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El Jalapeño

4.0 (47 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks
Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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Classy
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Elena A.

DISGUSTING not only the drink they expected me to drink but also the lady taking orders attitude when politely asked in Spanish if she could switch my Rusty Moldy drink for a new one. The Mold was exposed once opened. At first she refused to change my beverage for one that I could actually drink. I continued to ask for a different drink and was told no, unless I paid for another one. Until, I started showing the person in line behind me what I was served. The man agreed and said it was gross and that it must be old. After being persistent about how wrong they are for serving something that could possibly make a customer sick. The lady finally asked a man next to her and hesitantly replacing my apple soda... customer service is a zero from me. ESPAÑOL: ASQUEROSO no solamente la bebida que me sirvieron pero también la actitud de la vieja que toma las órdenes. Le pregunté en español si por favor me podrías cambiar y me dijo que sólo si compro otro refresco. Le insistí que era mal lo que estaba haciendo y finalmente me dio otra bebida. Pero fue todo un lio. El servicio merece cero estrellas.

Taco Tuesday started early!
David M.

Food truck on Edgebrook across from Tino's Tailor shop. A crowd around at noon, but line moved quickly and food served within 4 minutes. Ordered the Quesadilla Grande el Pastor. All by itself...wonderful, but with the green sauce and onions...amazing!

Tripa, barbacoa and pork tacos, YUM YUM!
Brittany N.

My bf always raved about this place. It's a nice and really clean taco truck. They have multiple trucks spread around Houston and they also cater too. One of the few taco trucks that I have still seen serve Tripa :)

Lindsey M.

My favorite taco truck for authentic street tacos and hella cheap. No fuss ordering and they're ALWAYS open. Cash only.

My fav place to get tacos. $1

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The tripa tacos are the bomb! Totally recommend. The bistec tacos are awesome too! Great food and fast service

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Best tacos ever! Their burgers and hot dogs and quesadillas are bomb too . 10/10 , customer services is ehh sometimes but the food is great.

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Good food at good a price.They are open late night so it is the place to hit up if you are hungry after midnight

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My favorite taco truck from Houston! I almost had them cater my daughters 1st birthday before all this quarantine happened.

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Best. Ever. Go here 11/10 we got all sorts of quesadillas and I have never had better. They're open late too which is prime

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Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

4.2
(293 reviews)
11.2 mi
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I highly recommend the brunch menu. The birria tacos and had an amazing flavor. The drinks are…read morefabulous too. If you go ask for Mario her is best server. He knows the menu very well and guides you through. His personality is infectious.

We visited Madera's for the first time recently and overall had a great first impression. The…read moreserver was attentive when needed but didn't hover or rush us. For drinks, my husband and our friends tried some of the margaritas from their large and unique margaritas menu, as well as their hibiscus agua fresca. All of the drinks were very pretty and it seemed like everyone enjoyed them, too! We started with their chips and salsa trio, which we all really liked. The chips were on the thicker side, but were crispy and not stale or chewy at all. Each of the salsas were quite different, and two were served warm, which we really liked! For the price, I'd consider getting the chips and salsa as a non-negotiable, honestly. For entrees, we tried the enchilada rojas, chilaquiles verde w/ chicken and beef, birria barbacoa ramen, and huaraches. My husband felt like his ramen could have included more meat, but aside from that everyone really enjoyed what they ordered. The highlight was probably the desserts, though! We got a quatro leches and two ordered of their giant and amazing churros. Both were incredibly tasty and reason enough to return for another visit in the future!

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Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

3.9
(891 reviews)
13.8 mi
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When they say "everything is bigger in Texas," they weren't kidding. The size of the margarita was…read morebigger than my hand. If you want leftovers, this is your place to go. It was my first time trying out Tex mex style. It was so busy on a Saturday evening. The chips that were given to each table was incredibly warm and the sauces paired so well. I ordered the el manarco which is this giant piece of steak that was well charred, included this avacado and seafood grit sauce, rice + soup + gauconole/salsa. They gave me 4 giant house made tortillas which was also fresh and warm. This meal can be finished by two people. Definitely come here on an empty stomach and the portions are absolutely massive.

