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    Tacos La Bala

    3.2 (157 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chuck N.

    Must try - authentic Mexican. Can't go there and not be full and overloaded with delicious food. Excellent service.

    Rocks in the meat

    I went there on March 1, 2025 the service was really bad, I ordered some alpastor tacos and tripa. One do the tacos had 2 huge rocks. w When I told the cashier she stated that there was a sign at the counter advising customers about the possibility of finding rocks due to the cows diet. This happens because the meat is no clean, how can you explain that you wash the meat and still find a foreign object inside? How can you cut the tripa washed and still have rocks in it ?? Will never go back. DO not recommend this place. I have proof that the rocks were big enough and were chocking hazard or can cause damage to the mouth/theeth.

    Good authentic Mexican food!
    Angela A.

    So, I was first introduced to Tacos La Balla at their Dashwood location and I've enjoyed every since! Moved near the Katy area and discovered their Katy location and was too happy! Great tacos!

    Tacos birra Barbacoa
    Cecilia P.

    Food amazing 10/10 service is slow but definitely recommend place is decent definitely try the aguas Fresca they are good too !

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    Anikka H.

    Such a good environment but the only I mean the only reason I'm doing 4 stars is because it takes 15-20 minutes for my food at any time even when there is no one there. Also I'm most of the time the only African American there and I see everyone else get there food long before me I never discriminated at anytime so their food and atmosphere is wonderful I just don't know why I'm always the last person to get food and I'm only ordering tacos. Nothing big. Also the tacos are cold when I get them. I will never give a honest lie only honesty for the next person.

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    Frank M.

    The barbacoa taco was good.Potatoe&egg was fair,over cooked for my taste.Chorizo&egg was dry.I recommend the Barbacoa.It took about 30 minutes to get our 4 tacos,im hoping the next time we go back the service time in receiving our food will be faster.I will be going back to try the Menudo.It was my first visit to the establishment.Just moved here to katy from San Antonio(Best Tacos in Tx)

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    3 months ago

    Excellent service from the team and delicate food, love the chilaquiles and every time when I go to the restaurant I order it

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    Tardamos mucho / por unos chips 20 minutos la comida 60 caliente Total una hora en servir y no mucha gente , servicio excelente k

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    11 months ago

    the food was ok and I didn't get a refill on my drink, never checked up on us. The restaurant is nice

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    1 year ago

    Food here is great! Love their birria tacos!! I have had several breakfast meals and they were all delicious.

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    2 years ago

    Their food is good but they always get my order wrong when I call in. The person who answers has a hard time understanding me.

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    4 years ago

    Very authentic, tasty and great service. The food was tasty, salsas homemade and all three very different and very delicious.

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    Simple place great tasting food, service is good and fast. Their menu has a great variety of options. Price is good

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    3 years ago

    Love this place! I've gotten the birria tacos multiple times from here and they are amazing every single time!

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    I have never actually sat inside because the vibe is unfriendly but the tacos are amazing.

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    Our first visit to Ambriza was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we walked in, we were…read moreimpressed by the beautiful ambiance and welcoming atmosphere. A special shoutout to Ulises, who made our experience exceptional. He was incredibly attentive, friendly, and fast without ever making us feel rushed. Since it was our first time visiting, they even surprised us with complimentary corn on the cob, which was such a thoughtful touch. The food was outstanding and came out surprisingly quickly. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. My husband was also impressed by the attention to detail throughout the restaurant--even the restroom was stocked with everything you could think of, from toothpicks to mouthwash, which was especially appreciated after enjoying all the delicious corn and black beans! It's rare to find a restaurant that combines amazing food, excellent service, and thoughtful hospitality so well. We left already talking about our next visit, and we can't wait to come back and try their margaritas. Highly recommend!

    We had one of the worst dining experiences ever at Ambriza La Centerra. After living in Houston for…read more15 years and dining all over the city, this was by far the most disappointing restaurant experience we've had. What made it even more frustrating is that we've been to the Cypress location many times, and every single visit there has been exceptional -- great food, great service, and consistently enjoyable. Unfortunately, the La Centerra location was the complete opposite. We waited over an hour for our food, only to receive the wrong appetizer. The fajita plate arrived cold and without rice, beans, or tortillas. We sent both dishes back. The replacement appetizer -- ceviche tostadas -- finally arrived, but it was overloaded with lemon to the point of being unbearably sour. Meanwhile, there were still no tortillas, rice, or beans in sight. No drink refills, no updates, and barely any service during the entire wait. After another long stretch of waiting, we finally asked the server what was happening, only for her to return and tell us the kitchen was closing and they no longer had tortillas, rice, or beans available. At that point, after nearly 1.5 hours, we walked out with nothing but a to-go box of fajita meat. To the manager's credit, they removed the appetizer and fajita charges from the bill, but the experience itself left such a bad taste that it completely overshadowed the gesture. Extremely disappointing, especially compared to the excellent standards we've experienced at the Cypress location. Sadly, we will not be returning to this location.

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    Jimmy Changas

    3.9
    (698 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Met some friends for Happy Hour. Started at the bar and moved to a table. They easily transferred…read moremy order to the server rather than making me close out. Enjoyed the margaritas and excellent customer service from Katie. She expertly managed multiple tables, including an 8 top with ease and a smile. The restaurant was pretty busy since it was graduation week. I ordered the ground beef soft tacos with a side of black beans. My friends had the Marisco Bowl and a platter. Management was helping out and delivered our food. All the food items were hot and plentiful. Restrooms were clean and well stocked. Multiple members of management stopped by to check and see how we were doing and to chat briefly to make sure we were having a good experience.

    Great service. A little too fast today, actually. We visited this location fairly frequently. Every…read morethird visit or so the food is simply not good. Our fajita meat today was old, and smelled off. We requested medium but it came beyond gray, and zero char- it was sweaty. This showed up within four minutes. The rice was dried out. The beans were, too. As I said- two thirds of the time is great. Sometimes bad visits happen. Then comes the annoying dance: I do *not* want a manager. I sure didn't need an argument (!) from the server about cooking theory. Not looking for free food. We were very hungry and now have to go find another restaurant. We paid and we left. All done. No desire to keep playing roulette with which experience we can expect, and the server pushback was the kicker. You'll be fine without us.

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