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    Torchy's Tacos

    3.4 (729 reviews)
    InexpensiveTex-Mex, Tacos
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    I hate this

    I hate the kiosk when you walk in. I want to talk to a real person. Ok the other side. The Baja tacos were amazing. The Democrat was good nut it's definitely different. The tortilla was super cold.

    Derrick D.

    First elite review of 2026. A classic. This Torchy's I used to live in the vintage back in 2022, but this Torchy's since has gotten a huge face life. They are so efficient, they have a self order kiosk up front by the time we were finished and walking to fill out drinks. Our food came out before we could even pick a table. PHENOMENAL, the food was great per usual. Trailer parks and queso are a guaranteed hit. The manager Rob is doing a great job with running this locations. The restaurant is clean and comfortable enough to hangout at the bar and watch a game. Great experience

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    Rita N.

    It seemed kind of unorganized. All turned out to be okay. Except, the ice machine was out of ice. Ask for the secret menu

    Rice Pinto Bean Combo
    Kiet L.

    If you're looking for a quick and filling meal then I would give this Torchy's a visit. This was my first time visiting one after raving reviews from people about it being a good Tex-Mex restaurant. There was a lot of filling in both tacos I thought the flavors were underwhelming in my opinion compared to other restaurants that serve Tex-Mex. Maybe I didn't order the right things but it was a lot of food for the value. The rice and beans lacked flavor. I may come back to try something else but I definitely would prefer other places. The service however was extremely fast for the lunch hour.

    Courtney H.

    Amazing !! I have been here twice now, the restaurant is super clean and inviting, outside is kept up really nice. I'm from Seattle, so being able to sit outside and eat is something that I have always wanted to enjoy. They brought the food out to me and they were insanely nice! I got a burrito minus the guacamole, and the roasted corn.. and I have to say it was one of the best burritos I have had (besides an authentic Mexican place of course) literally ever! I will be a regular customer for sure!

    Juan B.

    The new self-serve kiosks at Torchy's are terrible. I placed my order, the kiosk said it went through, so I sat and waited almost 20 minutes before realizing nothing was happening. Only then did I check the receipt and see a tiny note saying the order never actually reached the kitchen. The whole process was confusing and way too complicated for something as simple as ordering tacos. Having to waste time just to find out my order didn't even exist was super annoying. Torchy's needs to fix this system or ditch it altogether. Absolute headache of an experience.

    Chicken fajita bowl
    Ahlyssa C.

    I tried the new fajita bowl and it was pretty decent. I enjoy the tacos better. Can't go wrong with the queso because it's literally the best. The beef fajita tacos is my go to. Service is eh.. you get some ppl who are great and others who are rude. It's pricey for tacos, so not my first choice, but I'll go if I'm in the area and want something quick.

    Walking in to get my food.
    Angela Q.

    I went to pick up some cakes and was surprised to see a torchys in the same parking lot. I placed an online order and 20 minutes later, went inside to pick up. I ordered a couple of brushfire tacos, with jerk chicken, two Baja shrimp tacos and a chicken fajita taco, a taco bowl with brushfire chicken, and two orders of queso, one with chipotle beef and the other without. Everything was fresh and ready to pick up. Very filling. One thing I must say is make sure you have all of your bags. I almost walked out without the included chips. Another person walked out with the chips as I was about to leave. Got home and my family enjoyed the meal. Everything was correctly made and very filling.

    NOT a Brushfire

    This location always gets your order wrong, forgets items, and their brushfire is super oily (other locations are not). Sucks cause this is the one by my work.

    Receipt

    The restaurant is nice, clean and lively. It's always business in the restaurant. But I will say that most of the time if not every time my tacos are cold. (Democrat taco) I normally don't complain but this time I have to since I had to wait 15min for them to come and be ice cold. Genuinely that's my only complaint that my tacos be cold and I wait at least 5-10 minutes for them to come on a normal day.

    Jay D.

    Ambiance seems cool, they have a bar where you can sit and eat. The staff is nice. I went on a Saturday afternoon and it was packed. The cleanliness was not as great. Food on the floor and chairs, etc. We can start off with the queso & chips - wow so good but they served us crumbs. Would've been nice to get full size chips. The fried avocado taco is awful - one bite of that and I was done. The tipsy chick taco is decent - the actual chicken itself had not much flavor other than a bbq burnt taste but combined with the other items, it was tolerable. My partner loved his two tacos - salmon & shrimp tacos. I would probably come back to try to the drinks and have chips. But overall I've had better tacos at a much better price. Tacos are around $6/each.

    Hillbilly Queso & chips
    Meagen M.

    Walking into the Torchy's I was excited to see the advertisement of the new tacos! The graphic design on the board showing a representation of a video game is pretty cool! Which the tacos were very good! It wasn't to packed today but we did wait in line for awhile. Usually where we check out it was no one standing. They were over near the bar. I wasn't to sure what was going on. The cashier wasn't to friendly either. When it was time to order she didn't call us down we just walked up and asked do we order here. It was kind of confusing. While waiting for food the restaurant was clean but I did have to clean my own table. The food was fresh and the waitress that brought over our food was kind. I really enjoyed the chips and queso today plus the avocado bites. Parking was ok. It is a shared parking lot but it's not to bad. I still always enjoy the vintage location.

    Butters B.

