We had a great lunch at Torchy's on West U, that hillbilly queso is to die for, Bella was very attentive, and made great recommendation.

I've eaten at this location several times as it's in my neighborhood. I stopped at this location because it's convenient. I can stop and have a quick bite in between work and errands. Today I walked in, sat at the bar to eat only. The server was standing almost directly in front of where I was seated. She did not look up. She did not acknowledge me and continued to work on making cocktails. A simple hello I'll be right with you. Would have been nice. Even nicer if she would've just handed me a menu. After waiting, what seemed to be about 10 minutes. She walked away from me and someone at the end of the bar flagged her down. I left, I just wasn't in the mood to to request a menu, when I was clearly there to eat. It's so disappointing to visit restaurants these days. The prices have doubled, the Services less, but they expect more tip, all in all the consumer is paying much more and getting a lot less. read more

Wow I normally really like the vibe at Torchy's . But DuDE!! The dude taking my order needs to realize just be nice and take my order. That is all read more

Every time I go back my experience gets better and better. Still the cutest and little well kept place. Service is always phenomenal. Employees there are super personable I always feel like I'm right at home. RJ and Ken especially helped in elevating the experience in my last trip. Food is fire every time. Love that you have an option of getting handcrafted cocktails. Will be revisiting so soon! Torchys you'll always have this foodies heart! read more

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Great tacos; medicore service. Every time I go, the workers give off the vibe that they don't want to be there (which even if you don't, you shouldn't show it). Parking is pretty easy to find (in a large parking lot) and it's spacious inside. On plus side, the tacos are pretty flavorful and they do stuff it with toppings. I think the prices are fair but not sure if that is worth the less-than-ideal service/ambiance. I think it's a good place if you're looking to grab a quick bite but anything else, I wouldn't recommend. read more

Torchy's is one of my go-to taco spots. I know it's a franchise now, but I have been a fan for years. I used to have to go to Rice Village to get my fix, but now I can go down the street to this location which is spacious, clean, and convenient The staff is friendly and helpful. They have a large bar area, a to go section, inside and patio seating The menu has something for everyone: beef, chicken, veggie, seafood, breakfast, etc Some tips: I always get a trailer park trashy style (with queso), and I get a specialty taco that used to be a monthly taco called "naughty Santa." It has grilled shrimp, chorizo, picked onions, etc. definitely get the chips and queso. I think they have some of the absolute best queso on the market. Order the queso to go even if dining in because they tend to give more chips and the volume of queso appears larger Cheers!! read more

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Four words....Hillbilly queso and chips. If you are just looking for a quick bite with happy hour prices then Torchy' Tacos is one of the places. I have been to many of their locations and have not been disappointed yet. The only discrepancy I noticed is depending on the location correlates to the service and amount of meat you receive in your tacos. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Drink Of The Month - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

A friend and I spontaneously visit here for a quick drink, appetizers and tacos. I really enjoyed my company, and the flaunts which had a great crisp, and flavor. I would definitely ordered those again. My drink was cool too. And the service was fast and friendly . read more

Great food and great service. Hanging out with friends. Best place ever. Nice vibes on the weekends read more

Torchy's Tacos - Y - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

I used to LOVE Torchys. I still enjoy the tacos but service has gone to hell. Plus the new touch screen ordering is complete garbage. I have never experienced a bigger POS interactive system. Then ask for help and get treated like a POS. Added note for Torchys mgt response. This location is not giving a choice most of the time. I asked someone to just take my order. He appeared to by the manager, he forced me to finish while telling how I just didn't understand the system. I don't want to understand! I only want to order tacos!!!!! Amazing I can operate all types of tech but not your clunky system... read more

my fiancé is obsessed with this place. I have other opinions, not necessarily negative but I don't view this place as perfection. The vibes of this place are weird, they're trying to combine too many things into one place. We sat at the bar to eat and drink one night with friends. The bartender acted like this was an anomaly. It doesn't fit a bar, it doesn't fit a mexican restaurant, it doesn't fit a build your own. It's just ANOTHER fast casual taco place. With that being said, the hillbilly queso is one thing I like a lot. It's delicious and has some complexity. As for the tacos, I've tried a few and they're okay. The elote is very americanized. It's a good place if you're grabbing a quick lunch. If you're looking to do literally anything else, probably not. read more

