I've only had great lunches at Torchy's. They have delicious vegetarian and non-veg options. I've only been here twice but I've tried all three of their current non-breakfast vegetarian tacos. I would recommend all three, but I found the Independent to be the most delicious. Make sure you try the different salsas as well since they have a few good ones. A word of caution about this location as it does tend to fill up during the lunch hour so don't plan to take a big group to eat here during prime lunchtime. read more

Very good tacos. Straight and to the point, thier menu is simple but pretty good. I had seen any people speak of this place and agree. If I'm ever in the area, I would definitely be a choice. kinda tiny though... read more

Torchy's. I'm always here. On a good day, chips and guac can taste like divine butter, but that's only sometimes. Most times, it's really, really delicious. As for tacos, I tend to get the Democrat or the taco of the month. Their fried chicken tacos like the trailer park are notable, too. Beer selection is solid. Maybe it's because I'm here so much that I've been able to taste the best and not so best of Torchy's, and that's why I'm gonna have to give it a 4. But no matter what, I'll continue to always be here. My favorite, go-to eatery in Houston. read more

It's close enough to my location, although I'm not a big meat eater, I liked their tacos until I got pregnant. My husband still loves them and he thinks they have the best taco in Houston. Food was good, environment is OK, line is long so I would suggest to call ahead to order if you are planning to go there. read more

Good food but pricey. Tacos average around $4 a piece, plus drinks, chips etc. Excellent location and service.

I love torchy's. Don't get me wrong. Great tacos. But they were not on the ball with their service. The place is a shit show and I know they need to deal with a lot, but they gave away my order to someone else but didn't seem in a big hurry to correct the mistake. Totally defeated the purpose of calling ahead. Still a torchy's fan but this is why I avoid this location like the plague. read more

By far the BEST of the Torchy's locations! They are completely used to the flow of ongoing eaters, so the wait is never too bad. However, you could have some difficulty finding a place to sit to enjoy these delicious tacos. They are very non-traditional, so you get a chance to play around with some different tastes. Also, they have the Taco of the Month, which is offered and available for that month. The chips and salsa are to DIE for and some locations offer margaritas and/or beer. Great place to go and get some quick food but it can get pricey depending on how many tacos you order. read more

You can't beat Torchy's! An "extra trashy" trailer park taco is one of life's special treats and for fare that is a little less over-the-top, a Ranch Hand or a Dirty Sanchez are hard to beat. Living in NC, my longing for Torchy's quality tacos is never quenched, but on my frequent trips to Houston and Austin I get reminders of how good a taco can be. read more

I came to this location recently on a Saturday afternoon. I mean, the parking issue is normal for Rice Village, and I have been to other Torchy locations where the tacos are better prepared. I was sort of disappointed that this location is smaller than the one I frequently go - Vintage Park - and it took way longer to get our tacos served, and by the time we got them they were cold. I ate them anyway, I love my Baja Shrimp taco but obviously wasn't pleased. Hope they improve that. Other than that, like Torchy's a lot so it is quite possible to go back. read more

Suuuuuuper slow and quite expensive, paid 9 bucks for TWO tacos and took 20+ mins to get them, ideas are good, but they certainly don't works as a taco place. (I am Mexican) People where nice, thats the only reason they have 2 stars. read more

The food use to be awesome here but the quality and service has gone down tremendously... the food isn't consistent - you will get one taco with a bunch of meat and the other with just one piece... 0 quality control read more

This is by far the WORST Torchy's I have ever been to. From the 4-5 orders I have placed at this location specifically, they have been wrong to some degree every time. My most recent visit will be my last. They got the tortilla type wrong on every single one of my tacos, failed to make my tacos 'trashy' that I paid for, and worst of all made fun of my name when I picked up my order. I wish I could give zero stars. Torchy's has forever lost my business. read more

