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    Torchy's Tacos

    3.2 (125 reviews)
    ModerateTacos, Tex-Mex
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Rice and beans, fried chicken tender taco, fried shrimp taco.
    Waheed B.

    Great food and service. I asked for a side of chips and it came out complimentary. Great parking.

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    Jarek M.

    Mexican food done right. Service and atmosphere: Cool and clean restaurant with modern and relaxing surroundings. They offer seating inside and outside plus there is good number of parking spaces. Service was friendly. Food and drinks: They offer Mexican food with many tasty options on the menu. They have breakfast items served all day too. My favourite was the artisan salad with grilled chicken. All our dishes were nicely plated and tested very good. Good seasoning and balanced flavours. This restaurant offers alcoholic beverages as well. Next time I will try their signature margaritas with house made margarita mix. Pricing: $$ definitely worth it!

    Jason Z.

    This Torchy's located is located on Gessner and just south of Westview. Plenty of parking available. The menu comprises of fusion style tacos and sides. I got the hillbilly queso (cheese and some jalapeño peppers and other high calorie goodness in there), and two trailer park tacos as well as a migas taco. The queso was solid and you can always refill chips if you run out. The trailer park tacos comprise of a piece of fried chicken tender with a ranch style sauce. I remember the chicken having a much better batter and taste in the past so it was a bit disappointing coming back to Torchy's after a while and seeing the taco being a bit lower quality than before. It was my first time trying to migas taco and I did not enjoy it in general. Overall, Torchy's is a decent chain spot for non traditional tacos and its menu has enough choices to have something everyone might enjoy. Definitely pick and choose carefully but you can't go wrong with the queso.

    Torchy's Paloma and Tito's cherry limeade
    McKenna C.

    Came here at about 8:30pm on a Wednesday. There was no line and Daya helped us right away. She was friendly and pleasant. Got the green chile pork taco, baja shrimp taco, street corn, pinto beans, and the torchys Paloma. Everything was very good and There was seating available. Would come back again

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    Jessica N.

    we ran out of tortilla chips but were able to get it refilled quickly! highly recommend trying out the threesome.

    Democrat taco with barbacoa
    Liz P.

    My fiance and I went here tonight when in town - we needed a snack before dinner and hadn't had lunch so we wanted something smaller. I had the Democrat taco with beef barbacoa but unfortunately wasn't a huge fan of it - it was sweet, which I wasn't expecting. He had the Tipsy Chick taco which was very good (I took a bite). We also split the Hillbilly queso, which came with guac, chorizo, and cilantro in it, and it was delicious. Pricing is about $5.75+ per taco, and the queso was $8.25. I'd come back here again but overall wouldn't order the Democrat taco; it just wasn't to my liking.

    Trailer Park Trashy Keep it Classy. IYKYK
    Jacob D.

    Great location with a ton of parking. Nice spot to bring the kids, they have plenty of outdoor seating and space to run around. Torchy's is a full on chain on this point, but I feel they've never compromised the original taste and flair they had 10-12 years ago when they first came over from Austin. Walk up counter and the occasional quirky cashier, with a fairly straight forward menu. You know what they have at this point. Unique tacos and surprisingly reasonably priced drinks that also are of a good quality. Queso and chips are borderline elite. And there's a taco for everybody here. Monthly rotation for seasonal tacos. Love swinging by on a weekend morning for a breakfast order as well! Little nookies are a fun treat from time to time if you like cookie dough.

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    Pick up orders always late and a couple of times they did not include the queso. Worst service in Houston.

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    Great service, good daily specials and happy hour. I enjoyed my tacos and the bartender kept my glass full.

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    Tacos Frontera - Asada | Adobada

    Tacos Frontera

    4.6(222 reviews)
    7.3 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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    El Taconazo - Barbacoa Especial

    El Taconazo

    4.5(381 reviews)
    10.7 miNorthside Village
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    Alert: Cash Only…read more I've passed this taco truck countless times and almost always seen a line stretching from the window. There's even a security guard on site, which only adds to the impression that this place is fire. So when I happened to drive by on a 100-degree afternoon and found no line, I took it as a sign to finally give it a try. The small parking lot adjacent to the truck was nearly empty, except for a few other patrons who probably had the same idea. Ordering was simple and to the point. The menu keeps things straightforward: a selection of meats served as tacos or plates with a handful of sides. I ordered two barbacoa tacos with salsa verde. Less than two minutes after placing my order, they were in my hands. Fast service on a scorching day is always appreciated. With no seating available, I retreated to the comfort of my car to eat. Based on the amount of grease packed into these tacos, I would recommend doing the same. Eating them while standing could end with your shirt becoming an unintended side dish. One thing to note: don't count on a generous napkin supply. I realized after returning to my car that none were included. Consider keeping a few emergency fast-food napkins in your glove compartment. Those leftover Taco Bell napkins may finally fulfill their destiny. The barbacoa was flavorful, the salsa verde complemented it well, and overall, the tacos were overall tasty. That said, I left somewhat underwhelmed considering the crowds I routinely see gathered here during lunch and dinner hours. Perhaps I'm missing the standout item that keeps customers lining up daily. Even so, if you happen to have cash in your pocket and find yourself craving authentic tacos, this truck is certainly worth a stop.

