50 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants near Friendswood

“Best Mexican food in all of Houston. Staff is always incredibly friendly and prices are very affordable. 10/10 only down side is the limited parking.“

“I came by today to buy some of the best tamales EVER, kist to fid the truck gone. It is Good Friday so perhaps you were just taking the day off. Right? You will be back... please?“

“The atmosphere was the best part. Colorful painting on walls, tables, and even some chairs. Slow during our lunch. The chips always came out warm and fresh. Food was good and spent <$10/person for lunch. Really wanted the fajitas but they were $18+ a person during lunch too. Some items said “beef” and others “ground beef” and came out the same. Other than that, was a wonderful experience.“

“Very friendly really good service always a smile on her face really good waiter“

“Outstanding food and prices“

“Great food and even better service wish we had one in Kansas City“

“Great lunch menu with plenty of delish food. Chip was so good and tender!“

“Sat 10/12 Visiting from California passing through Hobby on the way to ClearLake. Found this super cute gem! The staff immediately greeted us with a smile and were quickly seated in a booth by the bar. Waitress was really nice when we asked for recommendations on food and drinks, she went into detail. THE BARTENDER CRAFTED AN AMAZING TAMARINDO MARGARITA so good I ordered a second one and an ice cold tall perfect pour beer! We ate the birria flour tortilla quesadillas and they were tasty. Love the vibes, the music and decor. Insta worthy for sure plenty of photo ops. Try this spot you won't be disappointed.“

“Be forewarned they are almost always packed and overflowing with customers. So be prepared to wait. They are one of the better Mexican restaurants in terms of flavor. I am a chilaquiles aficionado and they have excellent chilaquiles. One of the best menu options they have is the fajita a la Mexicana. However I never recommend ordering from them, to go. As the chilaquiles were significantly lacking in sauce and cheese in comparison to the ones served in restaurant. It was mostly just dry plain tortillas not even fried properly. Also the fajita a la Mexicana was drastically smaller in portion as well versus the one they serve as a dine in. I feel like mathematically the portions are over 1/2 smaller.“

“I was treated here by my church member and it was my 1st time going here. I can’t give this place enough stars for their food, service and restaurant. I would ? per cent recommend Gringos!!!“

“Kaz was awesome Great food and service ! A must if your wanting Mexican food and drinks“

“Great food great atmosphere“

“Is the best Mexican Restaurant in town, Food is delicious and great service.“

“I've been here many times. The food is outstanding! Their charro beans are the BEST! Service this time was under par, but it is usually quite good. Sometimes people have a lot going on. Puffy tacos, crunchy tacos, fajitas, taco salad, enchiladas...we have had them all! Nothing ever disappoints!?“

“Victoria The sweetest attentive Server was absolutely amazing, kept our drinks filled and table cleared . The manager even stopped by as well to check with us that everything was great , which it was . Also congratulations again Victoria on your pregnancy 💎💖We will definitely visit again and request you as our server when we’re in town 5⭐️“

“Excelente todo, la comida , el recibimiento y atención ♥️“

“The service was pleasant, the food was damn good, the drinks were on point the ONE n only complaint is that the booths are a lil cramped, other than that, it's a great n yummy place to eat... maybe order your food to go home n eat in the comfort of your place!“

“Esteban’s is our go to place to relax and have a delicious meal, and enjoy great service. Today I am writing to thank and praise the manager and staff of Esteban’s for their immediate, effective, professional and caring response to an emergency in which a client had an apparent stroke. Multiple staff immediately: ran to the client, called 911, took directions from the 911 operator and passed them to family with the stroke victim, stood by with the stroke victim’s family and place an employee outside to direct the ambulance. Throughout this process the rest of the staff very efficiently took over for those three who were with the patient, on the phone with 911, or at the door directing the ambulance. The victim and family were supported, no restaurant tables suffered a lack of service, the ambulance was there within ten minutes, and the patient and her family member were fully supported throughout.“

“The chicken fajitas dinner for 2 ! Chicken fajitas, spanish rice and charro beans with flour tortillas was seasoned so good. The food was so Great !! we will be definitely be back🫶🏼 #firstvisit #lunchtime #texmexfood #hiddengems“

“It's a nice place. It is not always crowded, which allows you to find a place to enjoy some fajitas... The one they serve for 2 people is excellent, it is a good dish with picó de gallo, cream, salad and some good hot tortillas.

In the end we tried a wine Margarita, delicious, I recommend it.“

“Great food for more than 20 years for me“

“Had a great night out with my daughter. The food was good and the Stagg were awesome. We got there a bit late but we were welcomed and made to feel at home. The food came out fast and was delicious. We never had to ask for drink refills or more chips or salsa. The food was hot and really hit the spot. Really appreciate the effort that was put jn for us as we were the last guests there and though it wasn't quite closing time it was close to it, they didn't act like it was an inconvenience or a bother and they just took really good care.“

“Absolutely the best tacos south of Houston. Crossroads brisket all the way 🤤✨“

“Really friendly the staff treats you like family the food it the bomb.com I highly recommend this place“

“The food and service was amazing!! Taylor Taylor did an excellent job! We're definitely coming back and asking for her every time!“

“We ordered the La Familia for pick up two days in advance. Our experience was excellent. Everything was ready for us and guests were happy. Served six with leftovers. Enjoyed especially were fajitas, tortillas, guacamole and chili con queso and rice and beans. Will definitely order again!“

