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    4.1 (408 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Al pastor
    Nina T.

    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!

    The Vaquero
    Walter S.

    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.

    Queso & Chips (Saturday morning batch = a little more runny than usual)
    Michelle O.

    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.

    Lime pieces and carnitas taco remnants.
    Xzavier C.

    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!!!

    Saucy
    Robert T.

    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

    Queso & Chips
    Monica F.

    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!

    Frontera Fundido Caulibella
    Moni T.

    I've been wanting to try this place for so long, especially knowing they offer vegetarian tacos. Unfortunately, the actual food didn't match up to the expectations. The only dish I felt it was good was the chicken tortilla soup, there is actually a generous amount of chicken and avocado in the soup. The tacodeli bowl was a big disappointment. They charge you extra $4 for protein, and the amount of meat you get was sad. Nothing special. The vegetarian tacos: FRONTERA FUNDIDO CAULIBELLA and space cowboy both tastes similar and bland, again nothing stand out. Price is on the higher end, but food is just okay.

    a restaurant with tables and chairs
    Kennedy W.

    I was initially in the area to grab a quick bite elsewhere before attending an Independence Day firework show however the place I wanted to eat was out of food. I saw Tacodeli as it was in walking distance and made my way over. Unfortunately, parking is atrocious and there's no cross walk so getting there nearly injured me. Be careful crossing the street, if needed, because I almost witnessed SEVERAL accidents. Anywho, Tacodeli is nice on the inside and has covered patio seating. The staff was nice and the menu has a variety of menu options that fit multiple dietary needs (pescatarian, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.). I ended up getting two beef tacos, one seafood, and a water. I like both beef tacos but the cowboy was my favorite. It was surprisingly spicy though. I also got the shrimposito which I didn't like. I think it was the adobo that was off-putting for me. All in all, Tacodeli was fulfilling but I honestly would be okay if I never had it again. The pros were that the ingredients are fresh, locally sourced, and sometimes organic but I'm not sure that the taste blew me away. Would definitely recommend but if for whatever reason you're not that concerned about the quality of the ingredients, there are plenty of other taco shops or trucks in Houston that can deliver more flavor.

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