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    El Ta-Cotorro Norteño

    4.9 (39 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Menu 11.26.23
    Maritza R.

    Great little hole in the wall restaurant with super friendly employees. It was our first time here today and it did not disappoint. I had the cafe de olla and posole. Both were great. They did not cheap out on the meat in the posole... it had more meat than hominy. The cafe de olla was sweet with a hint of cinnamon. I'll be coming back here to try the quesi- birrias that come with a side of consume. They have tortillas de arina that they import from Mexico. They also had aguas frescas, coco & horchata. I tried the horchata and it was great. Looking forward to coming back soon!

    Chilaquiles

    Friendly staff. Food is great. Service is quick. Homemade tortillas. Small inside dining area. Loved it! Definitely a hidden gem.

    Birria - beef and pulled pork.
    Kellie G.

    Absolutely the best authentic Mexican food I've had, outside of Mexico! I highly recommend this little place and the owners/staff are amazing! I eat here every time I come to Houston, no matter how far out of the way it is.

    Priscila C.

    This place is so good, in every way. Their service is friendly and attentive, they patiently answered any questions I had about the menu and were kind enough to give their recommendations and further explain their available options for homemade tortillas. Their cafe de olla and their aguas frescas are my favorite, I highly recommend!

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    Daysi L.

    This was the best plate of food i've had in a whileeeeee. This is a small little place in an ugly little plaza but the food is too damn good. Me and my dad came here after his chemo appointment and we were the only people in there. Our waitress was really nice and i'm sure is the daughter of the owners. She was attentive and made sure we had what we needed. The coffee is made with mexican piloncillo and my dad loved it. I had the chilaquiles and SHEEEESSSSSHHH ima stay thinking about them hoes till who knows when. What can i say? the beans were good as hell. the fries were good as hell. The eggs were good as hell. This plate cost $8, and I wish I could buy it every week. Definitely worth a try, I hope this place stays open cause I wanna go back. My dad really loved it so I know him and my mom will be going back.

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    Luna Q.

    Tacos dorados were amazing! With shredded beef. Perfect amount of meat, beans and lettuce. Crispy enough but not greasy.

    Torta de pierna
    AbbyNicolle Q.

    Everything about this place just reminds me of home. The staff is extremely friendly and always recommends the best things. This is a hidden gem for sure, if you're looking for authentic Mexican food go here! I'm such a small business lover so when i saw this place open up close to my neighborhood i had to try it out & I've been coming ever since! My favorite and i mean favorite thing on their menu has to be the torta de pierna! The pork is sooooo tender, it's always packed with flavor and so juicy & DONT get me started on their salsa verde OMG! it has the perfect amount of spicy , flavor and i can't help but douse my food in it! I have pictures of the torta but it's so good i had to eat half of it first they offer many other items on their menu but don't go without trying the torta de pierna ! I seriously hope more people come to check them out ! I've heard great things about their bacon wrapped burritos and thats on my to try list next to their birria tacos ! I will for sure update my review when i try it !

    Barbaco and shredded beef tacos.
    Tammy M.

    Just found my favorite taco place. Words cannot describe how amazing they were. I told my husband I would give him half of each. I really did not want to share!!! He gave me his half of the bacon wrapped burrito (also delicious). The girls working there were also great. Hoping to get back on Saturday for the menudo and posole.

    Caldo de pollo con arroz y garbanzos  all home made Mexican food.
    Stefany V.

    All home made Mexican food super clean and super friendly stop by and try the food trust me you won't regret it.

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    9 months ago

    Great tacos - great service. Fresh and spicy salsas. Definitely recommend giving it a try.

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    4 years ago

    Awesome food. We ordered the torta 5/5 and breakfast tacos 5/5. Super friendly accommodating service.

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    The food is amazing!! Anything you eat there is good. They have very good service and the ambiance is fantastic.

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    Everything was amazing! Food was authentic, fresh, flavorful! Service was excellent as well. Will definitely be back!!!

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    Ordered sopes and tacos dorados through door dash, it was 10/10. Will dine in next time to experience it hot and fresh!

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    3 years ago

    Great service, haven't had that in a while. good food & atmosphere definitely combing back!!

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    This is a little hole in the wall, but the food is AUTHENTIC. Give them a try, you won't regret it!

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    3 years ago

    i am in love with the bacon rapped burrito. this is my second time ordering it. i'm going to try it with eash meat, one at a time

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    Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

    Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

    4.2
    (293 reviews)
    18.5 mi
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    I highly recommend the brunch menu. The birria tacos and had an amazing flavor. The drinks are…read morefabulous too. If you go ask for Mario her is best server. He knows the menu very well and guides you through. His personality is infectious.

