Tacos are sooo good. Honestly, this Area is sketchy; but keep your eyes peeled and get your tacos!

If I ever give food suggestions, one thing for sure is that I'm never going to recommend Mexican. Nothing against Mexican food but I am just a firm believer that Mexican dishes all taste similar.. anyway! This has become my #1 taco spot in KC and if you are looking for authentic street tacos, come here! My mom wanted to stop by since this taco spot recently opened up a seated area so instead of ordering at their "pick up" window, you can finally eat here. Now this taco place is in a rougher neighborhood but I feel like with some of the best places in town, you kinda have to venture out. If you do not feel comfortable driving here, opt for just ordering to go. I ordered the classic asada (steak) burrito so I can compare it to most Mexican spots here in KC and I would have to say that this place takes the number one spot for tacos and burritos. The burrito is packed with onion, cilantro, your choice of meat, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese, rice, and beans.. and these burritos are massive! I was only able to eat one half of mine. I took a bite of the burrito and was throughly impressed, I feel as though a lot of places tend to be pretty greasy but this place gets it right. The varieties of salsa that are offered are also very very good. (Green salsa was my favorite) Honorable mention goes to the Horchata beverage I had. (Not overly sweet, hit the spot). The service here is super quick, only took about 5 minutes to get our food and there isn't a whole lot of staff here. Ambiance is... fine. But I care much more about the quality of the food rather than the ambiance. *This place is CASH only!! *Street parking is pretty much what you'll need to settle for. *Order to go if you do not feel comfortable visiting this part of town. read more

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The food is always good and the service is also good. Nice fast service cooked to order

My 1st attempted visit to El Guero was a Saturday afternoon several years back, only to find that they do not open until 6pm. On my second attempted visit, I found that they do not have seating, so my buddy and I traveled on down the street. On my third attempted visit I realized that they only accept cash, so once again i moved along rather than go find an ATM. Last night I was prepared with cash in hand at 9pm and driving a truck with a tailgate I was destined for an authentic St John Ave. Friday night. I ordered my standard 3 tacos - 2 pastor, 1 asada and waited along the sidewalk with the other locals. In about 5 mins my plastic bag was being passed through the bars on the walk-up window and I proceeded to my tailgate to spread out my miniature feast of $7.50. Along with the tacos I was given 2 sauces (green avocado and red heat), a bag of radishes - way too many, and a packet of grilled onions and jalapeno; just as a true taqueria should serve. The tacos were very good but not as life changing as some have reported or as good as many other places have served, in fact the pastor was a tad stringy and chewy. I did like the overall experience of a tailgate party for one, along with multiple other trucks and customers along the street while listening to mariachi music blaring from a random vehicle, watching KCPD zooming by with lights pulsating, street bikes and hotrods doing burn-outs while families sauntered down the sidewalk. It was easy for my mind to wander back to scenes of late nights and street food in my travels to major Mexican metros of years past. Go for the food, stay for the show - not for the faint of heart. Food - 4 stars Authenticity - 5 stars read more

