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    The Taco King

    4.7 (216 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Stands, Tacos
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Chicken and Beef Tacos
    Erica B.

    10/10 absolutely delicious! We went on a Friday night and there was a pretty steady line. Cash only. I recommend the Horchata, great Cinnamon kick! Will definitely be back.

    Heather L.

    Good tacos, near home. Fast moving line with cheerful, efficient employees. Quesadillas were preferred over the street tacos. A couple places near top this in my opinion El Patrons (Eldridge) & Cinco de Mayo (Louetta) but Taco King has a following and is worth trying.

    5/5 Stars -- Tacos That Truly Hit the Spot! The Taco King in Cypress is hands down one of the best taco trucks I've ever been to! Everything was incredible--from the first bite to the last squeeze of lime. We tried several tacos including their al pastor and carne asada, and every single one was . The tortillas were lightly crisped with just the right amount of oil, the meat was flavorful and juicy, and the toppings were fresh--chopped onions, cilantro, and perfectly grilled onions on one. The lime wedges added the perfect zing. Plus, the creamy green sauce on the side? Game changer. The staff is super friendly and the service is quick. Whether you're dining at the table or taking them to-go, the quality is always on point. If you're in Cypress and craving authentic street tacos, don't sleep on The Taco King. These tacos are amazing --can't wait to go back! Location: Conveniently parked and easy to spot Value: Affordable and worth every dollar Must-Try: Al pastor + green sauce combo

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    Melissa H.

    The food, the menu, the yumminess! Go here and have a happy belly! Remember, cash only and not there on Sundays or Mondays. My previous review disappeared. Dang. This food truck is at the gas station parking lot Tuesday through Saturday! Cash only! Go get your street size tacos! They're delicious. It's not corn tortillas or flour tortillas but they're sufficient! And get yourself an aguas frescas! My favorite is Horchata but they have Tamarindo and another one as well. They're all good! I love the tacos! They're tasty. I always get fajita but they have other meat choices too. Check out the menu, go hungry! Food that won't break the bank :D

    Fajita tacos with nopales and green sauce
    Maria V.

    Their tacos NEVER make it long enough for me to snap a picture. We absolutely devoured these! The other thing we got that didn't make it was their quesadilla. They are the BEST tacos in cypress! The guys are super friendly and quick.

    Tish P.

    I purchased some lower carb corn tortillas and really wanted to enjoy them right. I've seen this truck out for years and didn't want to venture too far out so I decided to buy some tacos from this stand and swap out the tortillas. Unfortunately my fav is barbacoa which they do not serve. REAL TEARS!!! I settled on the combined meat pork & beef specialty and beef solo. Bit of a language barrier but we worked through it and the meat on my tacos blessed my tongue with the low carb tacos. So good! Just wish I had sauce to roll my tortillas around in first. Think the tacos and onions/cilantro were a buck a piece.....definitely worth ordering 5/6!

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    12 days ago

    Everything was good, tacos were delicious for great prices. Just hate they only accept cash

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    7 months ago

    Best tacos I've had in Houston since I moved here! authentic Mexican food, it's the real deal. I wish they had a restaurant

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    1 year ago

    Limited menu and cash only but great food. Got quesadillas and tacos with a lemonade.

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    1 year ago

    Make sure to have cash. Overall good tacos. If you're in the area, I recommend, but I wouldn't make a trip there if inconvenient.

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    2 years ago

    This is our go to place for tacos. They are amazing. Their beans are also really good. Highly recommend.

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    This place remind us of our tacos from back home. The best tasting street tacos around town. Our favorite is the Campechanos tacos.

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    2 years ago

    Flour Tortillas for taco filling! This option is critical to obtain a decent amount of filling!

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    3 years ago

    Tacos are a drug. I could eat them everyday and be fine. Friendly, quick service and affordable. CASH ONLY

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    My fave green salsa. I always buy extras. The tacos are delish- but try a torta. It's loaded.

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    Ask the Community - The Taco King

    What are there business hours?

    Their opens are: Opening hours Friday 5-11:30PM… 

    7.2.22 What are their hours?

    Is there away to contact the owner to see about possibly booking them for a party or even submitting a big order?

    I would go up to them on a regular work day to ask if they cater. I'm sure they would, the owners seem like nice people

    Are they open on Monday's?

    Not sure, but they're always open at night when I go on a Friday or Saturday night.

