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1412 S Congress Ave
(Elizabeth Street)
Austin,
TX
78704
30.2498
-97.7497
Neighborhoods: South River City, Greater South River City
Guero's Taco Bar
Last updated 1.30.09
What People Are Saying About Guero's Taco Bar
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short – Guero's has that renovated warehouse look, with plants, skylights and lots of pictures and signs. In addition to several dining rooms, there are a variety of bars; one is built around the open kitchen. The crowd consists mostly of younger downtown go-getters. Menu items include fish tacos in chipotle and queso flameado. When he's in town, Bill Clinton orders the El Presidente: one chicken taco, one beef taco, a tamale and guacamole.
10/20/09
Cool Location and Atmosphere, Mediocre Food and Service
by Rich81 at Citysearch
Guero's is in a cool old building, right on Congress in a very interesting part of Austin. The food is ok, about a C+ compared to other Austin places. (Note to people from California, Arizona and New Mexico, Tex-Mex is definitely on the bland side, you will not be impressed by any "Mexican" restaurant in Austin. Even the Queso they swear by is about as hot as taco bell)
Guero's is a perfect place to get a patio table, have a few margaritas, eat some queso, and watch the people and cars on Congress.
A somewhat downside, it seems Guero's gets it's crew from the same place as Thundercloud. I like an eccentric crew as much as anyone, but it's not cool when your waiter looks like he hangs out under I-35, and can't remember a beer order for longer than 38 seconds.
- Pros: Atmosphere is Awesome
- Cons: Stoner Burnout Wait-staff
08/27/09
sux!
by sumyunguy at Citysearch
Horrible service. horrible, over priced food. my trip to guerros was one of the two occasions when i have actually written a poopy note to the waiter/manager. It is soooo not worth it!!
- Pros: beans
- Cons: everything that's not beans
08/23/09
Worst mexican Food I EVER Had!!!!!!!!!!!!
by LoLMT at Citysearch
The only reason I came here was because i heard it was a celebrity hot spot. I had seen a picture of keanu Reeves walking in the front door last christmnas with Richard Linklater. I figured if it's good enough for them it's good enough for me. BOY was I wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
I went on a family day trip. I was expectig good food since there was a hugh crowd. You have to get your condiments like you're at Taco Cabana. Which by the way has better food!!!hahah!!
My mom had a chalupa that had a teaspoon of beans and a small amount of cheese. THe Taco al cabon was a joke. The tortilla was cold and there was a small piece of what look likr chicken in the tortilla. it was so sad,
My Rice was cold. The one and only good thing. Good Margarita...Goood Charro Beans.
I will never be back to this place. i have no idea why people even go. You can bring you dog and sit outside. on my way out some guy had Pointer Dog (Grey with grey freckle on there back) it tried to hug my arm when I went to pet him. If I'm in Austin Again and Keanu Reeves is walking in that will be the only reason i stomach that food again.
- Pros: Hip area of Austin
- Cons: limited parking
The Details on Guero's Taco Bar
The Extras:
Work off dinner at one of the most famous music clubs in town, the Continental, just across the street.
Look Good:
Celebs request table C-1 (one of two round booths) for its tucked-away appeal.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Celeb Hangout, People Watching, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Cheap Eats
