Good tacos and Sopes. Low key and casual. Perfect food after we had a football game in Channelview. Service was friendly and fast especially considering we were there late. Limonada was amazing! They served chips and chicharones with their salsa. The charros were so flavorful and delicious! read more

Karancho's - Trompo tacos - Mexican Near Me - Channelview, Texas

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The food is delicious. The service is great. They always walk out to my car with my food. The ambience could be better. But doesn't affect the rating. Channelview isn't the greatest neighborhood. read more

The services was very good and very fast I liked how attentive they all are to the customer and very clean and nice space

Horrible customer service, do things incorrectly like over charge! No what so ever knowledge on how to manage a big party! Got a attitude when we questioned why we got overcharged... Do better! read more

I've always enjoyed coming here. The food is always delicious. You can't go wrong with trompo or al pastor. I do love the tripas as well as the baked potatoes with bistec and trompo mixed. Service is sometimes hit or miss but the food and atmosphere make up for it. It's not that they're rude, because they're not, just inattentive at times. I highly recommend this place. I've been visiting for years and will continue doing so. read more

Ordered the Mexican burger and it didn't disappoint. It was huge with lots of fries . The waitress was very attentive and the restaurant was clean. Good food read more

Karancho's - Hamburguesas Al Carbon - Mexican Near Me - Channelview, Texas

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I've been coming to Karanchos for a while now, and it never disappoints. It's one of those low-key spots where the food really speaks for itself. The whole vibe is relaxed and down-to-earth, which makes it easy to come back repeatedly. From the moment you walk up, there's welcoming feel nothing flashy, just comfortable, honest spot serving up solid food. The décor is simple but has certain charm. It's casual and comfortable, and the layout is roomy, which I appreciate a lot. Even when it's busy which it often is you never feel cramped or overwhelmed. There's plenty of space, whether you're dining in or grabbing something to go, the experience is generally smooth. Now let's talk food because that's the real reason Karanchos stays in my regular rotation. The tacos are excellent. I've had quite a few items from the menu, but the al pastor and trompo tacos are standouts for sure. They're packed with flavor, nicely marinated, and served hot off the grill. What I like most is that the meat isn't overly greasy, and everything tastes fresh, from the toppings to the tortillas. The salsas also bring the right level of heat and flavor, so you can mix and match to your taste. If you're in the mood for something different, their Mexican hamburgers (the hamburguesas al carbon) are also worth trying. They're big, messy in the best way, and full of grilled flavor. Great option if you're looking to switch it up from the usual taco run. Portion sizes are generous across the board. You're getting solid value for the price. It's a place where you can easily feed a group without breaking the bank, which makes it perfect for families or casual hangouts with friends. Service wise, I'd say it's mostly good. The staff is usually busy, especially during peak hours, but they're efficient and keep things moving. There was one time my order took a bit longer than expected during a Friday night rush, but they kept me updated and were friendly about it, and honestly, the food was still worth the short wait. One of the things I love the most about Karanchos is that it feels truly local and authentic. Nothing about it feels commercial or watered down. You get the sense that what they're serving comes from tradition and passion for the food not just filling orders. It's approachable whether you're stopping by for a quick lunch, a relaxed dinner, or a late-night bite with friends. The outdoor seating is a huge plus, especially when the weathers nice. It adds to the laid-back atmosphere and makes it a great spot for casual meetups. If there's one area for improvement, maybe just refining the lunch rush a bit-sometimes it gets a little backed up-but that's understandable for any place. Overall, Karanchos is one of Channelview hidden gems. Great food, great value, and a consistently friendly, casual vibe. If you're in the area and craving authentic Mexican or grilled food, definitely check this place out. You'll probably end up coming back. read more

Tacos are so greasy, made my stomach hurt. The service was nice. They serve "aguas frescas " which aren't even aguas frescas, they make it from powder. The place had a nice tvs and sporty ambient . 5/10 will never go back read more

This is half of my $15 burrito!!! Crazy price for such a small burrito with barely any meat! I used to love this place. I keep giving more chances but I think I'm done. Also. I waited almost 30 minutes for one burrito!! They just don't give a f*#k anymore. read more

Karancho's - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Channelview, Texas

Came in to try this spot. Food was just okay. I won't return. It wasn't horrible just not what I'm use to. read more

