Guero's Taco Bar

03/03/08

Overhyped

by Raquel19 at Citysearch

I am a tex mex fanatic and have been to dozens of tex mex resturaunts in austin. I have been to guerro's twice now and each time has been sub par at best. The first time I tried their black bean tamales which were ok but not great. I would call them edible. On my last visit I ordered mushroom and spinach enchiladas. Not only did they over charge me for the plate (the menu quoted $9.00 and I was charged $10.80) but the enchiladas were so horrible. There was hardly any filling--most of the plate was mole sauce and tortilla. Inside there were a couple of mushrooms and a few pieces of spinach. Not filling at all. The beans on the side could have used some extra flavor too. One other thing to mention is that their chips are sort of crappy too. If you want good tamales, I suggest Curra's Grill on Oltorf and I bet you could find better enchiladas at taco bell.

• Pros: Great service, great atmosphere
• Cons: food is not tasty and it's overpriced

01/16/08

Disgusting

by ajh13 at Citysearch

I use to really like this place. however I feel let down lately. Last time I was there (and it will be my last time) I found something incredibly gross in my food. It is a neat place, but after an experience like that, they have lost my trust in their cleanliness and service.

• Pros: good atmosphere, big menu
• Cons: unsanitary conditions, long weights, pricey margs

12/04/07

Overhyped and overrated. Food is sub-par at best.

by rachellauren at Citysearch

Guero's was one of the first restaurants we ate at when we moved to Austin a few years ago. It was recommended by several people, but sadly we were dissapointed. We decided to give it another try since it's been almost three years, and the food was even worse than we remembered. The meat in our tacos looks like dog food; the fish tacos were bits of fish smothered in mayonaise and corn. So gross. If you want authentic Mexican, go to Polvo's. Even Hula Hut is better than this place. We won't be going back.

• Pros: south congress location, people watching
• Cons: food is terrible

10/30/07

Great dining experience and very reasonable prices

by megandavison1 at Citysearch

We were at Gueros last Saturday night with a very large group of sixteen. They did their best to get us in quickly even though it was a crazy night. The waiter did awesome with this big of a group. Food was great and inexpensive.Would definitely go back!

• Pros: Great Food, Price, Great Service
• Cons: Margarita wasn't what I was hoping

08/23/07

Very Austinite eclectic

by itriedit at Citysearch

Austin waitstaff ala mode! The best day to go and visit Gueros, in my opinion, if you want the historical value la la is on Sunday! Sit outside while the music plays and the show is all around you, order margaritas and the al pastor tacos...you won't be disappointed! It might be one of the best places for out of towners to see the wide variety of "keep austin weird" folks! Don't go for high falutin, it's a joint!

• Pros: Sunday party, margaritas, al pastor tacos

07/05/07

Paris Hilton would rather go to jail than come here.

by mmm423 at Citysearch

This place is an embarrasment to Austin. If bad service, crappy food and rude people are trendy, then this is the place to go. I can only reccomend it as a place to break up. Hell will freeze over before I go here again.

• Pros: people watching - you have the time - the band outside was really good
• Cons: service, food, wait time

07/01/07

trendy, so-so Mexican food joint on Soco

by pitcdbf10 at Citysearch

ive been here many times, mainly due to the fact that others want to go, and its a trend place to hang out. Bar is always crowded. Overall most of the food is between blase to bad, but some of the dishes are good. I suggest the chile relleno. Margaritas are horrid - go else where. Breakfast is decent - and usually much less crowded. You can sit on the patio b/c it will still be cool then. Staff is usuall disorganized and a bit dis-gruntled. I have seen them actually fighting in the hallway hear the kitchen. Whoever manages the floor on weekends should probably be let go. This place has, and will probably continue to be popular for a few more years. Go to it when you have the time, but I would not make it a regular place. There are hundreds, no thousands, of places to eat Mexican in Austin.

• Pros: scene
• Cons: food, drinks

04/26/07

Horrible, Bad Food, Worse Service

by austin_hippie at Citysearch

I always forget how bad it is. But then I go again; like last Monday night. And after the waiter literally threw our food at us, it all came rushing back. I hate this place! How could I forget? I had family in town and thought Guero?s would be a great Austin-ie place to take them. I was embarrassed that I took them there. Actually embarrassed. I had to apologize for the food and service. There are way too many great places in Austin to waste your time and money here. I won?t anymore.

• Pros: Nothing
• Cons: Everything

03/10/07

This place has gone down the tubes

by finocchio at Citysearch

The only reason why anyone goes here anymore is because it used to be good and it survives on reputation alone. The service is universally horrible, and since it draws a good amount of out-of-towners nobody seems to care much since they think you won't be back anyway. There is absolutely no reason to come here considering how much really good Tex-Mex there is in Austin, without the attitude. The food is mediocre, but what really distinguishes Guero's is its long wait and terrible service.

• Pros: Scene, location
• Cons: Terrible service, long wait

12/04/06

Go for the experience, not the food

by rsenor at Citysearch

Gueros food is bland. The service and people watching are fun, its generally got a diner feel, and you can't complain about the energy. The prices are kinda high for what you get, which, as I mentioned before, is bland and sometimes lukewarm. But its all about the atmosphere, which is bright, fun, and just goofy.

So, if you're wanting to hang with the hip kids, stick around. If you want good food, shlep on down Lamar to some of the best Mexican in Austin, right in the middle of a strip mall (Azul), and then take a cab back to Soco.

• Pros: Atmosphere, decent service, location
• Cons: food