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  • Patricio Swayze
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    I brought up Gerardo’s (on Patton) in the Unpopular Food Opinion thread, figured I would mention it here (disregarding Tex mex vs traditional or maybe borderland Mex).    The barbacoa is absolu

  • Patricio Swayze
    Patricio Swayze

    Gerardo’s is still kicking ass. Especially barbacoa. I like their carnitas but not my favorite in town.

  • tx 3 putt
    tx 3 putt

    Juarez on Gessner, delicious $14.99 lunch. Habanero salsa is a must   

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On 11/2/2018 at 9:45 AM, DoobieWah said:

Had lunch at Lupe Tortillas on I-10 at Echo a couple of weeks ago and thought it was pretty damned good. I had only ever been to the original near 10 and 6 and even that had been a  decade or so ago. I  ordered the plato tipico with tamal, cheez enchi, taco, r & b.

Everything was good, but the frijoles refritos were outstanding.

other people will suggest going there...usually from out of town.  I will get the chicken soft tacos almost every time. It is the best value on the menu, IMHO.

I love pico when it's time for pico, but trotting it out there as salsa is bullshit.

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If I am going off the laws of basic economics here I cannot see exactly how El Tiempo can possibly be overpriced.  Every time I go to the one on Richmond there is a wait unless it is way off peak hours, and it's been that way since they opened 20 years ago.  Given basic laws of supply and demand one simply cannot conclude they're overpriced.  They may be charging more than any one individual wants to spend for their food, but the line at the door indicates that is an outlier.  Seems the market will certainly support their pricing.  Okay. Schools out.  Let's go get a margarita. 

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Went to Irma's Original today for a work lunch.  I didn't pick nor pay.  I had "Larry's" special which was a cheese, chicken, and beef enchilada with beef fajita meat on top.  It came with rice, but no beans.  WTF?  Anyway, I have to say it was really good.  There was a great ancho chili enchilada sauce that made the dish.  I would eat it again for sure.  That said, I still don't think it's a place I would choose if it was up to me.  THe guac was really good too.  Also had queso.  It had great flavor, but was way too runny.  

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On 11/27/2018 at 1:07 PM, pepper brooks said:

If I am going off the laws of basic economics here I cannot see exactly how El Tiempo can possibly be overpriced.  Every time I go to the one on Richmond there is a wait unless it is way off peak hours, and it's been that way since they opened 20 years ago.  Given basic laws of supply and demand one simply cannot conclude they're overpriced.  They may be charging more than any one individual wants to spend for their food, but the line at the door indicates that is an outlier.  Seems the market will certainly support their pricing.  Okay. Schools out.  Let's go get a margarita. 

 

I'd say its pricey when you consider the hole in the wall Tex Mex places we have that churn out great food, but when you dont want to slum it El Tiempo can be hard to beat. I've never had a bad meal there

I like flour tortillas for chicken enchiladas verde, but I'm not a fan of El Tiempo at all.

I do not get the hype for El Tiempo at all. If I have the choice i will never go back - there’s just too much good Tex mex in Houston to go eat that overpriced, over rated crap. If I’m going to a chain, I’ll hit up Lupe any day of the week over ET

I miss living so close to Teotihuacan. I have yet to find anything close to Jersey Village worth a shit. Anyone have suggestions besides “move back into the city”?

Natalita’s at Jones and 290 isn’t bad. I like their salsa. I get their chalupa compuestas and charro beans. I don’t think I’ve ever had their enchiladas, but it’s always packed at lunch.

Natalita’s at Jones and 290 isn’t bad. I like their salsa. I get their chalupa compuestas and charro beans. I don’t think I’ve ever had their enchiladas, but it’s always packed at lunch.

I used to go there when I lived in the area in 2000. Then I moved away and came back in 2015. We tried it a few months ago and while it wasn’t bad, it was just ok. I am hoping for something better, but it’s not looking good.

Yeah, I haven’t worked on that side of town for over 3 years now. There is a dearth of good restaurants in that area of town anyway. The only place close to my old office that was worth a shit at all was Burger Tex.

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Goode Company Kitchen and Cantina has been open fir about a year on the Katy Fwy and it is at the top of the Tex-Mex food chain. Their enchiladas, fajitas and queso are awesome. I highly recommend it if y’all have never been 

I've never been, but my li'l bro, (who has excellent taste in food), said he thought it was pretty good.

 

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sad to report I went to Spanish Village for some Enchiladas a la Taylor about a week ago on a cold and rainy day.  Food was total dogshit.  Pretty sure they gave me a plate of food that was left over from the previous night or day, and just reheated it as my lunch.  it was most certainly not fresh.  Salsa wasn't hot and spicy like normal.  beans were reheated left overs from the day(s) before.  the whole thing just sucked.  so sad it was so shitty.  I was literally the only customer the entire time I was there.  

 

On the positive side I finally made it to Candente and thought it was really damn good.  everything seemed fresh and homemade.  I really enjoyed my food there.  

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Candente is pretty damn pricey, but good food. Big portions too.

On 2/18/2020 at 10:40 PM, mycox said:

Candente is pretty damn pricey, but good food. Big portions too.

