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Maybe I'm used to lack luster and small tacos but Tacodeli blew me away! We came by for some breakfast tacos on a Friday morning which was perfect because there was minimal wait. I got 3 tacos thinking they would be small but boy was I wrong 2 would have been plenty!! I got a bacon egg and cheese, one with avocado and bacon and one with beans and eggs. All of them weee delicious and the all the salsas they gave paired perfectly. The chips were also thick and had a great crunch. Overall I was very impressed!!
The service was fast and kind. The ambiance both inside and on the patio were awesome. We really enjoyed hanging out here for a quick bite. I would definitely get the Al pastor and puerco verde again! The breakfast one was good but nothing to write home about in my opinion. But I'm excited to come back and try some more!
Work sent me to Houston for the week and I was excited to see what Yelp could help me find near our H-Town site. Having been a former Austinite I was hella stoked to see there was a Tacodeli nearby and I am happy to report this location keeps the quality and service I am familiar with from my visits to their other locations. So let us kick things off with the service: it was stellar! Walking in I was greeted and as I perused the menu the counter worker asked if I had been in before, I told her never to this location and she said "you didn't look familiar" showing me that this staff gets to know their customers. Every interaction I was apart of or witnessed was top tier customer service and it made my visit all the more enjoyable. I went with the Vaquero, Jess Special, and Papas Egg y Cheese, my usual breakfast taco go-to(s) here and they were all excellent. All three were made fresh and quite filling. Paired with their Salsa Dona, this breakfast couldn't have made me happier. Parking is super easy as there's a sizable lot just to the left of the building for businesses in the area. A quick half block stroll down the sidewalk and it was taco time! This location also has a patio for outdoor dining, but it was a chilly October morning when I visited so I opted to sit inside. Although it is not often I find myself in Houston I can confidently say that next time I am that way, I will absolutely be visiting Tacodeli once again as this location knocks it out of the park every step of the way.
The vaquero has scrambled eggs, roasted bell peppers, jack cheese and grilled corn. It tastes more of bell peppers than grilled corn. The sirloin, egg, and cheese had plump cubes of meat. I thought it was strange how the meat was piled only on one side. The (2) Saturday -7am batches of queso were really runny and, per staff, weren't expected to congeal for a few hours. The flavor was really not there, so we were offered the option of getting a refund or a guacamole as a substitute. We chose the guacamole, which was more tart than expected and probably needed some salt to balance the flavors. The salsas seemed to be at the end of the container as it took some quick pumping to get bursts of salsa onto the tacos.
I was not to sure what to expect when walking into Tacodeli. I mean it's a taco, and its H-Town! So its gotta be ok, right? Well, yup, it was ok, nothing more, maybe less. And upon arrival, after examining the food, the thing I frowned on was what I liked best. The Good - Though an interesting twist on Mexican Street Corn (bacon, onions, & no crema),... it turned out to be pretty tasty. I think a alternative traditional offering would be a great gesture. I mean for those who come looking for Mexican corn, can get it, and those that want the creative alternative can have it. The place was clean and cold, so bring a sweater for those anemic types. Me, I love the cold!!! The salsas are pretty good, so definitely recommend a splash. The creamy jalapeno is my favorite. The habenero could use some additional flavor, like mango or pineapple. Also, they do have a soda fountain, so if you are a drinker, you'll be happy there. The Bad - well, I had 3 different tacos to try. And in tasting, I ate portions of the meat only to check flavor. (A) mole (b) pork canitas (c) MxCity Steak. (A) has a semblance of mole flavor. Just enough to give someone a light hint of what mole taste like. In the end though the better of the 3 Amigos, still lacking authentic flavor on the heavy side. (B) and (C) ,...yeah...umm,...how do you say Bland without saying bland and no flavor. Like going to Cancun for some cervezas and tacos, and you get there and at the beach there is only a blonde caucasian cabana boy in an white Izod and khaki shorts serving ham & cheese sandwiches and Tea. Seriously though, the meat did not have any flavor, lacking even salt & pepper. Also, no lime slices for street tacos anywhere. You have to steal them out of the drink station. There you will find sliced limes for drinks, but they'll do. Another observation, who plays english pop music at locale promoting to be a taco place? You get better mexican music vibes playing in the background as you shop HEB. No Shakira, no Pitbull, No Selena or even La Bamba. C'mon!!! The Ugly - The Price!!! Oh my Little Red Corvette!!! $25 for 3 tacos, 1 cup of street corn, and a soft drink. That is like $5 an item!!! Seriously!!! In short, I'll just troll for taco trucks in the area and risk eating tasty tacos while sweating!!! Until next time,... Happy Yelpin!!!
