All across America, the general public knows that Mexican food is absolutely delicious. The problem is that too many establishments try and bring Mexican food to the people but they are unable to fully bring out the flavors. Guero’s Taco Bar has no such problems because it is located in Austin in the great state of Texas whose proximity to Mexico guarantees some of the best Mexican food North of the border. Indeed, over one third of the population of Austin is of Hispanic origin so when they give Guero’s the thumbs up, you know that this taco bar must be something special.
Of course, its location alone is not enough. It would be fallacy to suggest that Austin Mexican food is guaranteed to be delightful Mexican cuisine. Guero’s Taco Bar had to work hard to establish its burgeoning reputation. There is nothing processed or plain in Guero’s. They specialize in a host of things including freshly-marinated and grilled meat which ends up in their wonderful tacos. When you order food from Guero’s, you are getting freshly made salsa and homemade tortillas, just like down Mexico Way.
Unfortunately, not everyone can travel to Mexico City to sample the legendary cuisine but with Guero’s you don’t have to. Although your body is still in the United States, your taste buds will be transported across the border. Best of all, there are no custom patrols and no passport is required!
Perhaps you would like to start your experience with the Caldo de Pollo, a beautiful traditional Mexican soup loaded with fresh vegetables and chicken and is said to have restorative qualities, perfect for one who has had too much tequila! The most sought after dish in Guero’s however is the Tacos al Pastor which is prepared in same way as it is in Mexico City. The boneless pork butt is partially frozen and sliced razor thin. It is then marinated in spices and juices for hours before the shaved pork is placed on a skewer known as a ‘trompo’. The skewer is rotated and cooked with the slices of pork, placed on the handmade tortillas, and served with a variety of fruit and vegetables. It takes hours to get the meat just right and seconds for delighted customers to devour it!
Unfortunately, the Mexico City spectacle of dancing whilst slicing the meat is not permitted due to safety concerns. Nonetheless, the dish is guaranteed to taste just as delicious. As Mexican food in Texas has evolved thanks to Mexican influences, it has become more and more delicious. While it would be fantastic to travel to Mexico, eating at Guero’s Taco Bar is the next best thing to sitting in a bar in Guadalajara.