    Do they charge extra to upgrade to flour tortilla?

    No they don't.

    Are they open right now?

    I saw a line last week, I am guessing they are open regular hours.

    Are they open on Christmas Eve?

    Sorry. I don't know. But I'm sure you can ask if you go by there before Christmas Eve.

    Are taxes included in the prices?

    Yes. 5 tacos =$5.00, 10 tacos = $10.00 , etc.....

    What are their hours?

    Wednesday 6:30–11PM Thursday 6:30–11PM Friday 6:30–11:30PM… 

    Are they open for lunch or just for dinner?

    Pretty sure just dinner, starting at 6:30 pm

    I'm really excited to try these tacos but can't seem to find the truck, does anyone have any info?

    They are open 630PM to 11PM Tuesday - Sunday, closed Monday's. Food trailer is located in the Shell parking lot.

    Where are y'all located now?? We don't see you at the corner of Huffmeister and cypress rose hill anymore!!! Help!! - UPDATE: AWESOME! They are in a new trailer now that's enclosed and still there!! Woohoo!!!

    Sometimes they are on the other side by the snow cone place..

    What days are yall open n what time? I drove by today n didn't see y'all

    They are open Tuesday through Sunday I believe 6pm to 11pm but not open when weather is bad

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    Tacos el Patron

    Tacos el Patron

    4.5
    (210 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$

    I have been searching for a new Mexican / Taco spot for quite some time ever since our previous…read morerestaurant changed their name and lowered their quality. My wife and I just want good quality and value with some sincere & kind service; that's all. Nothing fancy and special treatment necessary, just good old fashioned hospitality and good food. We believe we have found it this Sunday afternoon! We found them on the reviews and it looked promising so we decided to give them a try. The moment we walked in, we could tell Taco El Patron was different. The restaurant was bright, clean and very inviting with their tastefully decorated walls to their comfortable seating & table arrangement. We were greeted by a very pleasant waitress named Ashley and she and Veronica made us feel at home from the time we let them know it was our first visit to the time we left feeling high satisfied by the awesome food and first-class service. The menu was simple but gave diners many different ways to customize their food - that was a big deal to us. The chips and chicharron were delightful with their amazing bottles of superb salsas! My wife went with the asada (steak) and I couldn't decide so I asked Ashley to bring me ALL six of the selections from the special tacos section and that's what she did with a giggle saying no one has ordered all them, so they even took a photo of that massive plate of tacos and all the tasty sides! I felt like I hit the taco lottery when the platter came out and because the service was just as amazing and outstanding as the food. I had a wonderful time trying each one of the expertly crafted tacos and was so impressed with each and every bite. The prices are fair & reasonable and that's honestly a bonus since it's hard to find value for your hard earned money these days. My wife and I felt like our money was well spent and our patronage was very much appreciated. With that being said, you and your family should not waste anymore time with other trendy restaurants (you know who they are) and come to Tacos El Patron where you will hit the taco lottery like I did with amazing generous homemade style food served by a staff that treats you like family. Great Job, Ashley, Veronica and the entire kitchen crew at our new favorite taco restaurant! Check them out and tell them David & Amy sent you.

    Not as good as it used to be. Maybe today was a bad day for them but tonight was a miss. The…read morewaitress was not the best. I could see she was trying out best but she got our order wrong. I ordered the guac and pork belly with her and she walked away. I was trying to order my drinks but she moved so fast. I ordered one thing and she walked away. I had to go up to the bar to grab napkins and ask her for the amazing hot sauces that usually comes in the bottle. My husband ordered no onions and cilantro and got cilantro on everything. My husband ordered Al pastor and got lengua. The pastor lacked flavor. The best thing was the tripa. Although a bit greasy, it was tasty. The carnitas were good. Lengua was tender and asada was tender but lacked flavor. Not sure if tonight was an off night but the experience made me debate if I want to come back or look for a new taco spot. Ambiance was nice. Saw they changed seating from previous visit

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    Luchador Micheladas & Botanas

    Luchador Micheladas & Botanas

    4.8
    (206 reviews)
    7.4 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Happy hour specials

    I am from Idaho and went here for the first time at the recommendation of my brother, who lives in…read morethe Houston area. I can't say I have ever had better Mexican cuisine in my life. This place is absolutely amazing! We started of with the Caldo Luchador soup. This soup was the absolute best soup I have had in the last decade. For lunch I had the Sonoran burrito and ordered a side of Mole. When I took my first bite It was like I was transported to Mexico City and I was eating at one of the cities culinary masterpieces. The Mole is imported directly from Mexico and is by far the best I have ever had. The service was spectacular. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone with a love of real Mexican food. I will certainly be back any time I come to visit my family.

