This was such a pleasant, unassuming Mexican restaurant/bakery that was a super surprise based on the surroundings and exterior. When we arrived around 8pm, it looked closed from the outside. It has a small lot out front so there's a bit of parking. Walking in, you could tell this is a no frills restaurant. Decor is minimal, plastic bench type seating, baked goods in cases to the side, small selection of Mexican candies up front. We were greeted and sat quickly, being the only patrons on a cold, rainy Houston Saturday night. We got 2 aguas frescas (lemonade and horchata), menudo, and a barbadoa quesadilla. The horchata was sweet, creamy, and cinnamony and the lemonade was bright and refreshing. The menudo was amazing, rich beefy broth with nice chunks of tripe and pork trotters along with hominy. It was well spiced but not spicy and just so great on a cold day. The barbacoa quesadilla was also so good, probably the best barbacoa I've had in Houston so far. It was super flavorful and rich but not greasy and didn't leave my mouth coated with fat (not that I'm always against that). The salsa verde and roja were also great and thick so it didn't just leak out of the quesadilla. This was such a pleasant surprise that had amazing food and super well priced. Most dishes were under $10 with a few items a couple dollars more. Anyway, this spot deserves much more love than it seemed to be getting. If you want some tasty, affordable Mexican food, this is a spot for you. P.S. we got free chips and salsa and the chips were freshly fried up. read more

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Many years after first trying this restaurant, I am so glad that I came back for a second try and had a truly memorable meal. When we walked in, we were greeted by the enthusiastic staff who helped us find the seat to our liking and provided us with their extended menu. Despite inflation, tariffs and even egg prices rocketing, I'm glad that their price remained reasonable to allow the neighborhood enjoy their delicious meal. Right as we sat down, we were greeted with fresh chips and salsa that kept us satiated while waiting for our food. We got a huge feast and each were delicious. But the highlight has to be the tostado, it was stuffed to the brim with meat, lettuce, avocado, and cream. My girlfriend and I shared (aka fought over) the one we ordered before finally proceeding to the rest of the meal, which was delicious as well. After our meal, we even picked up some of the freshly baked sweet bread home for breakfast for the week. Overall, I'm glad I'm able to reconnect with this neighborhood spot and I cannot wait to come back soon to explore the other options of the menu. read more

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We had a great evening stopping in to Super La Mexicana recently. After a day of running errands and shopping, we were heading home and needed a bite to eat. We were in a newer area for us southwest of NRG stadium and found that they had positive reviews online. It almost appears to be a convenience store on the outside and easy to overlook, but once you step inside you see a number of tables and booths, a wall of baked items on your right, and an order counter in the back. We were warmly greeted by an older gentleman who was so friendly and attentive throughout our meal. The menu has lots of Mexican staples. I went a bit basic with a quesadilla filled with barbacoa, but it was one of the best barbacoa dishes I've had thus far in Houston. What made it to the top of the list? It was as flavorful as any other barbacoa but not overly oily or fatty. My partner, who is a bit more adventurous, tried the Menudo, which is a traditional soup with tripe (cow stomach). The broth was quite good, with a bit of spice but not too much heat. Their chips and salsa appeared to both be homemade, which was another nice treat. Pricing was very reasonably. We'll definitely be back to try more. read more

Super La Mexicana - Barbacoa quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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$20 for 6 tacos. Tortillas were dry. Not happy about the money I spent. Could've got dollar tacos instead. read more

Super La Mexicana - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

The photos and previous reviews fooled me. I thought this was a convenience store with a kitchen in the back, and there are visible signs that this was a corner convenience store at one time. There are remnants of aisles near the back but now the most visible stall is the pan dulce. I expected an overhead menu display like in previous photos but that seems to be gone too. They gave me photocopies of what looked like a cardboard menu to look at. I came here because my usual breakfast spot nearby was closed for the week.I was the only customer eating a late breakfast at 10am but I think there were pickup orders while I was eating. The counter girl was also the lone server but I heard her interacting with the kitchen in the back. Ordered the Huevos a la Mexicana. The eggs were somewhat dry but that is the only quibble. The beans and the potatoes had good flavour. Green sauce had a kick but not much flavour beyond that. Prices were reasonable. read more

Super La Mexicana - Huevos a la mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Small place. Looks clean when you walk in, the waitress was very welcoming. Now when it comes to the food I don't have as many good things to say. I was very excited to try this place because some comments I read on Google claim they have the "best menudo in town". I couldn't disagree more. Not only is their red sauce extremely oily and inedible but let me fill you in on my experience, I ordered one of their tacos, a taco the lengua and the lengua STILL HAD THE SKIN so I couldn't eat the taco. I was very disgusted and began to doubt the cleanliness of their food. If they didn't take the time to clean the tongue what else don't they take the time to do before they serve food? Definitely won't be coming here again. read more