    Food was ok, ordered the breakfast burrito. It was mostly beans and chorizo was scarse. Both of the sources that it came with were gelatinous. Not sure what happened there. I asked for Diablo sauce, but never got it. Some of the employees look like they haven't taken a shower. I get it that torchy has an Austin vibe, but I'm not real keen on being served food by people that look like they might be homeless.

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    Owner contacted me the very next day, wanted to make things right. Sent me a gift card. We will return and hope the last time was a one off

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    Tacos are awesome always loved Torchy's but the new self check out I don't like, I much rather human interaction.

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    Best place ever I love the tacos here they taste so good I 100% recommend coming to eat there

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    Tacos Doña Lena - Las Chismosas

    Tacos Doña Lena

    4.6(1.1k reviews)
    13.4 miSpring Branch
    $$

    Allow me to be Review No. 1,100 following my visit to this wonderful culinary gem yesterday…read more By default, Spring Branch is Houston's Koreatown, but it's not unusual to find establishments with Spanish-language branding on them throughout the neighborhood. And Tacos Doña Lena, on which I'll heap tons of praise on, is among them. A group of friends and I had supper here before a live show down the street at Eighteen Ten Ojeman. Upon seeing the storefront when we pulled into the parking lot, my first thought was, "Okay, this is legit Mexican, not Tex-Mex." The interior is quite small with some tables and an ample late Saturday afternoon crowd. What caught my eye is how the environment is what you might expect to find at a family-run taqueria off the beaten path. Rock en Español blaring from the sound system. Colorful papel picado draped from the ceiling. A framed Mexican flag and several references to the central Mexican municipality of Guanajuato. The intoxicating smell of spice-laced grilled beef wafting through the air. Simply put, we're not in Kansas anymore, Toto. I glanced at the menu. There are numerous, delicious-sounding items that happen to be wallet-friendly, a bit cheaper than if you were to go to Gringos or Jimmy Changas. According to a mutual, the tacos here are the main draw, but what really caught my attention and appetite was the ramen birria. Mujeres y caballeros (ladies and gentlemen), let me proclaim that Tacos Doña Lena turns a noodle dish with origins in Japan and is a known staple in college dorm rooms into a must-try on this part of America's fourth-largest city. Two amazing food cultures unite for a fiery meeting of the minds. Anchored by a rich, tasty consomé that's spicy but not enough to where you need to drink multiple glasses of water, there's a prime mix of ramen noodle, beef birria, cheese, fried egg, rabanos, garbazo, and corn accompanied by cilantro, onions, and a pair of fried tostadas. I was so impressed with how the contents of the ramen blended together. Since it was ramen after all despite the south of the border touchup, I still ate it the traditional way: pick up the noodles and sip the soup. There was so much that I had no choice but to put it in a takeout container. Sure, Spring Branch may be home to some great traditional Korean restaurants, but don't sleep on Tacos Doña Lena.

    There used to be a place, actually a chain of restaurants, and their slogan was the place to come…read morefor ribs. Well, in the same vein this is the place to come for birria. Although I opted for enchiladas rojas. Intense garlic. Rice is too salty for my personal preference. Beans good. Enchiladas also more salty than my preference. But still enjoyable. TDL is a Houston treasure. Highly recommended. Two locations now. Festive. Great ambiance. Good food. Nice people.

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    El Taconazo - Barbacoa Especial

    El Taconazo

    4.5(375 reviews)
    18.3 miNorthside Village
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    Heads up they are CASH ONLY!! Houston native friend brought me here and definitely the best taco…read moretruck I've had in Houston by far. Food comes out immediately but there is no seating so be ready to eat outside/in your car. Definitely recommend the plato especial for best value. This plate is definitely enough for 2-3 to share. Meat is super nicely cooked, good flavor and smokiness. Cheese also goes insane when it's piping hot. Horchata was also very nice. Not overwhelmingly strong but very refreshing with the meat and by itself too. There may be a line at night but it goes by super quick. Definitely coming back after I finish my leftovers tomorrow.

    This food truck is a true staple in North Houston. I've been here easily over 30 times, and they…read moreconsistently serve some of the most authentic, fresh tacos in the city. It's also a huge plus that they're open late, perfect for those late-night cravings. The green sauce is incredible, and I always go for the fajita quesadillas, they never miss. Pricing is fair for the quality you get, so no complaints there. Just keep in mind it's cash only, no cards or online payments. The lines are almost always long no matter the time of day, but they move quickly, so the wait isn't bad. I usually grab a pink lemonade as well, which hits every time. Out of all the locations, El Taconazo is definitely the one to go to, hands down some of the best tacos you'll find on Fulton St.

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    Carniceria Y Taqueria Aguascalientes

    4.6(214 reviews)
    26.8 miPark Place
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    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.

    Fui a buscar azúcar, q pa mi café! Resultado terminó gastando $150.00 pero el servicio al cliente…read morees a toda mayúscula! La gente sonríe, y casi puedo decir q tienen sentido del humor! Ojo, no estoy segura! Luego de cargar mis cosas, pasé a la taqueria... pregunté si las tortas estaban ricas, me dijo tan honesta q si, pero q las gorditas estaban buenísimas!! Y muy cierto, las gorditas estaban espectacular. Ese tipo de lugares merece nuestro apoyo mi gente... yo al 100 % riquísimo! Gracias

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

    The Taco Stand

    3.6(425 reviews)
    16.3 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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