Heads up they are CASH ONLY!! Houston native friend brought me here and definitely the best taco truck 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. read more

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This food truck is a true staple in North Houston. I've been here easily over 30 times, and they consistently 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. read more

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I finally got around to trying El Taconazo, which is a little bit north of downtown. This establishment is cash only and is usually always packed. I was able to find street parking and waited in a line that already had about 10 people at 11 pm on a weekday. I ordered a barbacoa and lengua taco and a fajita taco with cheese. I want to try their special plate where it's just a whole stack of meat and cheese and you get tortillas on the side, but I'm not big back enough to eat all of that by myself. The tacos are wrapped in foil and were piping hot. They gave me the cilantro, onions, and lime in a separate bag. Honestly I feel like the cheese doesn't add much to the taco. The fajita itself could've been more tender but it was aight. Barbacoa could've been more moist as well but it was still solid. I actually really liked the lengua the best. Fell apart so easily and had the most flavor. Their salsas here don't play either, they're spicyyy. It's a solid late night spot but I still prefer La sultana read more

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Hands down my favorite taco place for over a decade or longer lol. If you need a late night spot they are open until after 2am I believe. I always get the fajita taco with queso (Yes like a quesadilla), the charro beans and the red salsa. They have the best meat, so not sure who their supplier is but regardless what time you go it's always fresh. I don't know who makes the Charro beans but they're absolutely my favorite in comparison to my mother-in-law. I know it looks funny in the container that they come in, but once you taste them that does not matter. You automatically get onions, cilantro and red or green salsa with your tacos. Don't be intimidated by the location as it can be a sketchy neighborhood and how long the line is. Last time they actually had a cop helping direct traffic and parking which was very helpful. That's how popular this place is. The line is long, but it moves pretty quickly and it's definitely worth it. read more

El Taconazo - Charro beans - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Decided to come here last minute and didn't know they didn't have flour tortillas. If I had known ahead of time, I probably wouldn't have come. But since I was already here, I decided to give their corn tortillas a try. And I have to say, they weren't bad. Easily the best I've had. They were soft, and not brittle or rubbery. I definitely could eat it easily, but I still think flour is so much better. I think flour tortillas add a lot of flavor to tacos, whereas corn tastes more bland to me. But to each his own. Something else to note, the area is kinda sketchy. I definitely wouldn't want to come here alone, especially at night. And idk if it's a coincidence, but when I went with my bf, the line consisted of almost all men. I think there were actually a lot of women who stayed in their cars, while the men they were with stood in line. I'd probably do that too, but this was my first time here and I wanted to get the whole experience. TROMPO: Good, moist, and flavorful! Had some fatty bits. FAJITA: Great flavor, moist, and a little chewy. BARBACOA: This was dry throughout and a noticeably smaller portion than all the others. LENGUA: At first, I thought it was good. It was moist and in thick slices. But when I had some leftovers a few hours later, it wasn't very flavorful. Idk what happened, but flavor doesn't disappear that fast lol it might just be better fresh, I guess. For the QUESADILLAS, I didn't really notice the cheese, like, at all. People raved about how the quesadillas were so much better than the tacos, but I didn't get that. To be fair, I didn't eat any of the food until I got home 25 mins later. But, regardless, the cheese was really mild. So if you don't eat it right away, it's probably best to heat it up and get that cheese pull if you can. Btw, they don't give enough limes. Only 1 slice per foil packet. Not enough chopped onions either. Make sure to get extra! read more

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As often as I've visited, I've missed leaving a review. But here it is now. Hands down my favorite taco truck at any time of day, but usually stop in after a night out when in the area. The parking is limited but there is a parking lot across the street where patrol is on duty every time I've visited. Simple, no fuss set up: cash only food truck, get cash ahead of time. Sometimes you walk up the line, other nights & especially weekends, there's a line wrapped around the corner. When you walk up, there's a menu on the truck with their offerings, there's quite a lot, but I am a simple man and stick to the fajita tacos on corn. The hickory smoked flavor is in every bite and that's what I really love about these tacos. You can eat the tacos without adding anything to them, they're always bursting with flavor and they put plenty of meat in the taco. I do like some garnish which they give you on the side consisting of cilantro, onion and lime and choice of green or red sauce. THAT IS ALL A TACO NEEDS! They tend to move pretty quick, but seems like forever especially when you're hungry and the smell is lingering in the air. I've gotten the agua de limon - pretty simple limeade, sweet and gets the job done. I've taken friends here and they've enjoyed it and hope you do too. read more

