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I've been a big Gueros fan for years.. in fact the Smith and 9th location was ideal for a Bay Ridgians due to fifteen minute ride on R train. It was my post Atlantic Avenue shopping stop as well. That location had a long bar, cozy feel and great margaritas. The real star was their Shrimp tacos, fried to perfection with a kickin sauce. Unfortunately, COVID ended my perfect taco place. I remembered comparing pictures of Smith and Ninth to this one on Prospect Place. It looked tiny compared to my one and only and pledged my allegiance to the 4th Avenue location. Well folks, that all changed because today after running some errands on Franklin Avenue, I decided today was the day for a taco visit. The inside is small but the service is friendly and very welcoming. There is bar stool seating with countertop and small picnic style tables. There is an enclosed area added as well as outdoor, during COVID. I ordered my shrimp and chicken Tinga taco and my first cup of cafe con leche via Mexican Coke. I started talking to one of the employees as I waited for my food and learned this location has been here 15 years and the cook had been here around 13 years. I also learned they have a Dram Shop on Smith Street that serves burgers, sandwiches, salads, tacos of course and full bar. Now to the good stuff, my tacos! What can I say about the fried shrimp, pickled onion, slaw, cotija, cilantro cream, chipotle mayo wrapped in a flour tortilla??? I'm speechless due to savoring every bite as I write this review. The chicken Tinga taco is lip smacking good; shredded chicken cooked in a tomato sauce with adobo and topped with queso Fresca. Gueros is located between Prospect Place and Franklin Avenue. As I've stated in previous reviews regarding eateries on Franklin, it is becoming a mini food Mecca in Brooklyn. If you haven't, start exploring this wonderful neighborhood. Viva Gueros!
ordered takeout. the tacos were bomb. of the four tacos i tried, the hangar steak and fried shrimp were my favorite. the fried chicken and brisket were just as good. queso is off the charts with the chips.
I've been going to Gueros for years and never wrote a review SMH. 5 stars is for the consistency, flavor and price. I'm a huge fan of the nachos (steak or chicken) and queso!! And then there are the margaritas! Just get them. Also the nachos are big enough to share.
A Very divey-like restaurant in BK with pretty decent tacos. If you're looking for quick service then i'd recommend avoiding the rush which seems to be a little after 5p (esp on a weekday). The inside fits a few people along the windowsill and maybe 1 or 2 tables. If you're party more than 3, i'd recommend sitting outside. If there's one taco that you come here for -- let it be the blackened catfish taco. It won't disappoint.
I'd come across this restaurant a few times when looking for grilled steak and chicken tacos, so of course with taco Tuesday upon us, I sprung for dinner here. When I entered, the music selections was fantastic! It was like being at your abuela's house on a Saturday morning. The cashier was really friendly and help me to decide on which items I should get. You shouldn't come here hungry because you'll end up leaving with everything. I narrowed down my choices to the chicken nachos and a steak taco. I was driving so the temptation had to go away for a Margarita. I was given a table number stand to wait in the indoor seating in the "Golden" room. The food arrived quickly..... sensational. Everyone was raving about the chicken nachos, and they were absolutely delicious. I also ordered a steak taco (86 the beans) and it was quite tasty as well. All the food was a little bit saltier than I'm accustomed to, but an extra glass of water solved that quickly, lol. It was definitely a meal I would repeat. I only made it through half my nachos, so fingers crossed on the reheat!
The best tacos I've ever had in Brooklyn. They offer a wide variety of tacos and all hit the spot! I had the avocado tacos, blackened catfish and fried shrimp. The moment each touched my tastebuds, they went into a collective dance! The fried items were super crispy and flavoured to perfection, while toppings sat fresh. Ps- remember to add their green creamy sauce for extra razzle dazzle!
Had take out. Good flavor! Only 1 tortilla but it's kind of staying together. 2 would have been nice
#1 tacos in NYC and it's not even close. The only way I can explain that this place isn't rated higher is because most people in NYC are too used to eating French-Mexican or Italian-Mexican tacos (NO! Herbs de Provence is not a Mexican seasoning). These are the real deal... the only tacos we've found in NYC that taste anything like actual Mexican tacos (more like West Coast style tacos, but close enough). They're pricey, and the service is a little scattered but I'll be damned if we don't come back here next time we want a bit of realness. For a treat try the picadillo and carnitas tacos. And don't sleep on the fried chicken and fried shrimp tacos either. #1 tacos in NYC and it's not even close.
