El Güero Mexicano

It is so nice to see this business open in the neighborhood. The environment brings a hipster Mexico City vibe that is simply needed in the area. The service really is a bit awkward but super friendly and reasonably timely. I am happy to support this business launch but I must admit that I see some challenges. This area has some well established taco franchises that offer authentic experiences with high quality food. Unfortunately, the food left a lot to be desired. We ordered some breakfast tacos, steak tacos and one veggie taco. The quality of the tortilla was not the best in flavor and consistency, the tortilla was not cooked to the point where it had the give necessary hold ingredients and all the filling would tear through even light items like the eggs. The flavor of the tacos over a

We went to El Guero for the first time today and it was great! The location was nice and food was delicious, probably the best Mexican food we’ve had since moving to Maryland a year ago. The staff lacked energy and didn’t seem to enjoy being there, but we still had a great time. I noticed some other reviews saying their food didn’t come with toppings automatically, but ours did. Mentioning that in case it’s important to anyone :) We’ll be back for sure!

Excellent atmosphere, organized. They expanded the menu a bit with new dishes, prices remain the same, and the flavor and food quality are as always. Happy that they’re back, completely renewed. Congratulations!

We ordered a chicken taco and were very disappointed. As shown in the photo, the taco came with just chicken and a plain tortilla—no tomatoes, no cilantro, no onions, nothing like what they used to include at the old location. When I called to ask about it, I was told they no longer add those ingredients unless the customer specifically requests them. This was never mentioned during the phone order, and the person taking the order didn’t ask if we wanted any toppings or extras. That lack of communication made a big difference. We used to love Taco Bar El Güero and had high expectations, especially after they moved to a better location. Unfortunately, instead of improving, this experience felt like a step backwards. This order left a really bad impression compared to what we were used to,

Stopped by Taco Bar El Guero and went straight for the burrito bowl—split between steak and pastor. Honestly, both were excellent but in different ways: the steak had that nice charred flavor you want, while the pastor came through with a touch of sweetness and spice that kept every bite interesting. The toppings were fresh, portions generous, and everything felt well-balanced (not just rice filler like some spots do). What stood out was how flavorful the proteins were on their own—you could tell they marinate and season with care. The vibe here is casual and welcoming, the kind of place you can pop in for a quick bite, hang out with friends, pick up dry cleaning, or get gas. Yes you can do all of those things under the same roof. Prices are fair for the quality, and you definitely leave