50 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants near Friendswood

“Food is amazing. Are there for the first time and will be back again. The Birria Tacos are the best I’ve ever had! Staff is super friendly. Highly recommend“

“First time loved it. I will come back. Food was delicious.“

“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?“

“This has been our favorite restaurant for around 5 years! Friendly staff, comfortable environment, and never crowded. They have plenty of space for large families but still works for a casual date night. Definitely give the queso a try, it’s a family favorite.“

“Had a party of 20 in one of the party rooms. The water was very friendly, and attentive. Food was brought out still hot, and no mistakes! Love the atmosphere. Love everything about this restaurant.“

“Outstanding food and prices“

“We stumbled into this restaurant on a Saturday looking for breakfast and fell in love. Everything was excellent, atmosphere, food, staff and service. We liked it so much that we went back the next day for lunch. It truly is a gem of a restaurant!“

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

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

“Honestly I’ve been coming here for years, and the food is always affordable, and delicious. The chips and salsa are kinda meh, but I go there for the actual food, and always skip out on that because the chips there aren’t very tasty. If you’re looking for super authentic then you might be disappointed. Now it’s not full blown Tex Mex, but it definitely has its influences on some of the dishes. The tortillas are homemade, and the staff is nice. Parking can suck at times.“

“We celebrated our daughter’s birthday with a big party of 25 people. Yannis was the only server and he was fantastic! Very quick service, hot food, drinks stayed filled, and he was very organized! He really went above for us tonight when I asked about them doing anything for birthdays, he let me know they don’t do that anymore, but that he would love to sing for her. He gave her a huge shout out at the restaurant and had our whole section singing- and brought her a delicious tres leches slice! We will definitely be back to specifically sit in his section!“

“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“

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

“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⭐️“

“I absolutely love Esteban Cafe in League City! The coffee is rich and flavorful, and their pastries are always fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly and welcoming, making every visit a great experience. The atmosphere is cozy and perfect for relaxing or catching up with friends. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing coffee and a great vibe!“

“Casa Ole catered a birthday celebration for us, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations from start to finish. The food was absolutely outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every dish had that authentic, comforting Tex-Mex taste you hope for, with vibrant seasonings and generous portions.

The biggest surprise for me was the chicken fajitas. I am usually a beef-only person when it comes to fajitas, but the chicken was incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. It was seasoned perfectly and grilled to perfection, making it just as satisfying—if not more—than the beef I typically order. The rice, beans, tortillas, and sides complemented everything beautifully, and our guests kept going back for seconds.

Beyond the food, the service was equally impressive. The team was professional, punctual, and organized, making the catering process seamless and stress-free. Everything was set up on time and presented attractively, which made hosting so much easier for us.

If you are looking for authentic, delicious Mexican Tex-Mex cuisine with reliable and polished service, Casa Ole is an excellent choice. Our guests are still talking about how great the food was, and we cannot wait to repeat the experience for our next celebration.“

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

“This place is a great place to feed the family. The fajitas were delicious as were the cheese enchiladas! The staff was very friendly and helpful. They have a great menu, as well as accommodations for food allergies! They were very attentive to our orders respectively! The Manager came by to check on us, and made sure we were happy with our service and the quality of our meals! 100% recommend!“

“First time here and we loved it! Brandon took good care of us and the food was excellent! 5 stars !!“

“Great food and service 👍🏼👍🏽“

“Zaira was amazing and will most definitely ask for her everytime we come to pluckers! Good was amazing and she was very attentive and had the best vibes! We really enjoyed her service and would recommend family and friends to ask for her! She definitely deserves a raise or manager position! (No she didn’t ask for me to put this in the review lol)“

“The ice cream with my children's kids meals was a surprising hit, our server was kind and efficient, but I was super disappointed with the chicken quesadilla. There was honestly only a few shreds of cheese per piece and the chicken was spicy (hot), meaning that I couldn't share with my youngest, as we usually do. Hopefully the lack of cheese was a one off thing, but I won't order it again. I will, however, go back to Chuys for another try.“

“Such delicious food. You can tell that the chefs love to cook. I love soup, and their Caldo Xochill very good. (Too many restaurants only have tortilla soup. I want caldo.) This part of town has a lot of TexMex restaurants, but this one is my favorite.“

“The only place I want to stop and get El pastor tacos, these are the best tacos I've had from a little lunch spot in a really long time and I'm glad I found them!

Edit: 10/07/2026 I've been here now almost 10 time and man the quality is always top notch and I knowu tacos are going to taste just as good as the time before, I've brought my kids and wife here. They absolutely love the food and the customer service is beyond amazing! They always smile and say hello, such a great place to eat!“

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

“love their baby back ribs! also their chicken strips with the honey chipotle sauce! 😋“

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

“Always nice to enjoy with friends and family“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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 !!!“

“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 go there once a week. The food is reasonably priced, and really good. The waiters and waitresses are kind and very efficient. Some of the best service in town.“

“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!“

“First time and I can’t say enough about my first experience food was delicious. Drinks were on point, kudos to Kimberly, who went above and beyond with Amazing customer service. I will definitely be back and I highly recommend this place.“

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

“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!“

“I have to give Diego the manager, and Thomas the waiter a five-star rating for exceptional service. They went above and beyond their call of duty. In addition, the food we ordered was amazing! We had one of the fajita combination platters. The lamb chops were amazing and so were the beef fajitas. I highly recommend this restaurant and Thomas the waiter!“

“Just found this place on a whim. Ordered a barbacoa breakfast burrito. It was the size and weight of a newborn child. And I loved everything about it. The beans were so flavorful, the eggs tasted fresh and fluffy, the barbacoa was so tender and not at all greasy. Glad I found this place. Can't wait to see what everything else tastes like“

“I stopped by Barcena’s Mexican Cantina today on 2094 near 518 in League City, and let me tell you—I was not prepared for how good it was. 😅 This spot has seen a rotation of restaurants over the last five years, so I was a little hesitant. My husband and I were straight off the boat… dirty but clean… but still dirty in a clean kind of way. You get it. 😂 I’ve seen Birria tacos everywhere but had never actually tried them until today—and OH. MY. GOODNESS. My jaw hit the table. They were insanely delicious and officially my new obsession. I can already tell the cravings are coming. My husband ordered the crispy beef tacos and he absolutely loved them. The manager, Melissa, even stopped by our table and told us they serve breakfast all day. So yes, if we want Bellinis and pancakes at 9 PM, they’ll make them. And if we want fajitas at 9 AM? Done. That alone deserves a standing ovation. Our server. Denilson, was wonderful—kind, soft-spoken, and on top of everything. Truly a great experience from start to finish. Huge thank you to all the Bay Area food lovers who recommended this spot. We found a new favorite! 🌮❤️“

“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. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Super friendly people from the moment you walk in you can feel the nice atmosphere very clean and so much to pick from plenty of delicious options and my go to for cheap gas prices i highly recommend this store when you are in the lovely town of Dickinson“

“Best shrimp taco's ever!!!!“

“Iguanas Ranas Pearland is our go-to spot for Sunday afternoons! Cecilia is unbelievably kind and takes care of our entire family with patience and grace. She is wonderful and so helpful. We love coming here!“

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

“Delicious breakfast tacos and tortas, made to order with good ingredients. The picture shows a taco of huevos a la Mexicana, a traditional dish with diced tomato, peppers and onions. Igual que los hacia mi mamá en CDMX!Right on the road to I-45 from Hobby Airport’s rental car lane.“

“Sick and half dead at the house. Need life reviving Caldo. Beyond delicious. When I’m better I’m coming to get lit on some margaritas!“