Guero's IS the spot. I traverse 40 minute subway rides on the reg just to come here. Tacos are good but the NACHOS are where it's AT. Steak are the best, but chicken's great too. The chips, so thin, so perfect, so crisp. The QUESO OH MY GOD I have missed Texas queso so badly, and it is amazing. The pico is so fresh, they use the reddest tomatos ever. Margaritas, super strong, and awesome. Ask for em half frozen, half not, they're dope. You'll be drunk off of just one. They're great. The place is small but cozy, and they usually bump awesome jams like the Backstreet Boys etc. Guero's, you have my heart. read more

My boyfriend and I often go to gueros and have a great experience with great food, tonight was nothing like that. Three girls were at the register taking orders, handing out orders, ect... We waited on a short line, ordered our food and grabbed a table. After a long wait and one wrong order brought to our table, my boyfriend got his three tacos, I was told mine would be right out. He started eating, not wanting them to get cold, and I patiently waited on mine while keeping an eye on the waitresses. They looked extremely frazzled the entire time, no one had a clue what was going on and one stood around not doing a thing. My boyfriend finished his tacos and mine were nowhere in sight and no one came to apologize. I approached the girls and said I wanted my money back, they didn't even know what I was waiting on. I got my money refunded, got no apology, and nothing to compensate. It was 8:20 when we ordered our food and sat down, at 9:00 my boyfriend finished his food. I'm extremely upset by the service, THE PLACE WASNT EVEN BUSY. We've been in this place when it's packed, not a seat around, and have gotten our food much quicker and had much better service. Not planning to visit gueros again anytime soon. And to top it all off a roach was on the seat of the table next to us who had equally as bad an experience. read more

Bummed that the new Chavela's is always too busy to get your quick taco fix on? I was, thus I was perhaps unduly excited to see that Gueros had finally opened. A real step up from the other taqueria that formerly occupied this location, Gueros offers some damn delicious tacos at pretty reasonable prices ($3-$4) in a welcoming atmosphere. The cozy yellow walls really warm up the space, and a combo of bar-style and minimal table seating, along with some outdoor benches, give you a couple spots to get your grub on. They sell margaritas for $8 or $12 dollars and the on-the-rocks version was spot on. Definitely real fruit juice and none of this processed crap that certain restaurants serve up. I can't speak for the frozen version, but I would vouch for these. Beers and sodas in glass bottles (Mexican Coke? Can someone confirm or deny?) round out the drinks menu as well. I suggest the chorizo taco or the fried avocado, and by reports the el pastor is good as well. As Caroline N. stated in her review, I wouldn't necessarily call them authentic, but I would call them delicious. read more

I loooooove me some tacos. And shout out to genefrication for this cute little spot right on the ever extending border of Prospect Heights. Fried shrimp taco.....yes ma'am. $6 margaritas with lids to-go...bye, bye Sapolo. The chips are fresh, though they seem more like fried tortilla shells. Salsa is muy bueno. I also had the asada taco, the one thing I don't remember eating. The fried shrimp taco completely outshined everything else. I'll def be back for another grab and go of shrimp tacos and margaritas. read more

Man, I've got a thing for tacos and this place is great. I'd go with the shrimp and catfish tacos with a side of guac. Portions are good and it's pretty speedy. They do, however, need to get the heating situation under control. They've got some heaters inside and a sad rag that helps keep the door closed, but we were frozen during and after our meal. read more

Believe it or not I'm the one person in the world that wasn't a fan of tacos (Key word "wasnt") then came along Gueros. I was hooked as soon as I had my 1st 1 and quickly developed a favorite in the brisket with avocado and sour cream(avocado and sour cream extra). It definitely became my goto for tacos. And the margaritas (sm $8 lrg$12) are pretty nice too. Enjoy! read more

Gueros - My favorite brisket tacos with avocado and sour cream! There were 3 but I couldnt help myself ‍ - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My favorite go-to taco spot!!. Although they have a B rating, in this case, I truly believe the government screwed up on this one. The kitchen is the size of a lemonade stand. Hard to imagine that they aren't cleaning that religiously. read more

