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    El Ranchero

    3.4 (119 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    EL RANCHERO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Frozen margarita and draft beer
    Tracy B.

    Delicious! Oh, what a treat! We grabbed a spot at the bar and were really impressed by the fantastic service. We went for the chicken stuffed avocado, and let me tell you--it was absolutely scrumptious! The complimentary chips and salsa were a hit too. And those margaritas? Perfectly mixed! I can't recommend this place enough!

    Cha C.

    Food is still great and service is Amazing and you can't beat their Margaritas at Happy Hour! Wonderful welcoming Mexican ambiance!

    Shawn M.

    AMAZING service! On that alone I highly recommend this place when you are in the area. My drink never lasted even a second empty before it was refilled. The waiter was very polite and respectful. The food came with free chips and salsa which is a major plus and the fajitas is a 8.5/10. I tried a few other items on the menu and it was just as good or greater than my 8.5 rating. I enjoyed the ambiance. My only complaint is that I couldn't give this establish an extra star! It's truly a gem in this area. I highly recommend you try when traveling through.

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    It's ok food. However, I am having a difficult time finding good Mexican food in Texas. So far, it's very disappointing

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    11 months ago

    Fabulous fajitas! Great drinks! Affordable dining with super service - friendly and professional. Love this place!!

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    2 years ago

    Love the chicken soup, enchiladas and Sunday special (with onions)! A Family favorite that we visit often

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    This is a whole in the wall type place with great quality food. Very tasty and low cost.

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    Go for the happy hour! The drinks are so cheap and tasty, great after a long day. The salsa is good too

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    Amazing salsa and great service. The best breakfast in town, my families favorite go to restaurant

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    Really good food at a fair price. This place is a family tradition after events in Waller.

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    Im sorry but the food was nasty ! Will not be going there again. I would give zero stars

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    Noyola's Mexican Restaurant - Salsa de molcajete and flautas and pozole and asada de puerco

    Noyola's Mexican Restaurant

    4.2(165 reviews)
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    My husband and I love to support the local restaurant family businesses. I want to say that this…read morerestaurant probably has three generations operating it. We love their menudo on the weekends. It's got the perfect aromatics and not greasy. Im a big fan of chicharron and lengua tacos. Noyola's is the only place in Humble that serves lengua tacos and the best so far! I wasn't a big fan of their chicharron tacos so I won't be ordering that again. Give this local family restaurant a try!

    Come on now!!!!! Visiting from Phoenix and our dear friends who live down the street from Noyolas…read moresuggested we try! The Friendliness as soon as we walked in was overwhelming on this Monday afternoon around 4pm. Felt like home The food was made with love and cuisine knowledge! Very smart and delicious! The margaritas were off the chain yummy! They were so accommodating I had the chicken mole and my friend wanted pork mole (not on menu). No problem they said... and they delivered! Other friend had cheese Chile relleno... she loved it. Hubby had taco, cheese enchilada, and tamale that were the best. The sauces, the queso and homemade chips were warm and oh so good. Homemade corn tortillas and flour tortillas will make us fly back from Phoenix to indulge in often! Thank you so much for making this experience the best of our trip... my goodness Thank you! Much gratitude

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    Large Menudo, and Huevos Rancheros

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    Chicken mole made the right way! Chicken should always be on the bone... so tender and sauce amazing

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    El Tunco Pupuseria - Quesabirrias

    El Tunco Pupuseria

    4.4(7 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Stopped here in the middle of a track meet and honestly, it was such a great choice. The menu has…read moretons of options--pretty much something for everyone. We ordered pupusas, barbacoa, and a burrito. The pupusas were AMAZING (we got the kids' one), and they came with rice and beans that were also really good. The barbacoa came with two tortillas and was flavorful without being overly sweet, which I really appreciated since I'm not a fan of sweet barbacoa. My mom had the burrito and felt it could've had more flavor, but overall the food was still solid. The staff was super friendly, the bathrooms were clean and nice, and it was a comfortable spot to grab lunch. Definitely a great place to stop if you're hungry and want a satisfying, casual meal. Would come back again!

    Walked into a spacious ,clean ,and comfortable restaurant ,and was immediately welcomed by young…read moreman who took my order to go. Waited about 15 minutes for Freshly made pupusas that come with tasty curtido and salsa, included. ( bean and cheese), and an order of platanos fritos that came with black beans and crema; portions large enough to share. The pupusa is one of the largest I have gotten, and the consistency and flavor were exactly the way I remember them from my time in El Salvador; authentic and delicious. Cost was $20 total, but would easily have fed two, and I have enough leftover for lunch, tomorrow, so a good value, for good food! Don't miss this spot; they have juices, and bottled and canned drinks, too. Will surely be back to enjoy more good food from their menu!

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    Nando’s Tacos - Tacos Al carbon !!

    Nando’s Tacos

    4.8(85 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    Serving tacos in the Humble TX area since 2022, Nando's Tacos (not to be confused with the chicken…read morerestaurant) serves up delicious full size tacos. My brother and I stopped in for carryout breakfast tacos on a Sunday morning. Alas, they didn't have brisket breakfast tacos, but had some good alternatives. Their flour tortilla is the choice here, and I believe it is Sonoran style: good enough to just eat by itself. My absolute favorite was the barbacoa ($3.25), very tender stewed beef with added onion and cilantro...not meant to be a breakfast taco I think. The other 3 tacos I tried did have egg. The potato & egg ($3.25) had big chunks of potato and plenty of egg: very filling not particularly tasty. The chorizo and egg ($3.25) was was prepared together, with the small chorizo pieces mixed in with the egg. And the fajita and egg ($4.79) used two slices of skirt steak flavored with fajita flavoring...for my preference, works better in skillet fajitas than in a breakfast taco. They also have menudo on the weekends, and both their corn and flour tortillas are homemade. As mentioned before, the flour tortillas are really good, and the barbacoa is definitely worth a visit.

    Nando's Tacos is truly a hidden gem, quaint, homely, and full of heart. We stopped by on a cooler…read moremorning and grabbed a table outside, which made the whole experience feel even more cozy and welcoming. Between the family, we tried the barbacoa, chicharron, chicken fajita, and a fajita quesadilla. The fresh homemade tortillas really make a difference in every bite. I'd read reviews mentioning they were huge, but honestly, I didn't find them particularly oversized. Not a complaint at all, just not what I expected going in! My daughter loved her quesadilla and especially the cheese pull, which passed her personal "cheese test" with flying colors. The chicharron in salsa verde was a standout for me, perfectly seasoned, with no need for extra salt or salsa. Personally, I'd ask for the onion to be chopped just a bit smaller but that really is the only "complaint" I have. I also ordered the charro beans based on earlier reviews, and they were every bit as flavorful as promised. I'm already looking forward to trying their fresh-squeezed orange juice on our next visit. The staff was wonderfully welcoming from start to finish, and my husband, who went in with low expectations, was blown away by how delicious everything was. We're both so glad we gave this place a try. If you're looking for comforting, well-seasoned food in a warm, inviting setting, Nando's Tacos is absolutely worth the visit.

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    El Ranchero - mexican - Updated October 2026

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