Really my second home lol, the margs will always be my go to..it's pretty much a staple for this place!..The tacos, nachos, quesadillas are a must try! . My most fav taco is the Tinga!, mouth watering every time!. The fried chicken as well as the Catfish are also my top favs.
If you're not stopping in you're doing something wrong. I came just as they opened on Saturday morning and had to make the difficult decision of what taco I'm going to order. There were many tempting options, but I chose the al pastor, breakfast taco, and the fried chicken. I mean, who can resist fried chicken? I will say the fried shrimp and catfish taco were close honorable mentions. Enjoyed all three, but I loved the breakfast taco. I don't know what it was but the combination of the egg with the cheddar, refried beans, and avocado on the toasted soft taco shell was out of this world delicious. Still thinking about it now and to be honest will probably make one now stop just for the breakfast taco before I leave the city. read more
12 years ago
Let me first say the tacos here are really good. The frozen margarita I had however, I couldn't say the same for. I probably should have gotten it on the rocks. I had the grilled chicken tacos and my friend had the steak nachos (which was pretty large in size) and both were VERY good! So I won't penalize them too much for the subpar drink I had. The toppings they put on the tacos are a perfect combo of crunchy and tasty. The food here is definitely good enough for me to plan a trip back here! The area Gueros is located in is the perfect definition of gentrification. It was pretty eye opening and surprising to me. It's very easy to get to; straight on the 2 or 5 to Franklin Ave. and you can take the shuttle to Park place from there if you don't want to walk 5 or 6 blocks after taking the 2 or 5. Inside is very tiny. Like super tiny lol. You walk in and that's pretty much it. It's not easy to get a seat so you may have to wait a bit standing with your food until a table (about 2 or 3) or stool (9 or 10 I estimate) open up. I totally see myself coming back here to try what else they have on their menu, as everything sounded really good. Fyi, I got a 7 oz frozen margarita (tasted a bit like slush water with liquor) and 2 grilled chicken tacos, which were on the tiny side but packed a punch with flavor, for a total of $13! Come here before 7 to get this happy hour price :) read more
4 years ago
Life changing tacos, in a rapidly changing 'hood. The place is off Franklin Ave a shockingly gentrifying part of Crown Heights. This is a take-out joint with a few spots to sit with some house-hot sauce and a bathroom. I went with two tacos and chips and guac. The tacos here are amazingly creative combos on soft corn tortillas- flavor explosions in the mouth. I went with brisket and fried avocado/jalepeno taco. The brisket with cheddar, rajas, roasted onions and au jus was delish. The fried avocado/jalepeno with jalepeno buttermilk , pico, beans is inventive and tasty. Fresh fried chips are my downfall with good limey guac. There are so many tacos to try and nice stores to window shop along the route the from Franklin Ave.stop on Eastern Parkway. WOW! read more
Hmm, I have mixed feelings about Gueros. There's nothing particularly wrong with the tacos, but also nothing particularly special that I was hoping for in a highly rated and popular taco joint. I got the fried chicken and brisket tacos and honestly thought the fried chicken and brisket were both a bit dry. I really like the large variety of tacos they have (catfish, fried chicken etc are relatively unique), but I left thinking what really differentiates this place, but also I am pretty picky when it comes to tacos as I'm from the South and really wasn't that impressed with Los Tacos No. 1 either. The people are really nice and the line moves quickly. I think if exploring the area, I would recommend it but wouldn't go out of the way to try it. read more
6 years ago
11 years ago
Two words: Queso dip. Okay, so that's not the only thing great about this spot, but definitely something you should try. It's really simple menu: tacos, tequila, and nacho variations (what could be better?) Everything was excellent! Side note: It's a small space (super teeny tiny) so just keep that in mind if you're trying to come in a group. read more
My brother and I were in the area and he really wanted to get fresh tacos. Luckily there were a lot of options around us and ended up picking Gueros. We picked this place cause of the menu, I am a vegetarian and I love when places have a fried avocado option and that was pretty much the deciding factor for me. First off, I didn't really go in with much expectation - we were just hungry and he wanted fresh tacos. This place was phenomenal!!! I love that you are able to order and sit down where ever it was open (suggestion to provide more seating) we got lucky that a table was open. The prices are reasonable. We got two tacos each and shared nachos and we were at a good full level. The nacho chips stayed crispy the WHOLE time which is impressive. Also there is something about the tortilla... one of the best tortillas I have even had - the chewiness, texture and softness mmm! They have two sauces inside which you can get: one is tangy and the other is spicy - both were great. I wish there were more places like this where I live in FiDi Manhattan. I will 100% come back. read more