El Güero - a restaurant with a stone wall - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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**BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE ** I recently tried out this spot with 3 other people and we all ordered different kinds of tacos 4 each per person, with 3 large horchatas . We waited on the tacos and when we got them they had only given us 2 quarter cut limes and they WERE THROW IN THE BARE BAG NOT EVEN WRAPPED UP IN FOIL NOTHING WRAPPED UP LITERALLY THROWN LIKE NOTHING IN THE BAG !!! FOR THE ENTIRE GROUP ONLY 2 LIME SLICES !! We had to ask for more and when we did ask they maybe gave us two or 3 more. Mind you we all had 16 tacos in total. My girlfriend got 2 al pastor tacos and 2 lengua tacos. She bit into the first lengua taco and IMMEDIATELY KNEW THE MEAT WASN'T GOOD.. she has eaten lengua tacos before so that isn't her first time. She knew when the meat is good but this meat she tried at this spot WAS NOT GOOD !!! I looked at lengua meat myself and noticed it was very dry looking and it looked green / black color. ( NOT APPETIZING ) It was actually so bad that her and I had to fully stop eating the entire taco and go up and asked if they could make us another type of taco which was al pastor so all 4 could be al pastor he denied me and my girlfriend the two make up tacos for the two that absolutely tasted like garbage. Before I could even ask to get the taco changed out he was rudely shaking his head and gave me a rude look and said that he couldn't change it out because once they were made that that's what you would get. We didn't even want our money back we just wanted an exchange and he still denied us. It wasn't late at night so they could still cook them and there was other people in there ordering food and the fact that he denied our request really put a sour taste in our mouth. I PAID $28 DOLLARS FOR 8 TACOS AND 2 HORCHATAS ( WHICH IS INSANE PRICING KNOWING THEIR IS BETTER SPOTS FOR WAY LESS AND WAYY BETTER CUSTOMER SERVICE ‼‼THIS IS NO WAY ANY TYPE OF GOOD CUSTOMER SERVIC HERE ‼‼ESPECIALLY TO FELLOW HISPANICS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ‼ DO BETTER read more

Delicious!! Pastor tacos and horchata is amazing!! Radish, cucumber, cilantro, onions, and amazing salsas! So good for little monies. Go go go read more

El Güero - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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These tacos are legit! The closest I've had to the tacos you find at small street stands throughout Mexico! Each taco was a double tortilla, warmed softly on the griddle with just a touch of grease. They had about 6-7 meat options. I tried al pastor, chorizo, cabeza (head meat), and lengua (tongue). They were all great! My kids and husband tried the burritos and they were great too! The food is well portioned and they also throw in sauteed onions/jalapeños and fresh lime, radish, cilantro, onion, and cucumber--very traditional acoutrement for tacos in Mexico. It's a 35min drive for us but we'll be back! FYI there is no seating available-you order and stand to eat, eat in your car, or take to go. read more

El Güero - Mmmm.... - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Very good street tacos. Asada are excellent, pastor is good, but what really steals the show is the tripa. If you feel weird about eating organ meat, I strongly advise venturing out of your comfort zone for these delicious, salty, greasy, crispy pieces of absolute bliss. Outside of the meats, they do many things right. Double corn tortillas that are warm and fresh, onions and cilantro, a delicious, creamy avocado salsa that packs a pretty great kick. I don't love their red salsa (a little too tomato-y for me) and their green is just alright in my opinion (very citrusy so mixes well in small amounts with the avocado salsa but not ideal on its own), but the meats, the simplicity, and the incredible price point make this worth regular trips. read more

The pastor tacos are delicious i also had onions I thought you could go in and eat but this is a window order. This is real street tacos if you get a chance try the out you will not be disappointed. read more

El Güero - Pastor street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This place is really good. I had 4 Tacos Asada at $2 each. Comes with a side of cucumbers and radishes, and grilled onions and a jalapeño. On my first visit I had no idea what was going on, so if you speak no Spanish like me, here's what you do: order from the small window with bars on it. I googled the meats listed on the wall. Then you just kind of watch until he yells something at you and hands you your meal in a plain plastic bag. If Im hungry for real street tacos, this is where I go! read more

Dear God of street tacos - How can I express my gratitude when my belly and arteries are so full of your gracious tripa tacos? How can I fall to my knees and praise you when all I feel I can do is lay down my head and rest and slip into a food coma? How can I properly thank you for one of the greatest gifts you've bestowed upon the Kansas City food scene? How can I thank you for El Güero? Give me the strength to make the long pilgrimage from Lawrence to your little hidden mecca on St. John. Ave. when I need true love and world class tacos. In the name of cilantro, onions, savory meats and soft shells... Amen read more

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Best tacos from the area BUT i get them wrong every time. I tell them NO ONION AND IT ALWAYS COMES WITH ONION. i still keep going back ‍

