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    El Trompo Loco

    4.1 (94 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Trompo Tacos
    Craig W.

    I have a big weakness for trompo! As in drive an hour to check out a place someone somewhere has recommended. Cool little place that's not a truck(my usual thing for tacos). It's clean. Staff was very friendly and quick. I think they dip the corn tortillas into grease to soften them and that makes it a little too greasy for me. Other than that the tacos were outstanding! That close shave right off the rotisserie is the best. It was lunch and we still got chips/salsa for a snack. Most places don't do that during lunch. Maybe because I'm a gringo they brought the mild sauce to the table? I like the hot, spicy, green sauce. There's had great flavor but no kick. Next trip I'll ask for fuego! Worth the trip for sure

    Quesabirria tacos ($12.99)
    Jennifer T.

    One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to! My gripe is it's so far, which could be a good thing cause I'd be here a couple times a month. It used to be an old Sonic & they kept the drive ups as parking spots & decorate the exterior with beautiful murals representing Houston. You know a place is good if their chips & salsa is bomb. The GREEN SALSA packs some heat! I can handle some spice but that it had my mouth burning. The HORCHATA helped soothe the fire. Super cinnamony & sweet. I ordered the ORDEN DE TACOS (5) with 2 TROMPO & 3 BISTEC. The onions & cilantro comes on the side along with GRILLED ONIONS & a surprise potato chunk. The QUESABIRRIA TACOS (3) also outstanding. The consume was well seasoned & had all the fixing. The portions here are generous. We left full & had leftovers to enjoy the next day. The service was prompt & everyone was nice. When I asked for water they did bring a bottle so I'm not sure if they serve tap. I will make the trek across town to be back!

    Trompo Burger
    Jaime J.

    I'll spare an unnecessary long review and just say that the food tastes great, the portions are generous, and the price point can't be beaten. If you want some delicious Mexican food on the east side of Houston, this is a great option.

    Updated menu as of 6/20/24
    Raul J.

    Okay I go here often and usually stick to my order but I decided to try their volcanes on Friday and it was so good. Even if you don't love tripas, I highly recommend trying theirs extra crispy. It's the best version imo.

    I'm Hamburguesa con Papas
    Saira T.

    Very delicious! Everything was amazing I would definitely be coming back ! Energy of workers is too tier. Inside sitting as well as outside very bright and music playing !

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    Susie C.

    came with some friends, the new tables they put outside are so nice! the food as always excellent!

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    4 months ago

    Pretty good and amazing food,I got the tacos and Avis Fresca,it was near where I live and convenient

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    Food is on point. Ambiance is ok, they stay busy. Dine it or drive thru. Good amount of parking available.

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    Always great food when I come here! Ambiance is amazing, love coming here with family and friends.

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    Pretty good... seasoned well and portions are huge! The service was good and I will be back for round two

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    1 year ago

    Amazing food came from kansas and love love the pastor we even took 6 pounds home to eat later

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    Food is always great and service is good! Love everything here. Cute outdoor swings at the tables.

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    1 year ago

    Food was absolutely amazing!!! We drive over 30 miles just to order to go from this place!!!

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    2 years ago

    The food is delicious and I would highly recommend enjoying the environment with an ice cold beer.

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    The trompo tacos are the go to at this place a little steep but it's not bad food is good

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    2 years ago

    Great food, sketchy area. There number of transients keeps growing. ..............................................

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    Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

    Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

    4.2
    (294 reviews)
    12.5 mi
    $$

    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
    (895 reviews)
    11.8 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
    (172 reviews)
    16.1 mi
    $$$

    I came here to celebrate my friend's birthday, and I'm so happy I finally got to try this…read moreestablishment! I would definitely recommend making a reservation, as it can get pretty busy, especially during Saturday lunch. There is also plenty of parking available across the street. The interior of the restaurant was beautiful and felt so authentic to Mexican culture. Our server, Kylah, was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and so kind throughout our entire dining experience. Now onto the food; everything was absolutely delicious. The Avocado Mollete and Chilaquiles Divorciados were both packed with so much flavor. Every bite was amazing. I had heard that the pancakes were the star of the show, and they definitely lived up to the hype. I have never had pancakes this crispy before, and they were so good! Our server also brought out a birthday surprise, the Chocolate Cremoso, and it was delicious! It was such a sweet touch to the celebration. Honestly, everything my party ordered was so flavorful and delicious. We had such a great experience, and I genuinely cannot wait to come back!

    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.

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    Paloma Coconut Punch & a classic Margarita.

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    Paloma Coconut Punch & a classic Margarita.
    Dona Leti's

    Dona Leti's

    4.0
    (670 reviews)
    14.8 mi
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    I just wanna say this $30 burrito BUSS so hard like this was my first time going because the…read morereviews are good and I saw YouTubers and tiktokers say they go brazy one of the most popular spots in Houston....Anywho my burrito had SHRIMP, STEAK, FRIES, RICE, HOT CHEETOS, SOUR CREAM, LETTUCE, TOMATO CHEESE etc...20 out of 10 highly recommend Thanks for great customer service and amazing food CASHIER WAS SUPER NICE @Saucy Santana on the song

    This place was highly recommended and always busy. So i finally got the chance to go. Lets break it…read moredown as to why a low rating. Service: waitress: was sweet and she took our order and checked on us 3 times the entire meal. She did not ask or offer any type of hot sauce or other condiments when my food was delivered to the table. Manager: this is what really cost them, tried to deny me entry because of my service dog. Said he had to call the owner because they didn't allow pets. I told the manager that it was a servive dog who was working. Then after calling the owner, still tried to talk me out of eating there. The manager and owner need to learn the laws that protect people with disabilities that require service animals. Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 12. https://guides.sll.texas.gov/animal-law/service-animals Food: given that this was a "mexican restaurant", it lacked flavor and spice. The bacon wrapped stuffed jalapeños were overly greasy and had 0 heat. My birria nachos were decent but still lacked in flavor category. The only thing that saved them from a 1 star was the fun atmosphere. Do better and learn from your mistakes.

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    Passion fruit margarita with a shot of Grand Marnier.

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    Passion fruit margarita with a shot of Grand Marnier.
    Candente - Museum District

    Candente - Museum District

    4.1
    (640 reviews)
    13.4 mi
    $$

    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!

    Ambiance: The restaurant is huge and there is tons of seating. The service was also decent. There…read moreis a wide selection of food on the menu as well. Queso: The queso was pretty good! I saw the social media videos of them using real blocked cheese. It was good if you like white cheese queso. There was some tomatoes in there and you can add any meat. The chips were also good they weren't too greasy. Chicken/beef fajitas: This is such a classic dish! The onions on there were really good and had a slight smoky flavor. The beef was good as well and it was cooked to like a medium rare. The chicken was okay it lacked depth.

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    Skinny margarita (large)

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