp and chorizo, making it a highlight of the dining experience.

Guests have also savored dishes like grilled trout, scallops, and tantalizing tapas such as bruschetta de carnes and croquetas. Each dish is expertly prepared, striking the perfect balance of seasoning, allowing the flavors to shine.

  • Indulge in refreshing red and white sangrias that complement the meal.
  • Enjoy live music in a cozy setting, ideal for gatherings.

For food lovers seeking an extraordinary culinary journey, Guardado's Restaurant is a must-visit destination!

Mariscos / Seafood
Carnes / Meats
Vegetales / Vegetables
Tapas Frias / Cold Tapas
Paellas
A Taste of Latin American
Sides
Desserts

Mariscos / Seafood

Gambas Al Ajillo (GF)

Sauteed shrimp in extra virgin olive oil, dry hot pepper, fresh roasted garlic, and brandy.
US$15.25

Calamares Fritos

Deep fried calamari in our Guardado's special recipe tomato-alioli.
US$12.95

Mejillones Al Vino Blanco

Mussels in a garlic butter sauce with fresh basil, chili flakes & lemon zest.
US$11.50

Salmon (GF)

Grilled salmon on a bed of tomato concasse and capers. Topped with roasted garlic.
US$12.25

Pulpo a La Braza

Charred octopus with crispy patatas, Spanish chorizo paprika, and romesco sauce.
US$13.95

Filete Mignon a La Parrilla

Grilled filet mignon with mushroom sauce.
US$22.25

Carne a La Parrilla (GF)

Grilled filet mignon with mushroom sauce.
US$12.50

Chuleta De Cordero

Grilled lamb chops with honey rosemary sauce.
US$18.95

Pollo a La Parrilla (GF)

Grilled chicken thighs with olives and mushroom sauce.
US$11.95

Pinchitos

Grilled spanish pork sausage with mashed potatoes.
US$11.95

Chorizo Fundido

Sauteed Spanish chorizo with tomato-concasse, white wine, topped with manchego cheese.
US$11.75

Croquetas

Bechamel fritters with chicken and serrano ham.
US$9.75

Tortilla Con Chorizo (GF)

Spanish omelet with caramelized onions, Spanish sausage, and mushroom.
US$12.75

Carnes / Meats

Vegetales / Vegetables

Espinacas Salteadas

Sauteed spinach with red onions, green apples, toasted almonds and raisins.
US$9.25

Hongos Salteados

Sauteed mushrooms with red onions, garlic and sherry wine.
US$8.95

Pimientos Del Piquillo

Spanish roasted red peppers stuffed with mushrooms, spinach and goat cheese. Topped with tomato sauce.
US$9.50

Vegetales Salteados

Sauteed vegetables: broccoli, green beans, carrots, zucchini and squash.
US$9.50

Tortilla Espanola

Spanish omelet with caramelized onions and potatoes.
US$10.25

Patatas a La Espanola

Crispy patatas with spicy alioli and tomato sauce.
US$9.50

Jamon Serrano & Queso Manchego

Serrano ham and manchego cheese.
US$12.50

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, manchego cheese, capers and croutons with creamy anchovy dressing.
US$7.95

Ensalada De Espinacas (GF)

Spinach salad with oranges, almonds, red onions, carrots, tomatoes, honey-goat cheese with sherry dressing.
US$7.95

Guardado's Salad

Baby field greens, romaine and spinach with radishes, red onions, carrots, avocado, and tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
US$8.50

Ceviche (GF)

Freshly marinated tilapia with fresh lemon juice, onions, cilantro, jalapeno and tomatoes.
US$10.95

Tapas Frias / Cold Tapas

Paellas

Paella Marinera (GF)

Simmering saffron rice with scallops & squid; topped with shrimp, mussels, tilapia, green peas and piquillo peppers Add Octopus 7.00
US$51.50

Paella Valenciana (GF)

Simmering saffron rice with squid and chicken. Topped with shrimp, mussels, tilapia, green peas, and piquillo peppers Add Chorizo 3.00
US$47.95

Paella Negra (GF)

Simmering rice with squid ink, squid, chorizo and chicken. Topped with mussels, shrimp, tilapia, green peas and piquillo pepper.
US$46.95

Paella Con Pollo & Chorizo (GF)

Simmering saffron rice with mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, chorizo and chicken; topped with green peas and piquillo peppers.
US$38.50

Paella Con Vegetales (GF, V)

Simmering saffron rice with mushrooms, zucchini and yellow squash. Topped with green peas and piquillo pepper Add Tilapia 5.00
US$32.95

Zarzuela De Mariscos

Festive combination stew of fresh seafood: Mussel, Squid, Shrimp, Scallop, and Tilapia with Potatoes, White-Wine and Tomato Sauce Toast ciabatta bread with romesco
US$25.50

Salmon a La Parrilla

Grilled salmon with brandy-saffron-cream-butter sauce. Served with vegetables & rice
US$26.50

Lomo Salteado

Sauteed ny strip steak with rosemary-red-wine sauce, onions, bell peppers tomatoes and cilantro. Served with rice.
US$22.50

Quesadilla De Queso

Flour tortilla stuffed with mozzarella cheese.
US$10.50

Quesadilla De Pollo

Flour tortilla stuffed with mozzarella cheese, chicken, tomatoes and onions.
US$13.95

Quesadilla De Carne

Flour tortilla stuffed with mozzarella cheese, steak, tomatoes and onions.
US$14.95

Quesadilla De Camarones

Flour tortilla stuffed with mozzarella, shrimp, tomatoes and onions.
US$15.95

Platano Frito

Deep-fried sweet plantain.
US$5.25

Platano Con Pollo

Deep-fried sweet plantain stuffed with mozzarella cheese, chicken.
US$13.50

Platano Con Queso

Deep-fried sweet plantain with mozzarella cheese.
US$8.50

A Taste of Latin American

Sides

Rice (V, GF)
US$3.50

Mashed Potatoes (GF)
US$3.95

Black Beans (V, GF)
US$5.25

Guacamole (V, GF)
US$6.50

Home Made Flan (GF)
US$8.50

Vanilla Ice Cream (GF)

With chocolate sauce.
US$7.00

Tres Leches Cake

Three milk vanilla cake.
US$8.50

Chocolate Mousse

With vanilla ice cream.
US$9.25

Chocolate Cake

With vanilla ice cream.
US$9.25

Desserts