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Tacos Elena

5.0 (2 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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4.2(89 reviews)
4.1 mi

We arrived long before closing, but the doors were already closed. Unfortunately we didn't get to…read moreenjoy anything. It was disappointing, especially since we made the trip expecting the business to be open (per Google, Yelp and your website!) . I hope they do a better job communicating their hours or closing times in the future.

(From February 2025)…read more Remember when this was a college taco spot back in the 2019s-2020s? Welp, it's expanded it's lovely taco tasties all throughout Texas and into College Station where the Texas A&M student body swarms the area. In the mood for tacos that were meatless, I pulled up the app and placed an order for the fried paneer and the nashville hot tofu. Arriving to the place in the thunderstorm on a Tuesday, I was glad my food was nicely packaged when I walked inside. I thought about heading to my hotel to eat but being so hungry, I decided right then and there in my car that I would chao down on the concoctions. The fried paneer is straight up fire with the tikka sauce and that green crema plus that tomato sauce. It's one of my must-orders at any Velvet Taco but this spot did it amazingly well. And the NAshville hot tofu is crispy with a touch of heat and complimented with great textures from the slaw and pickles. Strongly recommend both of these baddies, even if you are a carnivore. You fellow Aggies are lucky to have this and you better treat it good!

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Coco Shrimp

Coco Shrimp

4.6(43 reviews)
4.1 mi

Best shrimp I've ever had.Coconut my favorite but they are all great!…read moreGet the sampler.... you'll not be sorry! Parking is allowed,just look for the sign on the curb in front of store,they just want you to register......you'll be fine.

Let's jump right in and get to it. To start, Coco Shrimp originated in the downtown DFW area by…read moreIsaac and Lauren Hadley along with some family members. They loved the food of Oahu, which I fully agree, is flavorful and fantastic. and I'm glad to see they're making their way south *come to Houston next?!* Location & Parking - 3.5* (5* if walking) I always like making a visiting to CS since my days living here. What I don't love is the level of change for the worse as real estate developers (in this case a PPP b/w Midway and the University) continue to bleed college kids, or their parents, for more money. So what am I ranting about as it pertains to Coco Shrimp? The parking sitch! This gem of a food spot is located in Century Square, which in itself is excellent for walking to if you're a student on campus or nearby resident. It's not so great for locals or anyone who has to drive here. The spaces are pay to park all around this area. Now, it is gratis for the first hour if you register in the ParkMobile app, and that is only good once per day. For Coco Shrimp that's plenty of time to dine and enjoy a quick catch up with friends, but no hanging around unless you want to take your chances with what are surely underpaid parking attendants just doing their jobs for the RE overlords. For reference, 1-2 hours it is $3.00, for 2-3 hours it is $4.00. Check the Century Square website, or the parking app, for the latest pricing. There is a solution to this, but I'll end this rant here. So off the bat, the whole pay to park just grinds my gears as an old timer who remembers a much different Aggieland. I'll go yell at a cloud now. Interior / Vibe - 5* Once you handle your parking situation it's all on the up from here. The interior layout, character, and vibe is solid. It definitely has the island life and chill vibe you get with little spots on the island. They have plenty of seating to meet a group of friends and they are quick to greet you. All of the interior was very clean and well kept. It shows the workers take pride and enjoy it here. Food - 5* The concept is simple, which is what makes it genius. They offer primarily rice and salad with your choice of shrimp options: spicy, sweet & spicy, butter garlic, lemon herb, or a sampler. Breaded/fried or grilled only for the options. I inhaled my entire meal, it was fantastic and I would easily eat here frequently if given the chance. The taste of Hawaiian island life is here and it's delicious. Service - 5* It's counter style ordering here and they do their best to locate you when your order is ready. They are quick to greet and they are really helpful in guiding you through the menu options. I love the sustainability aspect of providing a souvenir style cup that makes for a great cup at the house but also a discounted refill cup when you return. Really solid on their part. Cost / Pricing - 4.5* I say it all the time, this is subjective. I find it to be good value. Is it the same cost as a food truck in Hawaii that will get ya a meal for $5-10 bucks? No, is it a solid portion of fresh rice and salad, shrimp, and quality to bring it and satisfy a normal appetite? Absolutely. I think it's a fair balance. Overall - 4.5* I'm rounding up here since we can't score half ratings. I am tempted to knock it to a four star given the parking, but it's not entirely in their control aside from leasing elsewhere - I'm sure they wanted to be close to campus for strategic reason. As someone who worked in the industry, knows the work it takes day in and day out, I couldn't be happier for these folks. I'd love to meet them and have very real conversation about a Houston location. There are plenty of staples to visit in the BCS area, but this place is definitely one of my faves to visit in DFW or CS when looking for a quick, fresh bite. Come check it out!

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