This is some of the best Tex-Mex food you can find. We showed up late in the night and the staff were more than capable of squeezing us in before the kitchen closed. An intimate setting with so much to enjoy. And the mall is right next door so if you feel full after eating you can walk it off in there! read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Decor inside the restaurant - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was way too salty, and plates were unbalanced. For example, they would put way too much mayonnaise and too little chile sauce. My wife complained her chile verde had too little verde sauce and too much cheese. This place really likes cheese. Service was friendly at least. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Bean Tostada - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Greeting 0/5 - took about 3 mins (not busy) Seated at the table 0/5 - took about 15 minutes for anyone to take our order Chips and salsa 0/5 - had to walk to the host stand to get the manager to serve us chips and salsa Food 2/5 - (Carne Asada Fajitas) - meat was good, tortillas smell and taste like Mission Margarita pitcher 0/5 for service, 5/5 for taste - The server Tanneka (something like that) took our order after 15/ 20 mins of waiting but did not ask what tequila we wanted and what size. We were under the impression that it was $39, but when the ticket came, it came out to $75. The large pitcher is $55. So that made no sense. Manager made the "correction" for the "miscommunication" -- his words. However, the manager mid way through our experience provided a complimentary queso. Thanks but our time was wasted majority of the service and our server wasn't rude, but she wasn't great or attentive. A member of our party had to go to the bar to get the manager's attention again to take our check. The manager for the night (Hispanic man with glasses), tried to be accommodating but failed. We were there from 6:53 p.m. on a Saturday to 8:45 p.m. ish. Overall, terrible experience! And to make it worse, it was my friend's birthday! read more

I chose this restaurant for my monthly happy hour meetup with The Foodie girls of Houston. The drinks were so good I had two margaritas I recommend getting the frozen vs classic one. The customer service was excellent they were accommodating even though we had some last min cancellations. It was a lot of people in there seemed to be the perfect after work spot. I would go back for sure I enjoyed my burger and my friends liked the queso and tacos. read more

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Was here for vacation and was dying of starvation. lol Found this spot in the mall and decided to give it a try! Honestly, was not disappointed. It was super delicious and the staff was SUPERRRR friendly. Honestly just good vibes all around. There wasn't a wait as we went as a weird time (between lunch and dinner time). We walked from our hotel but with it being in the mall, there is a lot of parking. Also- was starving so didn't take a photo of the food. But it was delicious! A great spot! Highly recommend! read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

OK, I'd say this is average... Nothing great. Neither the hubby nor I were impressed. Except their unsweetened tea was fresh and had a hint of floral flavor. Lovely! This must be a Tex-Mex thing, but the rice was butter rice... There was no color or taste to it... The Charro beans were like refried beans except for not as mashed. They tasted good. also got the crispy ground beef tacos... First impression was that it had some sloppy Joe and cumin mixed into the ground beef. The tortilla was fried, it's supposed to be handmade, but it was very thin and kind of flaky. Husband got a chicken Tinga bowl. And it barely had any meat in it and he had the same butter rice that was as a base. He didn't really care for it, and I was sad to see him try to eat it... his comment was "well, we tried something new." LOL I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment... We tried it, but we won't be back. The service was fine, nothing to write home about... Also, when you walk in the restaurant, it has a stand there and most people would think that they should wait there to be seated because it's at the entrance... But you really do need to take time to read these plaques that are posted to find out that here you have to actually walk past a dining area into some sort of host area in the center of the restaurant. Also, seems overpriced for what it is. These are just our opinions based on our experience. read more

