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

 

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  • Patricio Swayze
    Patricio Swayze

    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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18 hours ago, NeverMarryAStripper said:

I haven’t been since they moved to the new location.  So is it still just as good?


all the same cooks and staff

they gave me double rice for no reason, brought me a plate of refried beans on the side 

  • 4 weeks later...
On 5/28/2023 at 9:06 AM, Patricio Swayze said:

A waiter there told me to go try El Hidalguense on Longpoint. Haven’t had the chance yet. Anyone been there?

I go about once a quarter.  I like it but it isn’t Teo good.  however it’s more convenient for me as I ride my bike up and down long point for lunch.   Not Tex mex, more gente 

  • 1 month later...

Don Carlos on 76th, deep in the 2nd ward hood. $14, 3 cheese enchiladas. Don’t be shocked if a dj is rocking the place. Excellent bar 

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19 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

Don Carlos on 76th, deep in the 2nd ward hood. $14, 3 cheese enchiladas. Don’t be shocked if a dj is rocking the place. Excellent bar 

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My dad loves this place. I usually get the carne guisada plate with queso flameado con chorizo as an app, but those enchiladas look great. Think I'll get that next time. 

Just now, Seasick Sailor said:

My dad loves this place. I usually get the carne guisada plate with queso flameado con chorizo as an app, but those enchiladas look great. Think I'll get that next time. 


It made for a great lunch today. They also have excellent fajitas 

Decided to hit up El Palenque (Louetta and 249) for the first time in 20 years. Had enchiladas. It was rather average.

Just now, Patricio Swayze said:

Decided to hit up El Palenque (Louetta and 249) for the first time in 20 years. Had enchiladas. It was rather average.


the palenque grill at la cantera San Antonio isn’t bad at all. I’d never get the enchiladas though 

On 9/5/2023 at 3:08 PM, Patricio Swayze said:

Decided to hit up El Palenque (Louetta and 249) for the first time in 20 years. Had enchiladas. It was rather average.

Less than 10 minutes from Soto’s

Less than 10 minutes from Soto’s

I need to go give Soto’s another try. Been there a couple of times and just wasn’t that impressed. My usual measuring sticks are Teotihuacan and Lopez.
Less than 10 minutes from Soto’s

I need to go give Soto’s another try. Been there a couple of times and just wasn’t that impressed. My usual measuring sticks are Teotihuacan and Lopez.

Hmmmm...I'm like 5 min from this Soto's.

Maybe need to check out.

Cobos downtown Houston on Rusk. Get the birra tacos; fantastic. Lots of parking during the week. 

  • 2 months later...

Yesterday I tried La Lupita off Pinemont. It was pretty solid. The barbacoa wasn’t as good as Gerardo’s but it was still good. I have also had better Al Pastor, but again, was still good. The choriqueso was greasy and awesome.

Taco de bistec, Al Pastor, barbacoa:

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12 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said:

Yesterday I tried La Lupita off Pinemont. It was pretty solid. The barbacoa wasn’t as good as Gerardo’s but it was still good. I have also had better Al Pastor, but again, was still good. The choriqueso was greasy and awesome.

Taco de bistec, Al Pastor, barbacoa:

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Oh! Hey! It’s Mr. I’m Cutting Back! 

Oh! Hey! It’s Mr. I’m Cutting Back! 

Hahahaha. On BBQ. But yeah, I should not have ordered the choriqueso.
4 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said:


Hahahaha. On BBQ. But yeah, I should not have ordered the choriqueso.


zero carbs, youre good 

  • 2 weeks later...

If you find yourself in Jacinto City, the tacos at Chicharrones El Güero are good. Barbacoa was solid. Carnitas needed more salt. Salsas were good.

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2 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said:

If you find yourself in Jacinto City, the tacos at Chicharrones El Güero are good. Barbacoa was solid. Carnitas needed more salt. Salsas were good.

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Good to see you "cutting back"

  • 3 months later...

I’ve been warned that Mi Sombereo is a one entree restaurant. Tommy’s Tacos or don’t bother, but the olds seemed to be enjoying their breakfasts. 

I’ve been warned that Mi Sombereo is a one entree restaurant. Tommy’s Tacos or don’t bother, but the olds seemed to be enjoying their breakfasts. 

Worth it for Tommy’s tacos though, those things are so damn good.

If you’re a taco fan, villa arcos on navigation 

use the toastly app to order 

  • 3 weeks later...

Staggered over to Tacos El Bigotes yesterday.  Got three quesabirria and a trompo all the way.   Very tasty.   It was very crowded.  The guy making the birria tacos was pumping them out quick.  The corn tortilla could have been crisper and the cheese spilling out at the edges needed to be carmelized a bit more.  Maybe at a slower hour  the tacos could have had  a chance to set up right.   Anyhow, it was good. 

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I’m pretty new to the tortas game. What are some good spots?