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I tried this place out because it has high ratings and reviews on here. It was near NRG stadium and since I was at NRG, decided to get dinner and try this place out. Not more that i can say, but the underwhelming food. It was horrible and not edible. The tacos were dry, bland and not fresh. The meat was definitely re-heated from the night before. The meat smells bad and fishy. Holy moly!!! One of the worst tacos I have ever had. I dont care about the service, ambience etc, if the food aren't good, I will not go back. I would not recommend this to anyone. Save your money and go elsewhere. SMH felt like i wasted my $15 Food 4/10 Price 5.5/10 Service 7/10 Ambience 6.5/10 read more

Super La Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was delicious as well as the desserts from the bakery! Service was great, and the ambiance was very chill. Will definitely be back for more. read more

Peeps. I finally went inside this neighborhood spot. It took me a while because I don't like spots I can't look through the window. But every time I pass by, I see Mexican people go in, so to me, that's a good sign. I was right! The food was delicious and the prices are reasonable. Inside fit the neighborhood. I grabbed two burritos to go this time and it was filled nicely. I'll try something else next time. Recommendations welcome since I am not a Mexican food connoisseur. Check them out and tell them DrK sent you. #DrKindness read more

Great tacos, made to order while you wait, for dine in or to go. That Barbacoa was especially good. It is definitely worth a stop. A decent selection of pastries on hand also. read more

Super La Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is my go to place for fast breakfast tacos. I always call in my order while I'm driving over here and it's ready by the time I get here. Super cheap and the food is always good. Make sure you try the salsa verde. read more

I tend to love a good divey place. The fact that this place looks like a half abandoned convenience store from the outside only makes me feel like I have uncovered hidden treasure. In truth, I think there may be some actual treasure here, but I had a really hard time finding it. I went in with some co-workers for lunch, and while the food was good, nothing stood out to us as truly exceptional. The kind of meal where you leave satisfied but not necessarily in a rush to come back. Guacamole was really fresh, but bland. My al pastor torta was decent and used great bread, but didn't overwhelm me with flavor. Our server was exceptionally sweet, but it definitely helps here if you know a little Spanish. Several items on our order didn't come out correctly (beef fajitas instead of chicken, plain tostada instead of shrimp, etc.). No one was unhappy with their meals in the end. Not sorry we came by, but to be honest, probably would not return. read more

Super La Mexicana - Al pastor torta. - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

A local spot for delicious and adorable Mexican cuisine. The food: I have not had anything here that I didn't enjoy. I would say my go-to dish is the chilaquiles roja which has a bit more spice than the verde and comes with a side of refried beans. I also like the lengua quesadilla and the barbacoa taco. The food may be a bit greasy, but that's kind of what I want and expect and it's really a great breakfast treat. Overall: The restaurant looks a bit worn inside and out, but don't let that stop you! It has a very homey diner vibe. Based on the price and taste of the food this has quickly become a go-to spot for me. read more

This place is so good! It's nice to have neighborhood places like this. The salsa was really good, nice and warm and not too salty. I really enjoyed my chicken tacos. They were street style which is my favorite! The inside is cute and cozy. I'll be back soon! read more

Super La Mexicana - This place is so good! It's really cozy inside too. Salsa was amazing, nice and warm! - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Truly amazes me how good the food really is, the service is amazing as like the ambiance, really chill.

I've come to this location twice during their alleged business hours and both times they have been closed!! Such a waste of time!!

Great service! Torta beef fajita and torta pastor 4/5: the bread is nice and toasted, crispy lettuce, plenty of avocado and tomato. The meats can be caramelized more on the grill but seasoned well. They added a good amount of crema too. Barbacoa quesadilla $1.99. Get in on flour, dont get the large, get like 5 of these and you'll be set! Its sooo good. I normally eat barbacoa taco style (corn tortilla, with onion and cilantro) but its excellent in quesadilla form! I am sad that i gave half of it to my son. I live close by so i will definitely be back! read more

Super La Mexicana - Beef fajita torta 4/5 - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is my go to spot for breakfast & lunch when working in the area. Another good example of it's what's inside that counts. Looks can be deceiving for sure. The breakfast tacos are bomb! Always fresh tortillas that are just as hot & tasty as the fillings. Speaking of fillings, they aren't skimpy. Service is always quick & friendly. Heck if you can be consistently smiling, friendly & slinging food at 6:15am on the daily, that's a whole star by itself! Enchiladas verde, tortas & other lunch options have been good. The burrito can double as lunch & dinner. One thing I like is the lunch items are HOT when served. Not barely luke warm because they've been sitting on a steam table since 10:00 am in preparation of lunch crowd. I'll keep visiting Super La Mexicana for great bites. Yelp my friends! read more

