Guero's Taco Bar

08/05/08

Why does anyone go there?

by tigerfly1217 at Citysearch

Worst dining experience we have ever had. We went there for my boyfriend's birthday and took our 6 month old son along with us. We asked for a table that would accomodate his stroller and were placed right next to the bathrooms so naturally we asked for another table and the hostess acted annoyed and moved us over to a table that had the equivalent in foot traffic goign by it. Our waittress took over 10 minutes to show up and when she did, she got every facet of our order wrong. The margaritas tasted like watered down lime juice and we are still not sure if they even had alcohol in them judging by the tiny glasses packed with ice they were served in. My boyfriend is allergic to corn and we ordered flour tortillas with our fajitas but still got corn. Speaking of the fajitas, I didn't know 'tex-mex' meant 'cooked in butter'. We asked to speak with the manager before we left and got no apology and he acted like we were annoying him by saying anything at all. We have been to over 100 tex-mex restaurants and consider ourselves connossieurs. We will never go back there and can honestly say that drive-thru tex-mex is a million times better than this place!

• Pros: none
• Cons: bad food, bad service, overpriced tiny margaritas

07/24/08

Excellent Scene

by Urbanater at Citysearch

This is an awesome place to go and just hang out. The margarita's are incredible. The food is fresh and authentic and the scene is great. The inside is big and open and the patio is perfectly designed for outdoor relaxing. I recommend it.

07/16/08

Poor service,cold plates,mean waitress

by fourgood at Citysearch

We went to Guero's for my sons 19th birthday. The five of us were squuezed into a table space that was made for three people. The waitress was downright mean. She slammed our food down, scowled at us and tapped her foot impatiently while we were deciding on our order. It was truly over the top bad treatment. We just laughed about it and called her the waitress from hell. What can you do, it was a birthday celebration for crying out loud?! We've lived in Austin for 35 years and have been to Guero's plenty. Don't think we will be back and please don't waste your time on this Mexican restaurant when there are plenty of good ones in town where the people are friendly and the food is hot.

• Pros: lively atmosphere
• Cons: poor service, greasy cold food

06/10/08

SAY NO TO COUNTERFIT TEX-MEX

by stinabell at Citysearch

Every time I get conned into eating here by one of my misled friends I feel like one stupid, stupid gringo. Next time you get the Guero's urge just picture the restaurant owner rolling around on a pile of money, twiddling his mustache and cackling maniacally as he stares into a hidden webcam of you sucking down processed cheese like it's exotic manna from heaven. How appropriate that the name of this joint is "Guero's" because apparently us white folk love to shell out dinero for faux mexican atmosphere. Gueros indeed. There's just not enough tequila in the world to wash down canned taco sauce.

P.S: If you think you're actually eating genuine tacos al pastor then you are most likely a tourist from Michigan. Come then, Marge, and allow me to guide you over to east 7th for some puff tacos at "Angies" or "De Las Casa" for the best enchiladas you ever put in your mouth. Then you will repeat after me: "THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR BAD SALSA."

• Pros: Trendy location: you may even spot a celebrity that doesn't know what tex-mex is supposed to taste like
• Cons: Guero's fooled you into believing their Banquet TV dinners are authentic mexican fare. That's the biggest con of all time.

06/09/08

good atmosphere

by txmadame72 at Citysearch

I really liked the atmosphere here. I think the best tasting plate at our table was the pancakes. The flour tortillas had to have been bagged. The migas were loaded with vegetables, big, crunchy, raw vegetables. Oh yeah, the service was sub-par. I don't know, it just wasn't what I'd expected after reading so many good reviews. When in Austin, I'll find another place.