That's my take on Goode Co Cantina. 

fajita taco plate at goode co taqueria is pretty good

3 hours ago, elfenix said:

fajita taco plate at goode co taqueria is pretty good

correct

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We like goode company cantinas off katy freeway
Solid ritas and food, last time there smoking hot lil waitress

On 2/25/2020 at 8:09 PM, Smax said:

We like goode company cantinas off katy freeway
Solid ritas and food, last time there smoking hot lil waitress

Their smoked chicken flauta is fucking great. 

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On 2/25/2020 at 8:09 PM, Smax said:

We like goode company cantinas off katy freeway
Solid ritas and food, last time there smoking hot lil waitress

that place is good 

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Is Xochi the only place that does Oaxacan food?

 

Whereelse can you can mexican food beyond the typical Tex mex

Hugo's
Cuchara
Pico's
100% Taquito
Caracol
Cielito Cafe

I hadn’t been to Hugo’s in a long time, went last week for happy hour and it’s still fucking amazing. The lobster tacos are my favorite. 

On 11/2/2020 at 8:24 PM, Hank Scorpio said:

I hadn’t been to Hugo’s in a long time, went last week for happy hour and it’s still fucking amazing. The lobster tacos are my favorite. 

I haven’t been to Xochi or Caracol, but Hugo’s is probably my favorite restaurant in town. That’s one of my go to’s when we have friends or family in town and want to take them out. Doesn’t hurt that you can get drinks at anvil before moseying over.

Just moved from Austin to Rice Village area. Missing the hell out of Enchiladas y Mas. What's the local equivalent?

Just moved from Austin to Rice Village area. Missing the hell out of Enchiladas y Mas. What's the local equivalent?

Not an equivalent per se, but go to Teotihuacan.
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On 11/30/2020 at 4:46 PM, Texas St. Armadillos said:

Cantina Laredo is re-opening at Westheimer and Wilcrest this Friday (12/4).

Any good? 

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I brought up Gerardo’s (on Patton) in the Unpopular Food Opinion thread, figured I would mention it here (disregarding Tex mex vs traditional or maybe borderland Mex). 
 

The barbacoa is absolutely delicious. Doesn’t maybe which salsa you use. Just fantastic. The carnitas are also really, really good. Two barbacoa on the left, carnitas on the right. Get a big red and be prepared to order in Spanish. 
 

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I would go there JUST for the neon orange habanero salsa.

Tamales are good too, but they're known for their barbacoa. 

Went to Alma Latina last week, that place is just damn solid Tex Mex 

Have eaten twice at a taco stand that is usually posted up in the parking lot between Pep Boys and Home Depot on Durham and 610.  Its called Phat Tacos HTX and they serve up birria tacos.  Comes with onions, cilantro, lime, salsa verde and seasoned oil to dip it in (the same the tortillas are dipped in before they are thrown on the grill).

https://www.facebook.com/phattacos.htx

I thought they were pretty fucking amazing. $11 for 4 and a drink.

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On 11/8/2020 at 6:05 PM, Patricio Swayze said:


Not an equivalent per se, but go to Teotihuacan.

This.

On 2/2/2021 at 12:44 AM, tx 3 putt said:

Went to Alma Latina last week, that place is just damn solid Tex Mex 

It's good, but overpriced. Paying the Heights gringo premium.

Agreed, it's probably a tad overpriced but as great as service and how much those guys take care of us everytime we go there, that's a small hike to pay

Salsas at 2025 Durham was once pretty good. They had a 3 crispy beef taco plate for $5.99. Beef fajitas for less than 10 bucks and it was BYOB. 

They changed the menu over and over again, and kept eliminating my personal favorites while increasing prices. I stopped going some years ago. 

It's a shame. Unless I go to a taco truck, I won't be able to find a Mexican place in Houston for less than $15 for 2 people. 

On 12/18/2018 at 4:03 PM, Patricio Swayze said:


I used to go there when I lived in the area in 2000. Then I moved away and came back in 2015. We tried it a few months ago and while it wasn’t bad, it was just ok. I am hoping for something better, but it’s not looking good.

Went for the swimming pool and the good schools. 

I like the Los Cucos on Jones Rd and 290. It's one of their better locations. 

2 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I like the Los Cucos on Jones Rd and 290. It's one of their better locations. 

 

hits close to home, i used to live a buddy out that way. if you hit that bar regularly, you make friends very quickly. good times 

On 2/20/2021 at 6:14 PM, gmr548 said:

This.

It's good, but overpriced. Paying the Heights gringo premium.

 

i dont think it's over priced 

On 2/23/2021 at 12:43 PM, Etexhorn13 said:

Sorry, not really Tex mex but this place is the shit. I’be got a soft spot for places you can tell are family run, and they seem to be doing a really good job here. La Lupita

https://lalupitatacorestaurant.com/

i always see this place driving to 290 from pinemont but never tried it - will have to correct that next time i'm thinking of somewhere to go.

On 12/18/2018 at 3:24 PM, Patricio Swayze said:

I miss living so close to Teotihuacan. I have yet to find anything close to Jersey Village worth a shit. Anyone have suggestions besides “move back into the city”?

i like Alicia's. however i am a green sauce addict and their shit is delicious.

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