This is probably one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. It has great tacos. My favorite is the chicken fajita on corn with tomatillo sauce; it's a pretty basic taco with an incredible taste. There are many other options, but I love the chicken fajita so much that I always order it. The chips and queso is a must as the queso is the best I have ever tasted. If you are heading over for dinner, expect a somewhat long line, especially around 6:00 although the restaurant is pretty packed throughout the evening. Don't let this discourage you however: the line moves fast and the turnover rate is quick. Outdoor seating can be nice, although inside with air conditioning is much better during the summer. All in all, this restaurant is a must-go in Houston. read more

A Rice University student made the recommendation to us. Torchy's was pleasantly busy. The line to order moves quickly and efficiently and the food was delivered to the table promptly. The food was fresh and delicious! Everyone who works at this restaurant was courteous and helpful. All around, this was a really great experience! read more

Really good tacos!!! My favorite is the baha shrimp! Also - you HAVE to get the queso!! It's addictive!!

I had my first Torchy's Tacos experience this week for lunch. I was happily surprised by the unique taco combinations. I had the Mr. Orange (blackened salmon) and the Democrat (beef barbacoa) and was very pleased especially to leave under $10. My coworker ordered the chips and queso and it was delicious but beware it costs more than a whole taco. We got there on a Monday around 11:15 and did not have to wait but by 11:45 there was a long line. There is indoor and outdoor seating available but much of the lunchtime crowd seemed to take it to go. I will definitely return to another Torchy's when in the mood for a casual meal. read more

Very good! The fried avocado taco was my favorite.

Really guys...why is there a line here?? Tacos are not that great, in Houston with the million Mexican rest. here, why do you guys think torcheys is good? So many better places to eat...geez. read more

Food is delicious!! This location is very small. Be prepared to wait in line. If you are with a group, it is easier for one person to snag a table while the other orders the food. I still prefer The Heights location. read more

Great tacos! Not a bad price either. Queso is good, my favorite is the chicken fajita tacos, beef fajita wasn't anything special.

It's not fancy, but it's my absolute favorite place to eat in town. When I have guests from out-of-state visit, I ALWAYS take them here. Maine root soda in the fountains is delicious. Everything on the menu is so unique and tasty. Watch with your spice levels though...everything is a bit spicy there so if they say it's hot, they're not messing around. If there is a line out the door, don't worry: it moves fast. Go. GO AND EAT TACOS. read more

My wife told me to eat here. Had the trailer park trashy per recommendation by the cashier and the brisket taco. Ordered guacamole but they forgot to add it to our bill so we never got it. The tacos were awesome. Definitely worth a stop. read more

Had the pork carnita taco and the trailer park taco (trashy). Both tacos were OUTSTANDING! Others at my table got: Mr. Pink taco, Baja shrimp taco, queso, and brushfire. ALL were great! The only complaint we all had were the prices! $4-$5 a taco!!! Very overpriced. If the prices were $2-3 each we would be back. Little too pricey for out wallets. read more

Before they opened, they had a sign on the side of the building that read: DAMN GOOD. These tacos are exactly that. SO FREAKING GOOD. Eat them. read more

Food was great, however I went at lunch today and the to go / pick up area seemed very unorganized. A lot of us waiting a long time. My food was great, BUT my order was completely wrong. My fault for not checking before I left, but luckily I'm not too picky and what they gave me was good. This was my first visit and I will return, but definitely not at the lunch rush. read more

Torchy's has amazing variety, the line was literally out the door, but it went by surprisingly fast. One taco plus some chips is enough to fill you up. I will definitely be coming back here read more

Stumbled into this looking for something local. Had the Trailer Park Trashy. Sooo good.

35 minutes to get 1 cold taco I love the food at the West U Torchy's. However, the service was poor this past Sunday at 2 p.m. 25 people in line while I was there. As usual only 1 person taking orders and payment and interrupting orders and payment by also taking phone orders. They ran out of chip baskets which delayed orders. Then they ran out of chips which delayed orders. When customers who ordered after me got their food, I asked a server to check on my order. After 10 minutes, he found and brought me a cold taco that must have been sitting on a counter waiting for pickup. Hope Torchy's improves these problems. read more

Love love love their queso!! I am a huge fan of queso!! So this place hits the spot!! And I love all their Mexican sodas. .

