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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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El Tiempo Navigation sure has been spot on 

Come on man. Paying $20+ for enchiladas that aren’t better than half a dozen other spots? You’re better than that.
1 minute ago, Patricio Swayze said:


Come on man. Paying $20+ for enchiladas that aren’t better than half a dozen other spots? You’re better than that.

fajita / sweat bread plate, damn greatness 

  • 2 weeks later...

I went to the relaunched Spanish village the other day. Goddamn. Soso so disappointing. they changed the salsa and the menu.  No more enchiladas a la Taylor, which was their best dish. The salsa used to be epic. Unreal.  It totally sucks  don’t waste your time  

 

 

Hadn’t been to Nuevo Mexico on Anderson since the pandemic started and damn if it’s still not one of the most reliably solid options in town. One of the few in town with homemade flour tortillas, in house fried chips and taco shells.

Hadn’t been to Nuevo Mexico on Anderson since the pandemic started and damn if it’s still not one of the most reliably solid options in town. One of the few in town with homemade flour tortillas, in house fried chips and taco shells.

That place is a secret gem. And during the worst of the pandemic, they had a family takeout meal for like $20 - 10 cheese enchiladas, rice and beans and queso, all good.
10 hours ago, CooterBrown said:

Hadn’t been to Nuevo Mexico on Anderson since the pandemic started and damn if it’s still not one of the most reliably solid options in town. One of the few in town with homemade flour tortillas, in house fried chips and taco shells.

Whereabouts in Houston is that?

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1 hour ago, DoobieWah said:

Whereabouts in Houston is that?

🤔

Very far west Houston suburbs. 

11 hours ago, deadshank said:

Very far west Houston suburbs. 

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Austin Tex Mex talk not going away. 

No shit, what the hell? I mean, that place looks better than 95% of the Tex Mex in Austin, but that isn’t saying much.

No shit, what the hell? I mean, that place looks better than 95% of the Tex Mex in Austin, but that isn’t saying much.

Isn’t it bizarre? It’s right in the middle of Texas and has no good Tex-Mex. Dallas has better Tex-Mex than Austin.

Isn’t it bizarre? It’s right in the middle of Texas and has no good Tex-Mex. Dallas has better Tex-Mex than Austin.

It’s perplexing. I mean, most austinites thinks Maudie’s is the gold standard. The fuck? I do love enchiladas y más, but haven’t been since the resurrection.

I grew up eating Tex-Mex at La Fiesta on North Loop at Burnet Road.  I'm not sure of the family connections, but the Jardin Corona guys seem to be carrying the mantle in central Texas.  Stores in Liberty Hill and downtown Marble Falls, too.

 

Just now, DalTxHornFan said:

I grew up eating Tex-Mex at La Fiesta on North Loop at Burnet Road.  I'm not sure of the family connections, but the Jardin Corona guys seem to be carrying the mantle in central Texas.  Stores in Liberty Hill and downtown Marble Falls, too.

 

And (full disclosure, Matt's was a client), I love to go there, but my food expectations are lower there.  Great drinks, though!

11 hours ago, Hate said:


Isn’t it bizarre? It’s right in the middle of Texas and has no good Tex-Mex. Dallas has better Tex-Mex than Austin.

Matt's El Rancho is solid, but would be a middling option in Houston. It's a beautiful, large restaurant with a great patio. There's some value in that. 

What's the closest option to Juan in a Million in Houston? I loved eating breakfast there when I was in school. 

 

Matt's El Rancho is solid, but would be a middling option in Houston. It's a beautiful, large restaurant with a great patio. There's some value in that. 
What's the closest option to Juan in a Million in Houston? I loved eating breakfast there when I was in school. 
 

Hmmm maybe Laredo Taqueria on Washington?
4 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said:


Hmmm maybe Laredo Taqueria on Washington?

Maybe.

I'd say Goode Company Taqueria is kind of a spruced up version of Juan's. 

There are endless Mexican breakfast options in Houston. Try Alma Latina 

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There are endless Mexican breakfast options in Houston. Try Alma Latina 

I took it as portion size.
On 8/19/2021 at 11:07 AM, 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. 

 

 

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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On 8/17/2021 at 9:02 PM, Patricio Swayze said:


Hmmm relevant to my interest. Curious about the carnitas, bistec, and brisket barbacoa.

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

Aaaaaaand it looks like Taqo is now closed permanently. RIP. 

21 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

There are endless Mexican breakfast options in Houston. Try Alma Latina 

This man fucks

41 minutes ago, GreenspointTexas said:

 

 

 

Aaaaaaand it looks like Taqo is now closed permanently. RIP. 

