# Gerardo's > Old warehouse-style space with 1960s taqueria design and authentic Barbacoa draws weekend crowds despite high prices and limited hours. Atmosphere feels rustic and unpolished, reflecting traditional Mexican meat market roots. Food orders come by taco or pound, emphasizing shared, casual dining. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Gerardo's - Address: 609 Patton St, Houston, Texas, United States - Phone: +17136990820 ## What it is good for - Food — 8.8/10 - BBQ — 7.5/10 - Barbecue — 7.5/10 - Mexican Food — 7/10 - Carnitas — 6.9/10 - Taco — 6/10 ## What people say - "I found the best barbacoa in town here." - "I found the barbecue here to be excellent." - "The barbacoa taco is tender and easily shredded." ## Good to know - Gerardo's is open only on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. - Expect a weekend crowd, including families and churchgoers. - You can order tacos by the piece or by the pound. - A pound of barbacoa costs just under $18. - Parking is available in a dirt lot. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.