August 29, 20223 yr On 5/15/2022 at 6:21 PM, Patricio Swayze said: So I was over at my folk’s house today. Wanted to try Ta Bueno, but it was closed. My younger brother had heard good things about the Taco King trailer at the chevron on the corner of Grant and Spring Cypress. damn, excellent tacos. Will definitely go back. However, they are very small. If you are really hungry, definitely get 6 tacos. I got al pastor and the campechanos. The orange salsa was spicy and delicious. Gave us some nopalitos (grilled with tajin type mix), onions and cilantro. Swayze you must be close to me based on your posting history. Our local family joint is Rudy’s cantina on Grant. Their food is pretty good, but nothing really standout other than their chicken tortilla soup. (I get it, it’s not sexy like fajitas, but their spicy version is badass and does well even with takeout) highly suggest you give that a shot at some point.
November 17, 20223 yr I guess this is the TexMex/Mex/taco catch all thread now. Taco Fuego on Silber does some solid quesabirria. Been a few times and very consistent. Lemonade is a good choice too. But I still think the guy that used to post up at the Home Depot on 610 was better.
November 17, 20223 yr 18 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said: I guess this is the TexMex/Mex/taco catch all thread now. Taco Fuego on Silber does some solid quesabirria. Been a few times and very consistent. Lemonade is a good choice too. But I still think the guy that used to post up at the Home Depot on 610 was better. I live walking distance to this Taco Fuego so have been many times. They are the the 2022 UT football team of restaurants on Silber. I've had very delicious tacos there but I've also had items that I didn't finish because they are so blah. I don't understand. I'm desperate for them to gain consistency. Nearby pollo loco is a consistent 6 but TF has been a 9 and a 3 various times. I did like their quesabirria though the one time I've had it.
November 17, 20223 yr I live walking distance to this Taco Fuego so have been many times. They are the the 2022 UT football team of restaurants on Silber. I've had very delicious tacos there but I've also had items that I didn't finish because they are so blah. I don't understand. I'm desperate for them to gain consistency. Nearby pollo loco is a consistent 6 but TF has been a 9 and a 3 various times. I did like their quesabirria though the one time I've had it.Hmmm. I have been three times and have only eaten the quesabirria, which was very good each time. Maybe I’ll get adventurous and try something different.
November 17, 20223 yr 31 minutes ago, Hornbeliever said: I live walking distance to this Taco Fuego so have been many times. They are the the 2022 UT football team of restaurants on Silber. I've had very delicious tacos there but I've also had items that I didn't finish because they are so blah. I don't understand. I'm desperate for them to gain consistency. Nearby pollo loco is a consistent 6 but TF has been a 9 and a 3 various times. I did like their quesabirria though the one time I've had it. 29 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said: Hmmm. I have been three times and have only eaten the quesabirria, which was very good each time. Maybe I’ll get adventurous and try something different. I had lunch there today. Had two birria de res and the Texan. Both were good, as was the cantaloupe juice. The line moved slow due to the chica ordering when I got there took 10 minutes to discuss the entire menu with the order taker at the register; nevermind the giant menu board on the wall and the hand held menus. She wanted to know what was on each taco even though a picture of each taco was shown as was a list of the ingredients. After agonizing over each offering she ordered one taco and then proceeded to pull the wrong debit or credit card out at least 3 times until she found one that would work. The guy in front of me (equally annoyed) bellied up to order and she butted in to start asking more questions about the food and how much she was charged for her taco. A day in the life of deadshank.
November 17, 20223 yr I had lunch there today. Had two birria de res and the Texan. Both were good, as was the cantaloupe juice. The line moved slow due to the chica ordering when I got there took 10 minutes to discuss the entire menu with the order taker at the register; nevermind the giant menu board on the wall and the hand held menus. She wanted to know what was on each taco even though a picture of each taco was shown as was a list of the ingredients. After agonizing over each offering she ordered one taco and then proceeded to pull the wrong debit or credit card out at least 3 times until she found one that would work. The guy in front of me (equally annoyed) bellied up to order and she butted in to start asking more questions about the food and how much she was charged for her taco. A day in the life of deadshank.Uuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh what’s good here?Uuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhbbhhhh let me try that queso beer taco.
