Beats the hell out of Oaxaca (who closed THE DAY AFTER I bought two $5 Groupons... very sketchy). Had three tacos: Fried Avacado & Jalapeno: Amazing. Best taco I've had in a long time. Al Pastor: Very good Picadillo: Also good, plus the tortilla had been fried so it was a bit crunchier/had more structural integrity--good because the Al Pastor sprung a leak and emergency cutlery was required to get the job done. The happy hour special of $1 off tacos is a big bonus to me, because I've never acclimated to how much a taco in NY costs versus a taco in Chicago. I'll def be back to try the fried chicken, blackened catfish, brisket, and guac. And, of course, need to have a margarita next time. ALSO: They take cards!! Huge plus in a cash-only neighborhood. read more

I drive all way from jersey just to have their nachos and tacos. Been coming for about 3yrs and Gueros has yet to fail me! (Insert happy dance lol) read more

THE GOOD Extremely tasty, with friendly and fast-moving staff. Well-stuffed tacos, even tho we got only veggie stuff. The place has a stripped-down vibe, unpretentious. And they stressed verbally, "Tex-Mex food" when they rattled off the list of stuff. Delicious goopy Queso - hot melty cheese dip - that everyone must try! THE BAD A little chaotic, and a little pricey... tacos now accepted as pricey and trendy. THE UGLY* Brought 1.5 of everything. They forgot we paid for 2 of everything. *But they immediately cleared it up, brought the 2nd taco and apologized. I would definitely go back. Walking distance to the Brooklyn Museum. read more

Check out their: Vegetable Taco Steak Taco Margarita A quick, fast, and fun restaurant in Crown Heights! The staff is efficient, and the tacos are decently sized. The vegetable taco was a pleasant surprise, very tasty and filling! Definitely order a margarita to share, as it's both refreshing and a bit much for one person. read more

Great food, reasonable prices.. Summertime take a stroll, grab a margarita and nachos and keep. It moving to the next spot.

The quesadillas are the go to item for this place, this is a must for the summer. I just have one request that will make you guys a 5 star establishment; please give us another flavor of margarita, we all want it ! Lol Keep Up The Good Work Guys. read more

Ordered from yelp for delivery. Never came. And trying to call the number doesn't work. It's like it's disconnected.

I've only tried the fried avocado so far, but it was amazing and I'm definitely going back to try everything else. Update: Went there again for brunch. Nachos are really great, but the other tacos were a little sloppy -- I would stick to the fried avocado taco. The Bloody Maria was really spicy, just how I like them...and very generous with the tequila, too. read more

Having lived in Texas for a couple of years, NYC has always had us a bit taco-starved, so Gueros has become a staple. We've had a good number of the tacos on the menu, and all are good but some are great. My personal favorites: the brisket (the meat is good but the rajas / pablanos make it) and the fried shrimp, and my husband likes the fried avocado & jalepeno a whole lot. It's a convenient spot and always pretty quick no matter how busy they seem to get, and the service is not elaborate but always professional. The margaritas are also delightful. Less exceptional (I've found) were the chorizo and breakfast tacos, which (other than the migas taco) I find a bit skimpy. I disagree with the reviewer(s) who said they should use more than one tortilla. Maybe there is a difference between the corn and the flour tortillas, but I've found these to be more substantial than most and one is totally enough. Either that or I eat my tacos so fast that I don't give them time to fall apart. The one thing about eating in at Gueros is that the space is small and crowded, and some of the customers don't observe what in my mind is protocol for such places - waiting to claim a seat until you've ordered. Instead, folks divide and conquer and claim seats before they even get close to the counter, so that people who *have* ordered are left kind of standing around looking for a spot. I don't fault the restaurant for that, but I do hope at some point business is good enough to move to a larger space (nearby, please!). Reading the other reviews has made me want to try the nachos, which we haven't gotten around to yet. read more

I came here bc I wanted to find a good taco joint in NYC and this place boasts good ratings, but meh! The tacos here are truly sub par. Yelp did not lead me astray with the steak nachos though, those were delicious. Totally perfect to split with another person. The best part of this place is definitely the margaritas though. My advice would be to come, booze it up with a friend, and split an order of steak nachos before you bounce. Avoid the tacos - esp if you are from Texas and have high taco standards. This place was generally awesome though. Cheap w a good amount of seating and a good-looking crowd. (Plus great bars nearby!) read more

Gueros - One of the best margaritas of my life. Pretty and not too sweet, perfect amount of tequila. One with dinner had me feelin toasty. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Can't believe I've lived right around the corner and just found out about this place. Hands down the best taco's I've ever had. read more