Holy mole that was a good taco. Really enjoyed the Pollo En Mole. The Happy Taco was kinda dry without the queso but there's sauce to add.Pollo En Mole
I don't know who named this place but whatever, all that matters it what it taste like, and Tacodeli is great! First, I love there is ample parking because that is a rare thing in these here parts. It's counter service, and the worker was really helpful answering my husband's questions. As for me, I don't have questions. I like to come prepared with what I want to order and get it done. We ordered the chips and queso to start. The chips were fresh (yes they are in a bag but they are really good) and the queso was some of the best I have had but I still like Torchy's queso a tad bit better. Sorry, not sorry. I got the Pollo Fantastico, which has a green chile sauce and crema on it, and of course on a flour tortilla. It was so delicious and the tortilla was thin, but not so thin that everything came busting out. I will order this one again! I also got the Shrimposito on flour. It has a chipotle sesame adobo and queso fresco, but something about the way it all tasted was not to my liking. I mean, it wasn't awful, it just wasn't as good as I had hoped it would be. The tacos are smaller, and had I not eaten chips and queso, I probably could have had 3-4 tacos total. Fairly fast and super delicious, and now one of my favorites!
Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the fresh ingredients, creative taco options, and friendly service. Breakfast tacos and the appealing ambiance also stand out.
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7 years ago
I really don't like leaving this review because the food did taste good, however I placed an order through doordash and my receipt is correct, however they gave me a medium guacomole instead of the queso I was craving. Absolutely sucks because I already ordered extra guacomole on my tacos. read more
The tacos are okay. I mean all the ingredients are fresh but the tacos aren't anything phenomenal. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit this place. Would I eat here if convenient?...sure! Would I make the drive from north Houston? Probably not. read more
Great customer service. Great food. Ample parking spaces in the lot across the street. Expect a long line that wraps around inside of the restaurant. As I was dining I did see people walk in thru the main entrance and cut the line bc they didn't realize it wrapped around and that people entered thru the side by the pick-up/to-go register. It's not very well planned in that sense but the line moves quick enough. My favorite tacos are the delibelly (Saturday's only), the cowboy, and the migas. Their guacamole is delicious! read more
9 years ago
This place is great and there is so much free parking!! I came with a few friends and had to wait about 5 minutes in line. I got the blue plate special with the Pollo fantastico and the Frontera fundido chicken both on flour(their tortillas are fantastic!). The plate comes with your choice of beans and rice. Both were good just a tad salty. Pollo fantastico: the shredded chicken in this taco was perfectly seasoned and juicy. The Green Chile sauce and crema complimented the chicken well. Frontera fundido chicken: I wasn't much of a fan of this one. The chicken was a little too dry and the poblano-onion rajas made the already dry taco drier. I had to add a lot of their salsa doña to make this taco good. Salsas: If you like spicy their habanero is similar to torchys but less gritty. Their salsa doña is absolute perfection. Hands down the best salsa at any taco place I have been to. Even beats out a lot of those authentic taco trucks. Overall the atmosphere is great, food was good and I can't wait to go try more tacos. I also recommend checking out Platypus brewery next door! read more
9 years ago
Probably a bit biased since I lived in Pasadena where there were legit taco trucks everywhere. Taco deli is a VERY clean and Very friendly place. The staff was very friendly with your order and even shows you around if its your first time. Today I had the Cowboy and El conquistador. The flavors were ok but the conquistador was a bit too salty. Its a bit pricey as well. The combo for the flavors work well, but sometimes the simpler the better. read more
10 years ago