Karancho's - Pollo Asada - Mexican Near Me - Channelview, Texas

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Despite everything being said about this place, I decided to give it a try. Big mistake! Food is definitely over seasoned, extremely salty and greasy. I did not have the long wait as everyone has mentioned but wait or no wait, you'll still get sick. read more

The wait time is ridiculous it doesn't matter busy or not be prepared to wait minimum 30 minutes for simple orders. Gave this place several chances because the food does taste good but having to wait 30 minutes for two gorditas is just too much. Won't be returning to this place. read more

This place has really expanded since it first opened up. It was once just a little taco stand with a ordering window and now it's a full blown restaurant with waiters/waitresses, bar, TV's and more. It was a slow but progressive change over the years, however with change comes good and bad. I can say that I experienced some the good and bad during my last visit here. The good part is that the taco's are delicious. It's what you expect from a Mexican taco truck. I still recommend ordering the beef taco on corn tortilla with cheese. Nice combination for around $2. The size is small so I recommend ordering 2 for light meal and 3 to satisfy your stomach. Unfortunately though, when I received my taco, one of them was really lacking meat. It was nothing compared to the taco shown in the picture I posted in 2013. Not only that, when my cousin and I opened the bag to see how many potato chips we got, there was only a tiny bag. The bag contained only about 5 full chips in there. We ordered enough food for two people and we were both present, but we only received 5 chips? I asked the lady for another bag of chips, but in the process she gave me a look. The worst part was that I tipped her, even though it was take out! Wait time was about 20-30 minutes for 6 tacos. TIPS: -Check your bags to ensure you received chips and the right amount of sauce. It's not always consistent. -Order it to go to so you won't have to be waited and seated at a table. Saves on cost. This is how tacos from food trucks should be eaten anyways. -Order guacamole from HEB and enjoy your food even more! read more

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The place started with a food truck, and has expanded to include a large patio with TV screens everywhere. It's a chill place to come with a 6-pack of beer (BYOB with free buckets of ice!) and plop down to watch the Mexican league. The tacos are cheap and come with a decent amount of meat. After having been spoiled with amazing street tacos in Mexico, the tacos here felt a little less satisfying...but they provide decent alternatives, nonetheless. Lengua was probably my least favorite here -- it tasted a little dry. All in all, I love the patio seating here and the blue collar vibe of the place. I'd recommend checking this place out if you're on a hunt for authentic tacos. read more

We will never return. The service was slow and inattentive. The food was bland not appetizing at all. We went because the ambient looked awesome from the outside. But the food was not impressive. And what's the deal with the Non-compete, non-disclosure agreement (NDA) extra charge to the bill. We just paid and walked away and went home feeling sick to our stomachs. read more

Tacos are really good, and prices are unbeatable !!! We tried the special beans ( I think that's how they are called) witch has steak, cheese, on them.... they also save a special deal; 5 tacos for 5 bucks!!!! Tortas are pretty good too! read more

Karancho's - The Inside - Mexican Near Me - Channelview, Texas

Delicious food!! I had the beef tacos with cheese (make sure you get the cheese). The meat was tender and had a great flavor. The tortillas were fresh. The tacos came with grilled onions, cilantro, and lime. The chips were tasty and came with a green sauce and salsa. Watch out for the sauces they were both spicy but delicious. It was a nice day so we ate there at the tables outside. Friendly staff. If you are in that area, it is definitely worth a try read more

Karancho's - Beef tacos with cheese - Mexican Near Me - Channelview, Texas

In an area with not that many great restaurants, this shack/food truck/outdoor patio restaurant stands out with vibrant colors. Been here a couple of times and ordered the trompo tacos both times which are excellent. Service can be slow at times but it is well worth it if you have the time. The fajita taco was good as well. tortillas were okay, but not nearly as good as Laredo. Beware of the Mexican cokes because they are not true Mexican cokes with real sugar. Somehow these bottled cokes which are made in Mexico have HFCS in them, as the label suggests. I knew they tasted slightly off from the ones I used to have in Mexico as a kid. Also do not suggest going here a day or two after it rains or on a muggy day. My party of 4 were eaten up by mosquitoes and changed our dine in order quickly to a to go order. So basically it's a place to go IF you're in the area, but I wouldn't drive across town for the experience. read more