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We drove to downton HTX to check out Memorial Park. We couldnt figure out which entrance to go for easy access to the food court. We ended up driving around and saw Torchy's and ended up dining in this establishment. It was our first time and honestly, I couldn't decide so I ended up with two orders. I had the Torchys Trashy chicken and Shrimp Taco, there were additional order for party of 6 ended up paying $112 including chips and guacamole. It was delicious. We will definitely be dining back closer to our area. Bike and carmeets is the best time to go If you haven't tried Torchy's, I recommend for you to try it read more

Torchy's Tacos - Baja shrimp and Tipsy chick - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

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When I eat Mexican food, I always order tacos first. With a wide variety of appetizers available, there's something for everyone. The selection is diverse, so you're sure to find a favorite: beef, chicken, vegetarian, seafood, and more. read more

So, I've been told several times by several friends that I need to visit Torchy's. I've been twice now, and each time I've tried something different, and each time I feel like the food is medicore. I got chips and queso which was pretty good, but not wow-ing. Next, I got the shrimp taco and trailer park taco. They were alright. Neither were fantastic, lacked flavor and were just fine. Next time I am in Texas, I will likely go elsewhere. Oh, before I go, I have to say, the staff was fantastic and so was the overall service. read more

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There were flies and gnats everywhere. I'm sure we ate some. Service was fast but those gnats. read more

Torchy's Tacos - The Roscoe. Worst picture ever but so tasty - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

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usually really love this location, but I have to say I was disappointed on my last visit. The new self-serve kiosk doesn't feel helpful at all -- it honestly seems unnecessary since there's already staff available to take orders. It feels more like an inconvenience than an improvement. Other than that, the food and overall visit were alright, but I really preferred how things were before. The ambiance was fine. read more

3.5 stars. Food good & fresh. They just honestly need to hire more staff. No main person working the bar. The bartender went back & forth from the bar to the register where the line stayed long. He was unable to fully attend to the bar to assist bring the line down. If they hire more staff I'm pretty sure this will assist with a smoother flow for the business. read more

I was on a late night Michael's run and saw torchys across the parking lot, decided to try. The restaurant is super modern and trendy inside. Seems like a great place for a first date. I tried the steak fajita taco and the Baja salmon taco. We took a little buzzer and went to choose our seating, since some wonderful fall weather has been hitting Houston we decided to sit outside. The outdoor seating area is mediocre tbh. A lot of the seats were dirty and the lighting was sparing, I felt like I was eating in the dark. The food came quickly. I LOVED the Baja salmon, it was so creamy with salmon and cotija cheese but the creaminess was cut with the acidity from the pickled onions. I'd skip the steak fajita next time though, it was super over salted. The chips were also super salty to an unpleasant degree. I'd come back again for the cheap prices but some of their menu items are definitely a bit salty. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Outdoor seating at torchys! - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I come to Houston regularly and try to go to Torchy's each visit! I like this location better than the Rice Village location- more spacious, better parking! They also have great customer service, order is right and good is fantastic! read more

This chain was recommended to me by a friend who lived in Texas for a year and it was so good! I got the Baja shrimp and the special one of the day which was the pulled pork. Pulled pork was not bad but definitely the baja shrimp is the way to go. So tasty, the shrimp is fried but it's not too oily/greasy. Though it also wasn't super crispy (which I actually like when it's super crispy!). Definitely will get again if I ever come back to Texas. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Baja shrimp. Tastes better than it looks unwrapped - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

Before Velvet Taco, Torchy's use to be my go-to. I decided to give it a try after a long while, and now I know for sure I won't be back. No food experience should start with "This is it...?" when you open your bag. There was barely any filling in each taco and it all looked like indistinguishable mush in the foil. With all of the unique combos and options available, the flavors were so disappointing and meh. They also forgot several add-ons to our tacos. Torchy's used to be THE cool new taco place, but now they feel like a mediocre chain compared to far better taco joints in Houston. read more

