1990
Year Established
Founded By
The Amado family
The Story
A Tenleytown institution for over three decades, Guapo's has served generations of neighborhood families and AU students. The spacious patio and margaritas are legendary.
What Was Here Before
Wisconsin Avenue through Tenleytown was the main commercial strip serving the neighborhood since the streetcar era. This section developed primarily after World War II.
Neighborhood Context
Guapo's is one of the longest-running restaurants in Tenleytown, surviving multiple economic cycles and ownership changes while maintaining its neighborhood character.