First and foremost, you must acknowledge the cooks. They always welcome you with a friendly smile and try to make conversation, that is , if you speak Spanish. The rest of the business runs operationally. You order, you get the tacos on your table, you chat, get a great buzz from their strong Margaritas, and leave. Not much to it. But delicious very affordable food. Favorite is the Fried Chicken taco as well as the blackened fish! Guac is out of control! As I said, Props to the cooks! read more

I had the worst delivery experience of my life when I ordered from here. I called up on a Sunday when they were busy, and they told me it would be about an hour wait. No problem. Then they called me a few minutes later to say it might be more than an hour because they were slammed. They estimated it would be 60 to 90 minutes. Alright, that was long enough so we might need a snack, but I appreciated them telling me. I told them that wouldn't be a problem. We popped in a movie, had some nuts and raisins to hold us over, and waited patiently. After two hours, I was getting a little concerned, so I gave them a call. The woman there told me that our order was done and sitting there, but they didn't know where the delivery guy was. "He should've been back by now. We're getting a little worried actually." Uhm, OK. But she said she had my number, and she could call me. Fast-forward another 30 minutes. I had to call them five times in a row before they picked up. It was now around 10:30 p.m. on a Sunday, so I guessed most of their calls were from frazzled customers. The woman said the delivery guy had picked up our food and left 20 minutes ago to drop off four orders, including ours. I told her at this point she should probably comp. at least part of the order, seeing as we had been waiting hours for our food. She said, "You'll have to figure that out with the delivery guy." The delivery guy called a few minutes later. He was nice, and quickly agreed to comp half of our order. I felt sorry for him because he was having such a rough night, and told him I didn't blame him. The tacos would've been pretty great if they'd been hot. The avocado one was especially tasty. The thing is, they'd been sitting on the counter for 45 minutes before they got to us, so they were soggy and cold. At this point we were so delirious with hunger we ate them in a couple of minutes. The kicker is that they forgot our side of beans They had charged us for it (before the delivery guy partially comped us). Guero's has the potential to be good if they get their service together. The woman I talked to said "Sorry" about our wait, but she didn't seem genuinely apologetic. I get that they were understaffed and had a flood of orders, but at that point they should've a. stopped taking delivery orders and b. started comping the ones that were taking hours to go out. Instead they sent us cold food and messed up our order. That's on top of it taking almost three hours to get to us. read more

Ordered ahead for pickup of quite a few items and arrived to absolute chaos and received our food in spurts, taking much much longer than it should have, in a very cramped space. Grilled Hanger Steak Taco $4.50 -- good Blackened Catfish Taco $4.50 -- better than expected Al Pastor Taco $4.00 -- solid Fried Avocado and Jalapeno Taco $4.00 -- nice novelty, but a bit of a disappointment Chips and Guacamole $7.00 -- underseasoned read more

Delicious tacos for such an affordable price! Two tacos is more than enough for one person to eat. Their fried chicken and mushroom tacos were so delicious with full-bodied flavor and all of the trimmings to complement the taste of the meat and vegetables. And because you order at the counter and pick it up, it's as fast and efficient as you could ever hope for. The place is sparse on seating inside but there's some outdoor seating available. read more

My Fellow Yelpers: PUHLEASE stop comparing this place to Chavelas. They each have their place. Can't we all just get along?? If you'd like a nice little dinner date with ambiance, want to impress a little bit or shock an oblivious friend, Chavelas is a good bet. If you're looking for saucy girl talk over surprisingly potent 'ritas, Gueros is a most def. It's super duper small, which is cool. There also tends to be a lot of foot traffic in and out; for reasons I'll leave for you to discover when you get there.. FRIED AVOCADO is perfection. So yes, the taco was yummy. The mixed veg taco I wasn't all that impressed by. Still good though! The guac and chips were good too, but the chips were awfully greasy. I feared for my pores. However, I like to think that those dangerously strong 'ritas cut through all that grease. Wait. I'm certain they did. So, all good!! read more

