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    El Güero

    4.4 (28 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Ralphie S.

    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

    Chelsey V.

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

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    Rocio L.

    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.

    Pastor street tacos
    Dee L.

    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.

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    Scott T.

    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

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

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

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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 ‍

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    6 years ago

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

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    9 years ago

    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.

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    7 years ago

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

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    10 years ago

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

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    “Asada are excellent, pastor is good, but what really steals the show is the tripa.”

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    4.9 mi
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    Finally stopped by Tacos El Gallo and I wasn't disappointed. I ordered online without issue…read more Parking on SW Boulevard is always a nightmare, especially in that little area but I was able to find a spot after a few loops around. I wish I would've had more time to look around the market because it looked like they had a lot of good stuff but I'll have to go back and see. They do have tables inside that you can eat at. The food was done at the quoted time and was accurate. The one individual I encountered was friendly. The menu was very straightforward-tacos, burritos, and a few other items, all can be customized. I had to get an order of chips and queso. I really liked their queso. It had good flavor and wasn't overly spicy. The chips were fresh and held up to the queso nicely. I'm definitely probably alway going to order this when I go. I also tried a taco with carne asada. The tacos are the street variety but they are really good sized. They don't skimp on the meat. And the carne asada was really good. No gristle or gross bits. It was chopped finely and I'd definitely order it again. I also had to try a burrito. I tried the El pastor for that and added on all the toppings-cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. I also opted for extra meat because it was super cheap-like $1, so why not? Again, I was not disappointed. I did throw my burrito on the good 'ol George Foreman when I got home because they don't grill it at all and I wanted some grill marks on that tortilla. Otherwise, the el pastor was flavorful and tender and the toppings were all fresh. Per usual, my eyes were bigger than my stomach so I saved half of my burrito, but it was a welcome leftover meal the following day. Definitely check them out if you're on the boulevard and want some tasty, Mexican grub.

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    El Güero - mexican - Updated September 2026

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