28 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Houston

Laredo Taqueria Mexican • $
915 Snover St, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Fajita Taco Left Barbacoa Taco Right
Barbacoa & Fajitas Tacos
Loaded with Bacon Tacos
Barbacoa Lunch Plate
It Was a Fajita Tacos
Spicy Sausage Tacos
Frijoles A la Charra
Fajita Quesadillas
Tacos Chicharron
Huevos Rancheros

“What a great way to start my day. I was there when they opened today and the food hit the spot. Best tacos in Houston. And the smiles and welcome from the friendly staff only made it better. 5-stars for sure“

4.5 Superb216 Reviews
Arnaldo Richards' Picos Restaurant Mexican • $$
3601 Kirby Dr, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Fajita Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Curbside pickup: Yes
Tenderloin Fajitas with a Side of Mole Negro
Mole Coloradito South Pacific Coast
Lamb Shank Mixiote Hildalgo Style
Rice Mole Negro & Fried Egg
Chile En Nogada Tradicionale
Seven Layer Chocolate Cake
Pork Shank Carnitas Style
Tres Leches Chocolate Cake
Enchiladas De Mole Poblano

“We had a loooong girls' lunch here and it was great because we could visit easily and it wasn't very busy nor noisy. We each really enjoyed our meals too. It will only be open until December so get in there while you can. Sad to see it close.“

4 Good350 Reviews
Candente Tex-Mex • $$
4306 Yoakum Blvd, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Black Bean Enfrijoladas with Avocado
Smoked Chicken Quesadilla Verde
White Cheese Chili Con Queso
Guacamole Cheese Salsa
Refried Beans and Rice
Smoked Brisket Nachos
Smoked Chicken Verde
Tacos Birria De Res
Brisket Enchiladas
Cheese Enchiladas

“Best Tex mex I’ve ever had“

4.4 Superb231 Reviews
El Tiempo Cantina Tex-Mex • $$
5602 Washington Ave, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Guacamole with Minced Onions Minced Garlic Cilantro Tomatoes and Lime
Dos Taco and Enchiladas with Rice and Beans
Fajitas Y 1 2 Rack Baby Back Ribs
Large Fajita Salad Coronada
Rib Eye Steak Tampiquena
Jumbo Lump Crab Nachos
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Xochitl Chicken Soup
Fajita Quesadillas
Parrillada Mixta

“Every single time I’ve been here has been an excellent experience (I have been here 500 times). The margaritas at the “BEST IN HOUSTON!” and probably the best in the entire State!

No, I’m being serious. Their margaritas are so good it’s crazy, and you only need a few 😀🪇

The service is always top noch and the staff is very attentive even on very busy nights.

The food is amazing, very fresh and homemade.“

4.3 Superb244 Reviews
El Premio Tex Mex Bar & Grill Tex-Mex • $$
Terminal C, 2800 N Terminal Rd, Houston

Customers` Favorites

El Premio Bacon Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
El Premio Kids' Chicken Tenders & Fries
El Premio Kids' Cheeseburger & Fries
El Premio Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
El Premio Steak Quesadilla
El Premio El Gringo Burger
El Premio Beef Enchiladas
El Premio Chopped Salad
El Premio Queso Completo
Beet Salad with Shrimp

“Food: 5 stars - the marinated skirt steak fajita is flavorful and filling. The chicken bacon ranch quesadilla is delicious too
Service: 5 stars - our waiter was pleasant and informative
Atmosphere: 5 stars - The music is the right volume and the decor is welcomibg“

3.2 Average234 Reviews
Twisted Turban Tex-Mex • $
2838 S Texas 6 B, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Sandwich with Mac N Cheese
Philli Cheese Steak Burger with Fries
Single Watt Burger with Fries
Texas Toro Burger with Fries
Red Velvet Deep Fried Oreos
Turban Burger with Fries
Turban Burger and Fries
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Fried Red Velvet Oreos
Wrapchic Boti Plate

“Love it’s burgers 🍔 and comfort atmosphere“

4.4 Superb128 Reviews
Mi Cocina Tex-Mex • $$
4410 Westheimer Rd C-1, Houston

Customers` Favorites

MI Tierra Tacos De Carne Asada
Chocolate Tres Leches
Brisket Quesadillas
Sunset Enchiladas
Enchiladas Verdes
Cheese Enchiladas
MI Tierra Nachos
Chicken Fajitas
Tacos MI Tierra
Chile Con Queso