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Came for appetizers before we did a little shopping. I ordered a frozen Paloma and we got guacamole and chicken nachos for the table. There were 3 of us and it was plenty of food. Unfortunately my Paloma never came. The waitress did let me know it was taking a minute for the machine and it would come out shortly. I ended up cancelling once we finished our food and asked for the check. She apologized and said she had already talking it off the check because of the delay. It would have been nice if she had let me know prior to me asking for the check. It was pretty chill inside. Not too busy but we did come on Memorial Day. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Bar - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Busy place! We got a great table and ordered a dip trio of guacamole, queso and I forget what the third one was, maybe chipotle. The chips were crispy and all of the dips were good! We ate all of that. I got hard shell tacos and they were delicious. They were stuffed and had lots of shredded cheese. Glorious! The service was great. One of the many restaurant choices in this complex and definitely a great choice. You won't be disappointed. My dinner mate's margarita looked amazing. read more

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Below average Mexican food. I ordered the short rib macha bowl; it basically tasted like an overpriced chipotle bowl. $18 for a very small plate. Our server was very kind but she kept bothering us if we wanted to order drinks. I barely drink so it was annoying having someone push for it. I did not like the food or experience I had here. 100% would not come back or recommend. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

Major drop off in service. The food was served warm. The flavor was mid. And the $15 margarita was 3/4 filled on a short glass. Had to ask multiple times for refills and for salsa. Lots of servers wandering around except for anyone willing to fill out waters or take my credit card after I asked for the bill. Major disappointment as this counted for my weekly "Tex Mex" allowance and it stunk. read more

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The drinks here are so strong & good. We loved the atmosphere and vibes of this place. More of an upscale restaurant than others. Service was fast and server was very attentive. Honestly would go back to this place very soon. We had a couple mezcal flights & we were feelin' it by the first one. Food we ordered was just fajitas but it was good. My party had a great time here and we can't wait to go back again. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Te amo tequila 3 friends - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

The service was great and the vibe inside was so fun! Im STILL dreaming of the Papas Dulce Bowl and would travel any distance to have it again. The Spicy Mango Ceviche (not pictured) was also literally to die for. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - "Papas Dulce" Bowl - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

Let me tell you about Blanco, the new Mexican restaurant and bar near the Galleria. My sister and I pulled up on a Tuesday to catch the all-day happy hour - we needed a win, and Blanco delivered. We kicked things off with a frozen Paloma and the house chips and salsa. The Paloma was dangerously smooth, and the chips and salsa were noticeably fresh and satisfying--a perfect, unfussy start. For the mains, we went heavy on the tacos. My sister ordered the shrimp tacos and the crispy sweet potato taco (avocado, chile negra, cotija... it looked serious). I opted for the more traditional route: Chicken Pastor: Solid. The caramelized pineapple brought a nice, necessary sweetness. Traditional Carnitas Taco: Okay, this was the moment. The carnitas itself was excellent, but the inclusion of the mandarin oranges with the salsa verde and crema fresca was an unexpectedly brilliant move. It sounds unconventional, but the citrus cut through the richness of the meat perfectly. It was the absolute highlight of the meal--a truly fresh and inventive take. The restaurant is massive, with ample indoor and outdoor seating, which is great for the Houston crowd. I liked that the bar faces both inside and out, making it easy to grab a drink wherever you post up. Everything was delicious, from the initial drinks to the very last bite of that carnitas taco. It's a fresh, quality take on Mexican food, and the Tuesday happy hour is a serious hookup. Go for the tacos, stay for the Paloma. 5/5 stars. read more

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This is a must try! They provide great service as you are seated typically right away in an area of your choice. They have an outdoor and indoor option. They are located in the mall, but also you can enter outside of the mall. The happy hour is great! taco Tuesday all day!! The drinks are good and so are the happy hours tacos. But ba-be-....those Tiger Fajita tacos go hard!!! I mean flavorful and supposedly they are spicy. They were not to me...you can get your choice of beans...I'm a charro type of lady. You can also take drinks Togo. I really love coming here, the only downfall is parking as it's located in the galleria. Uggghh. I hope they open another location that has easier access!!! Again, you should try the tiger fajitas if it's your first time! read more