Gueros know what they are doing with their tacos and nachos. The nachos are one of my favorite items because of the gooey cheese that covers the chips and give every bite a delicious cheesy crisp. The only reason this is a 4 star is because of its pricing. As good as the food is, the items are somewhat overpriced. This place has great food, but it would not be as satisfying to some knowing you paid 15 dollars for nachos with chicken. Overall, I like the food, but the pricing is the one thing that prevents me from returning as often. read more

Its early evening and the mood is just right for Tacos. I turned to Yelp once again. Gueros is very small I. Size so don't go with a large crowed. I would go however with maybe twonorvthree friends and eat to your hearts content. I have to say Gueros is by far the best Tacos I've had in NY period. The selection was excellent.... Everything from shrimp, blackened catfish,steak and fried chicken tacos and so much more. I will return to Gueros again ... again.... And again! read more

Great place to stop by if your looking for good tex-mex styled food. The fried chicken tacos are delicious as well as their guac and chip dip. Its better to come here during happy hour because the tacos are $1 off. read more

The Tacos here are addicting! The combinations of toppings are insane! I ordered chicken nachos, a Margarita, Blackened Cat Fish Taco, fried shrimp taco and grilled hanger steak taco. YOU CANT JUST ORDER 1 or 2 !!!! The Outdoor seating and vibes were cool. This is definitely a hippy spot! Very small for large groups. Good take out spot. 1 Margarita left me nice and Tipsy!!!! The service was fast and the waiter brings food to your table rather quickly. There is a jug of free lime water that you can pour. I love the authentic mexican taste here and I LOVE BROOKLYN!!!!!! read more

Grilled chicken tacos and Brisket Tacos were FULL of flavor! Though small, they packed a powerful punch of deliciousness! Frozen Margherita's are decent and the accoutrements, chips, salsa and guacamole are addictive. Stays packed. Get there early to stake your seat. read more

The second stop on a mini-Bklyn food tour, we found unexpectedly good Tex-Mex style tacos in Prospect Heights. Gueros is located off Franklin Ave, in a wide space brightened by big windows and warmed by yellow walls. Seating available bar style, at small tables, or on their sturdy wooden benches outside. Order at the counter and they'll bring the order to you when ready. We had tacos (of course), trying the blackened catfish, al pastor, fried shrimp, and chorizo. Fave (by majority count) was the catfish: delicious, smoky, and nicely paired with its toppings. The least interesting was chorizo. Still, these were all pretty well-made tacos, from toppings, fillings, to tortillas. None of the salsa toppings are very spicy; if you want heat, they have habanero salsa in bottles for adding on. Another nice surprise was their house made margarita; it sat temptingly in a large container at the counter and turned out well-blended and refreshing. Wish Gueros was in my neighborhood. While not a destination stop, its a really solid casual food option. read more

I came for the queso, which I've found can be a bit of a rarity in these parts. The queso was just ok... tasty, but nondescript, and I could have done with a real container for it considering I was eating in. I was also not expecting the 'go up to the counter'-ness of the joint. I guess they're more geared towards take-away/delivery? all that being said, the queso was fine (it's hard to mess up melted cheese too badly), and the 4 tacos we split were all pretty amazing - highlighted by the bistec taco and the catfish taco. I'd definitely like to go back to try the avocado/jalapeno taco and the brisket taco at some point. 20oz margaritas weren't too bad either. I'd guess that I'll be back here soon. read more

Gueros has amazing meats prepared to order for the taco with legit ingredients. This isnt your run of the mill chipotle. For example: carnitas with pinapple, fried chicken with cotija cheese- You can't get that anywhere, not even in LA or the bay. The house-made margaritas are huge and killer. The best thing is it is made with fresh lime juice, for just the right amount of sour. Queros is packed in the evenings and I can see why. I will definitely be coming back! read more

HELL YES. I've lived in this neighborhood for 6 months now, and I'm upset I hadn't known about this place until recently! I was laying in bed last weekend, and realized I really wanted some Mexican food, but was also looking to take a little walk through my neighborhood. I found out this place was 2 blocks away! Where have I been?!?! ANYWAY, THE FOOD. I ordered a quesadilla and two tacos: The Fried Shrimp Taco and the Blackened Catfish Taco. I ordered them online and went to pickup. I told the staff my name when I walked in and the woman behind the cash register gave me a warm smile and went, "oh yes!" Like she KNEW ME AND WAS WAITING FOR ME MY WHOLE LIFE. (OK maybe I'm being dramatic but I was very hungry! Forgive me 0:) ). The food was so yummy and was VERY well priced. $16 for a delicious meal that filled me up and was beautifully crafted? I can't wait to show my roommates this place. read more