“I’ve never been there, but I remember that an idiot named Jason Vicknair talked crazy about this place. Something about his poor little starving wife not getting shredded cheese quickly enough during covid. That guy was a complete tool (probably still is), so I want to do my part to increase ratings. If I’m ever in the Dallas area, I promise to stop by. He had a phony complaint about it being his first date night in months, which was disproved quickly. People found his review history and it was littered with complaints. Basically the dude is a male Karen that deserves ridicule for the rest of his life for being a tool.“

4.2 Good217 Reviews
Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina Tex-Mex • $$
1801 Yale St, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Refill - Flour Tortilla Chips
Tacos Al Carbon - Carnitas
Classic Chicken Enchiladas
Redfish on the Half Shell
Shrimp Tacos De Mariscos
Made to Order Guacamole
Churros and Tres Leches
Parrillada Familiar
Enchiladas Verdes
Mexican Rice Side

“We came here for lunch (our first time) based on reviews on other sites. Those reviews weren't wrong. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the prices were very reasonable. Highly recommended.“

4.2 Good205 Reviews
Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen Tex-Mex • $$
6401 Woodway Dr, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Enchiladas Served with Rice and Beans
Enchiladas North of the Border
Mexico City Chicken Enchiladas
Enchilada Culinary Tour
South of the Border
Enchiladas Verdes
Tres Leches Cake
Chicken Fajitas
Chips and Queso
Crab Enchiladas

“EVERY-TIME we come to Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen, we leave smiling, full and wanting to come back. The food was fresh, delicious and portioned NOT to engorge me! Sometimes, ya even bump into the woman herself!!! Sylvia is absolutely delightful, charming and intelligent. If you’ve not been, definitely start with enchiladas!! I like “The Alice” but it’s not always on the menu….. ask anyway….. nudge nudge!!“

4.2 Good132 Reviews
Molina's Cantina Tex-Mex • $
3801 Bellaire Blvd, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce
Complimentary Tortillas Chips w Dips
Homemade Tres Leches Cake
The Original Jose’S Dip
Rosita’S Pollo Poblano
Chicken Mole Enchilada
Black Bean Empanadas
Refried Beans - Side
Enchiladas De Tejas
Verde Enchiladas

“pre-birthday celebration I have been coming to Houston Molina's for 25 years. Love it so much! ❤️“

4.2 Good97 Reviews
El Tiempo Cantina- Richmond Tex-Mex • $$
3130 Richmond Ave., Houston

Customers` Favorites

Guacamole with Minced Onions Minced Garlic Cilantro Tomatoes and Lime
Chicken and Beef Fajitas
Jumbo Lump Crab Nachos
Verde Chicken Enchies
Chicken Quesadilla
Fajita Quesadillas
Tres Leches Cake
Ribs Y Enchilada
Frozen Margarita
Enchilada Plate

“I love this place and go there about once a month. The food and margaritas are hard to beat. To the management... can you PLEASE do something about the smell in the front of the restaurant near the host stand? It smells like sewage gas and is quite off putting. It's been ongoing for months.“

4.1 Good152 Reviews
Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen Tex-Mex • $
1140 Eldridge Pkwy, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Served with Rice and Beans
South of the Border
Enchilada Chihuahua
Chicken Enchiladas
Frijoles Refritos
Chips and Cheese
Chile Con Queso
Chicken Fajitas
Chips and Salsa
Mole Enchiladas

“This is my favorite restaurant! The food is consistently delicious! The salsa is my favorite, and it's made fresh everyday. The staff is phenomenal! They are friendly and very attentive, making us feel like we are home! I LOVE this place and cannot recommend it enough! 5 stars!“

4.1 Good125 Reviews
Lopez Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
11606 Wilcrest Dr, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Rice and Beans Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Curbside pickup: No
Chips and Salsa Regular Frozen Margarita and a Mr Pibb
Chips and Salsa with Queso Dip
Beef Fajita Chimichanga
Crispy Taco and Tostada
Ruben’S Tortilla Soup
Beef Fajita Enchiladas
Ruben's Tortilla Sous
Beef Enchilada Plate
Pollo Qui Qui RI Qui