This food is so fire and now that I'm pregnant it's practically the only thing I crave, that is the carnitas burrito to be exact and when I say it's amazing I can't make this up!! read more

Let me start this off by saying I'm from California, so I have pretty extensive experience in Mexican food. That being said, the asada burrito I had here was one of the BEST I've ever had!! My sister and I stopped by post-Royals game after a quick "burrito" search on yelp. It was a little busy, but nothing crazy for a Monday night at 11:30pm. The guy at the window was super nice and patient with my broken Spanish, and we got to watch through the window as our food was prepared. Got back to the car and I couldn't wait to tear into my burrito. Made a mess in my car, but totally worth it!! Thank you for completing my KC visit!! read more

If you're looking for an adventure, this is probably one of the best places in Kansas City that you've never been to; and who doesn't love street tacos? Sure, its quite a trip to get there, and standing on St. John Avenue in the evening might seem intimidating, but the experience is one you'll never forget and the tacos are totally worth it. I am a frequent customer and I have never had any bad experiences. There are always plenty of people waiting in line or eating food at any hour of the evening which deters any potential criminal activity that might make you think this is not the place for you. There is no inside dining. There are about half a dozen bar stools where you can sit and enjoy your meal, and you can watch your food being prepared right in front of you. It's cash only!! read more

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If you've ever been to Mexico and had street tacos, this place will make you feel a little nostalgic. The service is quick. The taquero is FULL of energy and eager to please. All taco orders come with a complementary side of fresh veg and garnishes. My recommendation is def the asada tacos (pastor is a close second contender). read more

Amazing food and drinks!! When I come to order my food, the staff is very nice!! The food quality is very good! It may seem a little pricey but it's worth it!! read more

Hands down best secret in KC!!! Street Tacos burritos are awesome. But the quesadilla is bar none the best you will ever have. To start the whole meal off you get the most incredible heap of boiled onions and a giant jalapeño. Don't know what they cook them with but what ever is in that giant vat of onions is yummy. Also they give you fresh cucumbers and radishes to help cool down the heat ( lil secrete I learned). Try the Avocado sauce!!!! Dont show up too early. They don't open until 5-530 and stay open late. Might want to call before you make the trip. Sometimes open and sometime closed. After you been a few times you will learn the hours. This is the Bryants or Gates of real Mex food. You will be hooked!!!! read more

LOVE the tacos from here they are always very good and filling! Also love that they are open late on the weekends and can always count on them for a late night bite, dislike that there is no where to sit when ordering here & i hate waiting till i get home to devour these delicious tacos other than that everything is pretty legit. read more

If your looking for authentic Mexican tacos I highly recommend coming here. Yeah its a bit of a wait but it is TOTALLY worth it!! 5 stars to them!! read more

These tacos are way too greasy I would not recommend eating here ! Do not spend your money here.

Delicious!!!!! One of the best places my family and I have ever eaten at! Too bad we live in our-of-state, or we would be back every night.

Doesn't taste the same as it used to but it's still good ‍ ima still eat there lol. Meats just a little bland

Without question, the best street Mexican tacos in KC. They actually taste like the tacos in Mexico, which is hard to achieve!

YASSSS! Best Tacos Hands down! You'll never be disappointed. The presentation of the restaurant might be a little on the downside, BUT that doesn't change the experience. Street tacos are the best here, & cheap! read more

I have been eating here for several years best tacos and quesadillas in town! Love the cook who puts in a show and food is really amazing. Best take out adventure in KC... Get these tacos for your date and practice your spanish ! read more

The best tacos in Kansas City in my opinion. Nestled away on St John, you find yourself enamored with the aroma, glorious tacos, and humility of the restaurant. Don't be intimidated by the shouts of "Guero!" for they are shouts of joy and welcome instead of the usual derogatory meaning. read more

Fucking gross!!! I use to love this shop, I don't anymore, the tacos are cold as an ice cube. He doesn't cook with (love) anymore, ever since he has gotten more costumers. read more