Wine Dine and Play: Güero's Taco Bar

Güero's Taco Bar












Part 3 of the Austin Restaurant Hop -
An Austin Landmark, And Tradition:
Austin, Texas, USA
Cuisine Style: Mexican, Central American, Tex-Mex
Average Price: $
Overall Rating: 3/5
Dined in: March 2015
By Sean Overpeck (CFE)
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Guero's Taco Bar Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato 

Executive Chef:
Rob Lippincott



Güero's Taco Bar is a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere to get casual Tex-Mex or traditional Central American favorites in a friendly atmosphere with great service. The building that houses the Güero's dining room was built as a seed and feed store in the late 1800s. The neighborhood held onto its eclectic roots during the development boom. As the city expanded in all directions during the 1970s and 80's, South Austin, and South Congress, in particular, continued to serve the strong community now identifiable by zip code alone. On the menu cover is the picture of a woman named Adelita. She is a tribute to the brave women of the Mexican Revolution who followed their men into battle and in many cases fought along-side them.

Menu:
    • Bar and light fare
    • Entrees
    • Specials
    • Vegan and Gluten Free
    • Breakfast
    • Kids
    • Desserts
The day was coming to a close, and this was stop number three on the what my wife and I nicknamed the Austin restaurant hop, which started with Home Slice Pizza, followed by Perla’s Oyster Bar, and now for the final stop being the Güero’s taco bar. I had been visiting Austin to meet my girlfriend who is now my wife, and I also flew my daughter into town for a tour of the city before driving down to San Antonio for a visit to The Alamo

We began by enjoying slices of New York Pizza at our first stop on the restaurant hop, followed by some seafood appetizers at the second. As we entered, the dining room and bar were very crowded, as was the scene to most of the restaurants along this street. My wife mentioned that this was the food hub of Austin, as seen in movies like Chef and others.

One neat item was the large chandelier at the entrance being made in the shape of a cactus. There were separate dining rooms with the main kitchen to the back of one, and a smaller open kitchen to the other. We ended up being sat close to one to see the action taking place and how they were moving like crazy to keep up.

Cactus chandelier 
The menu focused on many unique styles of Mexican cuisine beyond the Tex-Mex label to include the different regions of Mexico like Oaxaca, an area in Southwestern Mexico. We all enjoyed a few drinks ranging from tequila, and Mexican Beer. Like most Mexican Restaurants we received the complimentary chips, except they also came with some assorted freshly made dips, a nice change from getting the bottled stuff that most Mexican restaurants offer.
Housemade salsa selections
After a few tasters and great conversation, I can say that Güero’s was a nice spot with good food and atmosphere. Good Mexican or Tex-Mex, in my opinion, are a dime and dozen and even harder to find really good ones around. The American Latin food market has been saturated by restaurants that no longer even resemble true Latin food, so seeing places like Güero’s warms my heart.
Quesadillas

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Other Noteworthy Mexican and Tex-Mex Articles and Restaurants:
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Besito Mexican Restaurant creative Mexican-blend eats chain; reviewed in Tampa, Florida
Carmelita’s Mexican Restaurant casual local chain for traditional meals in Pinellas Park, Florida
Hablo Taco Mexican-blend joint known for tacos and margaritas in Tampa, Florida 
Nueva Cantina Vibrant, Authentic, and contemporary Mexican Cuisine in St Petersburg, Florida
Texas Chili Parlor Local eatery for Tex-Mex, chili, & American cuisine in Austin, Texas
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Final notes, review basics, observations and more pictures:

Most reviews are subjective, depending on the writer; but they should also be responsible, and respectfully written, upholding the truth, and accurately conveying the experience to the best of the writer's knowledge, even if it includes metaphors the restaurant may not like to read about. My ratings are by the stars I award (from 0 to 5). The rating is calculated on a point accumulation of six separate factors based on individual experience. They include wine and other beverage selections, plate presentation, customer service, restaurant or café ambiance, food quality, and wow factor. To see more details of this rating list, read this article:

Overall from this experience, and the score factors outlined in the ‘about page’ section, based on my individual experience and ratingI give Güero's Taco Bar a 3 out of 5 stars, meaning that they exceeded my expectations and were far above the average dining experience of most restaurants. 