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I had a good experience at el taconazo. Prices were really great & the flavor of the meat was great too. I went to el taconazo on a Thursday after work. It was really busy! Even for a Thursday night. The line moves fast tho. Prices were really cheap. It is cash only - so remember to bring some. I got three fajita tacos + the hibiscus lemonade. The flavor of everything was really great. The hibiscus lemonade was really good and earthy. I thought the meat had an excellent Smokey texture and was seasoned very well. The garnishes were fresh (although my lime didn't have mud juice)... It would be nice if they had places to sit. I also wish the meat was a bit more tender. But I had a good experience overall read more

El Taconazo - Three fajita tacos - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Wasn't happy that I waited in line to realize they didn't even offer chicken as an option. The line did move fast though. I don't eat red meat but chicken tacos are my go-to. So just disappointed in that read more

El Taconazo - line moved fast. - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

When it comes to barbacoa, there is no taco truck I visit more often than El Taconazo. Despite the dime-a-dozen carts, food trucks, and streetside taquerias that are scattered throughout the city, very few do it as well as they do. They have become my gold standard for late night eats in Houston and feature some of the most tender taco meats in the Northside. After sunset, this place becomes destination for locals from all over the city. During their peak hours the lines can be long and the surrounding area is littered with cars just trying to make street parking work. During their busiest nights, they will have an armed parking guard who is either directing traffic or monitoring the area. The area gets somewhat shady at night, but that only adds to the charm for me. There is no seating. Most everyone is either getting out or eating it directly on the hood / trunks of their car. While the guys in the truck speak a decent amount of English, español is definitely the way to go. It's cash only and it's better to assume there is a line than not. I tend to park on the autoshop side while the majority will aim for the lot across the street. It's a tight squeeze with no less than a dozen potholes, so drive slow. The truck usually has no less than a dozen folks working all at the same time. While it may appear to be two separate trucks, the other one is really more o a prep kitchen and potentially where they prep the delicious meats throughout the night. They only have four meats: barbacoa, lengua, fajita, and trompo. All are quite good, but the Veracruz roots are definitely coming in handy. The barbacoa is tender, fatty, and full of flavor. I am usually dismissive of fajita meat, but their version is quite good. I usually purchase by the plato especial ($18), which comes with one's meat of choice covered by a nice helping of cheese. It's loaded with 7-8 tortillas most of the time and it's perfect for the amount of food. This is an experience for almost everyone. I appreciate that prices have been consistent, the service is quick (food takes almost no time), and the flavors are excellent. They're open till midnight on the weekdays and until 2:30am on the weekends. Have some cash as well as an appetite, and enjoy some of the best tacos in Houston. read more

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I don't know what the hype is all about. Based on reviews, I ordered the fajita quesadillas & trompo tacos. The fajita was chopped into tiny pieces & cooked well. I just didn't experience anything flavor wise that would make me return even though it's less than 2 mi. from my house. I want a party in my mouth & to make involuntary noises of pleasure with every bite. I'm going to check out a place in Spring Branch soon to see if I'm expecting too much. That said, service was super fast. My order was ready before I was able to pay. I came after 1:00 & there wasn't a line. I can't imagine standing in a long line for this. Perhaps you need to come late night while partying to appreciate it more. For the money, I'd rather buy a lb. of HEB ready to eat brisket, butter tortillas & make my own at home. I think tacos simply made with any of the HEB sausages such as 3 pepper or beef brisket would be more flavorful & less expensive than these. read more

