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 excited to announce our latest contest!

All you have to do is simply click here to join our email list for a chance to win a dinner for two!

Hurry because we will be choosing a random winner by May 1, 2011!

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!

Love Guero’s? Come in and take a picture of you loving Guero’s or make a little video of your time at Guero’s! Post it on out Facebook page and we will pick one lucky fan to win a dinner for four!

So what are you waiting for? Get to it!

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!

Everyone loves our Tacos al Pastor, but did you know the history behind it? Check out this cool history article highlighting yours truly!

It is believed that Lebanese immigrants are responsible for the creation of Tacos al Pastor. They brought over their shawarma method of spit-roasting lamb from their native land in the 1930s which was in turn used as an inspiration for experts in Mexican cuisine who changed the lamb used by the Lebanese to pork for their purposes. Puebla in Mexico could be seen as the birthplace of Tacos al Pastor as this is where the Lebanese brought their cooking method first.

To read the rest of this article, click here!

This month we are spotlighting Lynda Summerset, our GM!

1. What is your favorite band that plays at Guero’s? Pete Simple

2. What is your favorite dish to order? Chicken Al Carbon, the chicken is marinated in Achiote, orange juice and cooked on an open flame.  I like to add our jack cheese, guacamole and put it on one of our home made corn tortillas. This is also my family’s favorite.

3. What are some of your favorite things about working at Guero’s? Some of the fun things about working at Guero’s is our Christmas party and our Labor Day picnic. The Christmas party is full of fun and merriment. Lots of food, music and laughter fill the room as we exchange gifts, dance and toast each other. This past Christmas we even had a visit from Santa and one of his elves. The children were all very excited.

Our Labor Day picnic is held at a beautiful place called Krause Springs located about 45 min west of Austin on HWY 71. The springs fill the pool with cool water on a day that can be very hot, however we have had a few wet picnics when it has rained. Everyone always has a great day whatever the weather may be. It’s a time we get to see old friends because employees that have moved on still return for the annual picnic. Yeah, it’s that much fun.

4. How long have you worked at Guero’s? I have worked at Guero’s for 25 years. Guero’s is more like a family than just a job. Some of our customers have been coming here for as long as I’ve been here. I watched customers children grow from kindergarten to college, and beyond. Some of my best friends started off as customers. Yes this is more than just a job.

5. Who is the most famous person you have ever met at Guero’s? So many famous people have been to Guero’s however I think the most famous would be President Bill Clinton in 1995. My favorite though is Lyle Lovett. He is a regular when he is in town and he is always a true southern gentleman.

Read all about FollowMeFoodie’s awesome experience at Guero’s! Your mouth will definitely start watering as you look at the pictures this blogger took of what he had to eat at Guero’s. FollowMeFoodie recommends trying the Carne Guisada and the fish taco when you come in to eat. He also really enjoyed the chips & salsa and fresh guacamole! Yum!

Click here to read more of FollowMeFoodie’s blog!

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!