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Guero's Taco Bar vs Lamberts Downtown Barbecue
Both establishments are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Lamberts Downtown Barbecue is the choice of most reviewers compared to Guero's Taco Bar. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue has a TripExpert Score of 90 with endorsements from 10 reviewers like Gayot, BlackBook and Zagat.
Guero's Taco Bar
Zagat
BlackBook
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1412 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
From $1 /night
Zagat
"This SoCo stop attracts "masses" of locals and visitors alike for "no-nonsense" Mexican grub and "margaritas that'll take the enamel off your teeth"."
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BlackBook
"The epicenter of South Congress. Tourists take taxis straight here from the airport. The queso flameado and tacos al pastor have something to do with it."
Gayot
11.0
"This spacious south Austin landmark hums with the frantic energy of a loyal lunch crowd seeking a Tex-Mex fix."
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Michelin Guide
"This iconic South Congress Avenue, occupying a late 19C feed store, ls a big part of the hip Austin scene."
Rough Guide
"Tacos al pastor are a specialty (about $9) at this busy, sprawling restaurant located across the bridge, south of downtown."
Lamberts Downtown Barbecue
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
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401 W Second St, Austin, TX 78701
From $15 /night
Fodor's
"On an up-and-coming block near City Hall, Lamberts draws businessmen, Web types, trenchermen, and foodies for its "fancy barbecue," aka stylish twists on Texas classics."
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Travel + Leisure
"Chase your bbq with a hoppy Lost Gold IPA from Blanco, Texas. The brisket is textbook: super-wet and judiciously smoked."
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Zagat
""Fancy barbecue" is the forte of this "classy" 'cue stop set in "gentlemanly" digs in the "historic" Schneider Brothers Building in the Second Street District."
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BlackBook
""Fancy barbecue" is not an oxymoron. So shows this brother of the sister who owns the eminently popular Jo's Hot Coffee."
Gayot
13.0
"This hip eatery next door to City Hall attracts throngs of downtown worker bees, politicos and the food cognoscenti looking for real Austin food."
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