“From the outside of this Shell gas station you would not know that there is a tex-mex burger and tacos restaurant inside. Truly a hole in the wall find.Bonus is that the food is good.Super bonus is that it's definitely less expensive than any other restaurant around.Downsides are they close at 3:30pm, and you have to pay separately for your drinks at the gas station counter. A really big selection of drinks tho.I'll come back. I liked the spiced salts they used on the onion rings too“

“5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Golden Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for The Most Amazing Service here at Bullritos La Porte Texas .The Food is so Amazing And the Service is too! They Are Always So Delicious! Thanks For being So Yummy to our Tummies.“

“Fajitas are the bomb! Please bring back Charro beans! We loved our waitress Angie ❤️“

“We typically enjoy all of our meals at Chili's, but tonight the nachos and the baked potato soup were not good at all. My daughter and I were very disappointed with our meals. It will probably be a while before we return.“

“I ordered the surf and turf fajitas, which is half shrimp and half beef fajita. Both are delicious, but the beef was my favorite. The meat is very flavorful and tender with a hint of smokiness. It came with everything as advertised (tortillas, rice, beans, 2 salsas and pico- all were fantastic!). There was a litte misunderstanding with my order and the owner was very nice and accommodating when I reached out about it and he actually gave me a complimentary order to make up for it. The customer service was fantastic. I'll definitely be back!“

“Great food and service 👍🏼👍🏽“

“Their enchilada gravy has been bringing me back in for years! All of their food is high quality with great prices, too! Manager is very nice and accommodating! Nice family atmosphere. Something for everyone!“

“Great food and serviced ❤️“

“Omg the fajita meat is amazing! My daughter got the birria tacos; she said they were juicy and the dipping sauce was delicious! Very prompt and courteous service! Prices are average… Birria tacos come with (3) @$15 and all the fixings Fajitas for one are approx $20 Quesadillas are the freaking BOMB @ $15 for a 1/2 Overall!!! A WIN!!!! Defin a place to revisit !!!“

“Always nice to enjoy with friends and family“

“This is the first time here at this El Tiempo , I've been to the others, I really don't like when I tell them I don't want my beef Fajita to be bloody , well I sent it back twice and it was still not right , I lost my appetite at that point . The waiter acted like he didn't really care . I was honestly disappointed 😞!!!“

“Amazing food & drinks. They treat you like family as soon as you walk in and the vibe is always warm and welcoming. I highly recommend their stuffed avocados but everything in the menu is honestly delicious!“

“Love Love the food!!! The service is excellent and the people are awesome. Have been eating there for almost 40 years and the food has always been Excellent!“

“Food was delicious, I love Torchy’s consistency across locations. I’m a basic bee and got the Trailer Park with a Hillybilly queso, but I tried the Democrat today and it was sooo delicious. I also tried the churros for the first time and they were piping hot and delicious!

Kid-friendliness: Everyone is welcome and the kid portions are generous!“

“This is my first time here today picking up some lunch. I ordered a California burrito. It was really good. Honestly, I feel like the ones that Arandas are bigger for the price. But, overall I would come back again and check out other options.“

“I celebrated my birthday with a family member for the first time at Red River Cantina. The food was outstanding! The service was right on. The ambiance was TexMex classic. The ladies bathroom was impeccably clean and well stocked. Our server surprised me with a beautifully and delicious complimentary Sopapillas with cream and a lit birthday candle. Red River Cantina has nothing to envy their competitors. We all know who they are. Red River is our new restaurant for delicious and reasonably priced TexMex dining! Next on our list is their BBQ restaurant! Can't wait!“

“This was the best experience here since I moved to Pearland 3 years ago! Noah is absolutely amazing! He was extremely attentive, always prompt and kept our drinks full. He made great conversation and was so sweet too! Thank you for helping me forget a rough week, this old girl needed that. Keep up the amazing work!!!“

“We stumbled across this resaurant and have been back several times. Sandra and Edgar have been our servers and they are very helpful and enjoyable. The food was wonderful and consistent on every visit. My husband has celiac disease and must be gluten free. He can have many options here that we don't get other places. We will keep going back!“

“Todo muy delicioso me encanta el personal de este restaurante gente muy amable“

“The waiter Huber basically told us what not to order. NOTE When you come to this location bring your own silverware, we had to share a knife among 3 people. The enchiladas & steak, more like a slice of brisket drenched in a salty cheese sauce. Awful!! The beef enchilada, unflavored ground meat, again drenched in a red sauce WITH cheese. Cancun tilapia again with cheese and 8 tiny cocktail shrimp - no garlic sauce The plate was hot but not the food. At 8ish on a saturday night they only had 3 or 4 tables, no more than 12 people, including us 3 If they were starting to close for the day, they should've close the area they were cleaning. I don't appreciate smelling 'Fabuloso" while I'm eating with the mop bucket next to my table. Really your motto should be "Why are you still in business..." Marked as 1st and last on places not to visit. Overpriced for the food quality“

“Good food for a decent price. This was the lunch quesadilla plate.“

“The food is simply fantastic, one of the very best in the Houston area. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“.uy rica su comida y la atención no se diga María mi mesera le doy un 10 excelente servicio gracias y nos vemos pronto 🙏“