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    Moderno Tacos + Tex Mex

    3.8 (284 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex
    Open 6:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Catherine L.

    I'll start off by saying that I am intrigued enough to come back even if I give my first time rating 3 stars. You walk in and order straight at the counter where they have the menus printed out and there's a huge chalkboard of their most popular items on it. The cashiers were attentive enough but not exactly enthusiastic or attentive when I mentioned it was my first time. The food came out after 8-10 minutes? Not bad. My husband's Enhilada plate came out VERY HOT and super fresh but mine...just looked and tasted like it did not. I had the fajita steak added to my Migas and it was very tough to cut through but also a steak knife would've been nice (I only had a regular dinner/butter knife). It also came out Medium (and Rare in some parts) temperature which I enjoy but it was a little concerning since they didn't ask for my meat temp and I didn't notice if it was written anywhere.. The shredded cheese on my eggs were unnecessary and the eggs were a little bland. All in all I felt like my food was very underwhelming and I had to rush to eat before it got too cold. Although my Migas weren't great, I would still come back to try other things for lunch time.

    Cat N.

    I don't know why my total came out to be $20.97. The breakfast taco plate was $9.99 plus upgrade of fajita meat additional .50 each. Plus tax is less than $13.somebody explain to me. There was a language barrier so I didn't ask. I also thought she said $12 something till I looked at my receipt after and saw $20. What the heck Anyway, tacos were bland. The eggs needed seasoning. Potato and beans were good Edit: I called back hoping I get somebody that could help. The lady said she changed it to $11.

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    Sylvia M.

    My husband and I went there and ordered their Houston Restaurant Weeks menu. It is a great price for 2 people, but you get what you pay for. The tortilla soup was very good and our waiter was great! However, the rice is bland, the boracho beans are smoky, and the cheese enchiladas have a beef gravy sauce instead of a traditional red chili sauce. The place looks nice but it is evident from the restrooms that this place never gets any deep cleaning! We might have returned just for the tortilla soup but after seeing the restroom, it made me wonder about the cleanliness of the kitchen. I'm sorry to say that we will not return here and I would not recommend it.

    Lauri B.

    What a cute place! I love their vibrant decor and use of sugar skulls on the cute menu and in the actual restaurant. The space itself has many seating options, including a patio in the back. They also have a semi-separate room with a long table to accommodate larger groups. I thought this was a walk-up and order type place, but to my surprise, it was a sit down, server brings chips, and takes your order type place. I was very happy with this. I'm not always fond of the walk-up and order type places. The service was great! We arrived around 5:15 PM, so it wasn't too crowded yet. The bar is right near the table seating, so it can get a little loud. There was a larger group in the bar area this night, so we had a little bit of a hard time hearing each other at our table. Our server brought us chips and salsa. The chips are a medium thin and the reddish-brown salsa is served warm. Love that! We had a couple cocktails and enjoyed a delicious quesadilla. Our server was very helpful in making our requests for a combination chicken and beef quesadilla. It was the perfect appetizer to split since we weren't terribly hungry. It was not only filling, but very tasty! I usually like beef better than chicken at Mexican restaurants, but their chicken was fantastic! I liked the beef too, but I was very surprised how much I liked the chicken too. Very tender and seasoned well. Drink prices are decent. They make a pretty good Ranch Water. Food prices are good too. Our bill was fairly small because we split our meal. We will definitely return! The flare is fun, the parking is convenient plus plentiful, the restrooms were spotless, the service is great, the food is terrific, and the energy is good. Really enjoyed our time!

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    British C.

    Moderno is very good & not badly priced. The Customer service was great. The tacos were delicious & the avocados were fresh. My only gripe is the rice and beans were bland. Add more seasoning to the recipe. Other than that, a taco spot everyone should try. Add more seasoning to the recipe. Other than that, a taco spot everyone should try.

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    Sebastian C.

    The food is good asked for medium rare for well done, not to much flavor and my fork and spoon had water stains. Other than that it's good. Service is friendly. Place seems a bit crowded tables to close.

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    Not great. Tortillas are rubbery. Ordered Alhambra and got beef instead of chicken. Beef is like jerky.

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    Ahí Tuna Salad was delicious and the dressing was light and clean. I'll be sure to come back and get my taco fix - they looked amazing.

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    Are there any veggie versions of the tacos?

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