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All Day Happy Hour on Taco Tuesday. Met a friend for a fun GNO on Tuesday night. So surprised to see that they have all day Happy Hour on Taco Tuesdays. Yes! Made a reservation, but no issues getting an oversized booth near the kitchen as Blanco Cocina+Cantina was quite open. Started with the complimentary chips and salsa but added the Warm Queso off the Happy Hour Menu. The queso was so warm and creamy. It was topped with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Such a great way to start the evening. The Chicken Tortilla Soup was quite filling for an appetizer. Topped with avocado, sour cream, pico de gallo, and creamy queso blanco, it was such a warm and cozy bite. I actually could have just ordered this and have been satisfied. We both ordered a salad. Mine was the Chopped Chicken Salad. It was filled with so many of my favorites. Crisp apple, sweet dates, quinoa, kale, crispy sweet potato strings, pomegranate, and goat cheese tossed with a chili walnut vinaigrette. My friend had the Crunchy Taco Salad. She substituted the ground beef for the carne asada which was a $12 upcharge. The salad was filled with black beans, avocado, tomato, roasted corn, and cheddar cheese mixed with a pasilla ranch dressing. Our waiter was so nice, but service was slow. My friend ordered a sangria when we ordered our appetizers. We had to ask for it a few times. It did come eventually after we got our salads. I was going to order an Agua Fresca, but was hesitant because the service was so slow. Maybe they were short staffed? Had to ask a couple of times for more chips to go with the Warm Queso and water refills. Surprised because the restaurant was quite empty. Still...a nice place for a quiet GNO with a good friend on Taco Tuesday. read more

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Blanco is a great place to eat! If you've got time. When we got there for dinner, we were told it was going to be over an hour wait. We were a large party and it was the galleria, so this was understandable. The wait ended up being closer to half an hour. All I can say is I'm glad we waited! The interior is nice with spacious wooden booths (which I love). Once we were seated, service was timely. The food itself was extremely worth the wait. The tacos and fajitas were excellent, with succulent meat cooked nicely. And the quantities were definitely filling. The only downside is that we couldn't fit our entire party so we had to divide ourselves and some chose to go to a different place to eat. But the experience itself was lovely! read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nice tasty joint with a decent happy hour. Yes it is located at a mall, but service was great - sat at the bar. Had the house margarita, which was tasty. Ordered the cheese enchilada plate with charro beans and rice. You have a choice of charro beans or black beans. Also it comes with guacamole, pico and sour cream in which I had it held, just like my meal with no extras. Chips and salsa also came which had a nice heat to it. Got to say the grilled onion and cheese enchilada with their house ancho sauce on the top was heavenly. Nice level of heat with great flavor. Beans were done well and had a good seasoning to them. Rice was straight forward rice with a hint of cilantro added. Very good joint for a meal. I enjoyed the outdoor bar side of things. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Cheese enchilada plate with chips & salsa. - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped in with my brother to kill time before a flight and we were honestly disappointed with the quality of the drinks and appetizers, despite the service being great. We were really looking for a place to relax at for a couple hrs and enjoy some drinks and entrees, but after receiving the initial items, decided to leave and find a different restaurant. Overall, the ambiance is definitely here, however, the price point isn't reflected in the quality of the items. Drinks: For $18 for 1 drink, we expected much more from the Cadillac margaritas. We then switched to the house margarita and didn't taste a distinct premium difference between the two. As Margarita lovers we were definitely disappointed. Don't have an issue paying higher prices, but is disappointing when it doesn't taste like it. Food: The complimentary chips and salsa are a nice touch and we munched on those while waiting for our appetizer to come. The guacamole was a pretty small serving compared to other Mexican restaurants we dine at and the guacamole just didn't taste freshly made. It was missing distinct flavors of lime, cilantro, and definitely salt. There were darkened bits of avocado in it as well, making us suspect that it was sitting since the morning. The presentation was pretty, but flavor and quality were lacking. It was these things that made us decide to leave. Do want to say that the atmosphere/ interior is fantastic and I could see this being a nice spot for a girls night or happy hour date! The prices unfortunately didn't reflect the quality and it felt like a rip off. read more

