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    Torchy's Tacos

    3.7 (1.1k reviews)
    InexpensiveTex-Mex, Tacos
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    TORCHY'S TACOS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Green Chile Pork, Green Chile Pork Missionary Style, Trailer Park Trashy, Chorizo, Egg, & Cheese, Hillbilly Queso & Chips, Guacamole & Chips
    Nina T.

    We've taken out from here multiple times before and it never misses. But we went in person for the first time a few weeks ago, and it's even tastier fresh. I'm not sure if it's just in my head but I also felt like the tacos were bigger when eating in compared to taking out.

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    Joe R.

    2-6 is happy hour with half price drinks so get in there! Haha they also have some taco items on the HH menu so make sure to ask. This location has a nice bar area w/ around 8 stools and then there are some tables and booths. I have only been during the day so that's the time of day experience I'm speaking off. It's quick service. My tacos are usually out with in 10 min and chips even quicker.

    Guy H.

    Since those humble beginnings in South Austin decades ago, Torchys has done a great job of expanding their taco concept all over Texas. With fun names like trailer trash and hillbilly, ordering is more fun than calling off numbers. My Grande Steak Burrito was big enough to split and at just over $7 a bargain. The Hillbilly Queso with Chorizo was an addictive Dipathon. If you run across a Torchys on your out and about,just do what I do and... Go!

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    Kristen S.

    Torchy's Tacos is a must stop place for me as I'm traveling through Houston. While my trips to the city are always quick, I make a point to grab something from Torchy's on my way to the airport. I've been to this location twice, placing my order online ahead of time, once for pickup and once for delivery. I love the vibe of the menu and the delicious combinations they offer. The food is always fresh and tasty. While I have my trusty favorites, I will typically order their seasonal special as well, just so I can say I've tried something new.

    Valencia H.

    Plenty of seating space at this location. Paid parking. Quick service. A little heavy on sauces.

    Victoria P.

    I'm a Torchys girl through and through but the service at this location was not good. I ordered a drink and it never came to the table so I went to the bar and the bartender said she never got my ticket. It was basically empty inside and it took over 20 minutes for 1 taco and 2 queso's. They brought my taco and no queso's, so I told the guy we were still waiting. He brought the 2 queso's and 1 didnt have chorizo even though we paid for 2 hillbilly queso's. We didn't feel like waiting again so we just took it.

    Brushfire Taco and Fo Sho
    Michelle B.

    Stopped in for a quick bite on a busy Saturday. We watched part of a game from the bar. The bartender was friendly. She didn't seem the most organized though. I feel that they may have been missing someone working judging by the number of folks I observed waiting. I was glad that they left off the cilantro as requested. The brushfire included the perfect heat as usual. I stepped out and tried the Fo Sho which I hadn't noticed before. Honestly for a vegetarian option I felt it was filling. I'd order it again. Overall there were plenty of seating at this location both inside and outside. Under the trees outside in the fall is the best.

    Menu
    David P.

    Nut allergy friendliness: This specific torchy's has almost killed me before, but it's been years and they seem to do better when not catering. Pretty sure everyone knows Torchy's for its famous fusion style tacos. They're large - two are enough for a meal. The habanero sauce they include may or may not annihilate any other flavors of the taco. Use at your own risk.

    The Bar
    Maryann S.

    I love the Coconut Shtim Tacos. It was so good. Ethel service was t bad at all. I had a nice margarita too. Initially bought my good to go but ended but eating here because the place looks good. Yes, I would come back.

    Air stream salad, Queso and Chips
    Holley Janae P.

    My husband and I visited Torchy's the other night because we had reward tacos in the app. The rewards app is convenient and easy to use. Torchy's has long been a staple for me and I never get tired of it! Our food arrived very quickly. The restaurant was also relaxed with other dinner guests, so it made for a pleasant dinner together. We split the Baja shrimp taco, the republican taco, the airstream salad, and queso (of course)! Everything was fresh and flavorful!

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    LeAnn T.

    The Torch has been lit and it is shining bright! I tried Torchys Tacos for the first time today and from the time I stepped foot in the door service was on point. This vibed out spot is a cool place to grab a drink and enjoy some "damn good tacos"! Shout out to Shayla at the front counter who have great customer service, gave such a warm welcome to me as a first time customer! The menu is full of tasty sounding options - I went with the "Trailer Park" (chicken) and the "Republican" (brisket), a side of queso with (complimentary) chips and a margarita. One word, Wowzer!! It was love at first bite! I was literally dancing in my seat! The "Trailer Park" Taco with the green chiles, pico, poblano, is a fan favorite and I see why! I made it "trashy" (queso added) because, why not? The fried chicken on the taco is light, crispy, and flavorful, just crazy good! And, don't get me started on the "Republican" with that tender, juicy brisket, crispy onions, grilled corn relish and cilantro, Yummm! The queso was the perfect consistency with a little kick of heat. And, the margarita was delicious and refreshing. For $25, it was all well worth it. Torchys, I have one thing to say...in my Arnold Schwarzenegger voice, "I'll be back!" If you've never tried Torchys and you want to take your taco experience to the level, try this place, you won't regret it. Enjoy!