I loooooove this place. The nachos: ON POINT. The best tip is to get the white gooey queso cheese on the side and pour it on yourself. Omg. It's almost always packed, especially on a weekend night during the post-drinking-snack part of the night, but I have always been able to get a seat! It's one of those magical places like that. They also have great margaritas. read more
I've ordered takeout and sat in this place. It's pretty good. I'm obsessed with the picadillo taco as it's quite flavorful! I think one would also enjoy fried shrimp tacos, grilled fish taco, and the chips and guac (although the guac contains tomatoes and I'm not too fond of that personally). There's indoor and outdoor seating, frozen margaritas, and more. read more
4 years ago
I love that their menu is small because usually it means they do everything well! We tried their brisket taco and al pastor nachos. Both were very delicious. You would need about 3 tacos per person at least as they are quite small. The nachos would be enough for one person as it was a big person and quite filling as they add avocado to it. They add a decent portion of meat to the nachos if you add meat to it. I was sad we didn't get to try the margaritas as we were getting our order to go. They don't allow you to take margaritas to go. Can't wait to come back and try the margaritas! It is a small spot so not a good place if you have a large group. They have seating for about 20 people inside but they make it easy to call ahead and place order for take out! read more
3 years ago
Who: me + 1 What: shrimp tacos...Delish as usual, they're my second fave, my fave are the avocado mmmmm When: 10:30p-ish Where: carry-out vs. outdoor seating because of the parking situation Why: no tasty tacos at Brooklyn Beso How: car (double parked) Bathroom: small but typically clean Service: prompt, there's usually a line though. Ambiance: Simple, medium noise level Bottom line: I come here pretty much every 3 weeks or so, so yeah, I completely recommend it especially for late night munchies and a good vibe. Get the frozen margarita. You'll thank me later ;) read more
Hands down best steak nachos in NYC! Their tacos are pretty good too, but not as a grand as the nachos. Nachos piled high with steak, diced tomatoes, sliced avocados, and that amazing melted cheese, YUM! The nachos are packed with flavor and big enough to share with someone else.Also try their margaritas - pretty strong. I like to order them half on the rocks, half frozen. Perfect pairing with an order of the steak nachos. Another Crown Heights hidden gem worth visiting - you won't be disappointed! read more
4 years ago
8 years ago
Good tacos for Brooklyn! Was a big fan of the fried shrimp tacos and a close second would be the mushroom taco. Wish the shrimp were larger but this isn't the gulf coast. The woman working the counter was A+...even ran to the back to grab a drink I ordered since they were out in the front even while they were quite busy. She was on her game for sure haha. Place is busy and had a local type of vibe. Will be back to try more of their food. read more
7 years ago
Solid. There were a couple hits. There were a couple misses. I prob need to come back to try more tacos to make a more complete assessment. My initial visit was good enough that I would be willing to do so for sure. Came here after an 11m run so was starving, thirsty and very ready to eat. They have a nice cold water dispenser set up right by the cashier. This was a godsend since the line to order was quite lengthy. I got 4 tacos and a frozen margarita when it was finally my turn. One fish, one chicken, one beef and one pork. I didn't plan this. It just worked out that way and I am quite impressed with myself. The tacos? Well... Kinda diff story. First with the positives: Griller hanger steak taco - so flavorful and juicy. Absolutely delicious. Worth the all premium in price. So worth it. If I ordered 4 of these, this place wuda gotten 4 stars (my max). Al pastor - well balanced. Good flavor. Tasty. Made me want to have another. Happy I got it. Now the caveats: Blackened cat fish - eventho I doused all my tacos with lime juice and added a fairly generous amt of hot sauce to this one... It still tasted a bit dry was kind of chewy. Fish tacos, for me, should be like the exact opposite. Light, fresh, easy to eat and enjoyable. Swind Anda miss. Not the usual fish taco. Not going to ever get again. Tinga - same situation here. Despite the lime juice and hot sauce, the dried out, chewy, tough meat could not be saved. I wanted to like this... But I just couldn't. Just goes to show the two meats that have less fat and can dry out easily...they did. Sad. Well there's definitely more to the menu that's looked worth trying. The breakfast taco. The nachos. The grilled shrimp taco. Plenty more. If I'm in the area again, I'd drop in and order for certain. I'd advise u to do the same. read more