This place came highly recommended as a place to check out while in town by more than 1 person and it did not disappoint. We ended up stopping by twice while in town for a week. Quick and easy.... you order, pay and grab a seat. Everything is brought to your table. You have the choice of flour or corn tortillas and all Tacos will run between $4/$5 and change. On the first visit 1/2 order of Guac & Chips Baja shrimp (on corn tortilla), fried shrimp Brushfire, which is jerk chicken (no sour cream) Mr. Orange (on corn tortilla), blackened salmon On the second visit 1/2 order Green Chile Queso & Chips Trailer Park, fried chicken Chicken Fajita, marinated grilled chicken Brushfire, jerk chicken For drinks I tried the Sangria Swirl (frozen) and the Sucker Punch. Everything was "Damn Good" the heat/spice in the Guac and the jerk chicken was nice and I enjoyed that the chicken wasn't dry. The shrimp was well seasoned and plump, not over cooked. The chicken fajita was juicy, tender, and flavorful. I even enjoyed the queso I'm generally not a fan of any, but Torchy's was cool, I like the addition of the Guac. My preference will always be Guac over queso, but that's just me. All tacos came with a healthy amount of protein even the blackened salmon was a nice size. Of all the tacos, while tasty the least memorable for me was the "Trailer Park". The drinks were equally good and they offer specials on the weekend and HH during the week. Just A Note: I went to the one on Weslayan St (several ppl said this is their preferred location) Like many establishments they have a rewards program and app. My suggestion is download it because you will be back. read more

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buy one get one was great. hate the kiosk system but every worker i interacted with was super attentive. torchys still hits!

Had an issue with an order, the manager Alexis called and made me whole. Great service.

Great location for a Torchy's! It's so close to where I live, and actually has easy parking because it's located in a big parking lot that shares a complex with other big stores. If you're anything like me, I definitely choose a place to eat based on easy access and easy parking. There is plenty of seating inside. Perfect casual place to catch up with a friend or grab a quick bite. I typically order to-go from Torchy's, but I dined in this time with my friend. Service was really quick and everyone was very friendly. This is my new favorite Torchy's location to go to. My favorite taco to get from here is "The Democrat." If you like barbacoa and avocado, then this taco is perfect. I usually just get 2 and that fills me up completely. You also can't forget to get the queso and chips! Their queso is definitely a must to either share with a friend (or even have all to yourself hehe). read more

First time at Torchy's and won't be the last. It was supposed to be a take out order but we ended up eating at the bar. While the menu isn't too extensive, I made my own bowl which ended up being really good. Plus, the sauces were a nice touch and the staff was so kind and helpful. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

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4 out of 5 of us got tacos, the other did baby formula. My wife got a fried avocado bowl with fried shrimp added for a small upcharge. We were advised of the "secret menu" and i tried a Matador with beef and jalapeno....this one was only 3 stars for me. I also demolished the taco of the month, an Indian fusion inspired taco with lots of spices, mango, mint, cilantro and I think a piece of fried chicken strip....5 stars on this one. read more

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The service is 5 star - very friendly staff answering questions about the tacos and the manager was even going around asking people who things were. Top notch. The tacos are also quite tasty but maybe this is because we've been spoiled in Houston with so many small and cheaper taco stands, as these are not exactly cheap tacos (i think you pay about $5 on average per taco), the tacos are a little on the small side and they are a little stingy with the meat on them. Then again, with these fancier taco places, you get the beautiful clean restaurant and the nice atmosphere so maybe it's unfair to compare them with a hole in the wall taco place. read more

I have been to Torchy's Taco several times, and all have been excellent experiences. The establishment is in a location where there is tons of parking so that is never a problem. The establishment is large with tons of seating across the restaurant.. it's good to come with a group friends or if you want some alone time. There is a bar there also! I ordered to go, the service was not bad, and my food came out in a timely manner so that was a okay! So I ordered two Baja Shrimps "fried", chicken fajitas, and a brisket taco, as well as chips and Queso The tacos where definitely on point, definitely try the Baja shrimp if you ever decide to take a visit here. The chips and Queso where also really good !!!! I am definitely coming back here when I get a chance. You should as well. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Chicken Fajita - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

Really surprised with such low rating.. This is the closest Torchy's near my house so I always come here for my to-go orders. I've never had a bad experiences and my orders are always on point! Curbside made sure my order was all there and gave me so much sauce!! Yummm read more

