After a late night in the music clubs on Sixth Street or at the Continental on the SoCo strip, where do locals go for a late-morning breakfast with a cold beer or more margaritas? Güero's, of course. Set in an old South Austin feed store, the place feels as hungover as its sleepy Saturday morning clientele looks. With boot-scratched wood floors, brick walls with peeling paint, and tables and chairs you might find in a Mexican cantina, Güero's is as laid-back as Austin is weird. It's also often crowded and noisy, but there are a few tables outside where conversation is possible over the sounds of the busy street. I like it best during off hours, in those rare moments there when the world seems sunny and slow and lazy and ready for a siesta. The restaurant makes its own tortillas by hand, never better than topped with a little pile of grilled pork, pineapple, chopped onion, and cilantro in the tacos al pastor. They even do a vegan version of this dish, with soy chorizo on a corn tortilla chiquita. There are several other vegan options on the menu as well. Güero's reputation is as a weekend breakfast spot, but it's open day and night. Years ago it started out in a smaller building on Oltorf Street, but it's now a big, happy happening hangout on South Congress. Expect to wait for a table. For those who want to imbibe, ice-cold hand-shaken margaritas made with fresh-squeezed lime juice are the way to go.
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Güero’s Taco Bar
1412 South Congress Ave.
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Neighborhood
South Austin/SoCo
Hours
Mon–Wed11am–10pm, Thurs–Fri 11am–11pm, Sat–Sun 8am–11pm
Phone
512/447-7688
Prices
Main courses $6–$16
Cuisine Type
TEX-MEX
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Güero’s Taco Bar
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1412 South Congress Ave. AustinNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.