November 17, 20223 yr My worst experience so far has been showing up at 11:00 am and ordering 3 tacos. I sit in tables rt in front of registers. Not one other human being besides staff and I the entire time and cashier sits there entire time im waiting without saying a word to me. 31 minutes later--yes i know down to minute becaus my phone lets me know when credit card was swiped-- I get my tacos. Again, not one customer has walked in entire time and cashier hasnt moved. I wait to complain because I know what happens in the kitchen sometimes to the food of people who complain. I said "That was a really really long time. Will it always take this long for three tacos?". Cashier with fake blonde hair said "no." That was it. No apologies. No explanation. Nada. Just "no." I respected him for directly answering my question.
November 18, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Hornbeliever said: I live walking distance to this Taco Fuego so have been many times. They are the the 2022 UT football team of restaurants on Silber. I've had very delicious tacos there but I've also had items that I didn't finish because they are so blah. I don't understand. I'm desperate for them to gain consistency. Nearby pollo loco is a consistent 6 but TF has been a 9 and a 3 various times. I did like their quesabirria though the one time I've had it. is tamashi good ?
November 18, 20223 yr 10 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said: is tamashi good ? Solid 8. Definitely like it enough to repeat many times but I would never drive far for it. Conveniently tasty.
November 18, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, Hornbeliever said: My worst experience so far has been showing up at 11:00 am and ordering 3 tacos. I sit in tables rt in front of registers. Not one other human being besides staff and I the entire time and cashier sits there entire time im waiting without saying a word to me. 31 minutes later--yes i know down to minute becaus my phone lets me know when credit card was swiped-- I get my tacos. Again, not one customer has walked in entire time and cashier hasnt moved. I wait to complain because I know what happens in the kitchen sometimes to the food of people who complain. I said "That was a really really long time. Will it always take this long for three tacos?". Cashier with fake blonde hair said "no." That was it. No apologies. No explanation. Nada. Just "no." I respected him for directly answering my question. When was the last time you ate there? The three times I have ate there it has never taken more than 10 minutes for my food to get to my table. (I am mostly joking) I order in Spanish, so maybe that makes a difference (I look white-ish)?
November 18, 20223 yr 53 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said: When was the last time you ate there? The three times I have ate there it has never taken more than 10 minutes for my food to get to my table. (I am mostly joking) I order in Spanish, so maybe that makes a difference (I look white-ish)? I've been probably 6-7 times over the last couple months and as recently as a week ago. It's just been hit or miss. I love having a restaurant like that so close so I'm rooting for it to stabilize. Wish they had soda machine too.
November 18, 20223 yr I've been probably 6-7 times over the last couple months and as recently as a week ago. It's just been hit or miss. I love having a restaurant like that so close so I'm rooting for it to stabilize. Wish they had soda machine too.No doubt. The first time I ate there I wanted a refill of lemonade. The dude reluctantly gave it to me. Come one my dude, I get it, it’s a taqueria, but we are in Texas. Free motherfucking refills por vida Holmes.
November 18, 20223 yr @Hornbeliever I get what you’re saying about the blond Hispanic guy at the register. Absolutely zero personality Easter island statue. I’d hate to play Texas hold ‘em against that guy. The service is slow. One register was down but they did have a soda machine; however, seemed non-operable or possibly radioactive since nobody approached it. The food is good but they need to get everything moving in the same direction. There was quite a crowd and way too many people standing in line and to the point of discomfort. It’s not good when you are sitting at a table eating while someone waiting in line has the rear end bumping your table right next to your food.
November 19, 20223 yr I guess this question is Tex Mex adjacent. Chula's Memorial, RIP, had the best lemon pepper wings in Houston. I need a replacement as Ojos Locos deeply sucks. Roostar has excellent wings, but it's not a bar. The first person that says Buffalo Wild Wings gets punched. Edited November 19, 20223 yr by billfromlaketravis
November 19, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said: I guess this question is Tex Mex adjacent. Chula's Memorial, RIP, had the best lemon pepper wings in Houston. I need a replacement as Ojos Locos deeply sucks. Roostar has excellent wings, but it's not a bar. The first person that says Buffalo Wild Wings gets punched. Houston Hot wings at FM bar, best wings in Houston
November 19, 20223 yr 13 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said: Houston Hot wings at FM bar, best wings in Houston I'll be the judge of that. Have not had wings there and am on vacation for the next 9 days.
November 19, 20223 yr Just now, Hornbeliever said: I'll be the judge of that. Have not had wings there and am on vacation for the next 9 days. Houston Hot, i tried the lemon pepper once and forgot about it because the houston hot are that good they're steak night isn't bad at all
November 19, 20223 yr had lunch today, Juarez on Gessner. Best cheese enchiladas in town. ask for the habanero salsa
November 22, 20223 yr So Taco Fuego is good? How’s the al pastor? El Pollo Loco next door sucks. Only had the quesabirria. It was good. Same quality the three times I have been. Not the best but solid offering.
