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    The Taco King

    4.7 (217 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Stands, Tacos
    Closed 4:30 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Food tasted great and the service was amazing! The atmosphere was welcoming, and everyone was friendly. The only issue was that I ordered a chicken quesadilla but was given a beef quesadilla instead, and one plate from our order was missed. Even with those small mistakes, the food was still delicious and the overall experience was very enjoyable. The staff was cool, the vibes were great, and I'd definitely come back and give them another visit.

    Chicken and Beef Tacos
    Erica B.

    10/10 absolutely delicious! We went on a Friday night and there was a pretty steady line. Cash only. I recommend the Horchata, great Cinnamon kick! Will definitely be back.

    Heather L.

    Good tacos, near home. Fast moving line with cheerful, efficient employees. Quesadillas were preferred over the street tacos. A couple places near top this in my opinion El Patrons (Eldridge) & Cinco de Mayo (Louetta) but Taco King has a following and is worth trying.

    5/5 Stars -- Tacos That Truly Hit the Spot! The Taco King in Cypress is hands down one of the best taco trucks I've ever been to! Everything was incredible--from the first bite to the last squeeze of lime. We tried several tacos including their al pastor and carne asada, and every single one was . The tortillas were lightly crisped with just the right amount of oil, the meat was flavorful and juicy, and the toppings were fresh--chopped onions, cilantro, and perfectly grilled onions on one. The lime wedges added the perfect zing. Plus, the creamy green sauce on the side? Game changer. The staff is super friendly and the service is quick. Whether you're dining at the table or taking them to-go, the quality is always on point. If you're in Cypress and craving authentic street tacos, don't sleep on The Taco King. These tacos are amazing --can't wait to go back! Location: Conveniently parked and easy to spot Value: Affordable and worth every dollar Must-Try: Al pastor + green sauce combo

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    Melissa H.

    The food, the menu, the yumminess! Go here and have a happy belly! Remember, cash only and not there on Sundays or Mondays. My previous review disappeared. Dang. This food truck is at the gas station parking lot Tuesday through Saturday! Cash only! Go get your street size tacos! They're delicious. It's not corn tortillas or flour tortillas but they're sufficient! And get yourself an aguas frescas! My favorite is Horchata but they have Tamarindo and another one as well. They're all good! I love the tacos! They're tasty. I always get fajita but they have other meat choices too. Check out the menu, go hungry! Food that won't break the bank :D

    Fajita tacos with nopales and green sauce
    Maria V.

    Their tacos NEVER make it long enough for me to snap a picture. We absolutely devoured these! The other thing we got that didn't make it was their quesadilla. They are the BEST tacos in cypress! The guys are super friendly and quick.

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    4 years ago

    My favorite spot for authentic street tacos!! I find myself craving the tacos de chicharrones or the barbacoa quesadillas!!!

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    4 years ago

    Best Al pastor tacos and chicken quesadillas!!! Be sure to check it out, just keep in mind they are closed Mondays

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    5 years ago

    Just no! I tried it a few minutes ago. I tried the beef and chicken quesadilla. Dry, dry, dry!. Bland quesadillas with no condiments.

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    5 years ago

    Great food however this place absolutely smell terrible ! Customer service are great! Can't complaint

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    5 years ago

    Best tacos and quesadillas ever! My absolute favorite Friday night cheat meal . Very good quality and price!

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    4 years ago

    Sooooooooooo good! We literally get it almost once a week highly recommend! Just make sure to bring cash as they don't accept card

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    6 years ago

    They are really good. I love the salsa too and their lemonade it's bomb! It seems they always have a line but it's worth it just a $1

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    Can't go wrong with any of the tacos. Delicious, cheap and fast. I personally think this is the best food truck between Cypress and EaDo.

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    6 years ago

    The trompo is so yummy i highly recommend the quesadillas line is usually long but moves super fast

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    4 years ago

    Taco was good very tasty we had the pastor I think that is the best try it and I think you'll like it

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    6 years ago

    Great tacos!! Pretty fast but there's usually a line. Tacos are cheap and are delicious! Great for family dinners and dates!

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    Best taco truck hands down!!! I have been coming here for awhile! The staff is great and the food is too!

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    Ask the Community - The Taco King

    What are there business hours?

    Their opens are: Opening hours Friday 5-11:30PM… 

    Is there away to contact the owner to see about possibly booking them for a party or even submitting a big order?

    I would go up to them on a regular work day to ask if they cater. I'm sure they would, the owners seem like nice people

    Are they open on Monday's?

    Not sure, but they're always open at night when I go on a Friday or Saturday night.

    Do they charge extra to upgrade to flour tortilla?

    No they don't.

    Are they open right now?

    I saw a line last week, I am guessing they are open regular hours.

    Are they open on Christmas Eve?

    Sorry. I don't know. But I'm sure you can ask if you go by there before Christmas Eve.

    Are taxes included in the prices?

    Yes. 5 tacos =$5.00, 10 tacos = $10.00 , etc.....

    What are their hours?