    Where do I even begin? This place completely exceeded our expectations! From the moment we walked…read morein, we were impressed by the warm, attentive service. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food--not Tex-Mex--this is the place. As San Diegans now living in Houston, we've been craving the flavors we grew up with, and this hit the spot. You can truly taste the quality and freshness of the ingredients in every dish. The pork in chile verde was incredibly tender and packed with flavor, and the green salsa on the chilaquiles was absolutely delicious. We also ordered the menudo, and it did not disappoint it was rich, comforting, and full of flavor. One thing that really stood out was the owner, who stopped by several times to check on us, make sure we were enjoying every dish, and see if we needed anything. That level of hospitality made the experience even more memorable. The restaurant is clean, casual, and very family-friendly, making it a great spot for any occasion. We'll definitely be back, and we've already recommended it to our family and friends.

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    Houston Chronicle finalist in 5 Categories.
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    Houston Chronicle finalist in 5 Categories. Best Taco Best New restaurant Best Authentic Mexican Restaurant
    Tostadas and a combination of tacos

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    Tostadas and a combination of tacos
    Tacos Frontera

    Tacos Frontera

    4.6
    (221 reviews)
    10.9 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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    Quesabirria
    Quesabirria
    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 Y Tortas La Balita

    Tacos Y Tortas La Balita

    4.0
    (45 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $

    Y'all. This place - I ordered it through Uber eats. And I tell you I thought I was going to have…read moreleftovers... THINK AGAIN! Everything was so delicious my 'Imma just try it' went straight out the window! I had a fajita torta, and for take out delivery, it handled the ride pretty well. It was packed well and STUFFED. I get picky about my food getting soggy or a little too wet (either from lettuce or tomato) but the bread still had bite to it and everything altogether was tasty. Then I ordered fajita tacos (had a huge craving for them all week). And they had onion, cilantro, and limes included to drizzle and it was so good. I didn't even remember to take a picture I just gobbled it all up. The food was DELICIOUS! And their bean soup was so good. I don't usually order bean soup because I enjoy my refried beans but I was beyond surprised that they were so tasty. I ate it all up and drank the broth too! Next time I have to visit the store front to see how customer service is but the food *chefs kiss*

    I never write reviews but I had to for this one. This was the worst I've ever had and I had high…read morehopes since it had good reviews. The fajita was super chewy and my bf had a bone in his. I hate to leave a bad review but as a Hispanic who eats tacos regularly this was horrible. They were super nice though, but I will never order from here again.

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    La Cocina Taco House

    La Cocina Taco House

    4.9
    (67 reviews)
    13.7 mi

    Why 5 stars? Because the breakfast tacos were all that I hoped they would be…read more --- --- --- When a place has 4.9 stars, it's basically impossible that it's gonna be bad. I'd wanted to try La Cocina for a while for that reason and those plans finally came to fruition. You walk up to a counter that has all the ingredients for taco making right in front of you. The guy asks you how many you are going to want, and if you want flour or corn, so he can let them know in the back to make your tortillas fresh. About 2 minutes later, out came our tortillas. I ordered 3: one with eggs and bacon, one with some kind of egg and sausage combo and one non-breakfast taco with fajita meat. The fajita taco was just okay, but the breakfast tacos had me thinking about them for hours after the fact. They aren't very big, so if you're a growing boy like me, I'd aim for 4-5 of them. The guy behind the counter tried to guide us into his suggestion of 2 each, but I jumped in and said make it 3 for me. If I could go back in time, I would have done 4 and made them all the breakfast variety. Both breakfast tacos were straight bangers from another dimension. All the sauces were great and none were too spicy. I might have to return to this place sooner rather than later because I really did think about it the rest of the day. I love you, La Cocina.

    Excellent food! Excellent service! When the owner cares about the quality of the food and your…read moreexperience it's obvious. I'm not in this area a lot, but when I am I always make it a point to stop by and enjoy some delicious tacos. Also, try the cinnamon coffee - excellente'!

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    Potato and chorizo w/ beans
    Potato and chorizo w/ beans
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