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Tacos Tec

4.0 (130 reviews)
InexpensiveTacos
Open • 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Marianna M.

The time my sister show me this place always go back always alway get the tacos it looks scary at night time but it worth it to eat inside it so close to home last time I went with my bf around for July 4th weekend I was only upset about the horchata it wasn't that great it tasted nasty wasn't sweet but the mango one was good

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Ariam E.

This is a place I would come again. Recommend it, specially if you are like me, familiar with northen Mexican tacos. I lived in Monterrey and they definitely hit the spot! We ordered TRIPA, bistec, trompo and Tlaquepaque... ALL delicious! I was mad I couldn't eat much more lol The tortillas were slightly oiled and crisped, the pastor was tender, juicy and full of flavor. Now, the tripas were INCREDIBLE!! Soooo well cooked and crisped up to a crunch level where it was impossible to stop eating. Service was FAST and pretty good. Ambiance was very chill , music, and the aguas frescas were SPOT ON! It is a 45 min drive from home but we are DEFINITELY coming back!!

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Johan J.

Food was amazing, the frijoles charros were super good the broth had a great flavor and the trompo in it made it even better, the hamburger was good the meats work all full of flavor and the flautas were also good, the service was fast and they came to check on you to see if you needed anything twice very good place

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Stanley S.

Absolutely love this authentic Mexican restaurant spot in SE Houston. Living closer to Friendwood I frequent the usual TexMex spots so it's nice to find an authentic taqueria not to far from me on I45 close to Hobby airport. This fast/casual restaurant is in a small unassuming plaza right off the highway and is open late. Their standard tacos,burritos, gringas, are all excellent with usual meat choices however my recommendation are their taco piratas which is in a fried flour tortilla with cheese and meat. Their spicy salsa and salsa Verde are also excellent. The side of potatoes is interesting and works well with the meal. Really worth a visit for a quick dinner or late night meal.

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Juan D.

And we're back with another good review! I'm going to say this is one of my Southside favorites! This place has so many good options to choose from, so it works out if you have a picky friend in your group! And they close at 3AM! So if you're out late and want some good food check out Tacos Tec on the Southside, I heard they were making one on 290!

Tacos bistek
Cajun Timothy S.

GREAT (new to us) taqueria up 45 between South College and Park Place, Taco Tec! If you haven't been, hit that road. Really good. Can you say, FRESH everything?!?' If you get to Maria's Ritas on the feeder, you just passed it.

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Tramaine B.

Late Sunday night; most places had already closed but Tacos Tec was lit up to see from the street. I ordered a Taco plate with grilled onions and no cilantro with a Pina aqua. Was going to grab and go but decided to eat here. After getting your order taken at the counter, you wait to hear your name; dine in or take out. For dine in, they bring the food to your table. I wasn't expecting a potato on my plate but it was, just needed a little seasoning. Everything was great from the tacos to the drink; even the potato. It was kinda crowded, lots of families with their kids. I would definitely go back. Adding to my bookmarks!

Could be better The al pastor tacos were a little too greasy for my taste. The flavors were good but the tortilla got soggy. Fast service though

Steak Tacos, Tacos Bisteak

The food was awesome I had not one thing that wasn't delicious. The building was clean and put together. The staff are great and took great care of us. We went to a lot of taco spots in town this was by far the best! We came back a few times while we were in town.

Clarissa P.

Omg I think I found my new Taco place!..t Took my son after fitting and he loved it too. Meat was flavorful and filling.

Caprichos Tacos de Tripa
Jonarose V.

My second time here but I already love it. Literally the best tacos I've had since moving to Houston.

Campechana - de tripas.
Ruben A.

This place was recommended to me by a good friend from Mexico. It has a family owned feel, very welcoming and warm. The food and service is top notch. These are hands down the best tacos in all of Texas. Love their variety of salsas. And taco options. This is a must try!

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Amazing food, service, and ambiance! I ordered the baked potato and it was great I really recommend it.

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The best Monterrey Nuevo León Mexican food you can eat Especially the best big Mexican burgers in town

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I have heard nothing but great things about this place and I finally tried it and it did not disappoint! Delicious, authentic and cheap!!

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Absolutely LOVE this place!!! The tacos are delicious! Would recommend any day. My go to spot on late nights.