Finally the grand daddy of all taco joints is open!!! Yes we have been waiting for over a year for this door to function and sign to light up. Simply put, they are the best tacos anywhere. Best people running the place and just down right makes you smile when you eat them. Yes there is a wait, yes parking is ok and yes they have the ever so awesome Pollo en Mole, God I could down a dozen of those things if I was 20 something again. And the eggs in the breakfast tacos, they stand by them selves and need no sauce. That is huge coming from this taco lover. The staff are awesome just like the Austin places are. Everyone was friendly and the place looked great. My weekend has been made. Swing by and your life will change. Yes I love these places and no longer have to do a road trip to Austin to get my Taco Deli fix. read more
9 years ago
I love tacos. But it's difficult to find places that accommodate for vegetarians. Props to Tacodeli for having 6 vegetarian options! Space Cowboy (5/5): generous amount of guac & mushrooms were cooked perfectly & had a nice texture compared to the usual soggy mushrooms you get from other taco joints Papadulce (4/5): yummy but could use a little bit of sauce to flavor it up My friend had the Mojo fish and said it was packed with flavor. They had ran out of the Texas Drum & replaced it with salmon. The acidity of the pico complemented the savory seasoning of the fish, and the creaminess of the guac brought the whole taco together very well. The queso was little more pricey & a bit too salty for our liking. But all in all, not so bad! read more
Another Austin establishment has landed in Houston, and it's worth checking out! Tips and tricks: 1. DELIBELLY TACO - it's only available on Wednesday and Saturday as it requires a 3 day cooking process. It's worth it. Succulent, flavorful, and just plain delicious. Come get it. 2. Cowboy taco - my second choice and the one I get every time. Perfectly seasoned with tender beef. What more can you ask? 3. Don't forget the guac - why go to Chipotle when this green stuff exists. It's heavy on the lime, but I like that. Plus it's got some kick. 4. Plenty of parking, on either side if the building. 5. Closes at 3pm, so come early or when you're downtown. read more
Watch out Torchy's, you have a new heavy hitter in town! What a great spot for a this hot Austin based taco spot. From service to taste these guys are not messing around and are set to grab a chunk of the Houston taco market. I can't comment on the lunch as it's only served from 11-3 but breakfast was outstanding. We chose several different combinations suggested by the cashier. She was great and patient while I navigated the menu and asked for suggestions. So for taco choices we had almost the entire breakfast menu from the Jess to Migas Frontera Fundido(My Fav!), Sirloin egg and cheese as well as the taco blanco with chorizo. The chorizo has a bit of a kick but it is so delicious. In addition the sauces are spot on, as most have mentioned. La Doña is a serious winner and reminds me of brothers in Eado or a local taco stand. They were also very accommodating and made me a small order of guacamole even though it hadn't been prepped for the day. Great parking situation as well. It's located right in front of the Platypus brewing company. Smart planing and I am excited as the area moves to be more developed. This is a 4.25 out the gate and maybe even a 5 if the lunch offerings are just as good. Also soon to come, another Ramen spot to open up next door! read more
9 years ago
9 years ago
Very good experience when I visited this place for the first time this past weekend. Ample parking - which is getting unheard of these days. Main dining area could use some more air conditioning. People working here are simply great. I got a Blue Plate Special with Jess Special (Migas, jack cheese, avocado) breakfast taco and Pollo Adobado (Chicken breast, red chile adobo, cilantro, onion). Tacos and the rice and beans were very flavorful and so were the 4 types of salsa ranging from medium to spicy hot. Overall I see myself going to Tacodeli more than other similar places. read more
5 years ago
