Taco Bar El Güero has officially announced that its longtime location inside the Shell station at 10003 B Fields Rd in Gaithersburg has closed as the restaurant prepares to relocate to a new home in Downtown Crown.
In a message posted to social media, the restaurant shared: “We’re temporarily closed while we relocate just around the corner in Downtown Crown! We’re excited to share that in just a few weeks, we’ll reopen our doors at our new location. Same delicious menu you love, plus we’re officially rebranding from Taco Bar to El Güero Mexicano — and yes, our salsa bar is coming back! Stay tuned for our official reopening date — we can’t wait to welcome you back soon!”
In August we reported that Taco Bar El Güero, the longtime Gaithersburg favorite known for its gas station origins, was preparing to relocate across the street to Downtown Crown this fall. The family-owned restaurant, which has been serving the community since 2003 and was recently featured on Yelp’s national list of “10 Don’t-Miss Gas Station Restaurants 2025,” will hold a liquor license hearing on October 2, with plans to complete the move later this month.
The new location, at 200 Ellington Ave., will take over the former BurgerIM and SmashBurger space in Downtown Crown. Alongside the move, the restaurant will rebrand as El Güero Mexicano, but the Valdivia family assures that the essence of Taco Bar will remain intact. Customers can expect the same menu and pricing, the return of the beloved salsa bar, and an expanded lineup of breakfast offerings. While the attached beer and wine store will not be part of the move, the new restaurant will feature beer, wine, and a curated tequila-only cocktail menu.
Founded more than two decades ago, Taco Bar began in a converted sandwich deli and beer and wine shop inside a gas station on Fields Road. Over the years, it has grown into a beloved dining destination, while retaining its identity as a local, family-run operation. In 2020, the restaurant refreshed its look with a new logo highlighting co-owner Jose Valdivia, a recognizable face to loyal customers.
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