Came to Tacos Tierra Caliente tonight for a quick late-night taco run and it absolutely hit the…read morespot. We ordered two steak tacos with cilantro, onions, and avocado, one chicken taco with cilantro and onions, and two small beef quesadillas -- and it was the perfect amount of food. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want from a taco truck. The steak was tender and well-seasoned, and the quesadillas were simple but so satisfying. Service was quick, and the guy working in the truck was super friendly. Honestly, some of the best tacos I've had in the city. Definitely will be back again.

If you like the quesadillas at Taconazo, you'll like them here. My buddy took me here after a…read moreRockets game. We wanted Taconazo, but we didn't have any cash on us. Luckily, this spot takes both card and cash! I got the small beef quesadilla, and it was loaded with cheese. The small quesadilla was $5.50, and it was pretty decently sized for a small. They have salsa set out at the counter, so you can pack as much as you like. The red salsa was smoky and SPICY. Very tasty if you like spice I see a lot of great reviews about this place. I would like to try their other tacos and give a more detailed review. I will be back! but for sure the quesadilla was a hit for me

We were looking for a late night spot to get a bite to eat and thought of Velvet Taco…read more Surprisingly, it was pretty empty. We ordered the buffalo chicken tacos, mexi cali shrimp bowl, margaritas, and loaded tots. We enjoyed all of the food and margaritas. The service was pretty good. My only minor complaint is that they forgot to put the bacon on the tator tots and my fiancée needed to go the restroom when we walked in and they refused to let him have the code until he made a purchase.

Update: 2/15/26 Returned to dine again. Tried chimichurri…read moresteak tacos and shrimp one again. While the chimichurri is good, I prefer the grilled steak more. I had a combo this time with the sangarita and guac. Tastes the queso--both are good but prefer the queso with tortilla!

I was initially reluctant to give this place a shot. Considering the owners are also the owners of…read moreBurger joint and the new Pizza Place, I was already discrediting The Taco Stand's authenticity. However I was very suprised upon entering to find a very large menu with options you wouldn't typically find in any other texmex or taco cash-grab type restaurant. And I will say the Suadero tacos were very good in quality and genuinely tasted authentic. The tomatillo salsa captured a delicious kind of zest and the tortillas de maíz felt homemade. The aesthetic of the Taco Stand brings modernity to a prized culinary tradition of Mexican street food. And the in-restaurant playlist featured genuine tejano and Mexican classics affirming that La Raza has a hand in it all.

I've always passed by a Taco Stand location and kept meaning to try it. I came here on a Friday…read morenight and was immediately surprised because I didn't know what to expect. This place serves authentic Mexican tacos, not Americanized versions. The music was playing Spanish hits by Selena, which created such a great vibe. If you're looking for a sit down experience instead of a taco truck, this is the place. There was plenty of parking, the service was very kind, and the restroom was clean. As for the food, it was incredibly delicious. The corn tortillas were fresh, and the portions were generous. They were not stingy with the protein at all, so it definitely felt worth the price. The most flavorful tacos were the pastor and shrimp tacos. The pastor meat was especially tender and juicy. Overall, this will definitely be my new go to date spot whenever I'm craving tacos.

This place is fire!!…read more I was not expecting to enjoy the breakfast taco as much as I did. Both the pastor and Barbacoa tacos were oozing with oil/fat; some people may not like that but it made the meat super tender and juicy, whereas typically I find these types of tacos to be too dry at other places. Big fan of the chili pickled onions as well.

Tacos we tried: - Pastor (5/5): amazing flavor and texture,…read morenot as greasy as the Barbacoa, would order multiples of this when I come back - Barbacoa taco (4/5): super flavorful and heavy, chunks of fat that can easily be removed if you don't like it. Melts in your mouth texture and overall solid but I probably could only eat 1 taco due to how "heavy" it is. - Fajita (3.5/5): tasted really good, however on the chewier side. *green and red sauces were not spicy so you can easily build up and control how spicy you want your food to be. Staff were friendly and helpful despite the constant line of people coming in, even during the mid-afternoon after peak lunchtime. The vibe is very down-to-earth and seating space is compact. Parking is limited but free right outside. Will be coming back for sure!

A Cali girl-lala enjoying some Tex Mex…read more While in HTX I was able to meet up with a friend from college. He mentioned margaritas (not pictured) and food! So we met at Candente. Upon walking in the restaurant was clean it was pretty packed for a Wednesday night but the aroma of the food! OMG! Our server was really nice and patient because my friend and I talked for about 30 minutes before we finally ordered our food. He has the beef enchiladas with rice and black beans. He cleaned his plate...literally not a grain of rice in sight! I had the smoked chicken verde enchiladas and WOW! What an amazing dish. I consider myself a Mexican food connoisseur especially being from California. I have always said Tex Mex?.....eeeeyuck! But Candente has changed my tune! I will definitely be back to visit when I return!

