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

Alicia’s is pretty solid. Used to my parent’s go-to for several years. And while not far in Houston terms, I wish there was something right by JV. Or I should just move. Fucking hate Houston right now.
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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
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    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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55 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said:


Alicia’s is pretty solid. Used to my parent’s go-to for several years. And while not far in Houston terms, I wish there was something right by JV. Or I should just move. Fucking hate Houston right now.

 juarez on gessner. spring branch has plenty of spots and ton of good viet places too 

25 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

 juarez on gessner. spring branch has plenty of spots and ton of good viet places too 

And Korean.

1 minute ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Any dirt cheap but good places on the West Side? Yes, I'm well aware of La Fiesta. 

 

the last time I went to Lupe's off 6, it was pretty damn good 

1 minute ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

the last time I went to Lupe's off 6, it was pretty damn good 

Cheaper than other locations, and extremely solid. But not dirt cheap. I'm talking about a sit down restaurant with Taco C prices. 


Alicia’s is pretty solid. Used to my parent’s go-to for several years. And while not far in Houston terms, I wish there was something right by JV. Or I should just move. Fucking hate Houston right now.

Natalita’s right at 290 and Jones road is pretty solid. It’s better than Los Cucos, imo.
19 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Cheaper than other locations, and extremely solid. But not dirt cheap. I'm talking about a sit down restaurant with Taco C prices. 

I forgot about Pistolero's. I need to give it a shot this weekend. 

When I lived in spring branch we’d pick up from fajita Pete’s every so often if we wanted good fajitas for a pretty cheap price. It sounds like you live near that areas, memorial-ish? Moved over to oak forest area but I still love Goode Co Cantina, although that’s definitely gringo fare. Chavez on Gessner was my go-to place for inexpensive Mexican when we lived over there though. 

Pistolero's was kind of disappointing. Very small fajita portion, even for $11.95. Outstanding tortilla soup and $4 margaritas ain't bad though. 

I miss going weekly to the buffet at Casa Olé off Hwy 6 in Alvin. The most authentic and delicious Tex-Mex across the board.

55 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Pistolero's was kind of disappointing. Very small fajita portion, even for $11.95. Outstanding tortilla soup and $4 margaritas ain't bad though. 

Yep, sub par but pretty cheap.

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Chavez, Juarez or El Gallo off Gessner, not too expensive and usually hit the spot

11 hours ago, Smax said:

Chavez, Juarez or El Gallo off Gessner, not too expensive and usually hit the spot

Best of the three? I've always heard El Gallo isn't very good. 

On 3/18/2021 at 11:33 AM, billfromlaketravis said:

Best of the three? I've always heard El Gallo isn't very good. 

El Gallo used to be much better. I only GoTo Juarez or Chavez now 

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Tacos Dona Lena on Hammerly.  You're welcome.
Was recently introduced to this place, only had the tacos and they were good.

More a taqueria place

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On 3/22/2021 at 6:23 PM, Smax said:

Was recently introduced to this place, only had the tacos and they were good.

More a taqueria place

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Is that the birria tacos place?

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On 3/4/2021 at 11:54 AM, Patricio Swayze said:


Alicia’s is pretty solid. Used to my parent’s go-to for several years. And while not far in Houston terms, I wish there was something right by JV. Or I should just move. Fucking hate Houston right now.

My review of Alicia's : 

- Solid chicken breast and onions (eating carefully right now) 

- The lunch beef fajitas were terrific. I'd put them up there the original Lupe's on 6. 

- Great tortillas. Again I'm eating carefully, but I domed those tortillas. 

- Solid chips and salsa. You have to request green sauce, not ideal. Really good red sauce. 

- OK house margaritas. Pretty good size, but didn't taste all that good. 

- I'd skip the beans and rice. 

 

37 year fan of Armando's here.  Queso Flameado appetizer, rare+ Armando's cut filet, sopapillas for dessert.  House margarita for starters and a nice bottle of red with dinner. Guaranteed panty dropper for the wife of 35+ years.

1 hour ago, Gladeite said:

37 year fan of Armando's here.  Queso Flameado appetizer, rare+ Armando's cut filet, sopapillas for dessert.  House margarita for starters and a nice bottle of red with dinner. Guaranteed panty dropper for the wife of 35+ years.

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7 hours ago, Gladeite said:

37 year fan of Armando's here.  Queso Flameado appetizer, rare+ Armando's cut filet, sopapillas for dessert.  House margarita for starters and a nice bottle of red with dinner. Guaranteed panty dropper for the wife of 35+ years.

 

ive heard it's a big party on Thursday nights ?

13 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

ive heard it's a big party on Thursday nights ?

It sure used to be.  I don't know if the Covid clampdown has impacted their Thursday night hijinks.

6 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Is that the MILF night? 

