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Tornado Taco

4.0 (266 reviews)
InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
Open • 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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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!

The menu, what are yall waiting for? Breakfast time the line is down the road more than Starbucks and Chick-fila.
Mark A.

Been back from AZ and still my numero uno. Nothing has changed food is still BANGING!! If you haven't already eaten here then you're missing out BIG TIME!!

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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.

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

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

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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!
Brittany A.

We've already eaten here three times since we arrived in Houston on Friday lol Super tasty food and how awesome is it that they have a drive thru?? Our faves are the barbacoa and shredded chicken tacos, our 2 year old loved her egg and cheese breakfast taco. Will probably be back again before we leave town!

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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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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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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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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!

My gentleman friend and I were so excited to visit your establishment for the first time. We…read moreoriginally came on October 15, only to find that the restaurant was closed. Although we were disappointed, we decided to give it another try because we were genuinely looking forward to experiencing the food. When we returned, we walked up to the register excited to try something new and even attempted to strike up a friendly conversation with the older big gentleman working there. Unfortunately, his demeanor was unwelcoming, unfriendly, and, quite frankly, rude. I want to be fair and give credit where it's due: the food was excellent, a solid 10 out of 10! However, great food can only go so far when the customer service leaves such a negative impression. What bothered me most was that the gentleman's behavior made me feel as though there may have been a difference in how Black customers were being treated. I do not make that accusation lightly, nor do I want to pull the race card, but I cannot ignore how the interaction made me feel. Every customer deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and comfortable when spending their money at an establishment. It's unfortunate because we came in with excitement and genuinely wanted to enjoy the experience. While the food was amazing, the customer service and the unwelcoming atmosphere overshadowed the visit. Unfortunately, because of this experience, I would not feel comfortable returning. I hope management takes this feedback seriously because excellent food should be matched with excellent customer service. Everyone deserves to feel welcome at your establishment.

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This hidden gym is truly delicious! My husband and I had an impromptu date day and was originally…read morecraving Italian food, i thought hmmm this may work, it's been bookmarked on my yelp list for a while. Well I'm glad we came! We had a mini feast lol. Not featured here my husband had the lobster bisque and I had a ceaser salad. Our favorite was the fried quail, while everything else was good. I do believe the risotto could use a little work, there is just not enough flavor there but it's a beautifully plated dish! I cant remember our servers name but he was excellent, very attentive but not too much. We never had to look for him! We have been talking about this place ever since we went! We will be back to try more of the menu items!

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lovely place for a weekend brunch! i loooved their seasonal pumpkin pancake. it was perfectly…read morespiced and sooo fluffy, definitely my fav thing we ordered i also really appreciate that they have plenty of healthier options! the spinach and tomatoes were super fresh, and the mushrooms and onions in the healthy turkey omelet were sautéed really well. their potatoes were also great, with a crispy, charred outside and soft center some downsides: i didnt really care for the broccoli and cheddar soup... it was too creamy and thick for my liking. our waitress was sweet, but unfortunately didnt check up on us very often. it was pretty busy when we visited, so that may be why overall, a really solid brunch spot with lots of fresh and lighter options. deffff coming back for the seasonal pancakes!

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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