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    El Taquito Kitchen

    4.1 (106 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Beef tacos
    Day D.

    $1 tacos! Great spot after the club, or working late. I wish it was more meat in the tacos. Messed u my order also but lucky I love beef.

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    Erin W.

    My favorite taco place in Houston. You have to try the chicken tacos on corn. It is to die for. Also the service of great and extremely fast no matter how busy they are.

    There is a line here for a reason, some of my favorite tacos
    David C.

    WHERE HAS THIS TACO TRUCK BEEN MY WHOLE LIFE?! Definitely some of the best tacos I've had in awhile! I stumbled upon this place because a friend highly recommended it. Needless to say, that friend now has my highest respect when it comes to tacos. These are must try tacos! The tacos are small, but they are only $1 - $2 each depending on which meat you choose. Al pastor and barbacoa were my favorite. They come with onions, cilantro, lime, and their 2 special salsas and you're in taco heaven. Just beware the green and red salsas pack a strong kick of spice, but for me the spicier the better! I'm drooling just thinking about this taco truck again. Just don't forget to bring cash cause it's cash only. Parking is kinda weird cause it's in a gas station parking lot. But the ambiance of eating these authentic tacos in the back of your truck late at night really adds to the taco experience. I'll definitely be coming back here soon!

    Tacos, and in the center a machete, couple charro beans
    Thesmond J.

    Get a machete, you won't regret it. These tacos are top tier, very dangerous. My good friend suggested them to me and My expectations were through the roof because she's a chef herself and claimed these were the best in houston after living here for 7 years . Needless to say my expectations were met and surpassed, charro beans are a must, salsa verde must. I've tried their torta cubana, machete, quesadilla, tacos, and ofc charro beans. And may i say, THEY BUSS

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    Shermika H.

    Mannnnnnnnn! I paid a dolla per pollo taco!!! I guess it was a special today! Basic meat, onion and cilantro. It came with some bomb green sauce. Oh my god!!! I'm going to be a regular here! I paid a dolla for some really good tacos!!!!!!!!! I love them lol I don't even know them. I seen a few car at the shell waiting around and decided.. hmmm kinda want some tacos. Best decision of my life today

    Gypsy Tony Tacos
    Sarah S.

    Just moved to the area and was weary of trying a new taco spot. Would always drive by in the evenings and see consistent traffic here. Decided to try it out and did not disappoint. I got the gypsy Tony tacos and YUM. Everyone on IG is asking WHERE?! $2 a piece which seems reasonable for the amount of toppings in the taco. Looking forward to returning when the craving returns. Only thing is I requested frijolitos and they said they'd add em but they forgot- best bet is to follow up with the person packing your food.

    Gypsy Tony taco and tripe taco ($2 each) palm size but delicious
    Diana C.

    Do you ever finish eating something delicious, sit back and let the food you devour settle in, and then realize...wait a sec...I'm still hungry!!! Well, this happens at El Taquito Truck because you get these amazing morsels (aka what they call tacos) of food, but they are tiny. Not just small, but these suckers are tiny. Let me break it down for you by the recommended number of tacos to order: 1 Taco: you get a tease, you're not hungry at all but all your friends are getting tacos so you get one. 2 Tacos: it's like an appetizer. You know you want something to eat, but you only get two tacos because 1) you're trying to save money or 2) you're just looking for a snack. 3 Tacos: you're hungry but you're not hangry. You're the type of person who usually gets full by eating just the burger and no fries. 4 Tacos: you just completed some strenuous activity and you're pretty hungry. This is a good amount of tacos for a normal day. 5 Tacos+: you're rich because these bad boys are $2 a piece and if you get more than 5 you're spending at least $10 on TACOS. (I mean, Torchy's is expensive too but not THAT expensive for what you get.) Granted, these tacos are seriously good. The Tripe Taco is the most popular according to the chef, and I only really tried this one, but I can see it to be true. Definitely check this place out but expect the steep price of $2 for a taco the literal size of your palm.

    Jeffery M.

    Hands down one of the best tacos, quesadillas, and green sauce in the H. My go to is El Gato on Westheimer but since they don't open until late in the evening I decided to give this food truck a shot. MAN....it was super delicious and actually gives El Gato some serious competition. You know it's gonna be good when there's a constant line. Trust me you will not be disappointed.

    Named after the El train in Chicago
    Fox E.

    If the NYC subway stretched all the way to Ecuador (and it should), then you could take the M train ta Guayaquil and you could take the "L ta Quito." Unfortunately it doesn't and you can't. But there you have it. What to get: Chorizo & Steak Tacos for $2 What not to get: Yelled at for parking at a gas pump, but you will anyway I was tempted to downgrade them to a 4 star rating because they refused to make our tacos until I moved my car from the gas pump at the service station here, whose parking lot they use. Other customers were parked there, nbd. However the girl was fairly nice about it, and complimented my gf's 7-inch pink stilettos (you know the ones if you've seen my recent Yelp photos), and hey don't judge, it was Saturday night (but she wears them anytime tbh). And in their defence, they get in trouble if their customers block pumps, apparently. Speaking of pumps, so yeah, my gf. All that aside, the tacos were some of the better taco truck tacos in town. Chorizo good... zo, zo good... Asada (Steak) good... the mixture of the 2, though, was out of this world. So I recommend you get one with the 2 combined. Slurp slurp slurp. Watch out for the salsas. As with all real Mexican food, they may blow your head off. If you're sensitive to spice levels, use sparingly or not at all. Most taco trucks score either a 4 or 5 from me because they're so cheap and often delicious, but this is one of the better ones, and I'd highly recommend a stop here on a late night on Richmond, to anyone who loves real Mexican tacos. Now I have to Taco these broken wings and learn to Fry again, Fry some refried beans.

    Burn machete
    Luis G.

    I got this machete when I got home I noticed it was burnt I came back the next day and they just said I'm sorry we can't do anything about it

    Campechano/ fajita
    Aryani N.

    Frijoles charros -comes in a small little cup, it taste like restaurant style, or something or something that could've came from a can and just got warmed up. Tacos -my goodness they're so small and cute and mini. You should definitely order 1-2 more than what you usually eat. I usually eat 3, my man usually eats 5. When we ordered here we were still hungry. It's a little greasy, but waaaay better tasting than Apache tacos across the street!

    Good is suuuppper good. $1 tacos thhheee best! The lady wasn't bery friendly tho, but it's okay as long as I get me my tacos

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    11 months ago

    I haven't been to all of them in Houston, but I can say, these are the best taco truck tacos I have ever had. Period.

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    11 months ago

    The best tacos in Houston!!!!! Open late and now they accept card! Don't walk... run. I literally go three times a week.

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    2 years ago

    The absolute BEST street tacos in Houston. Fast, fresh and can't beat the price! I tell everyone about this place!

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    3 years ago

    Best place to eat tacos I have known the owner for many years...they are better at night staff and food...

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    The food is amazing !!! My boyfriend loves eating here a lot, it's quick, good and filling. This is our spot

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    4 years ago

    The best authentic tacos in Houston! Always get my order right & doesn't take forever to make!

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    Some of the best fajita tacos I've probably ever had! I see why this truck is always poppin'.

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