For the bountiful supply of restaurants in the Warehouse District, the area has long sorely lacked a decent selection of lunch options. In both variety and price, it’s a sad state of affairs. Lovely for nighttime dining, disappointing for those of us that work here during the day.
Which is why when El Guero Mexican Grill, the burrito/taco joint that now occupies the former Phoenix space, threw open its doors this morning for the first time, we were eager to get the first bite. It was like Burrito Freaking Christmas around here.
El Guero’s offers the usual you’ve come to expect from a quick-service Mexican joint, both in meats (carnitas, chicken, barbacoa, veggie) and toppings (white and brown rice, pinto and black beans, salsas, lettuce, sour cream, etc.). The ubiquitous bowl option is on the menu, but El Guero also adds a crispy taco bowl as well. Nachos, tacos, and salads make up the rest of the offerings. Everything comes in under $8. A bag of chips comes with each order, but they’re an afterthought for now.
How does it stack up?
This article appears in Mar 7-13, 2012.
Sounds like a good place, I’ll give it a shot the next time I’m downtown.