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First time here. The service was very good and the food was as well. The chips were standard however salsa for the tables resembled a store bought salsa like Pace I asked for the a spicy salsa and the red was better but still lacked heat. The atmosphere is nice. The tacos were good. I will come back if I have time to stop in where I can enjoy some tequila. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Crispy Ground Beef Taco - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

Walked over for dinner with co- workers. Great location. Inside the galleria. We had made a reservation so they walked us to a table right away. We sat outside on a gorgeous evening. Ordered steak fajitas with a margarita. The steak was nicely made. Food was great read more

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This was my very first time here and the carne asada tacos were good but the rice was so bland. The chips were so plain they needed salt. The salsa wasn't my favorite the queso was delicious. The service from my server was really good and the ambiance the place was a nice place just the food was lacking some really. read more

The watermelon margarita was so refreshing! I also had a grilled fish taco & a carne asada taco. The carne asada was so flavorful & by far my favorite! read more

Kyle was such a delight. Not only an excellent bartender but also incredibly patient with my Goldilocks issue with the air conditioning since I must have moved seats at the bar 900 times . He took such great care of me and my colleague and made the whole evening easy and fun. The food was fantastic and everybody we interacted with was absolutely fantastic as well. I hope we can make it back to Blanco before we leave Houston. Thannkkk you Kyle!! read more

Stopped here with a colleague for a quick lunch close to the hotel and it was inside the Galleria Mall on the first floor on the NW corner. It was pretty easy to find and we didn't have to go outside to get there. The queso was one of the best queso's that I've had. It had a nice mix of pico, sour cream, and guac with it and was just velvety delicious. They were a little slow with the chip refill which is dumb. If you bring chips and salsa out, then someone orders queso, then bring more chips! Service in general wasn't great. It wasn't overly busy either, it was just difficult to get drink refills which were needed after flying all morning. Having the glass FULL of ice didn't help either. I hate that! I ordered the Chimichanga "Sam Style" which came with a crispy taco too, something I usually try to do at a Mexican restaurant. The taco was just ok with run of the mill ingredients and a shell that "shattered" when you took a bite. (Why did you take a bite of my taco anyway? For Shame) The Chicken Tinga was definitely Texas sized and would have been plenty on its own. I think I ate about half of it partially because I was full and partially because the inside was a mushy mess. I was hoping for some sign of chicken pieces, but it was just kinda porridge like. I'd probably go here again just for the queso. I didn't have any drinks, but I'd probably get one with the queso next time too. And I'd make sure I had time to kill as well... Don't go in a rush! read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Chicken Tinga Chimichanga was Texas Sized! Added a crispy taco! - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place was so much more fire than I expected! Being located at the Galleria had me slightly skeptical because I've had some places there and they looked nice with bland food. That was not the case at all here. For me this place truly hit in every area and as I write this review I find myself thinking I need to plan a return trip. You can enter in either from outside or from inside of the mall. As this was the only reason I came I entered in from outside. Coming in the interior design is really nice. The earthy colors are nice and you get a great pop from the colored wall that has a neon sign reading "Te Amo Tequila". There is an open kitchen view that separates from the dining area by a large glass wall. I love open kitchens because it lets me know that the restaurant feels confident in their cleanliness to allow guests to view it. Plus it's nice to see the different things in the kitchen. I remember that just seeing the bright yellow and green of lemons and limes in the kitchen added to the look of the restaurant to me. There wasn't anyone at the front when I came in and a group was in front of me. I had a reservation and once I did speak to someone I was soon seated and waiting for the date I was meeting. The waiter was cool and I believe was helpful when I finish did start going through the menu. Of course the table came with complimentary chips and salsa and I am happy to say that it was a really good salsa. Oftentimes at some places the salsa with the chips can be a letdown, but it was not here. I'm not one for alcohol with my meals but I decided to get a margarita. I got the Smashed Strawberry & Mandarin and it came in looking great and tasted amazing! Combined with the chips and salsa this meal was shaping up to be great! Continuing on with the meal we had the Chicken Taquitos for a starter and I think they came out with or after my main dish but it was no problem. By themselves the taquitos were great white the Chipotle-Avocado Salsa they were YES! Now a chimichanga is my absolute favorite dish of all time, but not everywhere does it justice, so I'm often hesitant to order it at new places. I saw it on the menu and had to go back and forth a few times before I pulled the trigger and order the Chicken Tinga Chimichanga. And when I tell you it hit the mark, I mean it HIT THE MARK! It didn't come in a cheese and gravy sauce as most chnimis I've had have come but it didn't matter because this one was banging. When I eat, I eats, so I'm not usually one to eat less than half my food but I legit only ate maybe half, if that, of my chimichanga. It came with pico de gallo, guacamole sour cream, rice and beans, and they were all light delicious and paired well with the chimi. I mean this so seriously, as I write and look at the photos of the meal I had, I want to go back ASAP so bad! The biggest problem is that I enjoyed everything I had so much that I want all of it again but then again, if all of that was so good then I'm sure there are other delicious treats on the menu. Blanco I shall be back! read more