• Pros: atmosphere, pancakes
• Cons: everything else

05/05/08

Overall Guero's is the best TexMex in ATX

by ATXFoodie at Citysearch

I've been to Guero's over 10 times and I have always had terrific food and it is always served fast and very fresh. I love their salsa bar though I despise those small little bowls. I always ask for the bowls they put the beans in which they always accommodate - that way I can really get my salsa fix. Their Margarita's are some of the best in town although they serve them in those tiny glasses. I'd rather pay more and get a heftier glass, but I can't complain about the quality. I really like to sit up at the Taco bar and watch them make tortillas while hanging out with friends. The atmosphere is always bustling, but in a warm, friendly way. Ocassionally I'll get the brownie sundae with Amy's Mexican vanilla - which just about kills me after I've eaten so much food, but wow does that top it off nicely. I'm then ready for a serious nap.

• Pros: Delicious fresh tasting food, awesome salsa bar and darn tasty margaritas.
• Cons: Small margarita glasses and tiny tiny salsa bowls.

04/13/08

I just wanted to hang out!

by canwetalk at Citysearch

Went here apx. 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning -- not too crowded. Prompt seating & service. Good breakfast menu, not too large, but good. Laid-back atmosphere. Loved the migas. Nice family atmosphere.

• Pros: Good service, ample portions
• Cons: As always in Austin, parking

03/08/08

I dont get it!

by demigod1313 at Citysearch

I have been here 3 times and simply fail to get it. Both times the kitchen staff was seated around me watching a game on TV. I had a taco plate for $10.00 and my tacos came with no lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, guacamole or anything . When I asked for condiments/ dressings I was charged extra. I ordered a margarita that tasted like airplane fuel. In some situations this could be a good thing. They added more OJ, then my waitress, whom i almost want to help, she was so alone, suggested another drink. I never drank more than a sip and was charged for that drink. I ended up tipping my 25%, why should the waiter be held responsible?

So, for $42.00 i got a crappy taco plate called the el presidente and a bleachy cocktail!

Take my advice and go to El sol Y luna!

03/07/08

Migas Review by The Melbourne Method

by MigasMethod at Citysearch

When the Migas arrived on the table I was instantly impressed and pleased by the sight before me, for (as you can see in the above picture) Guero?s seems to understand that if Migas are ordered than Migas should be the main occupant of the plate. While it is true that some vacant spaces remained on the plate they were small and the Migas occupied more territory than the beans did, so I was pleased right away. Furthermore the tortillas were not used to hide vacant space on the plate, as they were in a separate tortilla dish. Enough care had been taken in arranging the plate that the beans had not been able to seep under the Migas and make the eggs taste like refried beans, there was even a little garnish to add flair (a bit much and a bit silly). In addition the Migas had many veggies that were clearly visible and the layer of cheese atop the Migas could only be described as thoroughly melted. Guero?s outfits its tables with a variety of excellent salsas and I spread the salsa verde over the Migas before biting in (I recommend the salsa verde for the Migas). The Migas were good and I was instantly pleased to note that in my bite I could clearly taste: eggs, cheese, salsa, and veggies. It was good, but as Liz put it ?it kind of tastes like an omelet,? a good omelet, but still an omelet. Why? Because the tortilla chips, which were visibly present simply did not stand out, they were there, they were definitely there, I could see them but I couldn?t really taste them, and the jagged tortilla bits that generally stick out of the Migas were nowhere to be seen (the Migas were actually rather flat). The dish I ordered at Guero?s was good, it really was, filling, and quite delicious. However, I pause to really call what I received Migas. What I received was great, it really was, but Liz?s initial reaction was right on the mark: it was really more of an omelet.

More Migas reviews at www.themelbournemethod.blogspot dot com

03/07/08

Really a place for those that do not know good Tex-Mex

by marvin_zindler_the_ii at Citysearch

I can't agrue about the location and fun atmosphere. It really is tough to beat.

But how about the food and the staff? There are about a dozen Tex-Mex restuarants in the general area that are way better than this tourist trap. If you look at their menu there is really nothing on it that stands out. On of the great things about living Texas is the Tex-Mex and the food here is simply average. Nothing to write home about, thats for sure. And the staff, well I forget that most are looking to be 'discovered in ultra cool SoCo', please its South Congress. Most of them need to get off their high horse and do what they are paid to do. Server the customer.

Try it out and buy youself a T-shirt, I'm sure they sell them.

• Pros: Location
• Cons: Food and Staff