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Little taco trailer off Fulton street. There is always a line for these tacos. Parking is an ass. Cash only and the menu is as is. Service was fast so line moves pretty quickly. Anyway I got some fajita tacos which come just meat and tortilla that's it. Everything is separate in the bag and I got a quesodilla which was rolled up. Strange I know. I really don't know what all the hype is about with this place. Taste like any other taco truck but that's my opinion. Anyway till we eat again read more

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CASH ONLY and no sitting area. Park your car and eat in your car. Make sure you grab a lot of napkins bc it can get messy. You know it's good if the place only accepts cash. Tacos were fresh and yummy. I got the barbacoa and trumpo meat with cheese. They give you toppings and sauce in small containers. Don't forget to add them to your tacos! read more

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Great place for food. Line moves pretty quick. Prices have increased within a year. read more

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Best barbacoa tacos in north houston ! They stay open late if you have a late night craving for tacos. read more

Finally got to try out this gem thanks to our lovely CM Jando's recommendation (And I got to see first hand how fluent his Spanish was: Let's just say it's somewhere in the level 5: Native/Bilingual Proficiency area if you're on LinkedIn, while by contrast I'm still at the Duolingo elementary popcorn vocabulary level..) Anyways I definitely see the hype about this place, delicious tacos/fast service/opens late/cheap.. Personally I always enjoy a simple menu where a place knows what they offer and do it with efficiency/friendly service. I enjoyed my barbacoa taco as recommended, seasoned well, a bit dry but delicious. Lengua I wasn't a particular fan but it's a popular pick. Would definitely try the fajitas next time as well and their charro beans. As mentioned make sure you get cash ready and parking can be crowded in the lot across but there's street parking available adjacent. read more

El Taconazo - Lengua and Barbacoa - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

THEY'RE EXACTLY WHO THEY THINK THEY ARE. Im from Chicago... so I KNOW a great taco when I have one. I got 3 steak tacos and they were delicious. But I knew it was gonna be good when I saw the sign that says "No Lettuce Tomato or Cheese." I got Steak Tacos and it was cooked perfect and had that carne asada flavour. The service was as quick as it could be. The guys are working hard back there! A longggg line formed when I came so it was perfect timing for me. 3 tacos for 9 dollars!! A steal. And they were a decent size too. If they had crema I wouldve gave them a full 5 stars. read more

These are the best tacos in Houston! The closet to a Mexican street food taqueria. I loved the tacos al pastor and the charros beans. The service is very fast and because of that, even though the line is always long, it moves pretty fast. The place is very relaxed and you can eat in your car. read more

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A few words to describe El Taconazo: Iconic taco truck of Houston. When my friend told me he knew the best taco truck in Houston, I was skeptical. But he didn't have to convince me very hard to give it a try. Pulling up to the spot, I realize my friend is not the only one who thinks this is the best spot. Him and 20 others in the line that wraps around the corner think so too. Parking is tight during peak hours - limited street parking and ~10 spots in the lot across the street. However, people are coming and going often and there is an off duty police officer directing some of the traffic. If you cannot find a spot, look in the neighborhood or circle back. The exit to this place is on a one-way street so be ready to turn when you arrive. The menu is pretty simple. Tacos are served with 2 corn tortillas with your choice of meet, onions & cilantro, salsa, and green and red sauce. We ordered the fajita and barbacoa. The fajita meat is nice and smokey with a good amount of chew to tender ratio. It pairs well with the green sauce as it's lightness lets the meat shine through. Barbacoa is rich and tender - can't go wrong ordering it. The red sauce has some heat to it but won't make you begging for water. Each taco is loaded with a decent serving of meat and the toppings are on the side for you to add as you please. For $2.50 per taco, the value proposition is indeed proposing. For me, 4 tacos is more than enough to get me full. The line is long during peak hours and we waited about 15 minutes on a weekend night but probably less than 5 min on a Sunday afternoon. Line moves fast, however, and be ready to order before you get to the front. The employees speak enough English to get your order but Spanish is king here. Also don't forget CASH! No places to eat at the truck, but 1 min drive/5 min walk away is a park with a few picnic tables. The park is a bit sketchy in the evening hours so use at your own risk. read more

This was our go to spot ever since I can remember visiting my grandma's house down the street by the car wash. They have gone up on their prices and I was aware of that. It has been a while since I visited maybe a year or so. So I decided to try them again. On 2 tacos/quesadillas,frijoles and a small drink I paid about $12. They used to come with lots of cheese and now as you can see it's barely there. Same for salsa verde. The little container would be filled up and now it was barely enough. They are fast but is it worth it ? Nah! Not anymore. read more

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Everything is delicious here. Fast getting your order. They make you money well spent on the serving portion.

