Wow. I was hesitant in stopping as it is just a small building and there were no cars. To be honest…read moreI missed it the first time I passed it and had to turn around. But this place is seriously so delicious. I had the pleasure of having the entire restaurant to myself it was nice and cool, good in escaping that Texas heat. I ordered a breakfast burrito with eggs, bacon, potatoes, onions, cheese and refried beans. The plate came out with a little bed of lettuce, a tomato slice, and a slice of avocado. I am usually super picky about my veggies as restaurants but again, wow, the flavor of my burrito, the salsa, and the fresh avocado and tomato to die for. My boyfriend and I are new to the area and I can't wait to show him this place we will be regulars. Delicious. Authentic. Hidden Gem with a wonderful waitstaff.

Great food but the restaurant is not much to look at. Looks can be deceiving…read more Barbacoa Taco

The best Barbacoa. Great service. Low overhead means they put all the effort into service and THE…read moreBEST food.

Best breakfast taco in Livingston area. Endless variety of ingredients to make your taco how you…read morelike it! Also called Aaron's Taco, or Pink House taco locally.

If you're looking for a fancy restaurant with margaritas and loud ambiance, this is not for you…read more But if you're looking for awesome, authentic Mexican food then this is the place. We come here for breakfast and are never disappointed. The food is homemade and everything is so fresh.

Food was good. Coffee was good. Service was good. Heater hanging from the wall kept the place…read morewarmth during a cold spike. We will be back next time in town. Parking limited and could use a little tlc inside and outside of building, menus need to be updated have a contemporary look. Prices fair.

I will let you know this:…read more This place, for most people, will be 5 stars. Did they do anything wrong? Nope. Did they take too long with the order? Nope. Was the staff unfriendly? Not even a little bit. Really nice people that explain specials, most ordered items, and everything in between. Was the taste of the food bad? No. Granted, I only ordered 20 tacos in three different flavors. I was pleasantly surprised with the taste of the diced pineapples on my one set of tacos. Did the weather affect your experience because this is a food truck? Not at all. They even have the weather aspect together. They provide nice shading while you order and wait for your food. What could warrant only giving them 4 stars? A variety of reasons. The first being that they have so many things to choose from, and I've only eaten one thing from the massive menu. When I order more, I can adjust my rating accordingly. Also, my frugal meter hates paying the prices I pay for Mexican food! That's a strictly "me" issue that has no bearing on this establishment. I feel as though Mexican food, generally speaking, should be way cheaper than priced now and days. That's because some ripoff Mexican fast food giant used to feed me 10 tacos for under $5! Once again, this place will be 5 stars for many people. I'm looking forward to trying many things they offer. They even mentioned "keto" on their menu. They seem to really have a flare for "birria," so I'm also looking forward to trying that. You can call in your order if you are in a rush. Stop by and try this place out. I'm certain you will enjoy them.

Excellent service, delicious food, great price. This is our go to taco and tamale joint!read more

June 19,2025 UPDATE We have ordered Doordash from Palomas…read more3x since the previous review was written and I have to be honest here. I now believe that the miserable 'nachos' I got in April must have been on a bad day for the cook staff. The meals we have ordered since then have been uniformly excellent , on time and perfectly done. We've ordered a variety of entrees and all were wonderful. standouts are the taco plates and chile rellenos, also chimichanga. Tex-Mex done right! They have earned our repeat business. Five big stars for Hacendia Palomas!

The service was excellent and the food hasn't been "syscoed." We have been looking for a decent Tex…read moremex restaurant for months and found this one on the way back from Houston. So thankful.

Food was hot and fresh! Service was great! We were just driving by and decided to stop. Glad we…read moredid! Restrooms were very clean!

Neutral: The food is okay. Some dishes are good, but there have been a few times when we received…read morefood that was cold. Neutral: Service is also hit or miss. I've had attentive waiters, but a couple seemed like they'd rather be anywhere but at the restaurant. Thumbs Up: The restroom has always been clean every time I've dined here.

Food and service is always excellent as is the decor!! Wait staff are always attentive, too. Keep…read moreup the good work!!

I loved the patron grill but sadly we recently were going to get some orders out and I happen to…read morelook at the menu. It's a cute place. It has odd ambience and terrific service or it did. What I'm sad about is the prices that they have gone to. Ouch yes the food was good and they gave you plenty but it's not a high-end restaurant and they have gone a little bit crazy. I don't know if they still have lunch specials, but I won't be getting dinner there anytime soon. I know the cost of everything has gone up, but most of us didn't get that with our income so if you want to keep your customers, you might want to rethink the prices of some of your basic items

Food is typical tex mex fare, I've never had anything bad here, but nothing outstanding or overly…read morememorable either. The guacamole is always fresh though and much better than the queso. Margaritas and chips could use some improvement, however, if you're trying to have a quiet Mexican food lunch/dinner away from all the Livingston hustle and bustle, this is your place. Service is usually pretty standard and not disappointing, that is a plus. 3 stars because the margaritas are weak (to the point, the last few times here, we didn't order drinks) and the chips are too thick and too hard.

El Taquito is not a restaurant. It is a metaphor--a grim yet seductive reminder of humanity's…read moreceaseless quest for meaning in a world defined by chaos. As I entered, the air was thick with the aroma of charred meat and fleeting dreams. The tacos, though small, held the weight of centuries, each bite a delicate balance between pleasure and existential dread. The servers moved with a kind of determined indifference, as though they too understood that we are all but dust in the winds of fate. They brought me my enchiladas without a word, for what could words do in the face of the inevitable? In conclusion, El Taquito reminds us that while the food nourishes our bodies, it leaves our souls untouched--yearning for meaning in a universe that provides none. I recommend the carnitas. Decent Margaritas too