Update: Margi will kick your butt to Mexico and tell you to stay for la cucaracha! read more

The wait was too long at Chavela's so we ended up going to Gueros. The tacos were excellent. I ordered the blackened fish. Yum. My only regret is not getting the fried avocado and jalapeno as my friend's looked amazing. We saw so many orders of vegetarian nachos coming out that looked so delicious that we had to order some. I can hands down say they are the best nachos I've ever eaten. There's half an avocado sliced on top of them. Perfect. Why not a 5 star experience? The place is TINY and seems like it has a bit of a cult following. It was cold out so unless we wanted to freeze we were jammed in there on top of everyone who was eating. I felt like I was in the way of everything. Also, the woman at the counter was pretty rude. Other than that, if your'e in the area and want some delicious tacos at a good price, I'd go here. read more

Wow, wow, wow. How did I not go here sooner? Yes it is extremely small with very little seating but as soon as you get the food you wouldn't care if you had to eat in a closet. First off, the margarita's are excellent, cheap, and huge. $8 for a 20 ounce fresh juice (and strong) margarita that is 20 times better than most places 5oz $12 margarita. We got one on the rocks and then one 1/2 frozen/1/2 on the rocks. I prefered the on the rocks and the wife liked the frozen. Okay, so now onto the reason we came...the tacos. We initially came here because we have been on the hunt for the best non-fried fish tacos and we saw they had a catfish one. The fresh tortilla is to die for. The fish taco is solid and really good, and probably is excellent compared to most places, but unfortunately it can't beat Mesa Coyacan's fish taco with pickled cabbage in Williamsburg (although Gueros does have a far superior tortilla). Then we went on to try the most amazing taco I have ever had...their beef brisket. Holy goodness is this thing amazing. It ruins you as even though their other tacos were excellent this overshadowed them all. We also tried the pork which was also moist and excellent and the chorizo (this was my least favorite but is still a solid taco). Finally we ordered some chips and guac. The guac is excellent and they give you a really nice sized portion for $6. The chips are freshly fried so are really good, but you can certainly feel your arteries clogging. While selfishly I hate to hype this place up because I don't want it to get more crowded, I have to give Gueros credit for having the best tacos in NYC (yup, I said it). read more

Food: Five stars!!! The tacos are absolutely scrumptious. I have had the carne asada tacos (nicely charred, savory smoky flavor), tacos al pastor (tangy pineapples balance a savory fatty meat), catfish tacos (soft fleshy white fish with slight spice), and the fried chicken tacos (adequately fried with white meat, less spice, more BBQ flavor). They are all good, it just depends what you feel like. Queso nachos with carne and queso nachos with tomato salsa are good too. Great snack to go along with the happy hour margaritas! $5 from 4-7pm on weekdays. The tacos are the highlight of this place! I've eaten at Chavella's for the last two years, and I think it's refreshing to have tex-mex tacos and support a new local business. I prefer Gueros any day! Drinks: Amazing frozen Margaritas! Be sure to get them and even better if you do during Happy Hour! Atmosphere: Slightly crowded. Tables turn quickly. read more

They make some pretty great tacos!!! Everything was fresh. I plan on going back real soon.. read more

I'm here all the time. Of course I love you DUH. I hope you open your secret patio for summer--you're so popular, it's hard to get a seat sometimes. No bother--I am a junkie for your tacos, bloody marias, and margaritas. I dream of your habanero sauce. There is nothing you can do wrong. read more

Really busy but consistently friendly is how I would sum up the atmosphere at Gueros. The food is delicious in my opinon, and all tacos are $1 between 4-7! That means my roasted vegetable taco was a measly $2.50 which is an outrageous value. I also had the Al Pastor and Catfish most recently and all were really tasty. They are usually super crowded with loud folks but the girl behind the counter was unflappable; her smile and warm demeanor never faltered. Get yourself some Gueros but be prepared to eat outside on a stoop or something because it can be at full capacity before you know it! PS - huge self serve water jug has lemons in it. It's the little things that elevate a place! read more

I've been on the hunt for good gross queso like they have in the south since moving here a year ago, and now I've finally found it! Here's what I mean: - The kind of queso you find in a cheap Tex-Mex restaurant where everything is covered in cheese, the beans are refried, and there's no fancy add ons like radishes in your taco leaving you wondering if what you've always known to be Mexican exists in this city. - Creamy hot cheese dip with a little kick to it. - Does not taste like it came out of a Tostito's jar. This is it guys! Go to Gueros. read more