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Pretty good Tex Mex place. The queso was great, enjoyed the chicken fajitas, and the tres leches was delicious too. For some reason the rice that came with the fajita fixens was really amazing and I wish I got more of that. I feel like I was looking for something more traditional and less high end for the Tex Mex, but this was the best rated spot in this part of Houston and I did enjoy it. Not mind-blowing, but very good. And he app, fajitas, and tres leches were part of a 3 for $30 menu that I do highly recommend. Do attend. read more

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5 stars as its dog friendly! Hostess and waitress were friendly and took our order promptly. Ordered fish tacos and it was really good. Breakfast burrito was huge, tastes good as well. Pineapple mimosa was unique but I preferred the mixed berry mimosa. Cute spot for lunch + drinks. read more

Tuesday is happy hour all day and we enjoyed the margarita pitcher. Diego was our server and helped make it a fun time. The food was flavorful especially the rice and fresh corn tortillas. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Shrimp tacos - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

My wife and I had lunch here, we took advantage of the happy hour specials, got a margarita pitcher and some nachos, guacamole and I got the smash burger. The marg was strong, I love em that way. All the food was tasty and the service was good. A little confusion about the bill that got cleared up promptly. All in all a great happy hour deal. We sat outside but I liked the restaurant's decor. read more

Went here for a happy hour work event with a party of 9 and no reservation. The location is perfect since it's connected to the mall and the office tower. We were seated immediately outside, which worked out great since the weather was nice. The service was good. The waitress gave us her recommendations and you could tell she really knows the food here. She was very attentive and refilled my drink before I even noticed I was almost done. We started off with chips, salsa, queso, and guac. Everything was delicious. I loved the onion flavor of the guac. I ordered the short rib machaca enchilada. The flavor was rich and the slight kick made it even more enjoyable. I'd recommend coming here! Me and my coworkers had a great time. read more

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Maybe an off day for Blanco's but I do look for consistency when I dine at my favorites! I brought my friends for an impromptu tacos and margaritas night but was disappointed with the $70 pitcher margarita we ordered and service was slow as well. The nachos with short ribs were perfect! It was crunchy nachos with all the fresh yummy toppings and beef short rib for an extra few dollars! The food was great as well. We shared the tiger shrimp with spicy garlic butter sauce and added carne and some rice... The first margarita pitcher we ordered was the mango stand but it just tasted too sour with almost No alcohol. Then we ordered the strawberry smash margarita but it was flat and not tasteful at all. When we were placing our order, I specifically requested the tiger shrimp and add the carne as an extra portion but on the receipt it was reversed and the server added the carne as the main which was $2 extra and then added the shrimp as the add on... the transparency would have been a nice courtesy. Either way, a bit disappointed but will continue to come read more

