Güero's Taco Bar

Enjoy our handmade corn tortillas, specialty dishes and fresh salsa bar. Our caldo de pollo and tacos al pastor are just a few of our tried-and-true favorites. Start off with a hand-shaken margarita in our cantina, or enjoy an icy cold cerveza while listening to music in our Oak Garden...

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  • Phone

    (512) 447-7688

  • Website

    guerostacobar.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

1412 S Congress Ave (at Elizabeth St.) Austin , TX 78704 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 242


Keywords:

tacos margaritas Tex-Mex cuisine happy hour good for groups casual tamales trendy outdoor seating music Cointreau people watching tequila micheladas chile rellenos great value gardens tres leches cake daily specials chicken
Allie Rolison

Authentic margaritas . Careful, they're stronger than you think. Best Tacos al Pastor this side of the border and the mole is out of this world. A true Austin original!

American Eagle Outfitters

The best place in Austin for authentic Mexican food in Austin. Not only can you leave with a full stomach, but awesome merchandise including homemade salsa and t-shirts as well .

Tim McAlpine

It's a great spot with excellent food. Portions are huge, so consider sharing—especially with all of the chips and salsa coming at you!

Brittney Potter

Great food! You can always tell by the chips & salsa . Started off with queso . Then, I had their breakfast taco with potato , cheese ,bean, & egg . Flour tortillas are made in-house. Bloody Mary was ok.

Justin Martin

Love the authenticity & ambiance! The fajitas are too good & keeps me from other dishes. Green & red salsas are a perfect opener. Fish Tacos w/ the chipotle mayo is breathtaking & Ritas rock!

Valerie Tyson

My absolute favorite restaurant and happy hour location in Austin. Amazing food and literally the worlds greatest margarita . Ever.

Jen Pollack Bianco

Tejas has some cray cray liquor laws-- order food if you want a margarita on a Sunday! Tip: try the Purist!

Amy Johnson Cook

Great queso , free chips and salsa bar , and great seating area outside under the trees .

Andrew Sanderson

Best place to walk up on an Amazing Free concert with Guero's Taco ' al Pastor to go with the Shiner Bock !

Chevrolet

Street-style tacos and plenty of other favorites to feed your hunger for Mexican food . Guero’s is also the place to see and be seen during SXSW & the Austin City Limits Music Festival .

Christina Agramonte

Breakfast was good and cheap . My only complaint was that I asked for my eggs medium done and they come to me almost raw. Everything else was nice.

Louie Villarreal

The caldo de pollo was really good. Definitely going back next time I'm in Austin

Elvis

The band brought out the best country dancers I have ever seen. I am from Jersey so it may not be saying much. But to me it was a special treat.

Storm Holloway

Say what you will about this local mecca: they have the best ritas in Austin. Not for price or quantity, but for flavor and composition. If you disagree you're wrong.

Chris Vicente

What's not to like? Great Margaritas , Tacos , and enchiladas ! Great Tex Mex in Austin

The Tastes that Make the City

The enchiladas is the best tex-mex in Austin, which is why it’s on our list of The Tastes That Make the City : Austin. Read more

Kelsey✨

Margaritas are tiny and expensive , but the tacos are bomb af. Don't miss out on the salsa bar in the back

Isaac B. Sanchez

The al pastor tacos were delicious, recommended by the waitress . The service was great!! I will be back.

Nicole De la Mora

Vegan enchiladas , (Santa Fe), Guacamole , Chile Relleno , the guacamole and every single salsa

Jil

Green sauce with chips is my fav! And you can't beat $.25 for a black bean tamale during happy hour Monday-Friday 3-6pm.

Yajaira Ramos

Tortilla chips , salsa , and raspberry margarita are delish. Also, try the veggie chile relleno and add some red sauce .

Austin Fine Properties

You can never go wrong with the Silver Train : Herradura Silver, Cointreau and fresh squeezed lime juice . It's delicious!!

Emily Egan

Friday nights there's the Bob Fuentes show. Lots of singing and Dancing . Super chill check it out!

Chris Pellegrino

You can never go wrong with the Silver Train : Herradura Silver, Cointreau and fresh squeezed lime juice . It's delicious!!

JasonSeal

We watched a super cool band in the little garden outside. This lady was tearin up a harpsichord like nobody bizz!! Super fun!!

Vivienne Graham

Great perk is that you can go to the salsa bar and refill. Heavenly choices. A salsa for everyone!

Nathan Swartz

If your mom is from Pennsylvania and thinks Chi-Chis is the bomb, bring her here and blow her mind.

Mark O'Leary

The lunch specials are excellent--at least the chicken tamales were. Some of the best tamales I've ever had.

Damaris Ruiz

I fell in love with this place. They have great food!

Casey Brown

Margaritas are small, but don't be fooled, they pack a full punch! Pico is super fresh and the Sante Fe enchiladas are delicious!

Kev Skinny

Margaritas . Price is right especially during happy hour . Get the queso dip ya dip shits.

Nicholas Moore

Vegan or carnivore, there's something for everyone! Loved the vegan queso !!

Jessica Jones

I recommend the Guero’s Gold margarita !

Joycott

Earth Day is a great day for awesome tacos ! 5% of your total check will go to support eco-friendly causes.

Dianey Sandoval

Great patio on the side of the restaurant.. They usually have live music ...

Green Label Sound

RAC says, "Go to Guero's for some great tex mex . Also featured in Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof. One of my favorite films ."

Cason Bang

Green salsa from the salsa bar . Slightly limey. Delicious. Get it.

Greg Gordon

Park far far away and walk

Ryan B

Amazing portions and the chicken soup was so yum!

Scion Advisor

This South Congress gem is famous for the tacos al pastor and celebrity sightings. We hear it's a frequently visited haunt for Quentin Tarantino. Read more

Carmen McFarlin

BEST tortilla soup in town . Chicken broth base, not tomato . Perfect to clear up a head-cold or a hang-over. Tacos el pastor are also a favorite.

Lou C.

Try the tres leches for dessert ! Mmmmm

Cheapism

On Tusedays, grab a Mexican beer for $2 or a frozen Margarita for $4. Discounts on appetizers , and $.50 off other beer and liquor .

Joao Crus

The food is wonderful. It's feels you are in Mexico eating authentic Mexican food .

Eric Estate

Go indoors for a quieter experience, out on the street to be seen, or at the outdoor patio for live music .

Charles W Basden

Awesome outdoor setting , drinks and MUSIC ! Got to go.

Patty Sarver

Our go-to place on SoCo. Fun and friendly bar and good TexMex .

Bill Ray

How can you go wrong with Carne Guisada taco's from Guero's? You can't!!!

Ivan Trochous

Great Alambre platter with whole wheat tortillas with black beans

Jennifer Ruiz

Awesome Mexican joint on Congress - enjoy live music and a frozen drink !

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