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Tacos too greasy.....I love tacos but brooooo this tacos ‍ the only good thing is the service!!!

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Tacos Frontera - Asada | Adobada

Tacos Frontera

4.6(227 reviews)
25.9 mi

The closest you'll get to "real" TJ-style tacos and burritos outside of Baja or San Diego! We're…read morefrom San Diego, so we know good carne asada and Tacos Frontera is where it's at in Houston! Definitely a taste of home outside of San Diego and Tijuana. Finding authentic TJ flavor in Texas (not Tex-Mex) was a welcome surprise! Our carne asada was grilled al carbón and you could taste the char! Juicy carne full of flavor, thin but strong and tasty tortillas (they really held everything together well), perfect chunky guac (not too fancy or full of fillers--IYKYK), and a variety of delicious salsas and hot sauces! An added bonus was the complimentary chicharrones! I'll take those over tortilla chips any day! The dining room isn't very big, but it's clean and has good a/c....there's an outdoor patio as well. Service was fast and friendly. Tacos and burritos were hefty and full of flavor. Ample parking. So glad that my family from San Diego (who I know get real Mexican taco shop cravings) can get a taste of home right in their Houston backyard!

Been here a couple times and it always hits the spot. This is also one of my family favorites. It…read moregets busy but it's worth the wait. Limited indoor seating, and since it gets busy we usually order to go. When I did dine in it was nice experience, feels authentic like eating a local spot in Mexico. You have the Mexican cokes available, the style of tacos has a big scoop of guac which makes them a bit unique compared to other spots that charge extra for guac. Their tacos are big too! Not the mini small taco tortillas you get in a food truck. These are big tacos so getting 2 is enough for me. I've tried their Asado tacos and their quesadillas and their quesabirrias all 10/10.

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Tacos Frontera - Clean, bright dining room w open kitchen so you can watch the magic happen.

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Clean, bright dining room w open kitchen so you can watch the magic happen.

Tacos Doña Lena - Birria Gordita

Tacos Doña Lena

4.2(155 reviews)
13.5 mi•Lazy Brook/Timbergrove
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Probably my new favorite taco spot!! Everything was sooo good -- the food, the drinks, the music,…read morethe staff... ALL OF IT! The tacos were packed with flavor, everything tasted fresh, and the drinks were . Such a fun atmosphere too. I'm already thinking about what I'm ordering when I come back

The service was awful at this restaurant. I came from out of town from Phoenix, Arizona. I went to…read morethis restaurant alone by myself. I only ordered drinks. I think I ordered mozzarella sticks, but really only drinks. I was discriminated against by the general manager whoever the manager is there, I'm a black female. I was alone. I was by myself. This manager picked up the phone to call the cops on me because of his mistake. I ordered two drinks instead of three and I disputed that and he ended up telling me to get out of his restaurant and he picked up the phone to call the police keep in mind. I'm a single female I'm by myself I don't know anything about Texas nothing and I'm talking to a real human but it was very inhumane. I will put the address down. I think they only have two locations. I will put the address down here. I will also get on my TikTok and my Facebook where I have a large following and I will tell everyone I know about this place. It's tucked off in Houston Texas somewhere I'm here for work. I decide to go to a friendly bar, which I thought it was I went there and dined there I paid for my food I tipped and then on my way home. I was like that was a cool place. Let me go back so I went back to order the same drink that I ordered, but then insert the manager his name is Michael I think but I'm gonna put the address here and the phone number please don't patronize these people until you know that they've done right by other people. I didn't even get a chance to taste the food before they were trying to call the police on me. I'm 115 pound 5 foot black girl I was by myself and then he turned the customers against me because one customer was like, yeah get the fuck out like he said. I will continue to post this until I've heard back from this place from a general manager or somebody other than the manager of the restaurant. I will continue to post this. It's not right. It was a Hispanic male. The manager you chose to represent your brand but could not represent it. I try to support local businesses but this type of service is uncalled for. I am at a conference and let all the patrons that were about to meet me there what happened. Management please do better. I called you guys, no answer and the run around about the manager's name at this location. Very rude and called the cops!! Please save your money. It's so many restaurants around don't go here unless they change the management. I still would be sus tho. They are tucked in the back so word of mouth is really all they got. As a GM of an establishment myself, this was totally uncalled for. An $8 that I would have gladly payed for because I had just come in there hours before with no issues. I paid and tipped well and was thinking this place is nice let me go back and was in for an awful treat. I don't want anybody no matter who they are experiencing what I experienced last night on September 27th 2026 9pm on or about. I am an influencer we come to different places so we can have good food and post positive things about them, but I can't say the same for this restaurant no matter what your orientation is this place will discriminate against you. I went the night before to show my team around because the restaurant was highly recommended. 1805 W 18th St Houston, TX 77008 United States The manger on duty at 9pm Pimlico Pub HEI took unauthorized amount on my credit card. Please, if you don't wanna be deceived when you place your credit card and these people's hands, please don't go to this establishment