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Blanco has a few things going for it: First, the service was impeccable. Our server was on-the-ball, super friendly, and was ready to help us at a moment's notice. Second, the Raging Burro drink is incredible and could be very dangerous if you don't take your time and pay attention to the drink. However, for the food, it's only ok. The street corn appetizer was probably the best thing we had. Clearly chips and salsa don't count, but they were also okay. The chips were either not salted or extremely salty - it was very odd. As for the entrees, everyone reported their food was "fine" - for a Tex Mex joint in Texas, I'm not sure that is very solid. The Short Rib was definitely fine, but the rice was very, very salty and almost buttery - which was odd. The rice 100% brought down the meal. If you're in the Galleria, drop by for a drink and some salsa, for sure. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Short Rib Machaca tacos - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This was my first stop in Houston. I was starving and craving texmex fresh off the plane. I believe this is a chain restaurant but I went in blindly as it smelled delicious and the drinks looked good. Also, an outside bar? Yes please. The food was pretty good. I ate the entire cheese crisp thingy because it's such a thin crust and the short rib was braised to perfection. My drink was good too! I didn't get a photo. We stayed for a couple hours chatting and nipping at our dishes and chips and salsa. Not sure I'd visit again since I'm not a local but I can tell it's a vibe at night for those who do live in the area. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Traditional Cheese Enchilada - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food is always good here! Never a bad thing on the menu. Ambiance is fun and laid back. Service is cool. Staff is nice. Very different type of tex-mex read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Warm Queso with ground beef - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

New to Houston and found this spot on Yelp. It's located in the galleria. The interior is super cute and a nice after work spot to grab drinks. The elote was not like a typical elote. Like they tried to spice up the recipe When the recipe was fine as is. My chicken fajitas were good. Would not get nor recommend the rice. I'd return for a drink but not the food. read more

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First time at this restaurant and the food and drinks did not disappoint at all. I got the frozen coconut margarita and it was so delicious, I got a second round. I also got the mango margarita, but it was not as good as the coconut one. For my meal, I ordered the short rib machaca burrito. The burrito was delicious and the rice with corn was out of this world. It had a hint of coconut, which I truly enjoyed. The service was really good. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. read more

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Stopped by Blanco today and sat at the bar for drinks and some food. Our server/bartender was Kyle and he was amazing! Great suggestions on food, which was delicious, and fantastic drinks. I got the carne asada burrito and the jalapeño and pineapple margaritas and both were wonderful! The drink wasn't to sweet and the steak was cooked perfectly. Definitely hit this place up and check out Kyle at the bar. Make sure to ask for the spicy salsa! read more

In town for an Astros game and while walking the mall, hungry hits the kids. This place had amazing reviews so bee line! The atmosphere is relaxing and chill. Music was loud but still conversational. Started with skinny margaritas for the Monday speciWe ordered 3 bowls and an order of ground beef tacos. The skinny margarita is so good! And cute! Service was super fast and super nice!! Only thing that keeps this place from a 5 is no sweet tea (this is Tx), the chips/salsa were eh, and maybe a tad more meat in the bowls, otherwise LOVED this place!! read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

Excellent food, service, and atmosphere! The margarita had fresh lime juice (not a mix). I'll come back if I'm in Houston again! read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Chips & Salsa - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

Awesome food and drinks! They served chips and salsa once my friend and I sat down. The chips are fresh and crispy. The salsa was spicy and flavorful. We ordered the spicy mango ceviche for appetizer, grilled avocado taco (house made tortilla), and grilled shrimp taco (house made tortilla). Definitely had to have margaritas when we were here. We had the mango stand, and smashed strawberry & mandarin. The spicy mango ceviche was spicy and flavorful. The portion was perfect for two to share. The house made tacos were awesome. One big bite into the taco, different flavors were bursting inside my mouth. It was so good. The margaritas were great with the food. Just perfect. The alcohol was so good. I will definitely be back again for the great food and drinks! read more

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