    We visited Madera's for the first time recently and overall had a great first impression. The…read moreserver was attentive when needed but didn't hover or rush us. For drinks, my husband and our friends tried some of the margaritas from their large and unique margaritas menu, as well as their hibiscus agua fresca. All of the drinks were very pretty and it seemed like everyone enjoyed them, too! We started with their chips and salsa trio, which we all really liked. The chips were on the thicker side, but were crispy and not stale or chewy at all. Each of the salsas were quite different, and two were served warm, which we really liked! For the price, I'd consider getting the chips and salsa as a non-negotiable, honestly. For entrees, we tried the enchilada rojas, chilaquiles verde w/ chicken and beef, birria barbacoa ramen, and huaraches. My husband felt like his ramen could have included more meat, but aside from that everyone really enjoyed what they ordered. The highlight was probably the desserts, though! We got a quatro leches and two ordered of their giant and amazing churros. Both were incredibly tasty and reason enough to return for another visit in the future!

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    Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

    Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

    3.9
    (893 reviews)
    15.1 mi
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    When they say "everything is bigger in Texas," they weren't kidding. The size of the margarita was…read morebigger than my hand. If you want leftovers, this is your place to go. It was my first time trying out Tex mex style. It was so busy on a Saturday evening. The chips that were given to each table was incredibly warm and the sauces paired so well. I ordered the el manarco which is this giant piece of steak that was well charred, included this avacado and seafood grit sauce, rice + soup + gauconole/salsa. They gave me 4 giant house made tortillas which was also fresh and warm. This meal can be finished by two people. Definitely come here on an empty stomach and the portions are absolutely massive.

    Guys, you know I dont post a review unless a dish is a straight 10/10…read more The breakfast I just had warrants a 10/10 review at the Airline blvd location. I just had the Machacado con Huevo breakfast dish here and it was so incredibly good-So good! it was one of the best breakfasts Ive ever had. seriously.I will definitely be back for this breakfast. I recommend getting it with red and green sauce on the side and a side of tortillas ro make your own tacos with the eggs, salsa and refried beans. just wow! And that tamale needs its own menu. That tamale was amazing. I would get several orders of that soft white tamale by itself to go. And the service was a 10/10. They kept refilling my red and green sauce and kept checking up on me throughout. Ambience was great as always. Its a life changing dish. Thanks Teotihuacan for the great breakfast and great service! Yall deserve a well-earned review!

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    Maximo

    Maximo

    4.6
    (169 reviews)
    19.7 mi
    $$$

    Delicious upscale Mexican food with a thoughtfully curated menu. We sat in the climate controlled…read morepatio out front, and it was lovely. It truly felt like an extension of the restaurant. Service was remarkable and very friendly from the host to the cleaning staff. Food was delicious. I really appreciated the creative flavors that were inspired by authentic Mexican cuisine. Standouts were the guacamole and wagyu carne asada, but everything was fantastic. I loved the Clara cocktail and enjoyed learning about the process to create it. It is clear that there was care and attention behind each menu item. Also, the pace of the food being brought out was evenly paced, which I appreciate, and our server gave us just the right amount of attentiveness. We celebrated my husband's birthday here, and they sent out a tres leches with a candle on it. Very kind and very delicious dessert. Usually not a big fan of tres leches, but this one was not overwhelmingly soaked in condensed milk, and it has a very fresh tasting peach (seasonal) puree drizzled on top. We will most definitely return.

    Went for Sunday brunch with a reservation and were seated almost immediately on the patio. It's…read moretemperature-controlled, which is a huge plus in Houston, and it's still super cute. We ordered the breakfast burrito and the duck carnitas. We added barbacoa to the burrito, and it was honestly the definition of comfort food. It was EXTREMELY greasy though, so I ended up eating it with a fork and knife. If I had been home alone... I probably would've just shoved the whole thing in my mouth. I couldn't not order the duck carnitas. It came on a sope, which is basically my definition of the perfect Mexican brunch. It was really yummy, and I especially loved the salsa that came with it. My only real critique is that the portions felt a little on the smaller side. Either bump them up a bit or add a small side, because I definitely could've eaten a little more.

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    Paloma Coconut Punch & a classic Margarita.

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    Paloma Coconut Punch & a classic Margarita.
    Candente - Museum District

    Candente - Museum District

    4.1
    (638 reviews)
    19.0 mi
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    What better way to kick off a Texas trip than getting some highly-regarded tex-mex! Some coworkers…read morerecommended this spot to me so I had to try! It's in the Museum District/Montrose area, so pretty accessible and with plenty of parking. We got seated immediately, and there was a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating, the latter of which was great even on a humid day. The menu was pretty extensive with your Tex-Mex classics like fajitas and enchiladas, with a special for every day of the week. This time was a free upgrade to a large fajita, so I went with the chicken fajitas! It came out after about 20 minutes with all of the fixings and this very yummy buttery sauce. I haven't had too many fajitas, but I'm pretty confident this is a top spot!

    Visited Candente while in Houston. The atmosphere was lively and bustling, making it easy to see…read morewhy this place is so popular. The service was good throughout the meal. We did have to ask for a bit of cleanup around our table from the previous guests, but considering how busy the restaurant was, it wasn't a major issue and was taken care of promptly. The food was very good and lived up to expectations. My only disappointment was the Bloody Maria, which wasn't seasoned properly and lacked the balance and depth of flavour I was hoping for. Overall, a fun, energetic spot serving very good food, with just a few minor details keeping it from being an exceptional experience. Saluti.

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    Candente - Museum District
    When in Rome
    When in Rome
    Skinny margarita (large)

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