Good food, excellent service. I randomly came here after leaving the mechanic and having a sudden crave for tacos. It's a medium sized shop with sidewalk seating on a nice cozy block. I first ordered a shrimp and breakfast taco which were really good. Since I decided to dine and have a margarita (which was extremely refreshing, seriously might be the best one I ever had) I ordered two more tacos, the brisket and fried chicken). The brisket had a bit too much green peppers for my liking whoever it was really good and so was the fried chicken. Overall it was a great experience, I just felt I was missing something. Either a slightly larger taco or a bolder taste. Nonetheless I will be back. read more

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Just off the Park Place Shuttle train stop, this place was LIT just a week ago. Maybe it was the weather or the popularity but there were tons of people enjoying Gueros. There's outdoor and indoor seating, they serve margaritas and have a standard but limited menu. Tacos only - Sorry burrito lovers. I came here specifically for the nachos and they did not disappoint. The nachos were very basic but delicious - cheesy, loaded with crema and topped with guac - nom. My favorite taco was the avocado pepper, because its sour creamy taste was unique and expertly done. The steak taco was also delicious. Will be coming back and hoping to snag a seat outside this summer. read more

I've only been here for brunch, so can't really speak for their non-brunch tacos. I can say that their breakfast tacos are pretty darn good. Truth be told, however, you really can't go wrong with cheesy eggs in a taco though. Also, a star for having mighty fine margaritas at 10 a.m. That being said, the grab a seat situation is annoying and the tacos don't travel well. If you can get there early, get soused and eat a hot cheesy egg taco (with bacon if you lean that way) while sitting outside on a summer Saturday then I'd say it's a 4-star experience. However, if you end up juggling your drink and your tacos and wishing you had a third hand for the hot sauce AND while you're waiting for a table to open up, your tacos get cold and thus slightly inedible, def a 3-star situation. May you have more 4-stars than you have three handers. read more

Not much seating, but the best tacos in NYC. My wife is from Texas and she agrees. We always get an order of avocado / jalapeño tacos and beef nachos or queso. read more

Went here around 9 on a Friday evening and this place was still packed, fortunately you order at the counter so there's no need to wait for a table to open up before ordering. Everything I tried was delicious but the stand out was the fried avocado and jalepano taco which had a slight kick to it. read more

Awesome neighborhood hang out! This place gets packed, so come in with a game plan- someone man a table while the other orders. There's one very small bathroom, and probably not 12-24 seats indoor and outdoor combines. The tacos are amazing, with vegetarian and gluten-free options. The nachos are ok, but I'm not a fan of cheese sauce. The chips are thick and crunchy! Definitely grab a side of guacamole and the fried avocado taco. read more

Placed an order through here, estimated time would be 30-40, an hour later and still nothing, tried calling the restaurant but received no response. It's off-putting so will not be trying this place in the future and will stick to Nacho Macho Taco or Citrico nearby. read more

I've had this place bookmarked forever and never made it here. It's literally walking distance from my house . Why did it take me so long ?! This review will have absolutely nothing to do with the food because I only came here for drinks. Gueros margaritas will have you soooo lit ! I swear they make their drinks sooo amazingly good !! You can have your margarita either frozen, on the rocks, or half and half . I chose to have mine half & half (which is half frozen , half on the rocks) ...soooo good . I'm telling you so so so good! Go to Gueros & get yourself a margarita , or 2 , or 3 ! Keep in mind this isn't a very large spot , it gets really crowded in here but after a few margaritas you really won't care. read more

Great margaritas and tacos! The blackened catfish and al pastor tacos are amazing! I love how the al pastor taco has pineapple! They also have great service! They accidentally gave my friend's order to someone else so they gave my friend a free margarita and taco for their mistake. read more

I can't stop coming here, I was sad to see the original taco place leave as they were really good too! but happy Gueros came in it's place. My closest girl friends live in walking distance to Gueros and when we want a nibble or quick catch up, we always end up here! Great tacos at reasonable prices! Love their fish, shrimp and veggie tacos. The nachos are great as soon as they arrive on your table but don't wait too long to eat them or the cheese will turn into a glop of orange goo....yum! The margaritas are always slammin' and pretty strong! The only down side is the space, it's pretty tiny and get packed during peak hours. Try to go early in the day or mid-afternoon if you want to grab a table. read more

Went past 9pm and it was really busy! Simple menus and the drinks were ok. Atmosphere was a bit rowdy.. fried avacados were on point. read more

Gueros - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This review is wayy past due! Our accountant who works in the hood recommened Gueros to us a couple years ago and weve been loyal since. The Tacos are AMAZING!! The margaritas just as amazing, a whole boozy pint for $9 I cant say which Taco is "The Best" it would be like picking your favourite kid! All I have to say is do yourself a favour and get yourself there STAT! read more