Omg guys! Chicken asado so salty wasnt able to finish it. Trompintacos so salty . Omg. I wasnt able to finish cuz of saltiness. It was my first time ordering in your place and wont do it again. I like the flavor of the foods its just so salty. read more

My son and I went to Karancho's on a Tuesday morning (~1130). The lunch crowd showed up at Noon. It opens at 0900 - we were the only ones there at 1130. It is well laid out with 3-4 large areas to eat outside (inside?). There is a small play area for the kids. The food was excellent. The staff was friendly and spoke some English (better than my Spanish). It is BYOB - with buckets and ice available. There is covered seating with fans - the weather today was beautiful so no need. We ordered Bistek tacos (like beef fajitas), Trompo tacos (similar to Al Pastor) and a chili relleno taco. We also ordered a whole chicken (8 pieces, rice, beans, tortillas, grilled onions and a grilled jalapeno to go. We enjoyed the tacos so much we ordered (6) of those to go as well. We enjoyed everything - specifically the sauces (tomatillo was spicy and so good). The tacos were very good, as was the whole chicken. We got food to eat there, and 2 more meals to go. I highly recommend it. We will be back - worth the 30:00 drive from SW Houston. I'm editing this post after reheating the take out chicken last night. It was fully cooked through (a good thing - I don't like pink chicken). It was very tasty (grilled with a hint of smoke flavor), and to top it off - they sent a red sauce for the chicken that was very tasty - but not for the timid. I like hot sauce, and this was hot. It was just what the chicken needed to top it off. Now I like this place even more. It will likely be a monthly stop on my list, and I'll be a regular. read more

We where on our r way to my sons football game and decided to stop here. Food is very good. I had a lenguua taco, chicaronnes & barbacoa all on corn torts. Was very fresh and good. Wife had steak and barbacoa tacos on flour. She loved them. The salsa they put on table with chips is hottttt the green sauce especially. Would recommend this place to anyone in Channelview area read more

If you watch your money the way I try...DON'T come here with your debit card!! I would rate them at a 0 if possible. I am not their biggest fan & now not a fan at all. My son asked for pollo asado from there. I stopped & handed him my debit card. He comes back to the truck & tells me "mom it's an additional dollar with the card" I ofcoarse go & inquire, indeed the lady at the window stated the same $13 cash $14 debit/cc. I know it's only a dollar but hell why would I want to give away a dollar for giving them my business already. She did direct me to the owner & he was just a TOTAL asshole. He said some BS about it's the card services that charges the fee. Yeah, right!!! He preferred to see a customer walk away, rather then bypass a dollar. Needless to say popeyes was happy to get my $8 dollars with out additional fees. What gets me is that I really do try to support small businesses in the surrounding area but hate when they want to get over customers, especially my own people! read more

The food was delicious, but a bit pricey! We love that there is an area for the kids to play!

Are you afraid of taco trucks? Are you uppity? Do you think that being next to a railroad track makes something gross and dirty? Then stay away from Karancho's. More for me. The tacos are cheap ($1.50! What What!) and delicious (Trompo, I think I love you). The salsas are spicy and the chips are homemade and greasy, which makes for fantastic hangover food. It is outside, and in good weather, it's awesome. It's even got a playground for the kiddos. This place is authentic. Trompo, Barbacoa, Lengua, Tripe, Grilled Pork, Fajita tacos abound. I think I'll have to make a breakfast stop soon to give their breakfast tacos a fair shake. read more

I had the trompo and that was the worst I ever had nothing like the real thing.... It was hot as hell under that tent just nasty as hell and they are next to the tracks WTF !!!! read more

It isn't cheap street food, but it isn't expensive either. The outside vibe and live music or dj is nice sometimes. If you want a lively weekend night out, for channelview, this is a good pre stop. Cute outdoor decor. The food is consistently good. I would recommend. read more

They were good back in the day. Now, not so much. Cilantro, onions and lemons were not fresh. Green and red sauses were old.Tacos were decent but nothing to brag about.Our waiter got our order wrong. read more

Karancho's - Mexican Near Me - Channelview, Texas

Veey good tacos al pastor/ trompo. So full and delicious. Very filling. Their salsas with chips are delicious, authenticly spicey. Also the tacos come with onions and chiles toreados. Daughter tried the trompo burger. Best burger EVER!! Tasted like a cross between a burger and a torta. Had all the yuminess of a torta, cheese, lettuce tomato and avocado. It also had burger, trompo meat, and ham. Wow. So good!! Yummy aguas frescas. Sorry to dissapoint the food was so good and distracting that we forgot to take pictures. Ugh! read more

