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    Tacos Aracely's

    4.5 (66 reviews)
    ModerateTacos, Food Trucks
    Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Victor H.

    One of the more doper taco spots in Houston that went from a truck to a small brick & mortar joint. This place satisfies all of the things I look for in a local taco spot which is authenticity, politeness, seasonings/taste, and price. The proteins scream mexico including the lengua, tripa, and chicharron. For those who don't know, that's the tongue, tripe, and park skin. If you're getting freaked out by it, don't knock it until you've tried it cause the flavors and textures will knock your socks off! They also do an excellent barbacoa and fajita taco as well. All tacos are topped with sauteed onions and cilantro. Don't forget to get a side of charro beans as well as they are simmered in chicharron and meat trimmings for this killer taste! You can get tacos, gorditas, tortas, burritos, and quesadillas. When you order, you'll get a number and then they'll call for it in about 3-6 minutes. Most people eat in their cars or bring it back which is what I normally do. Price-wise, it's among some of the lower priced taco spots. They also take credit cards as well. Another great on to add to the list in Houston!

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    Yoshekia R.

    Great quality breakfast tacos Run don't walk! Service always great, staff friendly, call in orders welcome. Always fresh and hot! And let's not talk about the green sauce

    Is that a cooked jalapeno pepper on your plate or are you just pleased to see me?
    Fox E.

    I dated Ms Long and Ms Duvall, I collect Shelleys I make Barbi rain so much that you might need your Wellies And that makes my nether regions get the sudden Swellys And if you want tacos in Houston, try Aracely's! Now I date Pfeiffer and Winters, I still collect Shelleys Close to the Rio Grande, watch out for the Cartelys I used to use Compaq but these days I like my Dellys And if you want Mexican in Houston, Aracely's! Sure I love Carnegie, Katz's, New York has great Delis But honestly down in Houston, I stick to Potbellys However for some Tacos that you won't find on the Tellys Come to the Northside and try the ones at Aracely's! (watch the telly Boba Belly at the deli you're not smelly) I like Furtado more than St Louis rappers, they're both Nellys Ripa, Preston, more than Clarkson, Osbourne, all are Kellys MacPherson more than Goulding, Kemper, but all are sexy Ellies And for sexy tacos in Texas try the ones at Aracely's If you want to rule the world and be all Machiavellis And if you want to have a figure like those Botticellis And be skinny vamp like all those Peter Facinellis Then you prolly wanna skip these Tacos Aracely's WHAT! Some of the best and most authentic tacos around. Houston is one of the best cities in the world for Mexican food, the choices are limitless, the Tex Mex is very average but if you go to real Mexican places (of which there are probably thousands), you'll find some of the best food you ever eat. Aracely's is one of those many, many gems. I go to the gym on the Northside (especially for Cardio), right along Airline, and when I do Cardio, I don't have to eat a bunch of grilled chicken (as I do when I lift), which means I can get some tasty bad-for-you snacks afterwards to ruin my workout. I've been discovering mesmerizing and heavenly taco trucks and secret spots in this area, the best of which are Taconazo truck on Fulton, Presitas truck on Irvington, Matehuala truck also Irvington, Tacos La Bala, and the mesmerizing El Dorado on Crosstimbers. Aracely's is a standalone business with order windows, you can sit outside and eat, or in your car with Air Conditioning (it's Houston). It's a poor area, an extremely Latin area, and the food around here is magical and utterly authentic for the most part. Aracely's makes wonderful five star tacos for dirt cheap prices, and you should most definitely come and give it a try at your earliest convenience. Or your second earliest convenience, if you don't feel like Mexican food today. So if your cute cats are all Smellies And they lay around getting big Bellies There's good news at last So get to Houston, fast And try cheap tacos from Aracely's!

    Tacos Aracely's nails the essentials. Their corn tortillas are soft yet sturdy, cradling perfectly seasoned meats like juicy carne asada and crispy tripa. Toppings are kept classic--cilantro, onions, a splash of lime--letting the bold flavors shine. The real magic? Their orange salsa: smoky, spicy, unforgettable. It's no-frills, all-flavor, and the prices make it even sweeter. Service is quick, and though the spot is simple, the food does all the talking. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or indulging in a taco feast, Aracely's delivers honest, satisfying eats that hit the spot every single time. A Houston gem.

    Alexandra P.

    Best tacos I have tried in the north side! I had the pastor and chicken tacos and they were both sooooo fire! Everything tastes so fresh and the homemade tortillas and salsa are to die for. Prices are great and service is fast. You really cannot ask for anything more from a taco spot. For sure my new go to taco spot! MUST TRY!

    Frankie H.

    This is my favorite taco spot. I have been coming here for years and have never been disappointed. I've tried chicharron tacos at different place and these here are the best. Their charro beans are so good. All of tge food is very tasteful and seasoned well. Today is my first time I'm trying the nopal taco I'm pretty sure it will be good.

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    Yesenia H.

    Best tacos in the Northside!!! I love their home made corn tortillas with Pastor and Chicharron! Yummy!!! And they even take Apple Pay!!!

    Getting tortas on the Nawff...IYKYK
    Gloria M.