10/10. this is my boyfriends and i favorite spot for tacos. the service is very quick. there is sometimes a long line, but if you're lucky you can be greeted by the neighborhood cat, that we named Reyna. we get the quesadillas de fajita and horchata. will keep coming back. read more

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Food truck open pretty late most days (till 11pm weekdays, and 2am weekends). The best trompo tacos in town.

Came to this taco truck on a Saturday night to get some tacos. There was quite a line, which is generally a good sign. Its a super casual truck and there's no seating or anything so be prepared to eat while standing or head somewhere else to eat. Ordering went by pretty quick and food also got prepped very fast. I tried all their meats in taco form so the babbacoa, fajitas, lengua, and... what I call al pastor. The tacos themselves are quite large and filled with lots of meat, so very good value. All the meats were cooked and flavored excellently! I had 4 but that was so much food and def would have been sufficiently full with 2-3 tacos. read more

How can a Zedd concert get any better? Just add tacos. After a long week of traveling and eating profusely, we wound up at a Zedd concert with Jose L. Instead of our third floor GA, we got into the ground floor. After a night of crowd crushing entertainment, we left hungry. Jose threw out a few places, and having never been, this was the spot. ZERO disappointment in this decision. I had seen and heard there is always a line, and this evening was no different. But that line moved faster than a knife fight in a phone booth. No sooner had we walked up, and it was already order time. Cash only, and it goes a long way. It is a relatively short menu, but that's also the beauty of it. You are there for one reason, and you will love the food. It comes out quick, these folks are movers and shakers, quick on the delivery. Everyone that was there when we were, popped their trunk and set up their spread in the lot. Nobody drove off with their food. Get the barbacoa. Will be back, on random nights circa midnight. read more

Absolutamente tienes que probar los tacos de trompo, lengua, y Fajita... si no lo hiciste mal :) read more

I've been coming here since I was a child, this place has not failed me yet. It's always quick despite the long lines you may or may not see. Need food for Lunch? Quick bite after buying groceries? Need something to hit the spot after the bar/club scene? This mini food chain is the place to go. These Mexicans know how to take care of your hunger needs any time,any day of the week. read more

El Taconazo - Quesadilla de fajita - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best lengua tacos I've had in Houston so far. Line was long but don't let that deter you. Line moves fast. Parking can be a bit complicated though cause you'll see people eating in their cars which is common. We ordered more than a dozen quesadilla tacos. I thought all the meats were good but the lengua and trompo were my favorite. The horchata was good too. read more

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How amazing are these tacos? Remember the first Fast & Furious movie? The scene where they do the first race and Brian hits that NOS button and you see the graphic of the NOS shooting through hitting the engine and boosting the car? That's how I felt after taking my first bite of the tacos here. First time here was on a Tuesday (taco Tuesday as you know me), the line was 8 deep as I stood there thinking I will be here forever. Then before I knew it, I'm at the window ordering the Plato especial (fajita w/ cheese and about 8 tortillas) and added a lengua taco since I was tongue-tied (get it?). The lengua taco was some of the best lengua I've had in Houston, succulent and the right amount of seasoning. The Plato especial is perfect for building your own tacos with the tortillas and putting on the salsas they provide which give the tacos a nice touch. The fajita and cheese had perfect texture, flavor, and that nice balance of grease and firmness. Buen Trabajo!!!!! The line gets long but they move fast and the tacos are worth the wait. Massive props to the people in the truck for the efficient service and getting people what they want. I saw one police officer come up with a huge order of about 20 tacos and 10 quesadillas and they had it out within 2-3 minutes. Faster than an F1 car! Also cash only so have that with you. No doubt Im coming back; of course you'd figure that with this review! read more

