Guero's Taco Bar Blog

What a better way to kick off May than with a contest? We are giving away a dinner for 20 in the Oak Garden! That’s right, you and 19 of your closest pals (or random strangers if that’s your fancy!) will get to enjoy some tacolove in the Oak Garden on us!*

How can I enter?” You might ask. Well let me tell you! Just come in and eat lunch on Monday, May 16 or Tuesday May 17 and put your information into the fishbowl we will keep up front. We will then pick the winner and notify them that Friday!

Good luck to everyone!

*It is only during regularly scheduled Oak garden hours, must be scheduled in advance & subject to availability.

We are proud to announce that our homemade Salsa de Ranchero has now hit the shelves and is ready to be enjoyed by you! To compliment this great news, we also stumbled upon a great article on the web that talks at length about our famous salsa.

Guero’s Taco Bar has long since garnered a reputation for providing some of the finest Mexican food outside of the Motherland. In fact, its reputation has grown to the degree that eating there is considered to be an Austin, Texas tradition with locals flocking to have their hunger for real Mexican food and thirst for genuine margaritas satiated. If people come for the food and beverages, their taste buds stay for the salsa.

Please click here to read the full article!

The 10th Annual Lonestar Round Up is a huge car show with amazing rides driven here from all over the country that attracts visitors from all over the world. It’s a killer live music festival with some seriously talented artists, pinstripers & unique shopping that brings friends and families together for a special Texas-sized weekend.

Come out to Guero’s Taco Bar on Saturday, April 2 to see the amazing Rod and Kustom car parade that will be going up and down South Congress Avenue. It’s a great opportunity to people-watch as well as to get some of the best margaritas in town. We will have musical guests playing in our garden starting at noon on Saturday and Sunday.

Help us spread some #tacolove in Austin! Every week we will select someone to win a dinner for 4 (4 taco plates, $50 value)! You can earn multiple entries into the contest and there are multiple ways to enter:

• Post on our Facebook wall
• Tweet using the hashtag #tacolove
• Tweet @guerostacobar
• Make video/take picture of yourself at Guero’s and post it to the Facebook wall

Well what are you waiting for? Get out there and start spreading the #tacolove!

Los Lonely Boys will be playing at the AT&T Conference Center at the UT Campus on November 18th!  This concert is to benefit American Youthworks and Help Clifford Help Kids.  We have a couple different ways to help show your support!

If you are interested in attending the concert, tickets are available through www.frontgatetickets.com and cost $25 each.  Only 200 tickets are available and are going fast, so be sure to get yours today!

Also – there is a raffle going on that includes opportunities to win 3 fantastic items – an iPad, a bicycle, or a guitar signed by Los Lonely Boys!  Tickets are $5 each and they are available right here at Guero’s! Details below – (Click to enlarge)

Stop in on October 31^st for our Spooky Special Happy Hour from 12pm-Close.

$2 Mexican Beer and $4 Frozen Margaritas

Come celebrate with live music, fun jack-o-lanterns, and our spooktacular costume-clad employees! Every year our servers dress up in their favorite costumes, and if you happen to be enjoying a late lunch or early dinner at around 5pm, you will get to be a judge and vote for your favorite server’s costume!

Also, stop by our outdoor garden at 3pm on Halloween to watch Chicken Strut perform! They are a fun Austin band that will play anything ranging from funky music to jazz music. While in our outdoor garden, you can order chips, salsa, and your favorite drinks! We can’t wait to celebrate Halloween with you!

Looking forward to having a spooky time,

Guero’s.

Guero’s loves to support the community! The following organizations are important to Guero’s and we would like to tell you a little about how each organization helps the members of our community. Read on to learn how you can support these incredible establishments!

American YouthWorks is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Austin, Texas that is dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk youth through education, service and green jobs training. We operate a public charter high school, a GED program, and green jobs training and service programs: Casa Verde Builders, Environmental Corps, Computer Corps, and Green Energy Corps. For over thirty years, American YouthWorks has assisted thousands of local youth in transforming their lives through community service, education, and a commitment to preserving the natural environment.

Click here to learn how to become involved with AmericanYouthworks.

English at Work is an Austin, Texas-based nonprofit whose mission is to provide essential language instruction at the workplace in order to increase employees’ opportunities for improved quality of life and to increase employers’ competitive advantage.

The organization’s vision is to build a community where language proficiency gives all people access to opportunity. To achieve this vision, English at Work engages employers and employees in the curriculum development process, creating lessons that are specific to the workplace. Lessons are also specific to Austin and incorporate local bus schedules, information on public officials, and visits from English at Work partner agencies.

Click here to learn how you can contribute to English at Work.

Texas School for the Deaf Career and Transition Education Program

Texas School for the Deaf is located in Austin, TX. It is the oldest continuously operating publicly funded school in Texas. Since 1857, over 10,000 students have graced the halls of TSD. In addition to educating students who are deaf and hard of hearing, TSD now serves as a resource center on deafness for students, parents, professionals and others throughout the state.

Learn how you can help by clicking here.

1st Annual “Walk for Recovery” The Ministry of Challenge and Guero’s are teaming up to raise proceeds to help stop drug trafficking, crime, and homelessness in Austin.  The “Walk for Recovery” will take place on November 6^th, 2010 in Austin, TX beginning at City Hall at 8 am and ending in front Guero’s at 4 pm.

To learn more about how you can get involved, contact The Ministry of Challenge at (512) 370-8962.

Sarah, a Sweet Leaf Tea intern definitely knows where to go for the best tacos during Austin City  Limits. If you are going to be at ACL this year, Guero’s will have a booth at the festival so you can  grab a delicious taco while listening to your favorite bands. Click here to read more on what  Sarah has to say about the sweetest beats and eats in Austin.

Guero’s is happy to be a part of  The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Benefit Day.  On September 21, 2010, businesses all around Austin, including Guero’s, will be donating 5% of their daily proceeds to HAAM to support musician’s health. Make sure you come by Guero’s outdoor garden to enjoy performances from the following musicians on the 21st…

• Myma – 6:30PM
• Nathan Hamilton – 7:30PM
• Suzanna Choffel – 8:30 PM

Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday to DINE FOR LIFE. A percentage of your check will be donated to the AIDS Services of Austin!  We appreciate your generosity, and we hope you will be coming back to Guero’s for more.  Please reward yourself and come in TODAY to get your free #TacoQuickie from 5:30 to 6:30pm.

For more information on AIDS Services of Austin: Dining for Life, please click here.

THANKS AUSTIN!