A vibrant destination in a historic building, this spot boasts an expansive menu, flavorful salsas, and hand-shaken margaritas, perfect for dining on the patio.
"Looking for tacos, margaritas, and music in the heart of South Congress? Hit up this lively patio at the Tex-Mex restaurant, where bands play every Thursday through Sunday. There are indoor and outdoor areas." - Darcie Duttweiler
"Over the years, Guero’s has become an Austin postcard-establishment—their strong margaritas have made it a favorite entry point for out-of-towners who have no idea what Austin is (and just as fun for people who live here). Their patio is probably the only spot in town where you can sip margaritas, eat queso, listen to live music, and people watch, all while sitting in an oak tree-shaded garden facing South Congress. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"Families have come to this Tex-Mex institution for years and locals happily wait more than two hours for a table on weekend nights, hitting the serve-yourself salsa bar and passing time over margaritas. (Order like a regular and get a classic margarita, frozen or on the rocks—they're strong and one of the reasons the atmosphere is so lively here.) The combo plates of tacos, enchiladas or burritos served with a side of refried beans and rice are the move for most, with chile con queso to start. Try to sit on the patio if you stop by on a weekend so you can listen to the regular live music." - Mandy Ellis
"There are many reasons to visit Guero’s, but unfortunately the food isn’t one of them. You come here for the massive patio shaded by an enormous oak tree where you can sit and listen to live music with a cold beer. You come here for the front patio that spills onto the sidewalk, where street buskers are blasting loud trombone covers of Ed Sheeran. And you’re here for a midday margarita stop to help calm your nerves after touching a $1200 button down shirt at ByGeorge next door during a long afternoon of shopping. It won’t be the best margarita you’ve ever had, or the strongest, but it might be the one you need at the moment. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"The South Congress Tex-Mex restaurant offers plentiful tamales on its regular menu, plus there are tamales available individually, half-dozen, or full dozen with fillings such as beef, pork, and bean and cheese. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury
