🌮 Houston Taco Guide

Best Tacos in Houston

Diverse taco scene in America's most diverse city—Tex-Mex, interior Mexican, and everything between.

Find Houston Tacos

Houston's massive Mexican population means authentic tacos from every region of Mexico, plus Texas Tex-Mex traditions. From food trucks to James Beard-winning kitchens, Houston delivers.

Legendary Taco Trucks

Tacos Tierra Caliente

$ • Multiple Locations

The al pastor truck that locals worship. Late-night essential.

Taqueria Tacambaro

$ • Heights

Michoacán-style tacos in a parking lot. Birria on weekends.

El Ultimo

$ • East End

Cheap, authentic, cash only. Everything you want in a taco truck.

Sit-Down Taquerias

Cuchara

$$$ • Montrose

Mexico City-style cuisine. The breakfast tacos are worth a special trip.

La Calle Tacos

$$ • Montrose

Street tacos in restaurant form. Excellent salsas and atmosphere.

Taqueria Del Sol

$ • Spring Branch

No-frills taqueria with decades of consistency.

Breakfast Tacos

Villa Arcos

$ • East End

Houston's breakfast taco institution since 1978. The bacon, egg, and bean is iconic.

Laredo Taqueria

$ • Multiple Locations

Massive portions, homemade tortillas. Get there early.

TaquerĂ­a Arandas

$ • Multiple Locations

24 hours, consistent quality. Houston's late-night breakfast taco solution.

Pro Tip: Houston's taco trucks tend to cluster in parking lots after 8pm. Follow the crowds and don't be afraid of language barriers—point and smile works.