I finally made it back here, man the torta mixta de barbacoa y fajita did not disappoint. Huge portions I had to take some home. Ordering can be a bit hectic since they get busy but line goes quick!! Did I mention they melt the cheese on the bun?? Oh and yes it's authentic :) read more

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I've seen this place all over social media so I wanted to give them a try. Would I go out my way to try them again? NO. I was expecting a huge crowd since I went during lunch but it wasn't as busy as I thought. The ladies behind counter were nice and friendly. Since it was my first time they told me what food they had but I couldn't hear them and they couldn't hear me. Idk I'm not a loud or screaming type of person but least they tried. For the tacos I ordered 2 barbacoa and 1 asado de puerco. 1 corn and 2 flour,2 with and 1 w/out beans. Asked for two types of salsa. The salsa need A LOT of work. No flavor,no spice and just plain watery. Asado de puerco had no flavor but the corn tortillas I loved. They reminded me of those fresh tortillas you get from the tortillerías in Mex. For the barbacoa. The barbacoa was avg tasting. The one I asked with beans either the beans soaked up the grease cus I was able to enjoy the taco/harina bit more. The one without was just greasy all over if you look closely on 3rd pic you can see all the grease on the tortilla. read more

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Places like Azteca are one of many reasons I was excited to live in Houston: no pretension, no fuss, no tourists (#1), fabulous ambiance, excellent food. Open daily until 3pm, it is a family run haven of Mexican breakfast and lunch offerings that has become my favorite destination on the way to or leaving IAH. Simply put, it is the real deal. (#2) Situated on a quiet road in with a mix of residential, auto shops, and lots, Azteca is far and away the most popular place in this stretch of town. They occupy a part of the Hopper Event Center (#3) which is a known venue for weddings and quinceañeras. The large parking lot may be riddled with potholes and loose rocks and is in start contrast to the sanctuary feel of the Azteca exterior, which sports a nice patio with lots of greenery. The interior is quaint, but festive. There is a cornucopia of colors with plenty of ceiling decor and amazing plateware and artwork adorning the walls. Even the bathrooms are lovely, with artsy tiled sinks and no shortage of color. The decor pieces are so pretty that it almost feels like a gift shop. The format is simple: order at the counter, see the hot foods on display, and take a seat. Spanish is obviously preferred, but non-hispanohablantes can certainly point and likely accomplish the same. There is no menu that I can recall seeing, so knowing whether one wants a platter, gordita, quesadilla, taco, etc. is entirely on choice. A breakfast platter with huevos con chorizo, rice and beans, and some tortillas has never steered me wrong. I also can't get enough of their gorditas de barbacoa, or their carne guisada. Their chicharron verde is sneaky good and the chorizo y papa is dynamite. I love that they'll bring out a range of tableside salsas with the warmest of smiles. The last few years have been good to them as they've hired more staff, renovated the front patio, and made the interior even more friendly. The ventilation is on point, there are multiple TVs, and they even accept credit cards now. While I do wish they were open later, this is still a destination and anytime I get to dine here it's one of the highlights of my week. ___________ (#1) Aside from yours truly, of course. (#2) Neta. Te prometo. (#3) https://www.yelp.com/biz/hopper-event-center-houston read more

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My only regret is that I didn't take pictures. Didn't get a chance to because we all inhaled the tacos before I thought to take pictures for this review! As soon as we walked in, I seen them making tortillas by hand and we just KNEW it was going to be good. This place did not disappoint. There was a line but it moved surprisingly quickly! It's like a chipotle but authentic Mexican food. You pick corn or flour tortilla first then let them know what you want on your taco. We ordered 8 tacos total for our table (they're pretty big) plus 3 drinks. And I don't think the bill even reached $40. It's super cute outside and inside. Love the Mexican style decor! We were on our way back home from Houston when we saw this place on Yelp. Definitely check it out if you're in the area! It won't disappoint! read more

I just wanted breakfast. My coworker says, "I know a spot." That should've been my warning. Ever been kicked in the nads? Hurts, right? Well, I'd take two of those over going back here. We walk in--huge menu, looks promising. But the food? It looked like it had been reheated from yesterday... maybe the day before. One guy ordered salchicha (sausage) and got a taco filled with chopped-up hot dog weenies. Bro looked like he just found out he was adopted and the family doesn't cook. I panicked. Went safe: fajita taco, barbacoa taco with beans, flour tortillas. Fajita was meh. Cooked in a pan--not grilled--and it tasted like it. No char, no flavor, just heat and disappointment. Then came the barbacoa. Dry. No grease, no juice, no love. I've had more moisture in a fortune cookie. Even the beans tasted tired, like they were just waiting to clock out. Moral of the story: skip this place. I'd rather take a roundhouse to the nads and wash it down with warm tap water than eat here again. read more

AZTECA Taco House - Dry looks old - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Will be back. Tortillas were on point (made in house). All of their salsas were fire. Meat was seasoned to perfection.