Holy crap, fried avocado and friend jalopeno tacos IN MY BELLY. I know for a fact my out-of-borough friends come visit me with the "secret" intention of getting "a taco or two" over at Gueros. read more

Went here for lunch with friends and had the fried shrimp and fried chicken tacos very tasty. Also had the frozen margarita very strong no complaints. Atmosphere was really gentrified but loved the diverse patrons. read more

So I got the vegetarian taco (x1 as I was not hungry) when I came here with Miss Sarit. there is minimal seating, so best to come during non-peak hours. Please note that there is no AC inside so if you come on a hot day, try to sit outside or prepare to die. The tacos here are really good, however can be hit or miss. As Miss Sarit and I were soon to discover; they vary in size / quality. She ordered the same taco as the table next to us, and hers was around half the size! It happens I guess. It was undeniably delicious. About the tacos, they are a bit on the pricey side at around 3.50$/taco. In my neighborhood of Sunset Park tacos of same quality go for $1.20 - $1.75/each. Aside from that, for 3+ dollars it better be a good taco. Miss Sarit ordered the guacamole which came as battered and fried avocado that looked so good I was tempted to cast my food allergy away and order one myself! Pending doom be damned! All in all I would love to come back if I am in the area again and craving some yummy tacos, but I would certainly prefer to try the happy hour I am hearing about to make sure these bad boys are a bit more moderately priced. read more

THE MEXICAN AMERICAN TACO I think we will all agree that tacos have come a long way from their original identity as tasty Mexican street meat delivered in bite-sized envelopes of corn flour tortilla. They contain ingredients today that many an abuela would struggle to identify. "Monkfish? Tofu? What's an aioli? Why does it cost as much as an entire goat's head?" They would ask. While some cities in the border states have stuck with more authentic representations of the classic Mexican staple, places like New York and Los Angeles have decided to run wild with their imaginations. Beginning with the Kogi taco truck in L.A., chefs everywhere have thrown caution to the wind, employing ingredients as varied as fried chicken and sesame seared tuna salad. Gueros continues this trend, albeit in a more subdued manner. Located in Brooklyn, this place is obviously hipster central. The tacos are priced to match the fully subsidized lives of privileged hipsters with overindulgent parent. $4 for a single taco. The brisket was very tender and moist. The fried avocado was rather tasteless. The tortillas could have been better. The al pastor was way too dry and salty. The only reason I would return to eat here is if I lived close by and this was the only option for Mexican. Not altogether a bad place but just another hipster establishment in yet another gentrified neighborhood of Brooklyn. read more

These are true tacos -- minimalist tacos that you'd find in California; not the big over-the-top tacos you often find in NY. Personally, I love this style of taco: done well with great ingredients, less can definitely be more when it comes to tacos. Tacos +-=-=+ Roasted Vegetable: A Surprisingly much better than any of their meat tacos. I thought I was going to be disappointed with a non-meat taco, like something was missing. But no, this was one of the best tacos I've ever had. Only complaint was that it fell apart, but it was delivered so perhaps that's why it was a bit soggy. Fried Avocado and Jalapeño: A+ Perhaps the best taco I've ever had outside of Mexico. The creamy / spicy combo left me gasping for more. I'm definitely ordering this again! The avocado is breadcrumbed and fried. I wish the jalapeño was more evenly distributed. Brisket Taco: B- Disappointing. Very little brisket. I know these are minimalist tacos, but this was ridiculous. Chorizo: B It tasted like the chorizo was cooked in the same pan that was used to cook catfish. There was a ... fishy aroma to the chorizo. Maybe they didn't wash / clean the pan enough? I don't know. Fried Chicken Taco: A- The cilantro, red onion, cheese and chicken congeal to make one slushy tasty mess of cheesy tasty chicken. At first I was worried the chicken was too dry, but all the other ingredients in the taco merge to make this taco a moist taco. Highly recommended. I thought some jalapeño improved things but I still give this taco an A-. Grilled Hangar Steak: B- Along with the brisket taco, easily the worst taco of the bunch. There were a number of fatal flaws. First, the meat was cheap and non-tenderized so it was tough and stringy. Secondly, it was cooked rare so it was difficult to chew. Third, it was cut along the grain, instead of against the grain, meaning it was very stringy meat. Even though it was tough to eat, still, it tasted good so I'm still giving it a B-. Perhaps it was just *this* taco since my steak quesadilla was fine. We'll order it again in the future to see if it's any better. Other +-=-+ Charra Beans: C+ Boring and flavorless. If you add your own pickled jalapeños, salsa, grated cheddar, and hot sauce it's pretty good. Without that stuff it's just bland and tasteless. Steak Quesadilla: A+ Cooked with a *VERY* sharp cheddar. The cheddar was so tangy it was like slap across the face (in a good way). I would order this again just for the cheddar! This quesadilla is small. This, along with 2 tacos would be a dinner (just saying this because often a quesadilla can be a whole meal). Chicken Quesadilla: A+ All the qualities that made the steak quesadilla an A+ are present in the chicken quesadilla. At first I thought the chicken pieces were too large for the quesadilla and perhaps too dry, but I quickly changed my mind. It was perfect. Nachos: A+ Some of the best nachos I've had that weren't cooked by me. They use a queso that is simply ... divine. I had the steak option. The steak was very high quality. Guacamole Side Order: B Very fresh tasting, although I could've used a bit more flavor. A tad bland. Maybe some more lime juice, garlic and a dash of chili powder. My wife loved the fried chicken tacos and said both would rate an A. read more