    Wednesday 6:30–11PM Thursday 6:30–11PM Friday 6:30–11:30PM… 

    Are they open for lunch or just for dinner?

    Pretty sure just dinner, starting at 6:30 pm

    I'm really excited to try these tacos but can't seem to find the truck, does anyone have any info?

    They are open 630PM to 11PM Tuesday - Sunday, closed Monday's. Food trailer is located in the Shell parking lot.

    Where are y'all located now?? We don't see you at the corner of Huffmeister and cypress rose hill anymore!!! Help!! - UPDATE: AWESOME! They are in a new trailer now that's enclosed and still there!! Woohoo!!!

    Sometimes they are on the other side by the snow cone place..

    What days are yall open n what time? I drove by today n didn't see y'all

    They are open Tuesday through Sunday I believe 6pm to 11pm but not open when weather is bad

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    Tacos el Patron - Chocoflan

    Tacos el Patron

    4.5(212 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$

    I have been searching for a new Mexican / Taco spot for quite some time ever since our previous…read morerestaurant changed their name and lowered their quality. My wife and I just want good quality and value with some sincere & kind service; that's all. Nothing fancy and special treatment necessary, just good old fashioned hospitality and good food. We believe we have found it this Sunday afternoon! We found them on the reviews and it looked promising so we decided to give them a try. The moment we walked in, we could tell Taco El Patron was different. The restaurant was bright, clean and very inviting with their tastefully decorated walls to their comfortable seating & table arrangement. We were greeted by a very pleasant waitress named Ashley and she and Veronica made us feel at home from the time we let them know it was our first visit to the time we left feeling high satisfied by the awesome food and first-class service. The menu was simple but gave diners many different ways to customize their food - that was a big deal to us. The chips and chicharron were delightful with their amazing bottles of superb salsas! My wife went with the asada (steak) and I couldn't decide so I asked Ashley to bring me ALL six of the selections from the special tacos section and that's what she did with a giggle saying no one has ordered all them, so they even took a photo of that massive plate of tacos and all the tasty sides! I felt like I hit the taco lottery when the platter came out and because the service was just as amazing and outstanding as the food. I had a wonderful time trying each one of the expertly crafted tacos and was so impressed with each and every bite. The prices are fair & reasonable and that's honestly a bonus since it's hard to find value for your hard earned money these days. My wife and I felt like our money was well spent and our patronage was very much appreciated. With that being said, you and your family should not waste anymore time with other trendy restaurants (you know who they are) and come to Tacos El Patron where you will hit the taco lottery like I did with amazing generous homemade style food served by a staff that treats you like family. Great Job, Ashley, Veronica and the entire kitchen crew at our new favorite taco restaurant! Check them out and tell them David & Amy sent you.

    Not as good as it used to be. Maybe today was a bad day for them but tonight was a miss. The…read morewaitress was not the best. I could see she was trying out best but she got our order wrong. I ordered the guac and pork belly with her and she walked away. I was trying to order my drinks but she moved so fast. I ordered one thing and she walked away. I had to go up to the bar to grab napkins and ask her for the amazing hot sauces that usually comes in the bottle. My husband ordered no onions and cilantro and got cilantro on everything. My husband ordered Al pastor and got lengua. The pastor lacked flavor. The best thing was the tripa. Although a bit greasy, it was tasty. The carnitas were good. Lengua was tender and asada was tender but lacked flavor. Not sure if tonight was an off night but the experience made me debate if I want to come back or look for a new taco spot. Ambiance was nice. Saw they changed seating from previous visit

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    Tacos Frontera - Asada | Adobada

    Tacos Frontera

    4.6(222 reviews)
    10.9 mi

    The closest you'll get to "real" TJ-style tacos and burritos outside of Baja or San Diego! We're…read morefrom San Diego, so we know good carne asada and Tacos Frontera is where it's at in Houston! Definitely a taste of home outside of San Diego and Tijuana. Finding authentic TJ flavor in Texas (not Tex-Mex) was a welcome surprise! Our carne asada was grilled al carbón and you could taste the char! Juicy carne full of flavor, thin but strong and tasty tortillas (they really held everything together well), perfect chunky guac (not too fancy or full of fillers--IYKYK), and a variety of delicious salsas and hot sauces! An added bonus was the complimentary chicharrones! I'll take those over tortilla chips any day! The dining room isn't very big, but it's clean and has good a/c....there's an outdoor patio as well. Service was fast and friendly. Tacos and burritos were hefty and full of flavor. Ample parking. So glad that my family from San Diego (who I know get real Mexican taco shop cravings) can get a taste of home right in their Houston backyard!

    Been here a couple times and it always hits the spot. This is also one of my family favorites. It…read moregets busy but it's worth the wait. Limited indoor seating, and since it gets busy we usually order to go. When I did dine in it was nice experience, feels authentic like eating a local spot in Mexico. You have the Mexican cokes available, the style of tacos has a big scoop of guac which makes them a bit unique compared to other spots that charge extra for guac. Their tacos are big too! Not the mini small taco tortillas you get in a food truck. These are big tacos so getting 2 is enough for me. I've tried their Asado tacos and their quesadillas and their quesabirrias all 10/10.

