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Pappasito's Cantina

3.6 (196 reviews)
ModerateTex-Mex, Tacos
Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Brittany H.

Visit here with a friend for breakfast before my flight! Breakfast burrito was a hit. Nice and big, definitely will fill up the tummy engine. Service very friendly. No line. Made to order, so freshness was great. Forgot my pico on the side. But that's okay I ate it without it. I'll definitely enjoy another one if my schedule permits.

Breakfast burrito, scrambled eggs, potatoes, spicy sausage and pico de gallo
Tina W.

Well priced and well seasoned breakfast burrito served quickly on the way to Gate E4 - thought maybe too big a meal but just right in all proportion beans, cheese, potatoes and jalepeno sausage. Not messy and the pico de gallo is a savory add. Nice to have an option outside of usual coffee and croissant!

Steak salad (enough for two) or as an entree for one
Bibiana R.

Giving it four stars because of the priciness but honestly it's just almost impossible to find good quality food for a cheap price at the airport. I ordered a salad with beef fajita and paid $22 after tax and before tip. This salad was HUGE. Mainly because of it being 90% lettuce above everything else in this salad, the dressing made it addictive anyway. Some people may not like that but I didn't mind much. The steak was tender and delicious and makes me wish I ordered their beef fajitas instead (but oh well I was trying to be healthy for once). I just wish they weren't so stingy about their steak as it was $8.99 as an add on. Service was friendly as the cashier asked me if I wanted ranch or tequila lime dressing with a smile. I chose the tequila lime dressing and was happy I did. The smell at the counter was amazing as seeing the chef grill meat right in front of everyone (what brought me over in the first place!)

6. Chicken Enchiladas
Christopher C.

A bit pricey, but everything in the airport is. The chicken enchiladas are solid and (hopefully) won't upset the stomach in the flight! Tasty. Cheers!

Samantha M.

It's not fair that Pappasito's isn't in every airport but I guess then the term airport food would mean something different. Coming from CT to TX for work a few times a year I gorge on Mexican food even at airport. This time I ordered pulled chicken burritos, sauce on the side and double rice. The mesquite flavor of the chicken (cooked right in front of you!) makes this an incredibly tasty combination. If I wasn't with a colleague I probably would have ordered a second batch... Come to the East Coast Pappasito's, we are waiting for you!

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Dan A.

Located in the E1 Food court, this is where I usually go for breakfast. Although I found out the one at Hobby Airport has closed. The food court was busy on a Wednesday morning around 8:30. Breakfast Tacos are perfect to take on the plane and two are enough. They were out of Steak so ordered the potato/egg/cheese and sausage (jalapeño link)/egg/cheese. Simple ingredients that play nicely together. Breakfast is served until 10:30. They have a full bar and of course the rest of their Tex Mex offerings for lunch/dinner. Service was friendly and quick.

Kelsey D.

This is my go-to stop within the Houston airport. I get the Fajita Platter with Chicken & Corn Tortillas. I let them know I have an allergy and this is the safest option. The staff is always very nice and knowledgeable. It is a little pricey, but most airport options are. The food comes out pretty quickly too which is great if you need a quick meal before your flight!

Wow very fast and flavorful! I thought my first Breakfest sausage taco would have the most flavor but surprisingly to me it was the juicy steak and egg taco! Thank you for making my day !

Cancun
Julisa W.

I'm genuinely surprised how good this was! I got the Cancun burrito and the char on the chicken fajita meat was superb. The avocado was fresh. Not overwhelmingly stuffed with anything, all evenly distributed. Which can be hard to find in a burrito sometimes! But the star for me was the chips and salsa. I was craving and this didn't disappoint. The salsa tastes homemade with some char and the chips are light and airy with lots of folded chips, if you're into that service was prompt and the girl at the counter was a peach even though I'm a klutz and dropped my water she just filled. It's a food court in the airport so you can imagine the setting hehe pretty dang good!

Phil A.

I was genuinely surprised at how good the food was here!! Now, I know I was hungry, but those fish tacos hit the spot!! They were really good! The rice and beans were also good. I ordered chips and salsa and they gave me a big bag of chips, I probably wouldn't have ordered them if I knew they were gonna give me so many chips. I actually forgot that this was airport' food, which I have nothing against, but usually it's not this good. Now, you do have to wait a while for your food, so if you're in a hurry, don't come here. But I had a long layover in the Houston Airport, so I had plenty of time, glad I found this place!!

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Tacos Doña Lena - Las Chismosas

