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Uchi vs Guero's Taco Bar

Uchi and Guero's Taco Bar are both rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Uchi ranks slightly higher than Guero's Taco Bar. Uchi ranks #4 in Austin with positive reviews from 11 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and BlackBook.

Uchi
Uchi
8 / 10
801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
From $31 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"You've heard the term "extreme sports"? Uchi is "extreme sushi"." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Uchi, which occupies a softly-lit bungalow on South Lamar about five minutes from downtown, celebrates the art of unconventional thinking when it comes to sushi." Full review
Zagat Zagat
""Heaven" for sushiphiles, this Zilker jewel box (and its newer Montrose outpost) presents the "finest in forward-thinking Japanese" cuisine via chef Tyson Cole." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"A red-wallpapered, organic-glam interior is like a backdrop from a Design Star set. Splurge on an omakase-style banquet feast."
Gayot Gayot
15.0
"Faithful sushi lovers migrate to this crimson-colored, cozy house for quality sushi and imaginative Japanese fusion fare." Full review
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Guero's Taco Bar
Guero's Taco Bar
8 / 10
1412 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
From $1 /night
Zagat 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"." Full review
BlackBook 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 Gayot
11.0
"This spacious south Austin landmark hums with the frantic energy of a loyal lunch crowd seeking a Tex-Mex fix." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This iconic South Congress Avenue, occupying a late 19C feed store, ls a big part of the hip Austin scene."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Tacos al pastor are a specialty (about $9) at this busy, sprawling restaurant located across the bridge, south of downtown."
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