Workers take care of you. Tacos are always excellent and lines move Quickly. Sauces are fantastic and menu is always being updated. read more

As an out-of-towner, I saw the line and contemplated mentioning going somewhere else, but it moved fast so we hung in there. So glad we did! I had the tuna and steak tacos; daughter had the chicken fajita taco. All were fresh, hot, and so good. The queso and guacamole were BIG hits at our table but know that the queso has lots of delicious add-ins like guacamole, cilantro, etc. Even my finicky daughter scarfed it up! Street corn was enjoyed by my dining companions, but I did not taste it. Our girls tried the Nookies and loved them (fried chocolate chip cookie dough). They looked a little too rich for me. Fun place, great service, fresh food. Loved it! read more

One of my favorite places to eat in Houston (or Texas in general). I've been here dozens of times. Delicious tacos and great chips/queso (a must get). This place (like all Torchy's) gets packed at peak hours and on weekends, sometimes the line can be out the door! My only complaint of the place is there is not enough seating at times but that is more a function of the location of the restaurant in tightly packed Rice Village. read more

It was a very cold day full of shopping and for lunch we stopped at this taco place I had never heard of. Torchy's sure left a place in my mind after that day. They did a spectacular job of serving us some warm tacos and chips with queso to make it a perfect day. The atmosphere is great and the employees are very nice. Overall, it was a great place. Very spunky! read more

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Maybe this place is good for the area, I'm just used to the taqueria's in my central Cali hometown and I have to say it is overpriced and highly mediocre. read more

This Torchy's is excellent! I always get great service and the food is regularly fresh. I've gotten the Baja Shrimp taco, a host of their breakfast tacos, and the to-die-for chips and queso. I enjoy it so much, I'm always bringing it back to my workplace for the employees to enjoy for lunch. Great job! I will say though, (with this location), I'd call in my order if I were you. Or else you'll literally be standing outside in line, (in the cold), before you're able to place your order indoors! Even so, when I've called in I've still had to wait for my food because the estimated time was wrong, and that can be pressing if/ when you have somewhere to be, but the food is worth it. read more

A must try if you are visiting the Houston area. This taco dive is a bit quirky, but so delicious. Tex Mex at its finest, plus a really cool atmosphere. Give the taco of the month a try if you're feeling a bit adventurous. read more

Amazing tacos! Get the mr.pink. Good portions also with a line packed out the door. It has relatively good pricing also. I was not disappointed at all by my visit. Parking can be a little hard to find though. read more

Let me state that I love Torchy's. Always delicious and they're always nice! And I have never had an issue with an order or ordering. Well until tonight. First off I usually call in my order and pick it up so I don't have to wait in the very noisy restaurant. I called twice tonight to make my order, and was put on hold. First time I waited 10 minutes hung up and called back. Then I waited 20 minutes before Torchy's ENDED my waiting call. So I called again and was put on hold again while I made my 20 minute drive to them. Call was disconnected again as I arrived. I then waited in line for 20 minutes and another 20 for my food. I have NEVER had this problem before tonight. I don't know if they have new staff and managers or what. But if it happens again I will speak with a manager. I don't like to keep them from already their busy work so I kept to myself. Oh they also got my order partly incorrect. I received flour tortillas instead of corn. I do love Torchy's and hope this doesn't happen again. This is the first time in the two years I have been ordering from this location. read more

Got a big to go order and they screwed us. Left out tacos and didn't even cook what they gave us right. Terrible example of torchys tacos. Don't go here. Barbacoa was disgusting and andouille sausage might as well have been a Hebrew national hot dog in a crappy flour tortilla. Never been unsatisfied with torchys until now. read more

This place is ok. I mean the food is awesome, and there are so many choices, but there is NEVER enough seating here and the line is always SUPER long. If I were you, I would recommend taking some tacos to go. read more