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This place never disappoints. Fast and efficient service and tasty food. I luv the chicken nachos, tinga tacos and margaritas. It's small but I never had a problem getting a seat. Most of times I sit outside with my friends. Just walk up to the register, order your food and drinks, grab your order number, find a seat and they will bring your order to you. Thank me later. read more
9 years ago
Every time I have been here it has been incredibly crowded and noisy. While some may be annoyed by the noise, the reason this tiny place has been packed has to be because of the amazing food served here. Pictured is a fried shrimp quesadilla and two blackened catfish tacos with a frozen margarita. The fried shrimp in any dish here is addictive- the quesadilla is perhaps my favorite quesadilla that I've ever had. Perhaps the prices are a teency bit high but I can't fault them with how crowded it's been each time I've dined here. read more
6 years ago
My favorite things to order are the fried avocado taco and catfish tacos. Occasionally I get nachos when I'm feeling extra junk foody. I recommend getting the cheese on the side for takeout nachos. Otherwise, your nachos can be a disaster. Overall, the tacos are pretty consistent. Can't go wrong with tacos. read more
5 years ago
3 years ago
Wow. Best tacos I've ever had and I don't say that lightly. I've never been that enthusiastic of a taco fan in the past few years--don't get me wrong, I like them, but have never had a good enough one to warrant what I feel has been one of those corny food trends that everyone's into. Well call me loco because today Gueros has totally blown me away! The tacos here are so so good. What's unique about them is that the chefs toast the soft shell that they wrap on the outside, making it crispy but still flexible. I've never encountered that before and it's genius! I got the fried avocado and jalapeño, the blackened catfish, and the fried shrimp. The catfish and fried shrimp ones were delicious, I'd say they're tied in first place for me, and the fried avocado was good but definitely not a showstopper. When I come back I'll probably get the catfish, shrimp, and the fried chicken, which my friend got and thought was better than the catfish. Couldn't snag a taste in time before she finished it! ;) Note that while there's outdoor seating, it's not a huge space. We were eating a bit after peak lunch hour and luckily got seats right next to the open kitchen. Also, if you're a margarita fan they've got frozen ones! This place has everything you need!! read more
7 years ago
This place was loud, bustling, and hectic when we came at around 9:30 pm on a Tuesday, so I can't imagine what it's like on weekends. These are some of the better tacos I've had in NY - the fried avocado and jalepeno was the favorite, but we also really liked the al pastor and chicken. Chips and guac were solid, and I was pleasantly surprised by the frozen margaritas - they were made with lots of fresh lime juice and not as overly sugary as most frozen margs tend to be. read more
6 years ago
So I came with friends for a quick bite. I must say their fried avocado and jalapeno taco is sooo good. OMFG! I love their margarita as well. They have reasonable prices tacos run you about $4, margaritas are between $10 & $12. Will Def go back. read more
I've had both the fish nachos and the shrimp nachos and they BOTH were impeccable. This place is great for a couple or so, but very small and always packed with people. That's a sign that the food is great! The margaritas are great and get you right where you need to be! There would be five stars but this place is a bit overpriced in my opinion and my oh my was the cashier rude. I try not to take things personally because maybe it was just a bad day but her attitude made me not want to come back. Piss poor service. The food is fire though, so I guess it has it's trade off. read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
Ordered a carnitas and a fried chicken taco. Carnitas are ok. I went back for more fried chicken. It's good fried chicken to start, but it's even better in a taco. 10/10 would recommend. Margaritas ok, overpriced for this southern boy but right on point for NYC. But tastes like a non-beach Margarita. Expensive, but that fried chicken is worth it! read more
5 years ago
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605 Prospect Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Crown Heights
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