Food was amazing!!! Homemade flour and corn tortillas! line was long but moved pretty quickly! Small place but plenty of seating outside and inside. Place is well decorated and nice atmosphere. Kid friendly and kids loved the food as well. read more

AZTECA Taco House - Breakfast tacos, barbacoa, Asado de Puerco Taco, Cafe de Olla - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best breakfast tacos in Houston. I personally always order the barbacoa tacos. Line can be a bit long at times, but its definitely worth the wait. Plenty of seating space inside and outside. Servers/cooks are fast and skilled. Decorations are very traditional to Mexican culture. They take your order right to your table. read more

I love a place that puts as much thought into its environment as it does into the food. The place is so beautifully decorated, I felt transported out of Texas and back into Mexico. It created an atmosphere of community, especially with how kind the staff and guests were. The staff is super friendly, and immediately helped me decide what to eat once they realized it was my first time there. They had a wide assortment of meats and soup to choose from, and the tortillas were made by hand right in front of you! (That's when I knew this place was going to be GOOD!). They didn't have al pastor but I quickly forgot about my disappointment once I tried my tacos. We had barbacoa, carne guisada, and pollo mole. All were fire! And the horchata was delightfully refreshing on such a hot day. Not too cinnamon-y either. Definitely recommend. And if you speak Spanish, you'll feel right at home! read more

AZTECA Taco House - Barbacoa Mexicana, pollo mole, Carne Guisada Taco, arroz, horchata. - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Dirty parking lot, egg looked all dried . Walked in and out . Nasty parking area too . Don't waste your time

The attendant at the front was so nice, it was our first time and she took the time to explain what they had to offer. The food was really good, get there early because the lines get long. read more

I like the outside area and the way it is decorated with plants, but the only downside is that bees come, and I am a bit allergic to them. The service was very friendly, and the tacos have a good flavor and are made with handmade tortillas. read more

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I'm sorry but I'm not sure at all how this place made it to the top taco spots on Texas Monthly. I love and I'm absolutely down for a hole in the wall taco spot but this place didn't do it for me. I do like how the food is already prepared so all you have to do is pick what you want and they'll prepare it right in front of you, but the food was bland and really had no flavor. The tortillas were not buttery, the beans were also not at all flavorful, and the asado de puerco was even a bit cold when I got to it. The service was exceptional, but the food didn't do it for me ! read more

Great food. Slight mishap with a wrong plate but overall it was delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't judge a book by its cover. Rings true here. The place is not much to look at but the gravel parking lot is full. You walk into a cafeteria like set up, no visible menu just pans of food and if you don't speak Spanish, bring someone who does. Despite those caveats, persist. The food is authentic, plentiful and delicious. My carne asada came with fresh tortillas and could have been cooked by someone's abuelita. It was very, very good. read more

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This one has been on my radar for quite sometime now. I had a feeling they would be very good and I was right! The line was long but moved really fast. Great selection of breakfast and lunch tacos. Home made tortillas and great red and green sauce. What more could you ask for ? Food: I had the red pork taco and it was great. Very tender and full of flavor. I added red and green sauce to all the tacos. The red is so spicy but so good. Same for the green. I also got a breakfast taco mixed with eggs and potato and it was very good as well. The barbacoa was just as tasty. All of the tacos we had that day were made to perfection. This will be my go to spot for tacos when I am in the area. The service is really good. The waiters and waitresses are very attentive. I'll definitely be back here soon. Easy five stars read more

AZTECA Taco House - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Fantastic breakfast tacos and lunch plates! Best on this side of town at an excellent price! A real mom and pop restaurant that cares about its customers and the restaurant. I highly recommend this restaurant! Biggest portions, authentic taste, wide variety, made to your liking right in front of you!! And best of all tacos are usually $1 less than anywhere else! Check it out!! You won't regret it!!!! read more

Food was fresh, tacos are big, service was friendly and quick, ambiance was clean and alot of room to sit.

Food is amazing they make fresh tortillas the Ambiance is very cool very friendly staff very clean

Azteca house was really crowded and really busy when I went. Wich made it a little hard to enjoy the atmosphere. The Barbacoa tacos had a good flavor, but they were a bit too greasy for me .The costumer service was ok nothing great but not bad ether . Overall it was an average experience. read more

You want authentic? This is the place! Our family brought us here...and we will be back! We went for lunch. The tacos and Gorditas were amazing! Not TexMex, but authors don't flavorful Mexican food! read more

AZTECA Taco House - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Best tacos in north east El verdadero saber de mexico Great service , good people ...........................,............ read more

This place is always crowded, which says a lot about how great the tacos are! The menudo is solid--I'd give it a 4/5. Definitely recommend it . read more

Front entrance has a beautiful covered patio! The tortillas are hand made and the food was so delicious!!!The staff is friendly and service is fast. WE EVEN GOT SECONDS to take home. Great parking and family friendly. read more