Scores are detailed in the factor chart below:


Formula Factor Conclusions and Overall Ratings
Max Points Possible:
Total Points Awarded:
Total Points deducted:
Ambiance
10
8
0
Food quality
10
8
0
Plate presentation
10
7
0
Customer service
10
8
0
Alcohol and other beverages
10
7
0
Total regular points awarded
50
38
0
Total percentage — less the Bonus

0.76

“Wow” factor BONUS
5
3
0
Total bonus percentage

0.06

Total percentage and bonus for a final star rating

0.82

Stars Awarded (see chart below)
             0 - 5
3


**A full break down and explanation of the observations and point disbursement is available in the linked article above. To receive a detailed copy of your score, feel free to contact me at any time and I will provide it to you.**




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Overall Star Rating:
3 of 5 Stars: 
82% Rating with a 3 point “wow” bonus
Exceeded All My Expectations In A Dining Experience
Corkage fee’s:
This Restaurant does not list any corkage fee’s however, most American restaurants charge $25.00 per bottle
Restaurant style:
Casual dining
Cuisine style:
Central American Mix, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Allergen or dietary accommodations: 
Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Vegan Options, Vegetarian
Reservations:
Not Required
Walk-Ins:
Accepted
Dress code:
Casual attire
Child policy:


The Restaurants reviewed on this site may have a kids menu or cater to them; however, for full enjoyment of food and wine, it is recommended that kids not to be in attendance, unless they have been trained in proper etiquette. 
If not then:
Hire a Babysitter! 
Experiences:
Place for foodies, Trendy, Hotspot, Great bar, Rustic, Hole-in-the-wall, Tourist grabber, and a Neighborhood Gem.
Payments:
Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
Parking:
Street meter parking
Wifi
The restaurants reviewed on this site may have Wi-Fi, but do not require you to go online, because the excitement of the food and wine alone will keep you too entertained instead of checking your social media and emails.
Noise level:
Medium
Smoking:
Nonsmoking restaurant
Patio or terrace:
Outdoor seating


Food Prices 
(excludes, alcohol, taxes & 20% gratuity’s)

$£€¥ -                Under 50.00 (inexpensive)
$£€¥ x 2 -          51.00- 99.00 (moderate)
$£€¥ x 3 -          Over 100.00 (pricy)
$£€¥ x 4 -          Over 200.00 (expensive)
$£€¥ x 5 -          Over 400.00 (very expensive)


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Currency:
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Güero’s Taco Bar:

1412 South Congress Avenue 
Austin, Texas 78704-2435

Neighborhood:
Southern Austin

Cross streets:
 West Elizabeth and West Gibson Streets

GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 30.249122
Longetude: -97.750174



Contact Information: 
Restaurant website:
Maître d or host:
+1 512 447 7688
Serving hours:
Central Standard Time 
(GMT, Zulu, or UTC - 6:00)
Mon-Fri:
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday:
8:30 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday:
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Happy Hour: Mon-Fri
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Social Media 
Accolades:



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The worlds best restaurants is a subjective list of who is writing it and changes on a regular basis. The Wine Dine and Play best experiences are based on my highest rated stared restaurants, meaning that the visit was an outstanding or extraordinary experience. From cafés, chains, mom + pops, hole in the walls, to fine dining including a few Michelin spots. Visit the Top 100 page to see the entire list.

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Other Pictures:
Dining Room
Fountain at the entrance
Open kitchen
Shawarma - very Middle Eastern!!
Cheese dip

Quesadilla entree


“Culinary perfection consists not in doing extraordinary things, 
But in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.”
-Angelique Arnauld (1591-1661)



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TTFN






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