El Taconazo - Plato especial (fajita) and lengua taco - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One of the best taco trucks in Houston! BUUUUUT there is always a line when we go. I believe there are multiple locations, but I've heard this one is the best. It also has the most concise menu. I love their trompo tacos and their salsas are great. HIGHLY recommend getting a horchata with your meal. It's huge and only $3. The line is literally only people speaking Spanish and wraps around the building it's next to, so I'm pretty sure it's authentic! read more

I absolutely love this place! Their beef fajitas are flavorful, and they provide healthy portions. It's not unusual for customers to sit in their cars and grab a bite of their food before leaving the parking lot. $20 will get you fat full! CASH only, so be prepared. read more

Childhood staple. Lived right behind them lol Taste never changes! Everything from the beans to the tacos (quesadillas) bomb! Horchata delicious. It's worth the drive I have to make now.. can't complain. Weekends always busy prepare yourself to make a line! read more

Neighborhood taco place. Been here for years and I been coming since a little girt when plates were @$5z Location: Fulton Price: average -high Staff: friendly and fast Taste: I always get the plate with quesadilla And both salsa. Sometimes meat is thick and other time thin and great! Parking: street and across a bit more read more

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Buena comida pero me cobraron de más de lo que pedí y no tienen teléfono para llamar. Chequen sus órdenes antes de irse

Came here on a late-night-creep to enjoy one last savory bite before the end of a long night, after a yelp event and post drinks. Thanks, Lupe! Luckily, Jen and I ran into our wonderful Houston CM, Jando, that helped guide us on ordering. As this was our first time here. It's tucked away, but the place was on and popping in the late night hours. Open late, ideal for the munchies and late night snackers. Customers were enjoying their tacos on side streets & outside. It's cash only. We were strapted on cash, so we knew we would have to share this meal. We ordered what we could, based on what we had. We got 4 quesadilla style tacos for about $15. Wow, what a deal! I liked that they had mild and medium sauce. And that they gave fresh veggies on the side so you control the amount of lime, onion, cilantro, etc, on your taco. No pics, but it did happen promise! Ha! read more

Giant tacos great value These tacos were huge. Packed with meat and fresh toppings. The carne asada was my favorite. Great price for what you get read more

El Taconazo - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

My friends and I hit up this truck as stop number 4 on our 10 Tacos in 10 Hours tour of the city and although it's been a while since the last time I've been to El Taconazo, it still holds up as some of the best trompo in town. The trompo comes steaming hot, a dark and bright red like char siu or tandoori. I swear even my mom, who mostly eats only Asian food, loves this taco too and I think a large part of it is psychological because it looks familiar to her. Maybe that's partly why it's so good - it's easily approachable to people from other cultures. There are little fatty bites every once in a while that lend a richness without being overly greasy. We didn't get any toppings (no onions or cilantro), just meat, but that may've just been a fluke this time around. There's a light green sauce that's almost creamy, not sour. I usually love to get the trompo in a quesadilla, but it was not meant to be this time since the taco tour demands stamina. Next time though, I'll definitely get the trompo with some cheese. read more

Very authentic and delicious tacos! They have four select meals you can choose from (Carne Asada, Barbacoa, Lengua, and another one who's name I forgot). The meat and taco sauces are amassing. High quality and they stuff your tacos pretty well. This place is Cash only, so come prepared! read more

Incredible tacos, cheap prices, what else can you want? It's one of the best taco trucks in the city. read more

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I drove up to a line, 4 people deep. I expected the line to be long, and decided to wait due to the reputation behind the food. The reality is that the line went fast, and I was ordering within 12 minutes. I ordered the plato especial and a lengua quesadilla. The especial was amazing, and was easily two meals worth of food. The meat was flavorful and the green salsa was the absolute star. I highly recommend trying this truck, and believe it's one of the best in the city. read more

Wow!! Hands down one of the best taco spots in Houston!! Got the fajita, trompo, lengua, and barbacao! The fajita and trompo were our faves! Also got horchata!! Soooo good! Super affordable too! Cash only! Parking isn't bad either. read more

El Taconazo - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas