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El Guero Canelo is located in Arizona. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Mexican dishes.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Living in the east coast my whole life, I have been deprived of anything that is close to authentic Mexican food. Since I am not an expert on the cuisine, I can't compare the food here to food...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the fucking shit. If you know of better carne asada, I want to know about that shit. That's all I really need to say.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The husband had the hotdog which he claims redeemed the place to some extent. For me though, they got my order wrong and it wasnt good anyway. It was basically exactly the same as every other drive...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, doesn't live up to the hype. I think it was overpriced. Pretty pathetic menu, and confusing at best. I say go only for the hot dogs. One highlight: very clean.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just tasted probably the best hotdog that I've ever had. The bun was so soft and seemed to make the hotdog. I didn't really taste the bacon, but the hotdog was tasty and the condiments were awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While in Tucson I Yelp'ed to find a highly recommended Mexican restaurant and El Guero Canelo came HIGHLY recommended. The outside appearance of the restaurant looked so delapidated we purposely...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you really experienced Arizona without a Sonoran Hotdog? The simple answer is no!The Canelo has been voted time and time again to have the best Sonoran hotdogs by the Tucson Weekly's Best of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered Guero Canelo a couple of years ago. I can only think of good things to say about the place.The service is consistantly the friendliest I've seen anywhere in Tucson for a business of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
During my week in Tucson, this was probably the only meal I enjoyed. The sonoran hot dog was pretty awesome. This was my first experience with one, so I can not compare. I dug to atmosphere with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember the first time i went to this restaurant I had the hot dog which is rapped in bacon.yum this place has good traditional Mexican food.and is priced very affordable. I use to drive over 30...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is as authentic as it gets. Although there seems to be only outside seating, they constantly keep it clean and there's mist all around. I also love how they have the biggest salsa bar...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is my most favorite place to get carne asada burritos and sonoran hotdogs. I first came here after the football game against ASU and boy was it crowded! The wait wasn't too long to get the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not that great - there are a number of trucks around town that serve up better carne asada and sonoran dogs. The dog was really quite a disappointment - I've had such good ones in the past from places...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not really my kind of food. I thought the hot dog would be more sensational, but it's really just a skinny little not very good hot dog smothered with a lot of stuff including a bready roll and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard many good things about this place and made sure it was one of the spots I visited when I came to Tucson. I begged my girlfriend to take me by and show me the famous El Guero Canelo. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
El Guero Canelo is a great Mexican restaurant. Considering the price, the food is fantastic. My particular favorites are the quesadillas, hot dogs, and tacos. Although simplistic, the Large Quesadilla...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not much to say that hasn't been said before. Burros are good, I like mine with beans , carne asada and cabbage. No cheese for me. I love their salsa bar and I love the fact that no matter how busy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Carne asada tacos, and sonoran hot dogs. That's all that really needs to be said. I am so glad they finally opened a location closer to campus, so I don't have to get lost driving to south Tucson. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the finest carne asada I've had in the US. Outstanding. There is nothing like tacos at el GA�ero, and the winis are great too. This place deserves every ounce of its reputation. El GA�ero...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place!!! The hotdogs (I am from East coast, and this is my first Mexican Hotdog) are interesting yet very enjoyable. The Carne Asada was good but not amazing. The flan, man that was hands...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not from around these parts -- but Mexican is Mexican in my Dic-shun-ario and El Guero Canelo is as Mexican as they come. NOW, they are famous for their bacon wrapped fully loaded hot dogs.I did...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Sonoran Hot Dogs!
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Been there once and never went back, maybe it was the colors? the parking? service?Anyway, late night after a gig, BK for me and my friends.
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my gosh you want a good mexican hot dog dont miss this place. It was the best sonoran hot dog I have had outside of mexico. I tried the breakfst burritos also and that was very tasty. The palce has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The owner is a total bad ass. After being accused of Drug Trafficking(wrongfully), did he change his beat. Hell no, He still frequents his own restaurants around the city, just you know, checking up...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
breakfast burrito - chorizo, egg, add hashbrowns was ridiculous. also had a sonoran dog. the stomach ache was well worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go to grab a quick good lunch. Sonoran Hot Dogs are great. Love the salsa bar! Good carne asada. Also it's always fun to have a bottle coke.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah . . . I was so enchanted when I read about this place--I had to make the journey. Spotting the place is exciting. It looks like what an eating establishment would be like if it were a piA�ata. Order...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the carne asada tacos and burritos that they have here. The salsa bar is awesome because its self serve and no creepy workers that stare at you weird if you go back for seconds. I also love the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
~~~Special Hint... if you LOVE Guero Canelos hot dog rolls or sandwich buns you can buy them for yourself just down the road at La Estrella Bakery!~~~ My boyfriend and lucked out and managed to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good Sonoran hot dogs but I was bummed they didn't add a grilled yellow chile like most other places do.Those really make the hot dog imo.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry to kill the Sonoran Hot Dog party, but I OBJECT ! I thought I was eating condiments and toppings when I ordered the hot dog decked with tomatoes, jalapenos, shredded cheese, salsa, pinto beans,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Yelp,Thank you. The night before flying out of Tucson, you saved me from a paralyzing selection of Wendy's, Denny's, Arby's or Burger King, and in the meanwhile introduced me to a Mexican joint I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
El Guero Canelo = The grandest roadside stand I have ever witnessed.i was excited to visit El Guero Canelo, being the top rated Yelp joint in all of Tucson. My expectations were high, and my hunger...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What I ordered: Sonoran Hot Dog and Carne Asada Torta. You can never go wrong with a sonoran hot dog, if you never had one you need to eat one...unless you are on the brink of a heart attack cause...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ahhhh good place to get something quick and tasty!!!Came here with my friend Zeshan and got one sonoran hotdog, one beef taco, one caramel flan, and 2 horchatas that was for me ^_^My friend got 1 beef...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have the best hot dog ever! If there is one thing people should try at this place it's their Sonoran Hot Dog. I don't really care for hot dogs, but I get cravings for this thing it is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH. MY. FUCKING. GOD. how did i not go to this place sooner?! i see it every time i get onto yelp, since it is always at the top of the restaurant column...and for a damn good reason... i finally...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My brother took me here when I visited family in Tucson last week.This food here - outstanding. He told me to order the Carne Asada burrito - medium, with everything. We also each ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You guys should really give BK a try before EGC. I totally thought BK was light years ahead of EGC. It seems like EGC has its presence in the mind of Tucsonians, but I don't think it deserves it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well I haven't yelp'ed here a a couple weeks so I feel now is better late than never....Holy Crap.....That's right, Holy Crap.Apparently El Guero Canelo translated to English means "Awesome".The Dog's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, I'll go 5 stars on this one. I went to the north location and was quite pleasd. I wasn't in the mood for a Sonoran hot dog but I'm tempted to try one next time. I did get the medium carne...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would honestly give this place six stars if I could. I live in Austin and miss food like this! I cannot get enough of the Sonora style carne asada. I have to say, the hot dogs are just the most...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the best place for real fresh mexican food that is quick, cheap, made to order and tasty! The carne asada burritos are soo good. The carne is tender is juicy the tortilla is freshly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if only phoenix had one! and if they only served breakfast past 11. and if only the menudo was the red spicy spicy kind. sigh.all wishes aside, seriously, THE BEST mexican food i've had this side of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMFG!!!! The SONORAN HOTDOGS!!!! Hotdogs wrapped snuggly with oozing crispy bacon, in the middle of the most SOFT and FRESH hotdog buns, dressed up with fresh tomatoes, onions and all that jazz. So...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go visit family once a year in Tucson, and that Guero Canelo can sure make good food. Arriba Mexico!! Arriba Tucson. Guero Canelo is the best when it comes to Mexican food in Tucson. The place is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Things to know about El Guero Canelo:- There are 2 locations - one north (near Grant/Oracle intersection) and this one, which is way south. I went to this one even though the other was closer to me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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I eat Mexican food all over North America. El Guero Canelo is the REAL DEAL. Abundant, hot, fresh and delicious. I ate the Burro (no little burrito in this place) and it was great. There is a salsa bar that...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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I just returned back from my first visit to Tucson. El Guero Canelo was one of the places that I had researched to try - in attempts of experiencing some of the local food. As much as I tried not to hype up...