Yes it's a food truck/stand/outdoor tent situation. Yes it's in a less affluent side of town. Yes it's next to some train tracks. But is the food good? YES! So, today I decide to screw over all the hard work of dieting by getting a 5 tromp tacos and liter of Mexican Coke, and it was worth it. I ordered it on flour, they must be psychic because they made it just how i like it, thin and crispy. The meat is well seasoned and tender and tasty and yummy and I could go on, but we'd be here all day. The jalapeno salsa is spiiiiiicy, and throw in the onions and cilantro, and you have a symphony of awesomeness that'll make your inner fat boy/girl dance with glee. Best of all they take credit card! It does suck to be outside in the Houston summer, but you can eat it in your car, or if you have the patience you can always bring it home. I'd say I come back real soon, but I can't, I have to be strong. The last time I found a taco stand/truck that I loved I gained 60 lbs, seriously, and I love this place to where gaining another 60 lbs wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. read more

Good tacos for a cheap price. Their Gorditas are decently sized and the salsa is good. I didn't like the Trompo meat though, but being from Chicago I have picky tastes about how it should taste. I had the Carne Asada in the taco and that was good! Will be back to try the other stuff on the menu. read more

This place was good back then i went last night the tacos where cold the cheese on my taco was not melted my tacos de trompo were huge chunks of fat no grilled onions no cilantro I will not be going back ever since their business picked up they dont make their food the same any more read more

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I love coming here on Thursdays. They have a offer where you get 12 tacos, 2 orders of frijoles a la charra and two drinks (your choice of lemonade, horchata, and melon or some other thing) for 9.99. The tacos make me feel like a king since they're small, and I usually down about 6 or so each time. The green hot sauce tastes like the person who made it hates their customers, which is awesome because I love the taste of it (consequentially, I love her also). This place makes me so happy, they let you bring beer and they give you double bubble and the place hits home because I'm a Mexican who misses Mexican taco places. read more

Love it here. Every time I go into channel view its a must have. Idk why the reviews are this low when their salsa is so beautiful. The tacos are crispy and the meat is perfect. Sometimes when I show up the song we belong together by Taylor Swift plays because the world knows we do. Idk I just love it here want some good tacos? Come here o no sé piensalo. read more

A group from work and I go almost once every week. We love it. You get to sit outside under a patio, drink Mexican coke, and eat delicious street tacos. Everything taste fresh and the staff are usually really fast. Downside is the parking lot is tiny and you do have to sit outside. The have misters and fans to help beat the heat though. read more

Life on the road as brought me to Channelview to Karanchos it a hole in the wall on the side of the road and it was recommended to me by a friend i am trying the fajita tacos on corn and i must say they are pretty good for the price they are worth it and if in the area u should try it. read more

Karancho's - Mexican Near Me - Channelview, Texas

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The beans were awesome! Tacos were awesome!! Everything was good!! authentic Mexican food

Worse service ever, it took l almost an hour for us to get our food after we ordered, what sucks is that we ordered tacos n nachos, another table got there 15 after us n got there food right away, the can soda are over priced, they have dogs n cats roaming around while you eat. read more

Food was great waitress were great and respectful but kids menu price is kinda pricey and not many options

So, I states coming to Karancho's when it first opened. It was a good place. I hadn't been in a while. Came to eat to day with my wife and they tell us they ran out of chips and tea. Mind you, it was only 1pm and they open at 10am. So how does a restaurant I can restaurant run out of chips. Another thing. They take a lot longer to prepare the food now than they used to. Waited for the food for 30 minutes and then they just brought my wife order of chicken without tortillas or any. The food is still very good. read more

Awesome food, nice playground and lots of shade, fans, misters, to keep customers comfortable. Awesome tamales, weekends only. Awesome Tue-Thur. specials. Tongue tacos were tender and magnificent. The trompo was juicy and amazing. This little taco truck has done well. Very reasonably priced.(the thur special is a dozen tacos with tons of diced onions and cilantro, two orders of their OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD fully loaded and semi-spicy beans packed with pork, and two drinks of your choice for $10) Parking is tight-ish. read more