Tacos Doña Lena

4.6(1.1k reviews)
16.0 miSpring Branch
$$

Allow me to be Review No. 1,100 following my visit to this wonderful culinary gem yesterday…read more By default, Spring Branch is Houston's Koreatown, but it's not unusual to find establishments with Spanish-language branding on them throughout the neighborhood. And Tacos Doña Lena, on which I'll heap tons of praise on, is among them. A group of friends and I had supper here before a live show down the street at Eighteen Ten Ojeman. Upon seeing the storefront when we pulled into the parking lot, my first thought was, "Okay, this is legit Mexican, not Tex-Mex." The interior is quite small with some tables and an ample late Saturday afternoon crowd. What caught my eye is how the environment is what you might expect to find at a family-run taqueria off the beaten path. Rock en Español blaring from the sound system. Colorful papel picado draped from the ceiling. A framed Mexican flag and several references to the central Mexican municipality of Guanajuato. The intoxicating smell of spice-laced grilled beef wafting through the air. Simply put, we're not in Kansas anymore, Toto. I glanced at the menu. There are numerous, delicious-sounding items that happen to be wallet-friendly, a bit cheaper than if you were to go to Gringos or Jimmy Changas. According to a mutual, the tacos here are the main draw, but what really caught my attention and appetite was the ramen birria. Mujeres y caballeros (ladies and gentlemen), let me proclaim that Tacos Doña Lena turns a noodle dish with origins in Japan and is a known staple in college dorm rooms into a must-try on this part of America's fourth-largest city. Two amazing food cultures unite for a fiery meeting of the minds. Anchored by a rich, tasty consomé that's spicy but not enough to where you need to drink multiple glasses of water, there's a prime mix of ramen noodle, beef birria, cheese, fried egg, rabanos, garbazo, and corn accompanied by cilantro, onions, and a pair of fried tostadas. I was so impressed with how the contents of the ramen blended together. Since it was ramen after all despite the south of the border touchup, I still ate it the traditional way: pick up the noodles and sip the soup. There was so much that I had no choice but to put it in a takeout container. Sure, Spring Branch may be home to some great traditional Korean restaurants, but don't sleep on Tacos Doña Lena.

There used to be a place, actually a chain of restaurants, and their slogan was the place to come…read morefor ribs. Well, in the same vein this is the place to come for birria. Although I opted for enchiladas rojas. Intense garlic. Rice is too salty for my personal preference. Beans good. Enchiladas also more salty than my preference. But still enjoyable. TDL is a Houston treasure. Highly recommended. Two locations now. Festive. Great ambiance. Good food. Nice people.

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El Taconazo

4.5(375 reviews)
13.2 miNorthside Village
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Heads up they are CASH ONLY!! Houston native friend brought me here and definitely the best taco…read moretruck 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.

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

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Carniceria Y Taqueria Aguascalientes

4.6(214 reviews)
20.0 miPark Place
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Loved this place! It's inside a market and it's super tight and crowded. FYI they only speak…read moreSpanish, no English at all. One of my friends took me here and we all got to try a lot of stuff. We ordered: Horchata (small for $3.49), Quesadillas with beef, Quesadillas with chicharron, Gorditas with beef, and Gorditas with chicharron. I don't like cinnamon but the horchata was addicting and it paired so well with the food. My friend got their Melon Agua Fresca and he said it was really refreshing as well. The gorditas were stuffed and they were so delicious, the cheese was melting and the bread was warm and not dry. The Quesadillas were my favorite. You put both the red sauce and the green sauce on it, a lot of lime juice, and it's perfect. I forgot to order cilantro on mine but they do give you it at no extra cost. The prices are so cheap and you get so much food. Everything is around $3 and it will fill you up. Each of us totaled out to be about $10-15 per person and we were stuffed. I would definitely come back here over and over again! My friend said the only bad thing about this place is when you order to go, they won't give you a lot (no lime, no hot sauces, less meat, etc.) so definitely get dine-in.

Fui a buscar azúcar, q pa mi café! Resultado terminó gastando $150.00 pero el servicio al cliente…read morees a toda mayúscula! La gente sonríe, y casi puedo decir q tienen sentido del humor! Ojo, no estoy segura! Luego de cargar mis cosas, pasé a la taqueria... pregunté si las tortas estaban ricas, me dijo tan honesta q si, pero q las gorditas estaban buenísimas!! Y muy cierto, las gorditas estaban espectacular. Ese tipo de lugares merece nuestro apoyo mi gente... yo al 100 % riquísimo! Gracias

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The Taco Stand - Barbacoa Supreme burrito $9.99 - HUGE and delicious

The Taco Stand

3.6(424 reviews)
13.3 miThe Heights
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Fantastic flavors all around. The chicken was well seasoned, and the fish was grilled nicely. It's…read moreimpressive how much flavor they get from simple ingredients -- the cilantro added a really nice freshness. The chips and queso are a must every time -- fresh chips with that cheesy queso, what a hit! The churros were also great and paired perfectly with the chocolate sauce. Overall, this is definitely becoming a regular spot.

I have seen these spots popping up, and I was eager to finally give them a try. I'm a big Burger…read moreJoint fan, and knowing that the Taco Stand has the same owner I was optimistic This spot located in the Greater Heights is relatively new. There's a parking lot, but we went on the weekend, and while the interior didn't look overly full, it was somewhat difficult to find a parking spot. The restaurant itself is clean. Everything is pretty much green and white. There's covered patio seating. You order from a window and there's a large menu printed nearby The menu offers all sorts of tacos, meats, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, quesabirras, sides, and even kids meals. You can get beer, margaritas, and non-alcoholic drinks. There's also a breakfast menu The food was good, and it didn't take too long to come out. My main issue was the service. The individual taking orders seemed to have a bit of an attitude and just seemed "over it." Furthermore, we mentioned having a queso coupon and when we were given the total I placed my card on the reader and I was told that I did it too fast and the queso wasn't taken off. The odd thing was, we walked away and realized that they didn't add the queso and the coupon was for free queso so they could have just rung up an additional queso. This individual had the vibe of eye rolling everything, and it honestly left a bad taste in my mouth Some tips: You can order online to avoid any wait. Just go up to the pick-up window when it's supposed to be ready for a painless interaction There's a little bar area where you can get pre-packaged (to-go) salsas, pickled onions, limes, etc etc etc. the salsas are tomatillo, habanero, and jalapeño (I believe) You can order margaritas to go, which we did! Cheers!!

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Pappasito's Cantina - tex-mex - Updated May 2026

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