Guzman y Gomez isn't halal certified as a restaurant. However, the company officially states on its website that all their chicken across Australia comes from a halal-certified supplier. It's important to know that their marinades are not certified, and they also handle non-halal items like pork in the same kitchen.

Yes, Guzman y Gomez in Auburn serves both alcohol and pork. Their menu includes pulled pork, and they are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. They have also stated that they do not use separate cooking equipment or take extra steps to prevent cross-contamination between halal and non-halal ingredients.

There is no information available to suggest that the halal-certified chicken at Guzman y Gomez is specifically hand-slaughtered (zabihah). The certification confirms it meets the requirements for halal, but the exact method of slaughter is not specified.

The restaurant does not have its own prayer room, but it is located in the Auburn Central shopping complex which has a musallah (prayer space). The musallah is reportedly located upstairs from the Crackalicious Kebab restaurant on the Civic Rd side of the centre. While there are several mosques in the Auburn area, they are more than a 1km walk away and would require a short drive.

Guzman y Gomez is a fast-casual restaurant with a general seating area, which can accommodate groups, but they don't offer private or separate family sections. It's a family-friendly environment, but for large, private gatherings, you might need to check with the store directly about their capacity.