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    Tacos La Bala

    3.9 (39 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Marc G.

    So why *****? It's all in the context. The service was outstanding. The value was amazing. The menu choices were creative. The chicharrón was delicious. I had never had nopales before. Very good. If I'm in that neighborhood again voy a volver

    Not like it use to be. Waste of $24
    Dominique H.

    Use to be good. Now it's dry and nasty. Food wasn't even hot or fresh. Just barely warmed up

    Fajita tostada (huge tostada!)
    Carol C.

    During the stay-at-home order, the hubby called in our tacos order and picked up at the restaurant. We ordered 2 trumpo tacos (pork), 2 lengua tacos (cow tongue), and 2 tripa tacos (tripe). So fresh and as good as I remembered! The tacos and spicy salsa totally hit the spot. Sad they didn't have the charro beans that we love but glad that they are still open and serving. Can't wait to be able to go back and eat at the actual restaurant. STAY STRONG!

    Trompo and conchinita pibil
    Mike W.

    If you're in this part of town, there's a good chance tacos are in your future. But when you're a bit of a stranger in a strange land, it's raining, and your gringo copilot isn't doing any better job of navigating the quickly unfolding landscape than you are, you're happy to see a known commodity. La Bala #5 was that literal and proverbial respite from the storm that was brewing on the banks of Airline, and in the belly of yours truly. It seemed like days since I'd last eaten, and some trompo tacos would get that Uruguayan rugby taste out of my mouth. And to tell you the truth, I could swear that it was Paraguayan substitute anyway. I'd dined at the Bellaire location on a few occasions, and always left happy. I'm happy to report that this location brings the goods as well, but without all that pesky "space." La Bala is all about tacos and they have a wide assortment. I ordered 6 tacos w/ corn tortillas, which are topped with onions and cilantro by request, and two soft drinks for around $13. The main attraction on the menu is the trompo of classic pork pastor. Though I personally love the crispitty, crunchitty exterior that the meat gets with the vertical roasting, my partner in crime far preferred the slow roasted and sauced moistness of the conchinita pibil. I say both are winners and offer a good cross section of house specialties. Summation: good, cheap, and consistent variety of tacos - all in the size of a shoe box. Gringo Bonus - counter girl speaks English

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    Delicious tacos and burritos ! My favorite are the trompo and chicken aguas frescas are a must !

    Mark R.

    Good taco's de trompo and the menudo is on point. The people here are nice and always check if you need anything. I really recommend this place.

    Taylor W.

    The best authentic Mexican food ever!!! I believe they started out as a food truck and worked their way up to a permanent location! The authentic home made green salsa with the Barbacoa burrito is what I live for! And the pineapple sodas are made in Mexico!! It really feels like home and I will be coming here until the day I die!!

    Location is great right in the neighborhood with good service
    Rene M.

    First time here and they didn't disappoint food was great as well as the service will defiantly be coming back

    Trompo, pibil, fajita y deshebrada

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    Waited an hour and never got food , they forgot our order. We cancelled the food after that. Big waist of my time ‼

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    Decent breakfast tacos. They provide quick service and reasonable prices. They also have a spicy green salsa that is a must try.

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    5 years ago

    dont recommend poor quality of food beans were watery tortillas were burnt and its over priced! poor service!

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    Excellent Tacos with assortment of authentic Mexico City style tacos! Relaxed atmosphere.

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    Family-owned & operated
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