Came here for a late dinner a few weeks back and definitely enjoyed our meals! First, the amount of parking was somewhat limited, but we had no trouble finding a spot since we were eating a little late. We had to wait a second for someone to swing by the register to seat us and provide menus, but I think there were very few people working there, so that's pretty reasonable. Our server was super nice and friendly - the only minor inconvenience is that he brought us our drinks (water and a soda) after bringing us our chips and salsa and entrees. Since the salsa was kind of hot, I definitely was craving some water! The chips and salsa were just OK, but my beef taco was delicious. My wife also really liked her quesadilla. As an aside, when we were ready to pay, we were surprised to see that there was no line on our bill to tip our server! We don't normally carry much cash, so we had to scrounge together some quarters, but we definitely felt bad about that. Overall, I would definitely come back here - very tasty Mexican food! read more

I love hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurants! The exterior may look a big sketchy and dingy, but I can guarantee that the food here is fantastic. Everything tastes so authentic and flavorful! On my most recent visit, I came here for their breakfast platter, and an assortment of tacos! The eggs, potatoes, and bacon were delicious! You could also tell that the tortillas were homemade! I love when restaurants create real tortillas rather than use the machine made ones from the grocery store. They just taste and feel so much better. I will be sure to make more visits to Super La Mexicana in the future to try out their different entree items. My first visit was very fulfilling, and I am already looking forward to trying everything on their menu! read more

Deliciously, divey, delectable Mexican breakfast! Their chorizo, egg, potato, and cheese tacos are simply the best. And at a $1.79 a pop they are the bargain of the century. The breakfast burritos are monsterous, delicious, filling and only $4. Just be hungry. For $12 you can order 3 tacos and a burrito that will fill you to the core!!! NOM NOM!!!! And they are a micro grocer. Their meats are usually fresh and the pan dulces are oustanding. Just a great little place!!! read more

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Based on the great rating of this place, I came here for breakfast and had the migas plate. It was pretty far out of my way for being a typical Mex breakfast, and I'd say the migas was the epitome of A-OK. You know, eggs, tortilla strips, cheese, with refried beans and fried potatoes on the side. If the salsa had been better than average, it would have taken it up a notch, but it was not. Maybe I'm biased, but I think there is plenty of tasty Mex food in central Houston, so no need to drive far for it. read more

Such a great find. Amazing authentic Mexican. My new lunchtime favorite. Great food, friendly staff and top notch service!

What a great little place! The staff is great! Super nice and friendly. I had the enchiladas Verde and they were packed with chicken. The beans were full of flavor and the salad was fresh. Got a beef burrito to go and that thing was massive! Made a great lunch the next day. I would highly recommend the burrito! Can't wait to come back! read more

Really authentic and delicious food! My husband and I stopped here on a whim and left very satisfied. At first glance this place is quite unassuming. It's fairly small, and not fancy. There's tables, a counter, and a small area for picking up cold drinks and some other odds and ends. That's it. Our waitress was quite serious but prompt and nice enough, and the food was out fast. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with green sauce entree (I LOVE salsa verde so this was the ultimate test), and my husband ordered tacos al pastor. First, I'm going to echo other reviews: the salsa is AMAZING. It's hard to even describe... warm and savory are the only words that come to me. You just gotta try it. My husband loved his tacos; he scarfed them down. I was impressed. They are definitely a solid choice. He said next time he'd order them with some cheese, though. My green sauce enchiladas were awesome! The sauce was incredible and very spicy, and the refried beans on the side were the best I have had so far. My only critiques are that the rice side was slightly bland for my taste and the enchiladas needed more structure--they were a little soggy. But overall, super flavorful, and worth every bit. Can't beat the price either. We walked out with those two dishes (plus leftovers) and a cold Coke for just over $20! The only real negative for me was that it was not clear if we should seat ourselves or wait on someone to seat me, because there was nothing suggesting either. It was kind of awkward. I later deduced from other customers who walked in that it's seat yourself. Overall, I would definitely come back again and I highly recommend you try it out if you're in the area! read more

Super La Mexicana - Chicken enchiladas with green sauce, refried beans, rice, and fresh salad. - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