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Yes, the reviews are true! Believe them. If you want to grab some real authentic, non commercial, not Tex-Mex (yes, there's a difference) bites Azteca is the place. The service and the environment as a whole is so warm and friendly. Like on my recent visit it was myself, 4 officers & a daughter bringing her elderly mother for breakfast. You walk right up & see what options are going on for the day. Food is so fresh. The tortillas, meat, the eggs in the breakfast tacos, coffee, even down to the cilantro & onions. But you've got to try their tortas & gorditas too. Bonus points - this place doesn't break the bank!! Give Azteca a try, you won't be dissapointed. Yelp on my friends! read more

AZTECA Taco House - Yummy breakfast tacos - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was absolutely amazing--bursting with flavor and truly unforgettable. But sadly, the experience was ruined by the service. It was downright terrible, and it's such a shame because it happens all too often at places where the food is so good. For that reason, no matter how incredible the food was, I won't be coming back.... read more

Food was barely average , I had three different burritos to try & not even the tortillas were good.

Food was great. No menu, but the workers were super friendly and very helpful in explaining what they offered. Looking forward to the next visit! read more

I stumbled on this place today and am in Taco Heaven!! They have so many varieties of meat and have quesadillas, Gorditas and meat plates with rice and beans too. I got 3 different types of meat, barbacoa, beef fajita and carnita con papas and each one is SO DELICIOUS and reasonably priced too. Authentic food and great customer service. I HIGHLY recommend this spot. read more

AZTECA Taco House - Barbacoa, Fajita and Ground Beef with potatoes and carrots! SO DELICIOUS. - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Authentic & Flavorful food. We tried three different types of Tacos and they were genuinely so delicious: I didn't need salt or salsa, which is usually my fix if something doesn't taste right. My husband tried the spicy salsa (green creamy) and was wiping his nose by the end of breakfast. Fajita perfectly marinated and cooked, I love tasting the peppers. Verde pork - amazing. Horchata - sweet but delicious We will definitely go back when headed to airport (which is why we were here today) Also - sorry for the bathroom pics but I love the authenticity. They also have the cutest coffee cups that I didn't get to use. The owner was so nice and kept thanking us for coming! She let us know she makes her tortillas fresh daily (her bowl of dough on counter). I love it here! read more

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Everything from the Food, Ambience, Service, and everything else in between was surprisingly amazing and well !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This place is my favorite to get comida casera (homestyle) Mexican food. The tortillas (flour and corn) are made fresh. When it's not roasting or freezing, it's always a pleasure to eat out on the patio. Definitely a family fave. read more

If you want champurrado wake up early, we didn't get the chance to try it but café de olla made up for it read more

AZTECA Taco House - the little shop with artesanía - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Azteca was recommended to me I wanted to tamales but none available, so I tried some tacos and gorditas.The place is small but nice and and simple once you enter you're greeted by the servers and the ladies taking orders. You walk in and everything is in front of food is fresh tortillas freshly made and all good displayed in front of you. Gorditas were pretty good I think they are some of the best I've had but not the best in Houston definitely recommend to try them the tacos were great I had mole and barbacoa , they were delicious the temperature of the food could of been a bit better but doesn't take away the taste which is delicious I assume when it's busy the food is a lot hotter. Place is located in the north side of town and a great authentic Mexican place to try out I'll be back for something else. Ahhh they have cafe de olla that stuff is delicious highly recommended to try anything at this restaurant. read more

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Amazing customer service. They explained everything to us in English so we knew what we were ordering and food was authentic!

My boyfriend and I had breakfast here this past Sunday for the first time. There was a line but they moved quickly which to me is a sign the food is good. We had tacos of barbacoa, fajita quesadillas and I had a cafe de olla while my boyfriend had a Mexican Coke. Everything was delicious including the salsas! You can't have a good taco without good salsa! Service and food were GREAT! We will definitely be back. read more

Quick and tasty, for those mornings you get up and gotta go. They got good tacos, though there is some kick left to give in the salsa

Good hole in the wall place .. definitely a hidden gem.. I like their barbacoa and carne guisada

Cafe de olla, excelente. Homemade flour tortillas were delicious. I think they use canned beans. I can taste the metal. I didn't like the lady taking the order. It was my first time there and she was rushing me. I couldn't see what they had as everything was covered in plastic. (Cafeteria style, premade food layout). The outside patio is beautiful but it's too hot to sit outside to eat. The parking lot I wish was better. Lots of parking space but gravel. And I got a flat tire afterwards. Hope one day they can pave it. Will I return. Definitely. Especially in cooler weather so I can sit and eat at the outdoor patio read more

The tacos are great and tasty! You may need to know a little bit of Spanish to order here, but grab your google translate because is worth it. Tortillas are freshly made and right now during the fall they have champurrado! Yummy! read more