    CASH ONLY!! Best…read moreTacos in Houston. Taconazo is the pride and staple of Northside. Always a long line but it so worth it. Barbacoa and pastor is easily the best I've ever had. Horchata is not too shabby either. Doesn't taste grainy. Speedy service. Reasonable price. Keep in mind the "Platos/ Plato Regular, etc." are plates of carne. Ideal for taking home.

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    Tacos La Sultana - Trompo Tacos $2 each

    Tacos La Sultana

    4.2(45 reviews)
    15.0 miMagnolia Park
    $$

    Food was great. The smoky flavor of the trompo is top tier! We also ordered bistek quesadilla and…read moreit was really cheesy and delicious. There was a line but it moved really fast. We ate in the seating area and they had some salsa which was good.

    This is a review for the trompo tacos only. I need to go back and try their other items. The trompo…read morehere looked great, so I had to try. I'm from Katy; this east part of Houston is very new to me. I don't know where to go for food here, but I for sure now know where to go for Trompo Tacos! The trompo here was bomb! I was in the city for a wine fest and needed tacos to tame my hunger from all the wine sipping. Tacos Las Sultana popped up, and the pictures of the trompo looked insane. After going, I can confirm the trompo looked even better than the pictures. Shout out to the chef cutting up fresh trompo I ordered some tacos de trompo to go, with avocado. The order of tacos came with a side of grilled onions and potatoes. I have never had roasted potatoes with my tacos; they were tasty and very buttery. Dude, the way they packaged their tacos... never have I seen tacos from a taco truck packaged so nicely. They wrap everything and even package their salsa. Very clean, very organized This place is over an hour away from me. After eating here I will gladly make the hour drive for this bomb trompo They have a parking lot and street parking available. They have limited seating available inside. They take cash and Venmo payment

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    Carniceria Y Taqueria Aguascalientes

    Carniceria Y Taqueria Aguascalientes

    4.5(218 reviews)
    17.1 miPark Place
    $

    I always go out of my way to visit La fondita here and get the Gorditas. They are the best in my…read moreopinion. Also every weekend we go to the carniceria side to get carnitas and barbacoa. And we never forget to get the fresh tortillas they have in a cooler too.

    Loved this place! It's inside a market and it's super tight and crowded. FYI they only speak…read moreSpanish, no English at all. One of my friends took me here and we all got to try a lot of stuff. We ordered: Horchata (small for $3.49), Quesadillas with beef, Quesadillas with chicharron, Gorditas with beef, and Gorditas with chicharron. I don't like cinnamon but the horchata was addicting and it paired so well with the food. My friend got their Melon Agua Fresca and he said it was really refreshing as well. The gorditas were stuffed and they were so delicious, the cheese was melting and the bread was warm and not dry. The Quesadillas were my favorite. You put both the red sauce and the green sauce on it, a lot of lime juice, and it's perfect. I forgot to order cilantro on mine but they do give you it at no extra cost. The prices are so cheap and you get so much food. Everything is around $3 and it will fill you up. Each of us totaled out to be about $10-15 per person and we were stuffed. I would definitely come back here over and over again! My friend said the only bad thing about this place is when you order to go, they won't give you a lot (no lime, no hot sauces, less meat, etc.) so definitely get dine-in.

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    The Taco Stand - Barbacoa Supreme burrito $9.99 - HUGE and delicious

    The Taco Stand

    3.6(438 reviews)
    8.2 miThe Heights
    $$

    Fantastic flavors all around. The chicken was well seasoned, and the fish was grilled nicely. It's…read moreimpressive how much flavor they get from simple ingredients -- the cilantro added a really nice freshness. The chips and queso are a must every time -- fresh chips with that cheesy queso, what a hit! The churros were also great and paired perfectly with the chocolate sauce. Overall, this is definitely becoming a regular spot.

    I have seen these spots popping up, and I was eager to finally give them a try. I'm a big Burger…read moreJoint fan, and knowing that the Taco Stand has the same owner I was optimistic This spot located in the Greater Heights is relatively new. There's a parking lot, but we went on the weekend, and while the interior didn't look overly full, it was somewhat difficult to find a parking spot. The restaurant itself is clean. Everything is pretty much green and white. There's covered patio seating. You order from a window and there's a large menu printed nearby The menu offers all sorts of tacos, meats, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, quesabirras, sides, and even kids meals. You can get beer, margaritas, and non-alcoholic drinks. There's also a breakfast menu The food was good, and it didn't take too long to come out. My main issue was the service. The individual taking orders seemed to have a bit of an attitude and just seemed "over it." Furthermore, we mentioned having a queso coupon and when we were given the total I placed my card on the reader and I was told that I did it too fast and the queso wasn't taken off. The odd thing was, we walked away and realized that they didn't add the queso and the coupon was for free queso so they could have just rung up an additional queso. This individual had the vibe of eye rolling everything, and it honestly left a bad taste in my mouth Some tips: You can order online to avoid any wait. Just go up to the pick-up window when it's supposed to be ready for a painless interaction There's a little bar area where you can get pre-packaged (to-go) salsas, pickled onions, limes, etc etc etc. the salsas are tomatillo, habanero, and jalapeño (I believe) You can order margaritas to go, which we did! Cheers!!

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