Craving tacos, my family decided to have lunch here on a busy Saturday afternoon. Parking lot isn't huge, and since they share a parking lot with Platypus Brewing, parking can sometimes be sparse. We anticipated a line, but it really wasn't all that bad. It gave us plenty of time to view their extensive menu. They have all kinds of meat for those who love beef, pork, chicken and/or seafood and even vegetarian for those who don't. With four adults getting three tacos each, one child getting one, two drinks, a cup of soup and chips & guac to start, bill was pretty hefty at $75. When it comes to tacos, we're a no fuss kind of family. All we ask for is good tortilla, well seasoned meat and a bomb ass salsa verde. Unfortunately, we felt that it lacked a bit of all that here. But I will say, their other specialty tacos were a hit for me. I tried both the ceviche taco and the pork belly (Sat special) taco and really liked it! Two things to note: 1) their guac is spicy! I can handle it, but had my 5 yr old niece eaten it, it would have definitely been an issue. Please make note of all things spicy on your menu! 2) they do not have big table tops for a party of 5+. You have to push two small tables together. And that's if you can find two free tables next to each other. Our family of 5 had to squish together uncomfortably. Although I will give this place another try, it isn't a place I would deem as my go-to unfortunately. Hopefully my second visit will change my tune! read more
8 years ago
7 years ago
Tried this place the for the first time today. BreaKfast tacos were ok, but for $3 I would think they would be filled a little more than half on a flour tortilla. I'd recommend Brothers Tacos, El Rey, or Tacos A Go Go over this. read more
10 years ago
Tacodeli!!!! Has finally opened its doors in htown and we were first in welcoming this awesome taco joint in ! DOG FRIENDLY ! Inside seating and patio ! Salsa Dõna is a MUST TRY ! (Green Salsa) Queso is awesomeeeee with the tacos as well ! Vegan lovers....they have tacos for you too!! There is a vegetarian option for the rice and beans for lunch ! So great meeting the cool and down to earth owners Eric and Roberto. The entire staff is going to wow Houston with their superb service that we have been missing out on !!! We have loved Tacodeli since living in Austin, so glad we can share our love with friends here !!!!! Long Live Tacodeli !!! read more
This is my new favorite breakfast taco place. It does simple tacos deliciously. Many of the items have avocado and bacon on them at a reasonable price. The Fruego queso is similar to torchys and delicious. They're fast with getting the food out which is great. Overall like this place a lot! read more
The tacos are decent but I ordered a total of 6 different tacos and several of them tasted the same. Several of the meat tacos were over salted and I know tacos are typically very salty, but I wish I had gone with more seafood tacos since those were flavored well. read more
4 years ago
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Love love love their chips and queso!!! It's the best chips ever, for me at least! I also like their carne asada tacos! Great place! read more
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We went during lunch time. It was really crowded, but the service and staff was amazing. They are very attentive. Two small tacos didn't seem it was worth $9. Seems like you have to eat 4 to fill yourself. But the menu is very big and has a lot of options for tacos. read more
Come here for lunch the other day and I tried a new lunch special. It was delicious! I never had a taco with pomegranate before. The queso was light and cheesy. Chips were great also. All of the drinks are organic and taste just as good. The environment is nice, clean and great for a lunch. They also have an outside covered patio. I'll be going there again when I'm in the Heights. read more
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9 years ago
I only have tried the breakfast tacos here. I got the sausage/eggs, and bacon/eggs/mashed potatoes taco. Kinda weird that they don't have regular potatoes, the mashed potatoes adds a diff texture (kinda like melted cheese) I didn't like it bc I usually like regular potatoes. I like that they have a salsa bar with 4 choices (I think) so you're not limited to one small container. Also ordered chips and guacamole and queso. The chips are prepackaged in bags which is kinda weird so it's not fresh. Queso was decent but the guacamole was good since it kinda had a kick to it. Would def get the guac again. read more
5 years ago
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1902 Washington Ave
Ste D
Houston, TX 77007
Sixth Ward
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