I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU, fried avocado tacos! My favorite taco in New York, for sure. I've eaten in at Guero's, done take-out once, delivery twice (um, maybe within the same week). Always really sweet, laid-back service. There's a counter for ordering where they'll take your name and after a couple minutes they'll bring out yr food (WHICH IS SO GOOD). Skip the guacamole and chips (the one mediocre thing I've had here--the chips are kinda flavorless and lack salt) and focus on tacos. The breakfast veggie tacos are good, the roasted vegetable taco is also very delicious, but man oh man the fried avocado & jalapeno tacos are the STAR. Fresh and creamy and crunchy and just the best!! Even my carnivorous buddies say the fried avocado is tops, though I'll admit the fried chicken looks and smells really good. There's a deal where you get a dollar off when you order two tacos with a side of beans, and the beans (I get Beans and Greens, the vegetarian option) are incredible. Black beans with a little bit of a thick soup, some greens, topped with a finely grated very dry cheese, tons of flavor. Margaritas are also solid (frozen or on the rocks year-round). They do a bunch of local, sustainable stuff which is cute, plus the food is always mega fresh. Great spot! read more

Guero's popularity has become its demise. After waiting 1.5 HOURS for delivery (and being hung up when calling to check status of food) the food arrived cold, soggy, and rather unappetizing. I debated tossing it in the garbage and having a cereal dinner but ate the salty catfish taco, dry fried chicken taco, and puny brisket taco. Thankfully that will be my last meal at Gueros, do yourself a favor and go to Chavellas. read more

If you haven't tried Gueros yet, go here as soon as possible! Everything I've ordered from here has been topnotch. The tacos are good for any time of the day and they have great drinks too. Have a hangover? Call ahead and order some breakfast tacos that are fully customizable by you. Calling ahead is actually pretty important as this place has gotten a lot more busy recently and you could wait in line for quite a bit of time. Just keep in mind that it's totally worth it. read more

I stumbled upon this place while apartment hunting, and it made every apartment in the neighborhood better!! The restaurant is small and I am told it gets pretty packed at night, but for a mid-day meal, it was perfect. I had the nachos, a steak taco and, of course, a margarita - all were excellent! The steak taco rivaled the best I've ever had and the nachos had a great blend of cheese, salsa, guac and sour cream. The margaritas are made with fresh lime juice and the taste really comes through. It tasted fresh and delicious and was strong enough to get my afternoon buzz on. This is an excellent neighborhood joint with a great vibe! read more