November 23, 20223 yr On 11/18/2022 at 7:22 PM, billfromlaketravis said: I guess this question is Tex Mex adjacent. Chula's Memorial, RIP, had the best lemon pepper wings in Houston. I need a replacement as Ojos Locos deeply sucks. Roostar has excellent wings, but it's not a bar. The first person that says Buffalo Wild Wings gets punched. Lemon Pepper wings at LA Crawfish are pretty solid.
November 24, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, Deej said: Nothing more TexMex than hot wings. just had a discussion Monday about south Texas joints with great chicken fried steaks Edited November 24, 20223 yr by tx 3 putt
November 29, 20223 yr El Jardin, deep on Harrisburg. Excellent food all around, great margaritas. Great spot, so low priced compared to most places Probably the best menudo in Houston.
November 30, 20223 yr Anyone else remember when we had a shaggy enchilada meet up at El Jardin many years ago? That was random lol
November 30, 20223 yr 11 minutes ago, Mez2 said: Anyone else remember when we had a shaggy enchilada meet up at El Jardin many years ago? That was random lol Let’s do it again. I love that place
November 30, 20223 yr 13 minutes ago, Brisketexan said: That menudo looks LEGIT. Breakfast of Champions pro move, dump all the salsa in and all the onions / jalapeños Edited November 30, 20223 yr by tx 3 putt
November 30, 20223 yr 10 hours ago, tx 3 putt said: Let’s do it again. I love that place I'd be down for a surly enchilada meet up.
December 1, 20223 yr On 11/17/2022 at 6:10 PM, tx 3 putt said: is tamashi good ? tamashi has honest ramen prices which i'm going to appreciate when i finally run out of turkey gumbo (nearly 4 quarts left to go) haven't been to el jardin in ages. i remember the mixed grill tower being pretty great. Edited December 1, 20223 yr by elfenix
December 1, 20223 yr Urbe in Uptown is pretty solid if you understand what it is. Basically Hugo’s appetizer menu + drinks.
December 3, 20223 yr Urbe is solid. I actually like it more than Hugo's for its simplicity and value. On another note, finally had a pleasant experience at Taco Fuego. Good service and good food on the same trip. Think it took me 8 trips to get that venn diagram linked up.
December 3, 20223 yr Any chance El Jardin has a place in The Woodlands cause I'd be totally down for that!
December 3, 20223 yr Tell me you haven't been to The Woodlands lately without telling me you haven't been to The Woodlands lately.
December 3, 20223 yr 6 minutes ago, Hate said: Tell me you haven't been to The Woodlands lately without telling me you haven't been to The Woodlands lately. I haven't been to the woodlands lately without telling you I haven't been to the woodlands lately. Now what?
December 3, 20223 yr Well if you had been to The Woodlands lately, you would know that there are more Mexicans here now than there are left in Mexico. But these are the ones that have paid cash for their million dollar homes, so some here may still consider them white. I'm surrounded by families from Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Columbia. The demographics here are changing quickly and nobody I know minds that.
December 3, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Hate said: Well if you had been to The Woodlands lately, you would know that there are more Mexicans here now than there are left in Mexico. But these are the ones that have paid cash for their million dollar homes, so some here may still consider them white. I'm surrounded by families from Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Columbia. The demographics here are changing quickly and nobody I know minds that.
December 23, 20223 yr Juarez on Gessner, three cheese enchilada plate. Ask for the habanero salsa but be careful, it packs a punch
December 24, 20223 yr Habanero salsa? That makes me want to go to Gerardo's and get a few barbacoa tacos and dump their habanero salsa all over them. Habanero bukkake.
December 24, 20223 yr 19 hours ago, tx 3 putt said: Juarez on Gessner, three cheese enchilada plate. Ask for the habanero salsa but be careful, it packs a punch I've only been there once. It was over 20 years ago and I still recall it being pretty damn good. It was probably a San Antonio 9 which is high praise. That place was better than any place in Austin by far. It still baffles me how shitty the TexMex is in Austin.
December 24, 20223 yr 12 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said: Habanero salsa? That makes me want to go to Gerardo's and get a few barbacoa tacos and dump their habanero salsa all over them. Habanero bukkake. you can buy a to go cup.
December 24, 20223 yr Mira pendejo, Juarez. Lá Paz (one taco al carbon and one cheese enchilada) with habanero salsa. solid food and service. Thanks for the suggestion.
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