Not what you want to see. My wife and I went every Tuesday after they reopened during covid. 

1 hour ago, GreenspointTexas said:

 

 

 

Aaaaaaand it looks like Taqo is now closed permanently. RIP. 


that sucks, it was a great spot

On 9/9/2021 at 7:32 AM, billfromlaketravis said:

Matt's El Rancho is solid, but would be a middling option in Houston. It's a beautiful, large restaurant with a great patio. There's some value in that. 

What's the closest option to Juan in a Million in Houston? I loved eating breakfast there when I was in school. 

 

Chiloso's on 20th

8 minutes ago, Eastside said:

Chiloso's on 20th

Good suggestion, but it doesn't hold a candle to Juan's. 

Back in college, I think you could steak and eggs at Juan's for $9. It was probably the cheapest steak you'll ever it, but it was pretty good. 

On 9/9/2021 at 8:36 AM, Patricio Swayze said:


Hmmm maybe Laredo Taqueria on Washington?

exactly what i was going to say.  good call.  

I’ve found one good breakfast taco place in Houston. Villa Arcos on Navigation and they’re closed. 

  • 3 weeks later...
On 9/18/2021 at 3:51 PM, tx 3 putt said:

I’ve found one good breakfast taco place in Houston. Villa Arcos on Navigation and they’re closed. 

I thought the family said that they would be reopening a few months ago, but I haven't heard anything since.

19 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said:

I thought the family said that they would be reopening a few months ago, but I haven't heard anything since.

It’s still locked up. They did move around some stuff inside. It was a horrible set up 

Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe - went for the first time this last Monday and damn it was good. Highly recommend 

Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe - went for the first time this last Monday and damn it was good. Highly recommend 

Never heard of it.
1 minute ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Dirt cheap Mexican in Memorial (unlikely) or Spring Branch? Tia Maria’s is fine, but I’m looking for something new. 
 

 

 

ive been eating at Juarez on gessner for 20+ years. damn good cheese enchiladas. the pho shop behind them, is also damn good

On 10/7/2021 at 9:31 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

Dirt cheap Mexican in Memorial (unlikely) or Spring Branch? Tia Maria’s is fine, but I’m looking for something new. 
 

 

When I lived in spring branch we would go to Chavez Mexican Cafe for our cheap Tex Mex fix. It’s basically right next to Juarez on Gessner. 

2 hours ago, Etexhorn13 said:

When I lived in spring branch we would go to Chavez Mexican Cafe for our cheap Tex Mex fix. It’s basically right next to Juarez on Gessner. 


Great bar 

 

casa deleon, I’ve heard many good things 

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On 10/7/2021 at 9:31 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

Dirt cheap Mexican in Memorial (unlikely) or Spring Branch? Tia Maria’s is fine, but I’m looking for something new. 
 

 

La Plaza on Bingle and Long Point. 

On 10/10/2021 at 2:11 PM, tx 3 putt said:

Best Carne Guisada in Houston ?

Don't know if it's the best but Mi Sombrero on Shepherd has great carne guisada. 

On 8/24/2021 at 9:53 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

Los Tios Westheimer > Los Tios San Felipe

I don’t understand how this is possible, it just is. 

The one in Meyerland is much better than Sugar Land.

el tiempo navigation is pumping out some damn good food. it was on point tonight 

Montrose El Tiempo has half off fajitas every Wednesday

22 minutes ago, mycox said:

Montrose El Tiempo has half off fajitas every Wednesday

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14 hours ago, mycox said:

Montrose El Tiempo has half off fajitas every Wednesday

 

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21 hours ago, Mack Tripper said:

I think all the El Tiempos have that deal. 

Correct, $38.99

On 11/8/2021 at 1:50 PM, Mack Tripper said:

I think all the El Tiempos have that deal. 

The Gessner location is a little skimpy on meat portions. No where close to 1 pound, but it was an enjoyable meal at the most reasonable prices you’ll ever get at El T. I would suggest going during Happy Hour on Wednesday. 

My wife has gotten very spoiled on El T and Goode Company Cantina. She hates La Fiesta. I think it’s fine and quite reasonable for a Tex Mex fix. 
 

Tex Mex restaurants fall into two categories in my opinion: 

1) Beer joints. Serve God awful margaritas and cheap food. La Fiesta, Chulas are good examples. 
2) Margarita establishments. Serve excellent margaritas and pricey food. El T, Goode Co., and Little Pappasito’s. 
 

I kind of think Los Tios is the best of both worlds. Pretty reasonable drink specials at happy hour and lunch, good lunch specials, and their dinner entree prices, sans fajitas, are pretty good. 

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