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    Tacos Frontera - Clean, bright dining room w open kitchen so you can watch the magic happen.

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    Clean, bright dining room w open kitchen so you can watch the magic happen.

    Tacos Y Tortas La Balita - 4 taquitos con frijoles charros.

    Tacos Y Tortas La Balita

    4.0(45 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Y'all. This place - I ordered it through Uber eats. And I tell you I thought I was going to have…read moreleftovers... THINK AGAIN! Everything was so delicious my 'Imma just try it' went straight out the window! I had a fajita torta, and for take out delivery, it handled the ride pretty well. It was packed well and STUFFED. I get picky about my food getting soggy or a little too wet (either from lettuce or tomato) but the bread still had bite to it and everything altogether was tasty. Then I ordered fajita tacos (had a huge craving for them all week). And they had onion, cilantro, and limes included to drizzle and it was so good. I didn't even remember to take a picture I just gobbled it all up. The food was DELICIOUS! And their bean soup was so good. I don't usually order bean soup because I enjoy my refried beans but I was beyond surprised that they were so tasty. I ate it all up and drank the broth too! Next time I have to visit the store front to see how customer service is but the food *chefs kiss*

    I never write reviews but I had to for this one. This was the worst I've ever had and I had high…read morehopes since it had good reviews. The fajita was super chewy and my bf had a bone in his. I hate to leave a bad review but as a Hispanic who eats tacos regularly this was horrible. They were super nice though, but I will never order from here again.

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    Carmelita's Kitchen + Tequila - Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes appetizer

    Carmelita's Kitchen + Tequila

    4.4(227 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Absolutely amazing experience at Carmelita's Kitchen + Tequila! Everything we ordered was delicious…read morefrom start to finish. All of the appetizers were excellent, fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. The Shrimp Taquitos were definitely a standout--crispy and packed with flavor, and the combination of cream cheese, basil, green salsa, pico, and queso fresco was perfect. For the main course, the Steak & Shrimp Diablo was incredible. The skirt steak and grilled shrimp paired perfectly with the spicy Diablo sauce, jack cheese, guacamole, onions, and jalapeños. Great portions and tons of flavor. And you absolutely have to try the spicy margaritas! They were one of the highlights of the night--refreshing, flavorful, and had just the right amount of heat without overpowering the drink. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere, and an overall excellent experience. We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend Carmelita's Kitchen + Tequila!

    I made a reservation and still had to wait 40 min to be seated for a table of two. The place is…read morereally really small so keep that in mind. I did not enjoy the food... it was more tex mex but not really on the mexican side if that makes sense. The rice was white rice and not mexican rice. Strong margaritas for sure. I ordered the mango chamoy, but it came out water rather than frozen.

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    La Cocina Taco House - Picadillo w/ beans

    La Cocina Taco House

    4.9(70 reviews)
    13.7 mi

    I'm a taco aficionado, corn tortillas, shredded beef or chicken, bacon, sausage, cheese, onions,…read morebeans,, potatoes, lettuce, mild to medium hot sauce. Occasionally, I'll have flour tortillas if I can't have corn. I thought I had already eaten the finest tacos ever made up in the Woodlands, but that place went out of business. Heartbreak. Then I read about the Taco House, outlandish claims of excellence. I have to try this upstart tacoria! Oh my god, every thing I had read was true. The finest tacos ever made are here, the tortillas are thick, flavorful. The ingredients that go into your taco are infused with a magical flavor that is unbelievable, there is a lot to choose from. My wife and I ordered 4 and ate them there. We then got 4 to go , with the orange sauce, the mildest one. Do yourself a favor and use it liberally, you won't regret it. The restaurant is located on FM 2920, in the space my favorite hamburger restaurant, 'Jack's', was.

    Why 5 stars? Because the breakfast tacos were all that I hoped they would be…read more --- --- --- When a place has 4.9 stars, it's basically impossible that it's gonna be bad. I'd wanted to try La Cocina for a while for that reason and those plans finally came to fruition. You walk up to a counter that has all the ingredients for taco making right in front of you. The guy asks you how many you are going to want, and if you want flour or corn, so he can let them know in the back to make your tortillas fresh. About 2 minutes later, out came our tortillas. I ordered 3: one with eggs and bacon, one with some kind of egg and sausage combo and one non-breakfast taco with fajita meat. The fajita taco was just okay, but the breakfast tacos had me thinking about them for hours after the fact. They aren't very big, so if you're a growing boy like me, I'd aim for 4-5 of them. The guy behind the counter tried to guide us into his suggestion of 2 each, but I jumped in and said make it 3 for me. If I could go back in time, I would have done 4 and made them all the breakfast variety. Both breakfast tacos were straight bangers from another dimension. All the sauces were great and none were too spicy. I might have to return to this place sooner rather than later because I really did think about it the rest of the day. I love you, La Cocina.

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