Glowing red. Burning. Candente…read more Let me start by saying that I'm not into Mexican food unless it's an auntie or grandma making it at their house. I prefer traditional homemade Mexican food but here we are. (Oh I googled and suggested this place lol) Went in for a team lunch on a Friday. Coworker's birthday lunch and she wanted Mexican. Party of 9 and we were seated promptly. They have a lunch menu and a happy hour as well as a full menu and full bar. The interior was nicely decorated. And open. There is bar seating and patio seating as well. Our waitress was Aisha and she was amazing. Friendly, helpful and patient. And able handle our large group and a few more tables with a smile. There were a variety of options. Salads, fajitas, nachos, enchiladas, etc. Also complimentary chips and salsa. My Order: chicken tortilla soup, lunch fajitas combo - chicken and beef. Chicken tortilla soup (3.5/5) - it was a bit salty for me but I am not a salt person so most things are salty to me; everyone else said it was tasty, there were tons of shredded chicken, avocado pieces, tortilla strips Fajitas - combo (4/5) - chicken was seasoned well and the beef (medium rare) was perfection and so tender and juicy, mexican rice was fluffy, and normally I would pass on the beans and get extra rice but my coworker suggested the charro beans and wow, that was a win - the seasoning was great, there were chunks of meat and the texture was nice, the only thing that could have been done better is the flour tortillas - they over-charred them making them too crispy and left them with a burnt taste. A couple of people got the elote salad and raved about it. So that will be a next time try. Def will be back. Everyone enjoyed their meals and some even ordered food to go. Would recommend.

i absolutely love this location!!…read more their portions are generous and there is a chill vibe about this location. i've been to a few locations and this one is my absolute favourite ! on fridays they have karaoke, which was an unexpected treat! the vibe is fun and casual, the food is always fresh and reasonable! bonné appétit

I ordered takeout so can't speak on the dine-in experience…read more I tried the lamb taco, fish taco, chips and medium salsa w/ a side of habanero queso, and a horchata. The flavor of the horchata was good; it tasted a bit watered down but that's on me for not picking up my food immediately. The tacos were filled generously with meat and toppings, and both were super yummy with the accompanying salsas. The chips were thin which is my preference with tortilla chips. The salsa was smooth and the queso was good with a little kick of spice. Everything was pretty good and filling and everything was packed very well. There is a nearby parking garage if you don't want to find street parking

Hold on, they sellling DAT , they giving GOOD. Why they gotta serve with that LOOk. I guess it…read moredon't matter when it's that DELICIOUS.

No! Why even double the tortilla? Theres plenty of taco trucks that will give great food. Not here!read more

$1 TACOS. There's a lot of tacos lagunas but this one is really good. Close to Rice campus so…read moresometimes there will be a lot of students late at night. No seating around and not a super nice area so I would recommend taking it togo. I'm from southern california but these tacos are mighty good. Tortilla is a bit thick but really good flavor throughout. Sauce is super spicy but worth the toilet trip tomorrow. My favorite will always be the beef tacos from here. Super quick service, and CASH ONLY!

Best tacos I've had in Houston. They take the time to actually crisp up the soft shells on the…read moregrill. Nice people, affordable, punctual, and addicting creamy salsa verde. Will be a regular!

10/10 Mexican food in Houston! The quality of the staff and the remodeled house is so cute. I loved…read morethe huevos divorciados and the iced coffee selection is yummy. It's also great pricing and come ready to wait it's not to big and it's busy.

If you're looking for an authentic Mexican cafe, guac this way! I came on a reference from my…read moregirlfriend and was expecting another trendy Latin-themed coffee shop/cafe. These expectations left me suprised by the quiet and modest atmosphere of this cafe. Nothing about this seemed performative. Even the playlist was deeply traditional with authentic picks (I love me some Duelo). None of the many menu items are too loud and quite simple, the way it should be. The house salsa Roja and Verde are truly amazing and can be found on many menu items. The chilaquiles were well presented with quality carnitas. The divorciados tostadas were splendid. They're also quite messy just to advise. But like I said the house salsa roja and verde make these so delicious. You'd probably expect the Mazapán coffee to be an overly sweet nightmare but this was actually not the case. The sweetness was not overbearing and it was quite enjoyable.

I came here on a solo Saturday night looking for dinner and decided to try a new place! I recently…read moremoved to the area but I've always driven by this place previously. When I went, it was empty at 8PM with just 2 girls sitting inside waiting for customers to come in. I ordered 3 tacos for myself and chips and queso. They came out with the chips and queso at the same time as the tacos and it was within 10 minutes of me ordering! Super quick. They also gave me 2 bottles of hot sauce, which I loved both because they're just as flavorful as spicy. The tacos were definitely filling and stuffed with meat. I really enjoyed them and would definitely come back. I ordered 4 tacos to-go for my husband to have, 1 al pastor, 1 shrimp pastor, 1 carne asada and 1 chicken fajita. They have a bunch of different drinks which I'll try next time I'm in because they looked good! Price is good as well. I'd save average for what you get.

The flavor here is solid, but the excessive grease really missed the mark. The tortilla felt like…read moreit was dipped in a heavy oil concoction that could really drive up your cholesterol. It would be a much better taco if you started with a dry tortilla, used just a light butter or oil spray, and seared it on both sides until it's crisp before adding the ingredients. ​On the plus side, the ambience is great. The place is very clean, and I loved the selection of homemade drinks in the refrigerator along the right wall. If they fix the greasy tortillas, this would be a top-tier spot. I ordered a pickup order so I didn't really experience the service.