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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el Guero Canelo is a small, obscure locale...if you don't know it's there, you might drive right by. On first glance, it certainly doesn't look like a restaurant. It is inside of a screened tent. You order at...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Add a star if you never had a Sonoran Hot Dog before but I like BK's a little bit better.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this might incite a bit of a war, but I still prefer BK's across the street - it was my first introduction to the South Tucson taco joint, I hadn't even heard of Calexico yet, and I've spent a good 12...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To paraphrase a conversation I had with a friend shortly after eating here:Me: So, I had a fantastic Sonoran Dog last night...Friend: Guero Canelo?I guess this place is a Tucson staple. As a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rock star Status. I have lots of reasons not to like this place, but none are valid. I could complain about the ridiculous amount of tomatoes they put on the Sonoran hot dogs, but that would be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh god these hot dogs are good. I still taste the buttery pocketed hot dog bun. And the slightly crisped bacon wrapping the dog from end to end. And the grilled onions. And the mountain of cheese....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consider me another person sold on the bacon wrapped estilo Sonoran hot dog. Take anything, add bacon and its better. Well run establishment. It's a busy place but wait time is minimal. Pleasant to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sonoran Hot Dogs.Holy moly. Beware... after you've tried one of these, you'll start craving them on a regular basis. A bacon-wrapped hot dog, grilled, placed in an soft bun, topped with just the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their Mexican hot dogs (Sonoran Style) are to die for. PERIOD. You can't go wrong with a hot dog wrapped in bacon, then placed comfortably in a sweet bun topped off with tomatoes, onions, mustard,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
El Gero Canelo isn't just a restaurant, it's an experience. Step into Sonora and relax. It's all good in the hood, yo!Oh, and one more thing. Contrary to rumors, El Gero himself is not dead! He's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think BK's has better sonoran dogs, but El Guero Canelo has the monopoly on carne asada burritos and the condiment bar. The radishes, salsa, and the mystery green sauce. mmmmm. On a hot day...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not too many places get five stars from 10 different Yelpers. This place just got eleven and I'm sure more to come. If you want authentic Sonoran style Mexican food, you must come here. From there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's nothing bad to say about this place. Nothing. Ever. Don't even think of it! Just eat your melted cheese and tortilla goodness and shut up.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A GREAT lunch destination. Always populated with people from all walks of life. From suits to sweats, you will find them all here at lunch. If you are a bit nervous about such a true "southside...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Yelp I heard and tried this wonderful restaurant. Wow! it was great. The Sonoran hot dog was worth the 40 minute drive to South Tucson. The bun was warm and just melted in your mouth with a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm on a personal quest to find El Guero from the picture. Has anyone seen him in the flesh?
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing beats a Sonoran Dog. Plus they are only 1.75. El Guero Canelo is cheap. Don't forget they have breakfast. Pancakes, jack.
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bacon wrapped hot dogs!!! OMG - have you ever heard of a better idea? Pair that with any of their agua frescas, I recommend the tamarindo, kick back on the patio, and enjoy the smell of some seriously...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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My friends and I used to take a drive down to south Tucson for this special treat once a week. It's a typical restaurant as it's pretty much a glorified taco stand with outdoor seating. On weekends, you should...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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Hot dog lovers you have never tasted until you've eaten a Sonoran hot dog. Wrapped in smoked bacon and topped with a ketchup, mayo, and salsa combination your mouth will salivate thinking about this ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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I ordered the Carne Asada Burrito with the works and it was very savory. I didn't even need to add the fresh pico de gallo from the salsa bar. The carne asada was quality steak with hardly any fat in it. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2006
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The tacos, the burritos, the hot dogs... you just have to try them all. Everything is made with quality food and with much quantaties. You simply need to try them to find out for yourself. They also have one...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best hot dogs in town! Also try the carne asada tacos and burros. Enjoy with grilled onions, grilled peppers and various condiments. Located in the heart of South Tucson, but worth the drive. A...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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This place rocks!!! Friends brought me here on a Sat night... not only did the grande burrito stuff me to the gills... but the free salsa bar and jalapeno/cebolla bar was awsome! PLUS! They had a Mexican band...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here twice almost a year apart, and it was great both times. Highly recommended for carne asada and Mexican-style hot dogs. If you do not come very quickly when they call your number,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For what it is, I love it. Outside picnic bench casual dining. Order at the window. Pick up at a different window.One of their specialties is MEXICAN hot dogs.Yep, that's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2005
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Guero offers the best Mexican hot dogs in the world, bar none. The rest of the menu is great, too. He'll probably stop by your table at one point during your meal to make sure you're happy with everything.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2004
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