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    I like the food but service and ambience is not quite as good as some other location for some reason

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    10 months ago

    Everything wen well!! The service is friendly and welcoming. And the food is consistently fantastic.

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    5 months ago

    Took over 35 minutes to get my to go order, everyone in the restaurant got their orders way before people who were waiting for to gos.

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    Slowest service ever - if you have an hour to waste waiting for your food to come out this is the right place

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    I had some questions about the items, and the cashier was very helpful. The food was good. I would definitely return

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    We really enjoyed the tacos here. Perfect dinner after a college football game. I really enjoyed the sangria

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    Ask the Community - Torchy's Tacos

    Are they closed for construction?

    Any taco Tuesday specials?

    No, but I believe they have a daily happy hour.

    How is the queso?

    It is delicious! That's coming from someone who isn't a queso person.

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    Tacos Doña Lena - Las Chismosas

    Tacos Doña Lena

    4.6(1.1k reviews)
    8.7 miSpring Branch
    $$

    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.

    TDL has become my new go to spot when I am craving tacos. I've tried almost every protein they…read moreoffer with an exception of a few. They do offer various vegetarian options as well which is a plus. On the weekends they have menudo in case you need to cure a hangover or satisfy that craving. You order at the counter and then receive a number to take to your table/seat. The vibes are casual, lively, and homey. It gets pretty full during peak hours but plenty of seating also on their patio. I love dining in and trying all the salsas they have to offer. The creamy salsa verde and cry baby has to be my favorites. Their Birria tacos and quesabirria is really good. Don't forget to wash it all down with a big cup of horchata. You definitely leave this spot contemplating what you would order next time because it's that good!

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    Tacos Doña Lena - The colors make you happy

    The colors make you happy

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    Tacos Doña Lena - Pastor and Beef Tacos, Beef Gordita with all their delicious salsas

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    Pastor and Beef Tacos, Beef Gordita with all their delicious salsas

    Tacos Doña Lena - Birria Gordita

    Tacos Doña Lena

    4.3(138 reviews)
    6.0 miLazy Brook/Timbergrove
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    We had a taco lunch from Tacos Dona Lena, and it was delicious! We shared a variety of tacos, and…read moremy favorites were the birria street tacos and the barbacoa tacos. The birria street tacos were so tender and flavorful, and the salsas provided (red and green--I liked both!) added a nice kick. I also liked the al pastor tacos, which were very tasty. The only tacos I didn't like were the lingua tacos--someone had recommended the lingua tacos, but it was a bit to fatty for me. One thing--it may be an anomaly, but our tacos took a long time (30+ minutes) to be ready. It's probably a little on me because I totally forgot it was Cinco de Mayo, but just FYI. But still 5 star tacos!

    Came to Tacos Dona Lena for Cinco de Mayo + taco Tuesday! I've been wanting to try the spot for a…read moreminute and it definitely hit. Got two steak tacos, a grande steak, quesadilla, a side of chips that came with a variety of house sauces, and ended with the churros. To start, the tacos were simple being topped with onions and cilantro, and coming on corn tortillas. The quesadilla was made with a generous filling of steak and cheese. Lastly, one of my favorite parts of the meal was getting to try all the different house salsas that they had. As expected, the restaurant was packed as it was Cinco de Mayo and taco Tuesday. It was a fun, busy environment, every table was filled inside and outside seating. Definitely a great spot to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the heart of the city!

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    Tacos Doña Lena - Dining area and bar

    Dining area and bar

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    Side of potatoes from the Enchiladas Rojas plate

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    Beautiful, vibrant exterior

    El Taconazo - Barbacoa Especial

    El Taconazo

    4.5(375 reviews)
    6.2 miNorthside Village
    $

    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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    Al Pastor Especial (con queso)

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    Carniceria Y Taqueria Aguascalientes

    Carniceria Y Taqueria Aguascalientes

    4.6(214 reviews)
    8.3 miPark Place
    $

    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)
    6.1 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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    The Taco Stand - Churros and chocolate sauce

    Churros and chocolate sauce

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    Torchy's Tacos - tex-mex - Updated May 2026

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