4.8: HANDS DOWN the best salsa I have ever had I went to Super La Mexicana uncertain what to expect and left thinking that it has to be one of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in the South. Every visit starts out with a customary chips and salsa. So far, you're getting what you expect from any Mexican restaurant in Houston, right? But while the chips can vary just like any other restaurant from warm and crispy to slightly stale, their accompanying salsa is unquestionably outstanding every single time. Hearty. Fresh. Sizzling. No one makes it like they do! Don't forget their consistently delicious entrees though. Personally, I've enjoyed their green enchilada dish the most; it's a blend of traditional Mexican rice, rich pinto beans (seriously), salad, and tasty enchiladas with your choice of meat - drenched in melted cheese. Even the salad boasts a strange freshness that you don't expect from a basic assembly of lettuce and tomatoes and avocado. What's interesting is that this is not a one-hit-wonder - their consistency of quality throughout many visits and across multiple dishes is ridiculous. Even a friend who was initially iffy on Mexican cuisine found this place to be as good or better than even his favorite restaurants in the area. The interior is a charming immersion into Latin American culture, and many of the customers are Spanish-speakers, hinting to the restaurant's authenticity. A pastry and grocery section ties it all together, and occasionally they rock some Jarritos in the fridge. Do not miss out on this one guys read more

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Not sure how this place has so many good reviews. We ordered take out, so this review is based on food only. The food was not good and I wouldn't recommend it. We ordered several items bc of the reviews and super disappointed. Pupusas with cheese - too thick and literally no cheese. Chicken Enchiladas w/ rice - enchiladas were exactly like a taco and the rice was literally the only good thing out of all the dishes we ordered. Gordita - was okay. Barbacoa Taco - this was okay, nothing special. The salsa was okay. The chips were stale. Overall it wasn't great and def can't recommend because we've had way better from a similar type of restaurant. Not sure if that's because we ordered take out or not, but not like the food was soggy since I live 2 miles from this place. read more

We ordered the huevos rancheros and breakfast burrito. Both were mediocre. And the horchata was all concentrated sugar. The pastry selection was not being cleaned out on the reg. Dust had settled onto the pastry. That's so disgusting. We found a STAPLE in the pastry we took Togo. Jesus Christ. Please do not come here. read more

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It wasn't a the worst food I've ever had, but it definitely wasn't very good. It looked like the food we got had been sitting out all day and they were just getting rid of what was left. We were pretty surprised considering the good reviews and we love finding good spots that don't necessarily look great, but have good food. This was not one of those spots. Both my quesadilla and my fiancé's fajita meat was dry and looked and tasted like it was not cooked fresh. The refried beans tasted off and the agua fresca was not good either. I'm not sure if they're better earlier in the day, but going in for dinner was a waste of money and food. read more

It may not be fancy but this place is Super clean and somewhat cozy. Its our first time to try this place and we've lived not far from it all these years. Truthfully it never looked like anyplace I want to try. But on a whim and seeing the pretty good ratings on Yelp we descided why not. The food is actually really really good!!. Your regular Mexican food but more like homemade! And that just it, it really is homemade. Made for folks brought up eating real Mexican food at home. Super flavorful, tasty and fresh. The salsa with the chips was good. We Loved the lengua quesadillas and the caldo de Pollo was excellent. This is one of these little gems tucked away thats worth a visit. . read more

Omg so good. Hole in the wall places always have the best food. Things ordered and how I would rate them: Taco: potato and egg w/cheese (5/5) Taco: beef fajita (4/5) Papusa: mixed (5/5) Tamale: chicken (4/5) Torta: lengua (4/5) Agua fresca: I personally didn't like it :( Their tortillas were heaven! I got all flour ones so can't speak for the corn. The green salsa was perfect. The red salsa was a bit too spicy for me, but my brother loved it! Would I recommend? YES!!! read more

Needs to open bigger and better businesses because the food is a1 so good always go here

Ordered a fajita burrito. Meat was hard and old. Never again. He clearly used the same Meat from the night before. Wasn't fresh at all!!!! Im very upset!! read more

