Tucked on a side street of the
post-industrial city of Springfield, Ohio, Guerra’s appears to be little more
than a typical neighborhood bar with a cool mural painted along the side of the
building. But upon entering, the assault of bright colors and delicious smells
stands in stark contrast to the drab and dreariness of the city’s decaying
center. An interesting selection of beers on tap supplement a wide variety of
tacos, including shrimp verde and a fish taco made with salmon.
On a Friday evening, people
began to file into the rather cramped dining area shortly after 5PM, often
sharing tables when there were not enough chairs. A line at the bar, to order
both tacos and drinks, moved efficiently and quickly. Patrons are trusted to
pick up their own water and soft drinks from a nearby refrigerator. Servers navigated
the tables and chair to deliver tacos and appetizers. The mood was festive and
loud, virtually no one paid attention to the sports that were carried on multiple
televisions screens. 
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