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    Tornado Taco

    4.0 (264 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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

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    Potato, chorizo and cheese taco
    Nick R.

    This continues to be an absolute go-to in Fort Bend. Everything is fantastic, the prices remain great and somehow the menu keeps growing. See ice is always prompt and polite.

    Mexican Plate   Barbacoa, Charro Beans, Rice
    Faith J.

    Came here for a quick lunch and let me tell you! The tacos are SO worth it here. The service is great and the employees are nice. The mexican plates are worth it (Barbacoa is what I got). My only issue is that I ordered a side of queso and chips and the queso didn't taste too good (would not recommend) and the chips were stale :/. I would definitely come back for the tacos!

    Breakfast taco
    Dawn B.

    Stopped by here since I was in the area for work. The reviews and the foot traffic were promising, but I didn't think it was that great. I ordered one breakfast taco with egg, cheese, potato, and beans. The lady who took my order asked if I wanted mild, spicy, or bold salsa- I went with spicy, which was a green salsa (tomatillo I think?). The taco was kind of bland. I was worried it would be overly salty but it was quite the opposite. The ingredients, however, did taste fresh and of good quality. The tortilla was also very good. The salsa was indeed hot but also lacked flavor. I also got the horchata, which was terrible. It was unbearably sweet and I could hardly taste the cinnamon or rice. Just sugar.

    Cynthia E.

    Genuinely enjoyed these tacos! It may not look like much from the outside, but the tacos really hit the spot. If you're craving tacos and are in the area, I would highly recommend this place! Simple yet delicious.

    Kristin J.

    This was a hidden gem for me! They have the BEST tacos. I had their breakfast tacos and they were perfect and so tasty. The bacon was crispy which is the way I like it. They are very reasonably priced. I also love the patio area. It is so cute and peaceful. I can't wait to come back

    AJ H.

    Ordered the barbacoa lunch plate with queso. Very reasonable price. Nice people, delicious food Came in during a peak window as I had to wait in the drive thru line for a little bit with my car sticking out onto the road

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    Renee' H.

    I ordered the spicy ground beef nachos. When my food was handed to me, it was heavy! I've never had diced potatoes on nachos but that is a great addition! It was loaded with beef and cheese. There were no naked nachos For $8,99, I feel I got my money's worth! I was able to share with my bf and we still had nachos left over. It's almost like a second meal the next day; tortilla casserole. Taco Cabana nachos has nothing on Tornado Taco! I can't wait to try more of their menu items!

    Three tacos - carnitas, barbacoa, and shredded chicken, so good!

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    Food was terrible the only good item was the flour tortilla. Steak was dry and would not recommend to anyone. Didn't eat AT ALL!!!

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    3 months ago

    I think it used to be good about ten years ago.. now it's just pricey and lacks flavor. Al pastor is mid. Barbococa was lacking flavor!

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    The breakfast tacos are the best. Love this place. The service is fast and friendly. The food is amazing and always fresh and hot.

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    Breakfast burritos are loaded!! Drive thru is fast and orders are always correct. We have been customers for over 15 years.

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    Ask the Community - Tornado Taco

    Has anyone had the spicy tofu recently? No recent reviews available. But, interested in what people think about it. Considering becoming a first time customer. 😊

    Does PJ still own this place?

    Yes he does

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    Cute place with a heartwarming backstory. Nice and busy for brunch on a Saturday morning!…read more I got the scrambled eggs with chorizo and onions and it was DELISH. Also came with a biscuit and jam, which were average - the biscuit tasted like it might have been from a box or mix rather than scratch? But not sure. My friend got the Oliver's breakfast which was a large portion, and she also got a blueberry pancake, which was packed full of blueberries and had a nice crispy edge. She also ordered hot tea and got to choose her tea bag from a lovely box, which was a cute touch. The only thing I might say is that the owner was a bit brusque/gruff. I understand being businesslike and I know customers can be a pain in the food industry, but his attitude was just not very welcoming I suppose. Still a good experience overall though! Glad to see Oliver's is doing well!

    Ate here again yesterday and was a little disappointed in the Veggie Selection. I was craving the…read moreMediterranean sandwich. It didn't taste the same. It contains balsamic marinated mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, feta whip...all on what I think is an herb focaccia. This time, the balsamic was so prominent, I couldn't eat it. Which is saying a lot because I eat lemons like oranges. The liquid also soaked through my bottom piece of bread, making it soggy and inedible. My husband tried the Reuben and it was fantastic. I would definitely come back to order that one. I think I'm gonna have to steer clear of the other, due to inconsistency

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    Locally sourced ingredients
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    We all know that a restaurant experience is as much about the service as it is the food. And…read moreNazareth makes our experience at Snooze feel like we were eating at a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. No joke! If you want to be blown away on a Sunday morning, ask for Nazareth. She's the reason we keep coming back to Snooze in Stafford. Puts all the other Snoozes to shame!!!

    Snooze has such a fun and memorable atmosphere. The decor is bright, kitschy, and eclectic with a…read morevery retro 1970s-chic vibe that gives the restaurant a lot of personality. Everywhere you look there are colorful details and playful touches that make the space feel lively and unique. The servers were incredibly nice and welcoming, and despite the busy atmosphere they worked very quickly to get us seated and served. The service felt efficient without ever feeling rushed. We ordered the breakfast burrito, avocado eggs Benedict with a side of grits, and everything was excellent. The breakfast burrito was packed to the brim and very flavorful. They definitely did not skimp on the filling, and every bite was satisfying. The avocado eggs Benedict was rich, decadent, and beautifully balanced. The creamy avocado complemented the dish perfectly, while the briny capers helped cut through the richness and brought everything together. The grits were classic Southern comfort food at its best. Warm, creamy, and delicious, they honestly felt like a warm hug on a plate.

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    Food and service very good, I was buying and asked to be sure since this was not the first time I…read moreever ate there. No Complaints, not even small nit picky ones. Wait staff was very aware and actually covered for one another, Manager stayed busy between the Phone and actually speaking to Patrons that seemed to know him quite well, I remembered him from previous visits there but he was engaged in conversation and we got a "Wave' and once he was over with the previous conversation he came over and asked how all was going so far and actually introduced me to someone from the "Home Land" Ireland who is a frequent visitor there as fate would have it.. Anyway keeping things short and to the point, the food was well worth the prices otherwise I would not have the number of visits I have had there in the first place.. I'd like the place to have more parking available if I was to complain about something but the food and service canceled that out.

    It's Sunday and it's 11:00am in Houston. If you go to sit down breakfast chances are there is a…read morewait. We were fortunate and got in just before church let out. But there was a building wait for sure as we waited for food. Ordered Waffle, Sausage Gravy, and a meat lover omelette ordered side sausage gravy as well. Everyone reported great food quality and portion size. Sausage gravy came back bland and "too peppery" Manager was very active and engaging which was nice to see. Took a long time out of the kitchen at 37 minutes which led to the score. Probably a 3.5 if that score was available.

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    First time here and was really impressed by the service from the front to the bar. Getting seated…read morewas super quick. We opted to sit in the bar versus at a table instead. The vibe here is casual but upbeat. This is a place you can come just to hang or to celebrate. I love when places have charcuterie boards...this one did not disappoint. Everything on the board was bomb! Not your regular cheese and salami board. The mustard seed and their cheese spread was a great addition. The other thing which I'm not sure of was the pineapple spread but that wasn't bad either. My son ate all his steak and egg hash so I imagine that was super yummy. All in all I would definitely come back here!

    Had a great experience at Whiskey Cake in Stafford yesterday. My family treated me a fantastic…read morebrunch for Father's Day weekend. My wife and I have been to WC several times before for lunch, happy hour, and dinner but this was our first time for brunch. We had 1pm reservations and the sky looked like it was going to pour down ran any moment. Our hostess was very kind and let us pick the table we wished to sit in order to get a good view of the bar and windows to keep an eye on the weather and the arrival of our family members. Our server, Dane, was in top form and gave us suggestions for a starter. We were torn between the Jalapeno-gouda biscuits, Candied Bacon and other tasty sounding dishes and quickly agreed the Goat Cheese Fondue. The dish arrived shortly after our whole party was seated. Dane had great presentation as he drizzled olive oil over the steamy, bubbling cheese dish that looked amazing, smelled wonderful, and tasted even better. Melted goat goat cheese with a blend of olives, roasted tomatoes, garlic confit and thyme that we generously spread over warm toast points. It was all devoured in no time. Dane returned to clear our plates and took our order. The brunch menu is an exploration in so many things to suit your breakfast or lunch craving. We ordered the Strawberry Short Stack, the Hangover Burger, Brunch Sandwich, and the Steak and Egg Hash. Out of curiosity we also ordered a side of the Green Chile Cheese Grits. My wife and I love to share so the Strawberry Short Stack and Brunch Sandwich were perfect for dividing. Those pancakes are picture perfect, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweet. Interestingly, Dane had asked if we wanted the toppings of strawberry compote, vanilla anglaise, whipped strawberry butter, and lemon shortbread crumble on the side so we could control the sweetness. For us that was the perfect suggestion as we were able to individually taste each accoutrement to build our perfect bite. The Brunch Sandwich was fantastic. Sometimes a breakfast sandwich can appear to be unwieldy but in this case it was manageable to cut in half and handle appropriately, The everything bagel was the right vehicle for this savory bite of fried-medium egg, layered with applewood smoked bacon, pickled Fresno peppers (for nice pop of spice), greens, american cheese, and a garlic-basil aioli. I didn't taste the Hangover Burger nor the Steak and Egg Hash, perhaps because I was a bit gorged on the pancakes and sandwich but the dishes looked amazing and I have a mental shortlist for the next time we dine at WC. Oh, and I did mention that we were curious about the Green Chile Cheese Grits. Out of this world! Those grits stole the show. We all kept commenting on them. Get them. You will be rewarded. When we dine we always expect good food. For us, service is the reason to come back. Dane was an outstanding server. He had personality and hospitality which is rare these days. He was conversationally engaging. He never lingered too long, always seemed to anticipate what we might need, politely asking to clear plates. Hat's off to Dane. Thank you Whiskey Cake for delivering a great dining experience to kick-off Father's Day weekend. We will be back.

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