Guahan Grill

4259 Oceanside Blvd #104, Oceanside
(760) 806-4826

Recent Reviews

Notlekon F.

I love this place, but their hours are wrong online so we've repeatedly come while they're closed. They need to keep their hours shown online up to date and accurate.

Elizabeth T.

Absolutely amazingly delicious! 6 stars! This is my 4th time here, and every time it just smacks! So good. The service, phenomenal and super chill and fun. The ambiance, perfect because you wanna do the happy dance after every bite and their music is on point.

Judiann McMahon

It was a little difficult to piece together a meal with dietary issues.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Jared Cohee

?? GUAM (via Eat the World Los Angeles) - This self-described “island fusion” restaurant uses ingredients and dishes famous with CHamoru (Chamorro) peoples, indigenous to Guam and the other Mariana Islands. While techniques here are adapted to bring the food to a wider audience, many Pacific Islanders seem just as happy as the other customers, dining together with their families under the model of a beautiful fishing outrigger canoe called a galaide.If it is your first time at the restaurant and you are alone or in a small group, it makes sense to order the Guahan special ($26.50, below), which puts many important dishes on the same plate. The massive meal can probably feed two, with a pile of Chamorro-style fried ribs, chicken kelaguen, a shredded chicken empanada, rice, and a choice of salads. The spare ribs are an absolute show-stopper.

Julianne G.

The food here is pretty good. I just wished they'd turn the music down, it makes it challenging to place orders over the phone and is super loud when picking up the food.

Ella M.

Such good food and such wonderful staff, would absolutely recommend us if you are in the area. It is definitely worth a trip and a stop in: the staff are great!!

Natasha W.

The food was alright. I expected better tasting lumpia. They taste like it was from the day before. I actually tried them again because my workplace had them catering the lunch and it was the same again. The noodles were delicious though.

Jeremy Cho

The food of my (mom's) people! I haven't had Chamorro cuisine in a long time and this is one of the few times I've had it out since I've only really had it homemade.I've somewhat had this place in mind and I'm happy I finally got the chance to try them out.ITEM'S ORDERED:Locals Deluxe (w/ mac salad & pork spare ribs)Chamorro Style Fried Chicken (w/ mac salad)EmpanadaTASTE:All the comforting feels for me as I ate my way through all the different items. I already had certain flavors in mind of how specific items would taste and the dishes all pretty much fit that.I had to go with the pork spareribs instead of the chicken option since I always enjoyed them as a kid at all the Chamorro parties. I was already expecting flavors of soy sauce and vinegar in an almost too strong way and these ribs were just that, in the best way. I say "too strong" because I think if you have never had these, you might at first find it a little too flavored, but once you get a bite with some red rice, it's all good.Red rice is a staple with this cuisine and works well with any protein. The vibrant color is more dramatic than the flavor since it's more subtle with just notes of salt & garlic I like to think. The mac salad was simple & good. I like the nicely sized portion of it compared to what you get at the Hawaiian chains these days. Compared to the mac salad at Hawaiian places, this is much less sweet. Also, I was surprised to not see potato salad as an option since I'm more used to having that side dish more.I don't believe I've ever had Chamorro Style Fried Chicken but I'll say it's comparable to fried chicken, minus the breading part. So the crunch is not there, but also comes across less heavy.The Empanada I always view as a specialty item since since whenever I've had it before it was in limited amounts and it always ran out. It's basically a nicely flavored shredded chicken mixture inside a crispy shell. I'm use to a little more spice, which these weren't, but they still were so good. Great freshly fried texture.SERVICE:The one girl who both took the order and brought the food out was very kind and friendly.LOCATION & PARKING:They are located in little shopping plaza which includes an IHOP with lots of parking so you shouldn't have a problem with that. You'll get all the warm, island feels inside with the woody interior and Chamorro styling.I'm partial to this cuisine since I had it so much as a child. If you are looking for a comforting meal or something new and pretty approachable be sure to find your way to Guahan Grill.Cheers!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Local Deluxe with Beef Short Ribs, Guahan Special, Empanadas, Chamorro Style Ribs with Rice and Cucumber Salad, Combo Plate

Edwin Colon

Great place, food is authentic. Don't go trying to find healthy choices here. Would recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Mackenzi L.

We absolutely love Guahan!! It's been nice to have them still with us post covid. Everything on their menu is fantastic from the Guam Bomb to the spam rolls and poke bowls. It's a very casual ambiance and a nice bar with good beer selection. If you can- order a Funaguchi, they're the best!

Kendra L.

So good! Very consistent. Love the lumpia, chicken salad and noodles. Red rice, Love. Support local. Go check it out!!!

Sherry S.

Salad vegetables are not

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Hao A.

We have been here many times, and keep on coming back. The food is delicious and very fresh. Their Poke Nachos is the best, as well as their Pork Ribs. The restaurant is clean, the service quick, and the prices reasonable. What is there not to like!

Shannon K.

Best poke nachos but most importantly - they have THE BEST red rice I've ever tasted. Our waiter/server was awesome. Checked on us frequently, very friendly, and quick. Def have to try it!

Monique A.

Had a ton of great flavorful food! Inside and out was clean and fresh island theme. Service was excellent too! It's sometimes hard to satisfy everyone when deciding to eat out, but all four in our party enjoyed every meal and appetizers. Poke bowl, fried chicken, beef lumpia, Guam bomb fries ( these had chicken I may have the name wrong) pork belly. Full tummies with leftovers for the next day too!

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