The best tacos I've had in nyc! (And I've eaten a lot of tacos here). Unlike some of the other taquerias around Brooklyn, Gueros makes everything either in house or locally sourced. The tacos are more Texas-style than Mexico-style, which makes Gueros a welcome addition to the Franklin Avenue dining scene. Gueros's 11 taco options include 2 vegetarian options, as well as fish, chicken, steak, pork, and chorizo tacos ranging in price from $3 to $4 each. Sides include two styles of beans along with the usual salsa and guacamole. I had the fried avocado and jalapeño taco, the blackened catfish taco, a side of beans and greens, and a couple of margaritas. All were excellent, reasonably priced, and served in a friendly, attractive setting. I added liberal amounts of their homemade habanero hot sauce, which I strongly recommend for those who can handle some spice. The house margaritas are yummy, not too sweet or syrupy. Gueros is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood, and I will be back often! read more

DELICIOUS! I love this place. Everybody I bring here loves this place. And when my brother comes to visit, it's the first place he wants to eat in all of NY. Get the fried avocado, fried shrimp and the brisket...but they're all good. read more

Be still, my homesick Texan heart! If you're craving some AMAZING breakfast tacos and tex-mex-- this is THE place. Anyone that doesn't like this place must hate life and/or mexican food. Either way, this place is heaven on earth. I had the bacon + cheese breakfast tacos (nom), my friend had the breakfast taco with potato and chorizo (the chef's recommendation), and we shared the queso (AMAZING). INSIDER'S TIP: If you really want to feel like you're in Texas, go to the corner deli and get yourself a Dr. Pepper/Diet DP to accompany your tacos and queso. The management doesn't mind and it's the perfect accompaniment. read more

This place is a warm n' welcome Mexican outpost in a desert of hair salons and bodegas. It's got some of the best tacos I've had on this side of the Mason Dixon. Outside, long raw-wood benches let patrons wait for subway-trapped friends, soak up some sun, or simply enjoy their dinner under the stars. There's a sprinkling of cafe tables and a short bar dotted around the warmly lit interior. Slightly off-hours are best, 'cause the seats fill up fast with patrons and delicious kitchen aromas. The counter-folks are friendly and funny, and they look like they're having...fun with their new restraunt! What did I order? The fried catfish taco is firm, flakey and refreshingly...not breaded. The pulled pork taco is a robust and spicy treat. Their house Chorizo simply sings. Dios mio, I only wish they were wrapped like the sturdier two-tortilla models i enjoyed in Texas. A solid Mexican and Texan beer selection make this little shop a solid choice for lunch or dinner. read more

The food is nothing special, line can be long to wait in and the prices are too high for what you get. Coming from living in Bushwick, it doesn't even compare to some of the bodega tacos I'd get there. read more

Stumbled upon this place by accident. Glad I did! excellent tacos. read more

Gueros - Yum - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I frequented dive taco joints all over Cali and TJ, with amazing service, so no excuses for this one. I am not a fan of getting cold food or getting my order wrong. I can break it down by observing their operation - too many cooks in the kitchen and no one being tuned into what is going on. I am not sure who owns it anymore or if the new owners have a presence, but the service has gone downhill over the last year. I will say if you do not care about service and are really hungry for good tacos, this is the place for you. Every taco is good, every side is good. read more

Never had fried avocado tacos before going to Gueros but since going I've made them twice at home. Still they weren't the same. All the other tacos are great too, as are the margaritas. Only downside is the size. It can easily be too crowded to get a table. The wait can also be a little bit if a lot of people are around. I'd definitely recommend going but it'd be flexible about taking to go. read more

Amazing get the picadillo nachos with steak and cheddar cheese. I have been coming here for 6 years, best nachos in NYC!! read more

Gueros - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

These guys... *sigh* I'm still thinking about their margaritas. Yes. They are amazing. The huz and I have tried in vain to re create these plastic cups of delight and wonderment since we first partook. What is their secret? Who cares? They are awesome. We've tried the rest but we keep coming back to the best. The tacos are pretty good too. Try the grilled chicken. I can't say enough good things about this place. It rocks. It rocks like Ayers rock. It rocks like the Rocky Mountains. read more