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Side of potatoes from the Enchiladas Rojas plate

Tacos Doña Lena - Beautiful, vibrant exterior

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El Taconazo - Barbacoa Especial

El Taconazo

4.5(383 reviews)
10.6 mi•Northside Village
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CASH ONLY!! Best…read moreTacos in Houston. Taconazo is the pride and staple of Northside. Always a long line but it so worth it. Barbacoa and pastor is easily the best I've ever had. Horchata is not too shabby either. Doesn't taste grainy. Speedy service. Reasonable price. Keep in mind the "Platos/ Plato Regular, etc." are plates of carne. Ideal for taking home.

Alert: Cash Only…read more I've passed this taco truck countless times and almost always seen a line stretching from the window. There's even a security guard on site, which only adds to the impression that this place is fire. So when I happened to drive by on a 100-degree afternoon and found no line, I took it as a sign to finally give it a try. The small parking lot adjacent to the truck was nearly empty, except for a few other patrons who probably had the same idea. Ordering was simple and to the point. The menu keeps things straightforward: a selection of meats served as tacos or plates with a handful of sides. I ordered two barbacoa tacos with salsa verde. Less than two minutes after placing my order, they were in my hands. Fast service on a scorching day is always appreciated. With no seating available, I retreated to the comfort of my car to eat. Based on the amount of grease packed into these tacos, I would recommend doing the same. Eating them while standing could end with your shirt becoming an unintended side dish. One thing to note: don't count on a generous napkin supply. I realized after returning to my car that none were included. Consider keeping a few emergency fast-food napkins in your glove compartment. Those leftover Taco Bell napkins may finally fulfill their destiny. The barbacoa was flavorful, the salsa verde complemented it well, and overall, the tacos were overall tasty. That said, I left somewhat underwhelmed considering the crowds I routinely see gathered here during lunch and dinner hours. Perhaps I'm missing the standout item that keeps customers lining up daily. Even so, if you happen to have cash in your pocket and find yourself craving authentic tacos, this truck is certainly worth a stop.

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El Taconazo - Al Pastor Especial (con queso)

Al Pastor Especial (con queso)

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Carniceria Y Taqueria Aguascalientes

Carniceria Y Taqueria Aguascalientes

4.5(220 reviews)
2.1 mi•Park Place
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I always go out of my way to visit La fondita here and get the Gorditas. They are the best in my…read moreopinion. Also every weekend we go to the carniceria side to get carnitas and barbacoa. And we never forget to get the fresh tortillas they have in a cooler too.

Loved this place! It's inside a market and it's super tight and crowded. FYI they only speak…read moreSpanish, no English at all. One of my friends took me here and we all got to try a lot of stuff. We ordered: Horchata (small for $3.49), Quesadillas with beef, Quesadillas with chicharron, Gorditas with beef, and Gorditas with chicharron. I don't like cinnamon but the horchata was addicting and it paired so well with the food. My friend got their Melon Agua Fresca and he said it was really refreshing as well. The gorditas were stuffed and they were so delicious, the cheese was melting and the bread was warm and not dry. The Quesadillas were my favorite. You put both the red sauce and the green sauce on it, a lot of lime juice, and it's perfect. I forgot to order cilantro on mine but they do give you it at no extra cost. The prices are so cheap and you get so much food. Everything is around $3 and it will fill you up. Each of us totaled out to be about $10-15 per person and we were stuffed. I would definitely come back here over and over again! My friend said the only bad thing about this place is when you order to go, they won't give you a lot (no lime, no hot sauces, less meat, etc.) so definitely get dine-in.

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