Torchy's Tacos - Crossroad Taco with a side of queso! - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

Kind of odd one can't order a breakfast taco until 10am. Rather disappointing Too bad. They've got all the resources. read more

Heard so much about this chain of taco joints from my friend who lives kinda close to here. Fortunately he and I did not let the ratings discourage us from coming here. He mentioned it's fairly new so likely still working things out. Tacos in Texas mean two things usually: 1. Breakfast tacos are always and I mean ALWAYS an option. 2. Everything is bigger in Texas, tacos included. Green pork chile and the full monk breakfast tacos were my order. Paired with a margarita on rocks and this was a satisfying meal. Tacos were large and loved the green sauce that comes with it. Full Monk is a prime breakfast taco with the well-seasoned fillings and the green pork chile was tender and juicy. The margarita was better than I thought; of course paired with tacos, is there any such thing as a bad margarita? Well, maybe one w/o tequila! While there were some hiccups (long wait for margarita and tacos), I'm now on the Torchy's wagon enjoying the ride! read more

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I am so sad that this location has such a low rating! It definitely doesn't deserve it. I know it may have had a rough start when it first opened but it is not that way anymore! This review is based on my curbside experience today in the midst of this strange time (COVID-19). It's also Taco Tuesday AND Cinco de Mayo!!! WHAT?!?! I ordered the Crossroads (brisket) family pack & it was plenty for my husband & I & our 3 year old twins. It came with tortillas, chips, salsa, rice & beans, & all the accompaniments (cheese, cilantro, onions, jalapeños, avocado). It was all absolutely delicious!!! I usually get the Democrat (barbacoa) which I also love, but they didn't have it as they are operating under a limited menu for the time being. Don't be put off by the low rating - it's not a fair representation of their current operations. Stay safe everyone! read more

Torchy's Tacos - Crossroads - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

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the best taco chain in the nation, hands down! full of flavors and souther hospitality with the service, i will always go to torchys when i'm in the are. i got myself two tacos - the Trailer Park and the Democrat all with Diablo sauce. trust me, this place cannot do wrong! everyone is friendly and they know good tacos! there is outside seating and a wide array of drinks as well. there is parking too and the staff is awesome read more

Torchy's Tacos - queso - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Queso: great. Tacos: Mediocre, but maybe I'm more of a "classic done well" vs " innovative and crazy concoction" person when it comes to tacos. They definitely had an interesting and imaginative selection. I only tried two- hillbilly and democrat. Expected more from the democrat since it seemed to be a pretty basic iteration. Not impressed. The hillbilly was like beverly hills meets ozarks and was doing too much. The sauce that came with it was pretty good though. May go back to try a few other tacos, but for now, will definitely go back for queso. read more

That was the nastiest taco I've ever tried and the nastiest tacos you'll ever try. If you want your appetite to be ruined come here to eat. And if they recommend you something do NOT go for it. read more

Do not go; terrible ambiance, service, and don't know about the food because never got it. While it has always been slow, tonight was the last straw. Ordered a salad and a burrito in a bowl to go. Not complicated orders. Restaurant not busy. Maybe 15 people. Food never came. Had to leave after 30 minutes to get daughter from event. read more

This restaurant and location is one of my favorites. Their food is great and highly customizable which allows for all diet types. They offer all their tacos "in a bowl" if you're low carb. They also have many vegetarian options. My favorite taco is on their "secret menu" and is called the Ace of Spades with brisket, jalapeño sausage, and a fried egg. It's amazing. Service is good and ambiance is casual taco shop vibe. read more

Well who doesn't love Torchy's food!? We walked in to place a to go order which I don't know if they lost....but 40 mins later after my husband went to inquire (finally ), we left with our food. It kind of defeated the purpose of not cooking on a week night, but they did give us $15 in vouchers. The bar was actually nice to sit at and wait and conversation. Will I go back? Well, yes! It's Torchy's Probably just a bad night. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Nice bar area - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I loved it here! Great Tex Mex food as well as really friendly service. The cashier really took the time to fully explain what his favorites were and why! Everything was delicious and pretty reasonable! Highly recommend the queso! read more

Torchy's Tacos - Queso with brisket!! - Tacos Near Me - Houston, Texas