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    Tacos Tec

    4.0 (127 reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos
    Fri 8:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Sat 8:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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

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    Trompo and bistec taco piratas
    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.

    Pirata de bistek  Bistek quesadilla
    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.

    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.

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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!

    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!

    So much food, we'll have to tec our time eating it
    Fox E.

    Baby I don't understand why we just can't have bites of each others' tacos Baby it's all I know, that I want half of the meat and the maiz in your tacos So Tacos Tec... these broken wings And learn to fry again, learn to get so fat When we taste... the soaked-in lard Giving up Autentica Cocina is so damn hard Tacos Tec... these broken winggggggggssssss...... Tec a leaf out of my book and try a bunch of authentic Mexican places when you are in Houston because it honestly has the best Mexican food I've ever had. This place is not right at the top of the list but it is still pretty good and is extremely cheap and open late and those things are exactly what you want in a taqueria on the way back from Galveston right off the highway. For my best of the best, go to Bala on Bellaire and get Cochinita Pibil, and try Mole at Regia on Long Point. Now speaking of Long Points (pulls down pants).

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    7 years ago

    THEY'RE CASH ONLY!!! Found this place on accident but the bisteck tacos were so good and their charro beans tasted like my mom's.

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    9 years ago

    Favorite taco place in town! Highly suggest the trompo tacos on flour with queso fresco, onions, potatoes, and lime.

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    8 years ago

    Great tacos and great price, cash only and its not exactly upscale but its great authentic mexican food just like home

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    Nothing close to San Diego mexican food, but decent for the price. Hot sauce was incredible and the service was great.

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    7 years ago

    Good food , Plain and simple. The tacos are well cooked and taste great. The business is also very fast !

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    8 years ago

    Great tacos and Mexican food. Be aware that is cash only. Place looks a little old but clean.

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    6 years ago

    Over priced taco place, my fault for going like anything from MTY, over priced and bad service and bad food

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    9 years ago

    Delicious authentic Mexican food. Cheap prices and very fast service. Love this place and will come back for more!

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    Allow me to be Review No. 1,100 following my visit to this wonderful culinary gem yesterday…read more By default, Spring Branch is Houston's Koreatown, but it's not unusual to find establishments with Spanish-language branding on them throughout the neighborhood. And Tacos Doña Lena, on which I'll heap tons of praise on, is among them. A group of friends and I had supper here before a live show down the street at Eighteen Ten Ojeman. Upon seeing the storefront when we pulled into the parking lot, my first thought was, "Okay, this is legit Mexican, not Tex-Mex." The interior is quite small with some tables and an ample late Saturday afternoon crowd. What caught my eye is how the environment is what you might expect to find at a family-run taqueria off the beaten path. Rock en Español blaring from the sound system. Colorful papel picado draped from the ceiling. A framed Mexican flag and several references to the central Mexican municipality of Guanajuato. The intoxicating smell of spice-laced grilled beef wafting through the air. Simply put, we're not in Kansas anymore, Toto. I glanced at the menu. There are numerous, delicious-sounding items that happen to be wallet-friendly, a bit cheaper than if you were to go to Gringos or Jimmy Changas. According to a mutual, the tacos here are the main draw, but what really caught my attention and appetite was the ramen birria. Mujeres y caballeros (ladies and gentlemen), let me proclaim that Tacos Doña Lena turns a noodle dish with origins in Japan and is a known staple in college dorm rooms into a must-try on this part of America's fourth-largest city. Two amazing food cultures unite for a fiery meeting of the minds. Anchored by a rich, tasty consomé that's spicy but not enough to where you need to drink multiple glasses of water, there's a prime mix of ramen noodle, beef birria, cheese, fried egg, rabanos, garbazo, and corn accompanied by cilantro, onions, and a pair of fried tostadas. I was so impressed with how the contents of the ramen blended together. Since it was ramen after all despite the south of the border touchup, I still ate it the traditional way: pick up the noodles and sip the soup. There was so much that I had no choice but to put it in a takeout container. Sure, Spring Branch may be home to some great traditional Korean restaurants, but don't sleep on Tacos Doña Lena.

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    This food truck is a true staple in North Houston. I've been here easily over 30 times, and they…read moreconsistently serve some of the most authentic, fresh tacos in the city. It's also a huge plus that they're open late, perfect for those late-night cravings. The green sauce is incredible, and I always go for the fajita quesadillas, they never miss. Pricing is fair for the quality you get, so no complaints there. Just keep in mind it's cash only, no cards or online payments. The lines are almost always long no matter the time of day, but they move quickly, so the wait isn't bad. I usually grab a pink lemonade as well, which hits every time. Out of all the locations, El Taconazo is definitely the one to go to, hands down some of the best tacos you'll find on Fulton St.

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    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.

    Fui a buscar azúcar, q pa mi café! Resultado terminó gastando $150.00 pero el servicio al cliente…read morees a toda mayúscula! La gente sonríe, y casi puedo decir q tienen sentido del humor! Ojo, no estoy segura! Luego de cargar mis cosas, pasé a la taqueria... pregunté si las tortas estaban ricas, me dijo tan honesta q si, pero q las gorditas estaban buenísimas!! Y muy cierto, las gorditas estaban espectacular. Ese tipo de lugares merece nuestro apoyo mi gente... yo al 100 % riquísimo! Gracias

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    Fantastic flavors all around. The chicken was well seasoned, and the fish was grilled nicely. It's…read moreimpressive how much flavor they get from simple ingredients -- the cilantro added a really nice freshness. The chips and queso are a must every time -- fresh chips with that cheesy queso, what a hit! The churros were also great and paired perfectly with the chocolate sauce. Overall, this is definitely becoming a regular spot.

    I have seen these spots popping up, and I was eager to finally give them a try. I'm a big Burger…read moreJoint fan, and knowing that the Taco Stand has the same owner I was optimistic This spot located in the Greater Heights is relatively new. There's a parking lot, but we went on the weekend, and while the interior didn't look overly full, it was somewhat difficult to find a parking spot. The restaurant itself is clean. Everything is pretty much green and white. There's covered patio seating. You order from a window and there's a large menu printed nearby The menu offers all sorts of tacos, meats, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, quesabirras, sides, and even kids meals. You can get beer, margaritas, and non-alcoholic drinks. There's also a breakfast menu The food was good, and it didn't take too long to come out. My main issue was the service. The individual taking orders seemed to have a bit of an attitude and just seemed "over it." Furthermore, we mentioned having a queso coupon and when we were given the total I placed my card on the reader and I was told that I did it too fast and the queso wasn't taken off. The odd thing was, we walked away and realized that they didn't add the queso and the coupon was for free queso so they could have just rung up an additional queso. This individual had the vibe of eye rolling everything, and it honestly left a bad taste in my mouth Some tips: You can order online to avoid any wait. Just go up to the pick-up window when it's supposed to be ready for a painless interaction There's a little bar area where you can get pre-packaged (to-go) salsas, pickled onions, limes, etc etc etc. the salsas are tomatillo, habanero, and jalapeño (I believe) You can order margaritas to go, which we did! Cheers!!

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