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    Tacos La Bala

    3.2 (157 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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

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    Chuck N.

    Must try - authentic Mexican. Can't go there and not be full and overloaded with delicious food. Excellent service.

    Rocks in the meat

    I went there on March 1, 2025 the service was really bad, I ordered some alpastor tacos and tripa. One do the tacos had 2 huge rocks. w When I told the cashier she stated that there was a sign at the counter advising customers about the possibility of finding rocks due to the cows diet. This happens because the meat is no clean, how can you explain that you wash the meat and still find a foreign object inside? How can you cut the tripa washed and still have rocks in it ?? Will never go back. DO not recommend this place. I have proof that the rocks were big enough and were chocking hazard or can cause damage to the mouth/theeth.

    Good authentic Mexican food!
    Angela A.

    So, I was first introduced to Tacos La Balla at their Dashwood location and I've enjoyed every since! Moved near the Katy area and discovered their Katy location and was too happy! Great tacos!

    Tacos birra Barbacoa
    Cecilia P.

    Food amazing 10/10 service is slow but definitely recommend place is decent definitely try the aguas Fresca they are good too !

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    Anikka H.

    Such a good environment but the only I mean the only reason I'm doing 4 stars is because it takes 15-20 minutes for my food at any time even when there is no one there. Also I'm most of the time the only African American there and I see everyone else get there food long before me I never discriminated at anytime so their food and atmosphere is wonderful I just don't know why I'm always the last person to get food and I'm only ordering tacos. Nothing big. Also the tacos are cold when I get them. I will never give a honest lie only honesty for the next person.

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    Frank M.

    The barbacoa taco was good.Potatoe&egg was fair,over cooked for my taste.Chorizo&egg was dry.I recommend the Barbacoa.It took about 30 minutes to get our 4 tacos,im hoping the next time we go back the service time in receiving our food will be faster.I will be going back to try the Menudo.It was my first visit to the establishment.Just moved here to katy from San Antonio(Best Tacos in Tx)

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    2 months ago

    Excellent service from the team and delicate food, love the chilaquiles and every time when I go to the restaurant I order it

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    8 months ago

    Tardamos mucho / por unos chips 20 minutos la comida 60 caliente Total una hora en servir y no mucha gente , servicio excelente k

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    10 months ago

    the food was ok and I didn't get a refill on my drink, never checked up on us. The restaurant is nice

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    1 year ago

    Food here is great! Love their birria tacos!! I have had several breakfast meals and they were all delicious.

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    2 years ago

    Their food is good but they always get my order wrong when I call in. The person who answers has a hard time understanding me.

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    4 years ago

    Very authentic, tasty and great service. The food was tasty, salsas homemade and all three very different and very delicious.

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    Simple place great tasting food, service is good and fast. Their menu has a great variety of options. Price is good

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    3 years ago

    Love this place! I've gotten the birria tacos multiple times from here and they are amazing every single time!

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    I have never actually sat inside because the vibe is unfriendly but the tacos are amazing.

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