Guys, you know I dont post a review unless a dish is a straight 10/10…read more The breakfast I just had warrants a 10/10 review at the Airline blvd location. I just had the Machacado con Huevo breakfast dish here and it was so incredibly good-So good! it was one of the best breakfasts Ive ever had. seriously.I will definitely be back for this breakfast. I recommend getting it with red and green sauce on the side and a side of tortillas ro make your own tacos with the eggs, salsa and refried beans. just wow! And that tamale needs its own menu. That tamale was amazing. I would get several orders of that soft white tamale by itself to go. And the service was a 10/10. They kept refilling my red and green sauce and kept checking up on me throughout. Ambience was great as always. Its a life changing dish. Thanks Teotihuacan for the great breakfast and great service! Yall deserve a well-earned review!

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Maximo

Maximo

4.6
(169 reviews)
12.8 mi
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Delicious upscale Mexican food with a thoughtfully curated menu. We sat in the climate controlled…read morepatio out front, and it was lovely. It truly felt like an extension of the restaurant. Service was remarkable and very friendly from the host to the cleaning staff. Food was delicious. I really appreciated the creative flavors that were inspired by authentic Mexican cuisine. Standouts were the guacamole and wagyu carne asada, but everything was fantastic. I loved the Clara cocktail and enjoyed learning about the process to create it. It is clear that there was care and attention behind each menu item. Also, the pace of the food being brought out was evenly paced, which I appreciate, and our server gave us just the right amount of attentiveness. We celebrated my husband's birthday here, and they sent out a tres leches with a candle on it. Very kind and very delicious dessert. Usually not a big fan of tres leches, but this one was not overwhelmingly soaked in condensed milk, and it has a very fresh tasting peach (seasonal) puree drizzled on top. We will most definitely return.

Went for Sunday brunch with a reservation and were seated almost immediately on the patio. It's…read moretemperature-controlled, which is a huge plus in Houston, and it's still super cute. We ordered the breakfast burrito and the duck carnitas. We added barbacoa to the burrito, and it was honestly the definition of comfort food. It was EXTREMELY greasy though, so I ended up eating it with a fork and knife. If I had been home alone... I probably would've just shoved the whole thing in my mouth. I couldn't not order the duck carnitas. It came on a sope, which is basically my definition of the perfect Mexican brunch. It was really yummy, and I especially loved the salsa that came with it. My only real critique is that the portions felt a little on the smaller side. Either bump them up a bit or add a small side, because I definitely could've eaten a little more.

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Candente - Museum District

Candente - Museum District

4.1
(636 reviews)
11.3 mi
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What better way to kick off a Texas trip than getting some highly-regarded tex-mex! Some coworkers…read morerecommended this spot to me so I had to try! It's in the Museum District/Montrose area, so pretty accessible and with plenty of parking. We got seated immediately, and there was a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating, the latter of which was great even on a humid day. The menu was pretty extensive with your Tex-Mex classics like fajitas and enchiladas, with a special for every day of the week. This time was a free upgrade to a large fajita, so I went with the chicken fajitas! It came out after about 20 minutes with all of the fixings and this very yummy buttery sauce. I haven't had too many fajitas, but I'm pretty confident this is a top spot!

Visited Candente while in Houston. The atmosphere was lively and bustling, making it easy to see…read morewhy this place is so popular. The service was good throughout the meal. We did have to ask for a bit of cleanup around our table from the previous guests, but considering how busy the restaurant was, it wasn't a major issue and was taken care of promptly. The food was very good and lived up to expectations. My only disappointment was the Bloody Maria, which wasn't seasoned properly and lacked the balance and depth of flavour I was hoping for. Overall, a fun, energetic spot serving very good food, with just a few minor details keeping it from being an exceptional experience. Saluti.

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