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    Torchy's Tacos

    3.3 (122 reviews)
    ModerateTacos, Tex-Mex
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Charneice B.

    Baby, Daya had that good customer service. She was very welcoming when I walked in. Smile on face and very sweet with the knowledge of the menu. I even told her that she made this experience pleasant. I took my time with ordering and she was patient. I'm definitely coming back to see her. Give this lady a promotion. Or a raise. Because I sat at the bar waiting for my food and watched her give countless other customers the same top tier customer service.

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    Jarek M.

    Mexican food done right. Service and atmosphere: Cool and clean restaurant with modern and relaxing surroundings. They offer seating inside and outside plus there is good number of parking spaces. Service was friendly. Food and drinks: They offer Mexican food with many tasty options on the menu. They have breakfast items served all day too. My favourite was the artisan salad with grilled chicken. All our dishes were nicely plated and tested very good. Good seasoning and balanced flavours. This restaurant offers alcoholic beverages as well. Next time I will try their signature margaritas with house made margarita mix. Pricing: $$ definitely worth it!

    Jason Z.

    This Torchy's located is located on Gessner and just south of Westview. Plenty of parking available. The menu comprises of fusion style tacos and sides. I got the hillbilly queso (cheese and some jalapeño peppers and other high calorie goodness in there), and two trailer park tacos as well as a migas taco. The queso was solid and you can always refill chips if you run out. The trailer park tacos comprise of a piece of fried chicken tender with a ranch style sauce. I remember the chicken having a much better batter and taste in the past so it was a bit disappointing coming back to Torchy's after a while and seeing the taco being a bit lower quality than before. It was my first time trying to migas taco and I did not enjoy it in general. Overall, Torchy's is a decent chain spot for non traditional tacos and its menu has enough choices to have something everyone might enjoy. Definitely pick and choose carefully but you can't go wrong with the queso.

    Torchy's Paloma and Tito's cherry limeade
    McKenna C.

    Came here at about 8:30pm on a Wednesday. There was no line and Daya helped us right away. She was friendly and pleasant. Got the green chile pork taco, baja shrimp taco, street corn, pinto beans, and the torchys Paloma. Everything was very good and There was seating available. Would come back again

    Rice and beans, fried chicken tender taco, fried shrimp taco.
    Waheed B.

    Great food and service. I asked for a side of chips and it came out complimentary. Great parking.

    The Threesome (V)
    Jessica N.

    we ran out of tortilla chips but were able to get it refilled quickly! highly recommend trying out the threesome.

    Democrat taco with barbacoa
    Liz P.

    My fiance and I went here tonight when in town - we needed a snack before dinner and hadn't had lunch so we wanted something smaller. I had the Democrat taco with beef barbacoa but unfortunately wasn't a huge fan of it - it was sweet, which I wasn't expecting. He had the Tipsy Chick taco which was very good (I took a bite). We also split the Hillbilly queso, which came with guac, chorizo, and cilantro in it, and it was delicious. Pricing is about $5.75+ per taco, and the queso was $8.25. I'd come back here again but overall wouldn't order the Democrat taco; it just wasn't to my liking.

    Trailer Park Trashy Keep it Classy. IYKYK
    Jacob D.

    Great location with a ton of parking. Nice spot to bring the kids, they have plenty of outdoor seating and space to run around. Torchy's is a full on chain on this point, but I feel they've never compromised the original taste and flair they had 10-12 years ago when they first came over from Austin. Walk up counter and the occasional quirky cashier, with a fairly straight forward menu. You know what they have at this point. Unique tacos and surprisingly reasonably priced drinks that also are of a good quality. Queso and chips are borderline elite. And there's a taco for everybody here. Monthly rotation for seasonal tacos. Love swinging by on a weekend morning for a breakfast order as well! Little nookies are a fun treat from time to time if you like cookie dough.

    Queso + Chips
    Hoonie K.

    Went here for dinner on 4/23 - party of 3. We had the following: Queso + Chips - 5/5 - This was delicious. Hard to go wrong with a good queso, this had just a hint of spice which added to a nice flavor profile. I thought eh accompanying chips were fine but my wife thought they could have been crispier. Grande Burrito (beef & beans) - 4/5 - I thought the burrito was very flavorful. I would definitely order again. It tends to lean on the side of a bit salty which I didn't mind. The accompanying salsas were good but I asked for a bowl of pico de gallo which I thought was very good. Democrat Tacos (shredded beef) - This is what my daughter had. She really liked them and said she would give them a 4/5. Trailer Park Taco (fried chicken) - My wife had this and did not like. She said the fried chicken tasted like it wasn't made fresh. Brushfire Taco (Jamaican jerk chicken) - My wife had this as well and also did not like. My daughter and I would definitely go back. My wife thought overall the food was salty, did not taste fresh and would not go back.

    Crossroads
    Dianna N.

    Quick service and food. Crossroads tacos were delicious! The brisket was soft and well seasoned. Green Chile Queso & Chips had the right amount of heat.

    Bag of sauces... hoping the queso for the loaded tots was packed separately, but nope.

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    Pick up orders always late and a couple of times they did not include the queso. Worst service in Houston.

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    Great service, good daily specials and happy hour. I enjoyed my tacos and the bartender kept my glass full.

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    service was very slow Waited 25 minutes for a burrito and the employees were rude some customers got their order before me

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    Tacos Doña Lena - Las Chismosas

    Tacos Doña Lena

    4.6(1.1k reviews)
    2.6 miSpring Branch
    $$

    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.

    There used to be a place, actually a chain of restaurants, and their slogan was the place to come…read morefor ribs. Well, in the same vein this is the place to come for birria. Although I opted for enchiladas rojas. Intense garlic. Rice is too salty for my personal preference. Beans good. Enchiladas also more salty than my preference. But still enjoyable. TDL is a Houston treasure. Highly recommended. Two locations now. Festive. Great ambiance. Good food. Nice people.

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    El Taconazo - Barbacoa Especial

    El Taconazo

    4.5(375 reviews)
    10.7 miNorthside Village
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    Heads up they are CASH ONLY!! Houston native friend brought me here and definitely the best taco…read moretruck I've had in Houston by far. Food comes out immediately but there is no seating so be ready to eat outside/in your car. Definitely recommend the plato especial for best value. This plate is definitely enough for 2-3 to share. Meat is super nicely cooked, good flavor and smokiness. Cheese also goes insane when it's piping hot. Horchata was also very nice. Not overwhelmingly strong but very refreshing with the meat and by itself too. There may be a line at night but it goes by super quick. Definitely coming back after I finish my leftovers tomorrow.

    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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    Carniceria Y Taqueria Aguascalientes

    4.6(214 reviews)
    17.1 miPark Place
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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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    The Taco Stand - Barbacoa Supreme burrito $9.99 - HUGE and delicious

    The Taco Stand

    3.6(424 reviews)
    8.2 miThe Heights
    $$

    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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