This place deserves 4 stars But the ambiance/environment is chaos Management needs to step up and get the people that just come in and loiter, OUT ! It's ridiculous I always feel crazy threatened coming here The food is bomb but def overpriced Step up management read more

Half day from work, the temperature a balmy 90-something, headed to Gueros for the fresh margaritas. Stayed for the vegetarian tacos. And nachos. And guacamole. And crazy delicious queso. And another margarita. And lovely people behind the counter (thank you for the happy hour price even though I didn't get the specific happy hour special!). 5 stars because in addition to all that, they compost. read more

This place was awesome! Wish it were a little bigger, but then we would have just sat around and ate more tacos and had more bloody marias, so perhaps it's not such a bad thing. The tortillas appear to be made in house, maybe? All I know is they taste a lot better than most of the mexican/tex-mex places around here. We had a service glitch, with them getting my order slightly wrong and not actually letting us know our food was ready, but whatever, things happen. When we did get our (slightly less hot) tacos, they were great! We ordered three each, and that made us happy and pretty full. Nah, really we probably could have eaten more, or at least had more drinks. We both had the fried avocado and jalapeno, and all the raving is indeed justified, we both agreed that was our favorite of the bunch. I had the fried shrimp, and a potato and cheddar breakfast taco (they forgot the chorizo). These were both delicious. My friend enjoyed her chorizo and avocado breakfast taco and her catfish one as well. I definitely want to try all the other selections! The margarita from the machine was surprisingly boozy! Not bad at all. The bloody maria was very spicy and good, but ended up being too much for my friend with all the spicy food. Their hot sauce is also really good! Will be back. read more

The food is delicious and prepared very quickly. I love the different taco options. And the fried avocado taco is HIT. Sure the pricing is a bit much for a taco place but not a big surprise giving the stores location. The kids menu is a bit of a joke, If your kid has even a moderate appetite they deserve their own big boy taco. Even though I have yet to try it out I do love the outdoor seating option. Also I do enjoy the option for more traditional Mexican sodas. read more

I have had most of the menu at various times and everything was super good! I especially like the shrimp taco!! The frozen margarita here is pretty amaze too! Compared to Chavelas( another fave of mine) Gueros' margarita is far superior. The food though- is pretty comparable. read more

I think i'd eat these tacos every day if i could. I forget the exact tacos I got but I really liked both of them. Lots of flavor!! BONUS: breakfast tacos on the weekends are really really good. You can get any combination of eggs, potatoes, choirizo, bacon, avocado, and more stuff i don't really remember because i didn't get it. Its like $3-4 for a taco, i think if you get two they'll throw in some rice and beans for a little extra. A dollar off for "happy hour." Very simple. The people who work here are veryyy nice. Every time i've came in i've had a nice conversation with the cashier. Definitely a great addition to crown heights. Oh, and stop comparing this to chavellas, its not the same type of place. The only thing they have in common is that "tacos" are on the menu. read more

Very satisfying. Fried avocado & jalapeno tacos for 3.50. Hanger steak from Paisanos (on Smith) for 4. Very excellent frozen margaritas. And you should try the nachos -- the queso they use should be a controlled substance. read more

I admit it. I never thought such excellent and affordable taco's would move into the neighborhood. Superior to Chavela's up the street except for faster, cheaper and more delicious. The fired avacodo and jalapeno taco is a gift. How did we ever think to fry and avacodo before? Also excellent is the bean and green soup with carrots and collard greens. read more

OMG THIS PLACE. I could eat here forever. Except only during happy hour. Crushed margarita is awesome but don't take it outside, it's illegal and they won't say anything. But the police will sure say something. I recommend eating all the tacos all the time. Don't get stuck on a favorite as they are all amazing. Maybe someday there will be real outdoor seating where you can sit with your crushed margarita. In the meantime there is often a likeable crazy man to keep you company on the bench. If you get him a taco he will tell you amusing stories. If you don't get him a taco, he will still tell you amusing stories. Oh yeah, it's a one tortilla kind of place. Sometimes you need a fork. It gets reeeeal busy. Don't go during peak meal times. read more