Yep.  Lots of River Oaks area talent on display. Good times.

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6 minutes ago, DalTxHornFan said:

Yep.  Lots of River Oaks area talent on display. Good times.

Mentally files a notes. 

How's the parking there? I assume all valet?

5 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Mentally files a notes. 

How's the parking there? I assume all valet?

Yes on valet, but it's way better to do an Uber -- party atmosphere and all might make it inadvisable to drive afterwards.

12 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

sounds like a surly meet up is needed 

It's in the Woodlands?

Also, for some cheaper old school tex-Mex La Hacienda on 26th is solid

Has anyone tried Superica?  I’m looking for tex mex in Atlanta and superica is in Houston and atl.  

Just now, PRONG HORN said:

Has anyone tried Superica?  I’m looking for tex mex in Atlanta and superica is in Houston and atl.  

I liked the Houston location quite a bit. Good margaritas, and tacos el carbon. 

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Taqo on Yale - taco Tuesday special, 3 tacos for $10 (you get canned drink). It was damn good. Tacos were delicious and stuffed. Great margaritas too. Lot of parking. I’ll go back 
 

 

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Taqo on Yale - taco Tuesday special, 3 tacos for $10 (you get canned drink). It was damn good. Tacos were delicious and stuffed. Great margaritas too. Lot of parking. I’ll go back 
 
 
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Hmmm relevant to my interest. Curious about the carnitas, bistec, and brisket barbacoa.

Fuck you 3 putt. I am trying to lose weight.

the barbacoa was most excellent. chips and salsa, get it. we got both red and green sauce. the green had some nice kick

chicken pastor too, damn. mexican squash was already sold out

On 8/17/2021 at 8:52 PM, tx 3 putt said:

Taqo on Yale - taco Tuesday special, 3 tacos for $10 (you get canned drink). It was damn good. Tacos were delicious and stuffed. Great margaritas too. Lot of parking. I’ll go back 
 

 

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Looks like they the dropped chicken fajita taco from the menu. Darn, really nice flavor with the onions/peppers and green sauce. 

I still think the OG, the beef fajita taco is their best dish. Have them hold the aioli. On a related note, their street corn is splattered with mayo, so you might want to hold the mayo as well on that dish. 

Great restaurant in a great spot. The lady that owns it had a really good/expensive Mexican restaurant on North Main. It went under, but the food was good. I'm happy she landed on her feet. 

An expensive Mexican restaurant on N. Main sounds like a bad idea. There are too many cheap places with quality food to eat in that area. Cantina Barba is solid.

 

15 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said:


Healthier and TexMex should never appear in the same conversation.

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8 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Looks like they the dropped chicken fajita taco from the menu. Darn, really nice flavor with the onions/peppers and green sauce. 

I still think the OG, the beef fajita taco is their best dish. Have them hold the aioli. On a related note, their street corn is splattered with mayo, so you might want to hold the mayo as well on that dish. 

Great restaurant in a great spot. The lady that owns it had a really good/expensive Mexican restaurant on North Main. It went under, but the food was good. I'm happy she landed on her feet. 


well her taco place was damn good. I don’t like margaritas but what they served was great

 

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I dont like Taqo. I dislike their tortillas, and trying to be a “healthy” taco joint doesnt resonate with me. There are a shit ton of solid tex mex/taco places in the heights that are cheaper also. Taqo has the most expensive tacos in the greater heights area iirc

 

but to each their own. That being said, I love Barba, TJs, and Pnche. Taco stand also better in quality but I think its a little pricier than Pnche and barba

37 minutes ago, GreenspointTexas said:

I dont like Taqo. I dislike their tortillas, and trying to be a “healthy” taco joint doesnt resonate with me. There are a shit ton of solid tex mex/taco places in the heights that are cheaper also. Taqo has the most expensive tacos in the greater heights area iirc

 

but to each their own. That being said, I love Barba, TJs, and Pnche. Taco stand also better in quality but I think its a little pricier than Pnche and barba

So, you like cheap tacos...

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10 hours ago, GreenspointTexas said:

I dont like Taqo. I dislike their tortillas, and trying to be a “healthy” taco joint doesnt resonate with me. There are a shit ton of solid tex mex/taco places in the heights that are cheaper also. Taqo has the most expensive tacos in the greater heights area iirc

 

but to each their own. That being said, I love Barba, TJs, and Pnche. Taco stand also better in quality but I think its a little pricier than Pnche and barba


taqo is a good date spot ans that 32 ounce margarita was magic 

SPanish Village was said to be closing, and based on the shit they served me the last time i was there i couldn't argue with it.  Apparently an ivestor came in, bought it and will keep it going.  Anyone been?  Re-launched 8/1.  I haven't had the courage to try it yet.  Back in the day the enchiladas a la taylor was about as good as it could get.  

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