On 4/22/2024 at 7:58 AM, deadshank said:

Staggered over to Tacos El Bigotes yesterday.  Got three quesabirria and a trompo all the way.   Very tasty.   It was very crowded.  The guy making the birria tacos was pumping them out quick.  The corn tortilla could have been crisper and the cheese spilling out at the edges needed to be carmelized a bit more.  Maybe at a slower hour  the tacos could have had  a chance to set up right.   Anyhow, it was good. 

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How’s the al pastor? Probably my favorite taco. 

58 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I’m pretty new to the tortas game. What are some good spots?

How’s the al pastor? Probably my favorite taco. 

Did not order pastor. Quesabirria and trompo only this visit

  • 3 weeks later...

i came across a newsfeed article about a place off jones or west road - jersey village/cyfair area.  can anyone think of a place out that way that would be worthy of writing an article about them?  may have been about barbacoa, may have been about menudo.   there was something that stood out there.  i meant to save but seems lost forever now.

9 minutes ago, thrillhammer said:

i came across a newsfeed article about a place off jones or west road - jersey village/cyfair area.  can anyone think of a place out that way that would be worthy of writing an article about them?  may have been about barbacoa, may have been about menudo.   there was something that stood out there.  i meant to save but seems lost forever now.


100’s of places out there

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Finally got around to hauling the family over to try Candente. Everything was great but I was told the brisket enchiladas were cant miss and...they missed. Brisket was ok, too dry. The bbq sauce on top was wayyyyy too sweet for the dish. Just didnt work for me. Wife got the carnitas and they were great. The red salsa was very good, the green was damn good. Margaritas were good. Queso was really good. I'll go back. 

On 6/9/2024 at 9:32 AM, BlackCat said:

Finally got around to hauling the family over to try Candente. Everything was great but I was told the brisket enchiladas were cant miss and...they missed. Brisket was ok, too dry. The bbq sauce on top was wayyyyy too sweet for the dish. Just didnt work for me. Wife got the carnitas and they were great. The red salsa was very good, the green was damn good. Margaritas were good. Queso was really good. I'll go back. 

Get the ribeye fajitas next time. They’re my favorite thing on the menu. 

2 hours ago, GreenspointTexas said:

Hiway Cantina sucked

Went there recently before an Astros game and I thought the food was pretty meh, middle of the road TexMex. Nothing at all to go out of the way for. The kick to the nuts was how expensive it was for the quality you’re getting. We were there pregame before a Friday night Astros game and there were maybe three other tables in occupied in the restaurant. I don’t see how it makes it. I’m really surprised that the Agricole guys can’t make something work in that space.

On 6/30/2023 at 1:31 PM, tx 3 putt said:

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

 

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find me a better $10.99 lunch in town ….

 

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On 6/14/2024 at 2:40 PM, tx 3 putt said:

find me a better $10.99 lunch in town ….

Well, I doubt they charge for fresh onion, so . . .

1 hour ago, Seasick Sailor said:

Well, I doubt they charge for fresh onion, so . . .

Habanero salsa puts it over the top for me 

  • 2 weeks later...
7 hours ago, Texzilla588 said:

El Tiempo just opened in the old Rangers stadium in Arlington. Is it good?

Sure. How do you feel about a reverse mortgage to cover a meal there for a family of 5? 

8 hours ago, Texzilla588 said:

El Tiempo just opened in the old Rangers stadium in Arlington. Is it good?

 

their fajita nachos at minute maid park are easily the best buy in the stadium. strong margaritas

Sure. How do you feel about a reverse mortgage to cover a meal there for a family of 5? 

I looked at the menu. Fuck me I thought Mi Cocina was crazy expensive. $25 for one enchilada, a tamale, and a taco. Nope.
On 7/2/2024 at 3:23 PM, Texzilla588 said:

El Tiempo just opened in the old Rangers stadium in Arlington. Is it good?

El tiempo is trash

15 hours ago, GreenspointTexas said:

El tiempo is trash

It’s been trash for some time. No idea how they stay open 

  • 2 months later...

La Guadalupana is a head scratcher. It’s primarily a breakfast place and they’ve got a couple of very basic breakfast items on their menu, but in the dozens of times I’ve eaten there I couldn’t recall seeing any other tacos on their menu. I looked it up and the only tacos besides the aforementioned breakfast tacos on their menu is a tacos carbon plate. Not exactly a plethora of options.

10 hours ago, royiv said:

La Guadalupana is a head scratcher. It’s primarily a breakfast place and they’ve got a couple of very basic breakfast items on their menu, but in the dozens of times I’ve eaten there I couldn’t recall seeing any other tacos on their menu. I looked it up and the only tacos besides the aforementioned breakfast tacos on their menu is a tacos carbon plate. Not exactly a plethora of options.

Yup. I kind of wonder if it’s a typo by the poster and the actual restaurant is Taqueria La Guadalupana. 

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