Quaint hole in the wall Mexican kitchen with a small attached grocery store. Spanish is definitely the first language here but if you speak the "language of food" you will do fine. The lady at the counter was helpful and courteous during my visit, and the food was assembled quickly for takeout. No frills here but the space was clean and accommodating. Barbacoa was the best meat sampled here, and it was fantastic. So many places hurry dishes along to meet demand and neglect to build flavor and texture, this place nailed it with this tender, juicy and occasionally fatty offering. We had the barbacoa in torta form, which was meal in and of itself for around 5 bucks. The al pastor was good but somewhat underwhelming in comparison to the barbacoa. I had this in a burrito, which again was generous in size for the price, stuffed along with refried beans, Mexican rice and lettuce. If you are looking for a more authentic Chipotle alternative, give this a shot. There are numerous protein options. Other offerings I tried included a pupusa that was interesting but lacked real flavor, a decent but sparsely adorned lengua taco, and a forgettable chicken tamale. I liked the spicy salsa verde and although I don't generally like chipotle flavor their take on this red salsa was deeply smoky and home made which was excellent. All in all, a solid spot for a quick authentic bite, but I wouldn't drive across town to get here. read more

Super La Mexicana - Takeout offerings: pupusa, tamale, torta (half), burrito and taco. - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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5 stars for their tacos! Super tasty and my favorite has to be the al carbon taco. The flour tortillas are super good as others have described. The meat wasn't dry and it was very flavorful. I ordered mine with cilantro, cheese, and avocado. Just talking about it makes me want another one. I also ordered the al pastor and a breakfast taco (probably egg, potato, and chorizo...I don't really remember anymore). This is the first time I ever really liked their actual tacos more than the breakfast tacos at a place because I loooveee breakfast tacos haha. Their salsa is pretty good but I wish there was more of a kick. Overall, cheap for some bombass tacos. The cantaloupe juice was a little sweeter than I'm used to but still refreshing. However, their desserts were definitely lacking. I would give the desserts 2 stars probably. Not god awful but definitely not good, and I tried the flan neopolitan and tres leches. But if you want tacos, this is the place to go. read more

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Scouted this place on Yelp, very friendly owner, the breakfast tacos were some of the best I've had, flour tortillas were light years ahead of most places like this, the empanadas were of that same caliber, my wife had the western omelet, ham, bell pepper and blanco cheese. Everything was delicious. They had a plethora of assorted baked goods to choose from. Everything from pigs to empanadas and more.......two thumbs up! read more

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Really good food without the glitz of a fancy place. Hearty portions. Tasty and authentic Latin American plates. read more

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I decided to venture out to a new family owned restaurant to try their Mexican breakfast! I read previous YELP reviews and it sounded like their breakfast tacos were really good! This restaurant is unassuming place with in addition to the seating tables, also offers typical Mexican baked goods (to take home), as well as limited groceries including fresh produce, chilled bottled beverages, dry goods, deli, and a hot food case with roasted whole chickens, tamales etc... They prepared our orders fresh, so that in itself is impressive. I knew the flour tortillas would be fresh because of all the raving about them from previous reviews. I loved that they brought out our tortillas chips piping hot along with the guacamole that we also ordered. The guacamole though had way too much onions and cilantro and little avocado, so it was off proportionately! I did not love my breakfast taco order. I truly was disappointed! I asked them to ADD avocado and when I opened my flour tortillas I was astounded to find two "way over ripe - almost black pieces of avocado", that was clearly past it's time. How can anyone reputable, put that disgusting avocado in a good breakfast taco? I lost my appetite and immediately my impression changed to maybe the rest of the food I was served wasn't fresh either! My relatives both said B minus/C plus on rating our food! The 3 stars are for one, the great flour tortillas, two for the hot tortilla chips and three for the service. I felt I had to be fair! Rather than a great new find for breakfast tacos, I will have to pass on returning here or recommending this restaurant to anyone else! read more

Super La Mexicana - Yukky over ripe gross pieces of avocado inside my breakfast tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Right off the bat this place looks very local from the inside out. The tortillas taste homemade and the food was not bad,but it wasn't anything to write home about. The food and place here definitely has alot of potential, and I wouldn't be afriad to come back because how affordable the food is and friendly the service is. read more

Super La Mexicana - Beef fajita torta - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped by at this little hidden gem thinking it was some sort of Mexican grocery store, but it's actually a restaurant with a bit of a bakery essence, so you can definitely grab a bit of pan dulce on your way out. I only ordered 2 barbacoa tacos and a pastor gordita, the barbacoa was really good not too dry and not too moist or greasy it just felt good, like something I would eat a nice family gathering, the pastor was different where I couldn't tell much of the marinade but the flavors were just too delicious! The meat was so tender and juicy it combined perfect with the refríes beans and melted cheese. What I love about family owned businesses as this one is that I can tell someone back there in the kitchen definitely cares about their craft. The service the young man that helped was also splendid, often I get treated different because of my style of appearance, but not here I was welcomed and helped with the proper respect. My visit was during lunch hours on a Sunday and it wasn't too busy, If you still not in a mood to dine out order to go I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy it as much I did!! read more