    This is one of those local food trucks turned into a humble brick and mortar in the Northside of Houston that offers delicious cravings such as tacos and tortas. My favorite is the tacos with a charred jalapeno and of course my Mexican coke. At times, it stays busy so pack your patience. The location is in an up and coming neighborhood but as you will see, the community embraces this place and you'll see that in the ambiance as you wait in line. Prices are moderately low so families come to pick dinner. It's one of those hole in the wall gem.

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    Just attaching a little up to date on the prices + menu! :) Food was delicious love the service , they were absolutely nice & welcoming! Ambience was nice, everyone's just there for the good food, wasn't too packed when I went but usually does get packed !

    The counter - no seats here - eat in your car or take it to go!
    Dave F.

    So there I was - sitting on 45 - stuck in traffic when the taco craving hit. Since I wasn't moving, I launched Yelp to look for some local delectables. Presto! Tacos Arecely's came up at the top of the list. I took the next exit, made two turns, then I found myself in line at what appeared to be an old gas station. When I walked up to the counter, the menu was simple. It was spread over 3 poster-sized boards. For the most part - it's tacos, tortas, etc...with all of the typical fillings. I decided to order some barbacoa tacos and a fajita torta. The barbacoa was excellent. It had the the right amount of sopping greasiness that I love in my taco. In addition to the proper texture, the flavor was great as well. I would order these beauties again in a second. The torta was good, but not great to me. Some of the fajita was a little difficult to chew. Not all, but some. I would say 95% was good and 5% was to chewy. Overall, it was a solid torta. If you stop by here, be prepared to take it to go -- or at least eat i your car. There is no outdoor seating. And by the way, I saw menudo on the menu if that's your thing. It is my thing, but not when I'm jumping back in traffic. I would definitely go back!

    Travis J.

    Best tacos in the area, best customer service, and are fast fresh and hot. Very nice people.

    Rex C.

    I used to write really short reviews lol! Well I was the first to review this hidden northside gem. I used to go this spot when it was closer to cavelcade by the mechanic Shop. Well they moved and I followed. Been coming here for years! .99 cent for whatever meat you would like. Lengua is 1.50. My god they are full of flavor! I always get fajita and pastor on corn tortilla. The corn Tortillas are home made with love. The green and red sauce are so good! Full of flavor. I have never had a bad meal here. Everything is amazing and super cheap! I haven't eaten all day so o got 6 tacos charro beans and Gordita for 10.00 lol. Honestly this is two meals. I'll eat three tacos half the Gordita and half the beans and half of everything later. My point is he food is super cheap and amazing. Give this place a shot if you are in northside.

    Amazing amazing amazing!!!!
    Timothy H.

    Excellent tasting tacos. Excellent prices. Excellent & fast service. There's really nothing else to say...but I will anyways. The tortillas and salsas are homemade. The flour tortillas are especially delicious in my own opinion. My favorite is somewhere in between the chicken tacos with flour tortillas and the al pastor tacos with corn tortillas. The lengua, bistec, and barbacoa tacos are all good...but there is just something divine about my first two choices. At a dollar each, I recommend getting at least three per adult. When I'm hungry I get four, when I'm hangry I get six. The tacos are literally a dollar each (with the exception of lengua which are $1.50/ea) after tax. Enjoy this little gem of a spot.

    Two chicken and 3 carne asada tacos

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    TE AMO MUCHO TACOS ARACELYSSSS ! Great service and food. Great atmosphere and the people are soo kinf and food is to die for

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    Tried the barbacoa tacos NOT GOOD at all. Wont be back! And definitely do not recommend!

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    Breakfast tacos are bomb!! Called ahead for my order, upon arrival food was done pretty neat little place

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    Try the truck across the street!! So many delicious things, and it's fresh and delicious and cheap.

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    Love this place!!!!! The best chicken quesadillas and borracho beans. Their green salsa is great.

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    Food is very good and the price is fair. Have been going there for years. I truly do recommend this place.

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    17.1 mi

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    My new favorite taco place!! I came with my friend this past saturday and it was so crowded! We…read morewere able to order and find a spot to sit pretty fast. Since it was my first time here, I ended up ordering 1 chorizo and 1 asada taco, churros, limon aguas, and my friend got the asada taco as well and a hortchata! Since it was super busy (especially on saturday night) it was about a 30 minute wait foe our food but it was well worth it! They hand out free chicharrones and they were super crunchy and a nice snack while we waited for our food. The limon aguas was super refreshing especially in the summer heat and the horchata was really good! We sat at the counter top that overlooks the kitchen. I love that the open kitchen concept so you can see them making your food right in front of you! Everything smelled so good so I was excited for my food. I love that they give radishes, cucumbers, and plenty of limes on the side. I definitely love all of the toppings and the more the better! I tried all of the salsas and the salsa de chile de arbol was by far my favorite! super spicy but had so much flavor. The chorizo was good but a little dry for my liking. I did just want to try it so I can try more than one flavor but I think I would get it again as a breakfast taco with egg instead. The asada was my favorite of the two so much flavor and plenty of meat! I was content with these 2 tacos but I could have definitely eaten more if we didn't order churros as well! The churros came with classic condensed milk and dulce de leche which is just carmelized condensed milk. The churros were crunchy and warm on the outside and had a chewy texture like mochi on the inside! Super yummy and not too sweet! I liked both sauces and would definitely get this again. Overall, I had a great experience and I will be craving the tacos until the next time I can come back! I can't wait to try a lot of their other menu items as well. Definitely recommend!

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    4.2
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    7.9 mi
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