Guero’s Taco Bar is one of those Austin classics that people always take out-of-towners for a crash course on the city’s culture. Endorsed by everyone from Presidents (Bill Clinton and George Bush) to movie stars (Sandra Bullock and Uma Thurman to name a few), Guero’s has quite the reputation. It may not be the best Tex-Mex in town, but there’s no denying the draw of the casual, laid-back atmosphere of this bustling little spot on the South Congress strip.
We headed to Guero’s for a casual weekend brunch with old friends. Though the place was busy, we never felt rushed. We had a lot of catching up to do while tasting our way through the various salsas Guero’s offers at a self-serve bar. The refreshing salsa verde was tart and had plenty of heat, while the less fierce but smoky red salsa had flavor that lingered.
I ordered the Buenos Dias Plato, which came with a half order of migas, chorizo, smooth refried beans, and tortillas. I thought the migas were a touch bland by themselves, but when combined with the chorizo and beans in a tortilla, made for some excellent breakfast tacos. The better half opted for Tacos Ricardos, which consisted of carnitas style pork chunks, a fried egg, ranchero sauce, and cheese. It was a tasty combination, but perhaps more suitable for a fork and knife rather than bare hands with the runny texture.
All of Guero’s breakfast options are around $5 (in fact most are under $5), an easy price to match the easy going atmosphere. I didn’t get a chance to try their famous extra limey and strong margaritas at this brunch, but will definitely be back for a round in the future.
Guero’s Taco Bar
1412 South Congress
Austin, TX 78704
Thank you so much for featuring us in your blog! We are so glad that you came in and welcome you back soon! Have a wonderful weekend Donna!