“Have heard great things about this restaurant and it did not disappoint. Such a beautiful dinning room and bar. Its hard to believe this place has been here for decades. Homemade Tortillas were GREAT! I had a burrito covered in Mexican gravy chili. Perfect seasoning and the same to the salsa that came with the chile relleno.“

4.5 Superb326 Reviews
El Tiempo Cantina Tex-Mex • $$
2605 S Gessner Rd, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Guacamole with Minced Onions Minced Garlic Cilantro Tomatoes and Lime
Red Ranchera Chicken Enchilada
Spinach Veggie Quesadillas
Lunch Beef Fajita Enchilada
Chicken Flauta a La Carte
Chips and Salsa Addictive
Crab and Cheese Enchilada
Chile Con Queso Joey
Lunch Carne Guisada
Carne Asada La Tana

“I can't say enough about the staff here. I typically eat alone but have come with a group as well. I exclusively sit in the lounge and the teamwork, service mindset and speed at which the staff move is incredible. The food is fantastic, arrives hot and fast and they never let you sit empty handed.“

4 Good180 Reviews
Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant Tex-Mex • $$
1511 Shepherd Dr, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Complimentary Chips and Salsa
Grilled Fish or Shrimp Tacos
Beef Fajita Quesadilla
Lunch Chicken Fajitas
Crab Stuffed Shrimp
Tableside Guacamole
Jalapeño Sausage
Texas'-Mex Madras
Margarita Flight
Chips and Queso

“A Houston original and one of the best texmex restaurants around. They are known for their fajitas; they're well seasoned and cooked perfectly. I have always been impressed with their service, after maybe 40 visits over the years and several locations, I have never had anything but great service even when they're extremely busy. That alone is a big reason why I choose them. It's a quality place, if you haven't been you're missing out.“

3.9 Good158 Reviews
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation Mexican • $$
2704 Navigation Blvd, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Ninfa's 'Award Winning' Fajita Burger
Ninfa's Famous Shrimp Diablo
Beef Fajitas Rice & Beans
Chile Con Chips and Salsa
Tacos de Pulpo Cazuelita
Parrilla Mixta for Two
Side of Chile Con Queso
Ninfa Delicioso Plato
One Taco A la Ninfa
Caldo Xochitl Bowl

“Our experience at Ninfas is always stellar. We love their fajitas, chips and dip and margaritas. Our server last time we were there, Ernesto Islas, was awesome and anticipated our every need. Thanks Ninfa’s for being our go-to Mexican food spot!“

4.3 Superb668 Reviews
Torchy's Tacos Mexican • $
2400 Times Blvd, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Brushfire and Trailer Park Tacos
Hillbilly Queso & Chips
Chips and Queso Dip
Trailer Park Trashy
Grande Burrito Bowl
BYO Breakfast Taco
Bean & Cheese Taco
Fried Avocado V
Chips and Salsa
Chicken Fajita

“We are from New Orleans, this was our first time eating here. We come to this area every few months for medical reasons. We don’t have one close to us. Many people recommended it and it did not disappoint. We enjoyed everything we had. So good! 🙂“

4.4 Superb299 Reviews
Taqueria Christal Tex Mex Tex-Mex • $$
4215 Airline Dr, Houston

“Great food and very friendly service. Thank you.“

5 Superb3 Reviews
Villa Arcos Mexican • $
3009 Navigation Blvd, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Chorizo Egg and Potatoes Super
Carne Guisada Beef Tips Taco
Bacon Egg & Cheese Tacos
Bacon Egg and Cheese Taco
Carne Guisada Taco
Velia’S Burrito
Chorizo and Egg
Breakfast Tacos
Potato and Egg
Veila's Burrito

“Our first time and the tacos were delicious! We also tried the tamales, the menudo, and the barbacoa! Wow! Everything was perfect. 😋“

4.5 Superb147 Reviews
Little Pappasito's Cantina Mexican • $$
2536 Richmond Ave., Houston

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Quail Beef Fajita Grilled Chicken & Diablo Shrimp
Pappasito's Original Frozen Margarita
Pappasito's Famous Shrimp Brochette
Sopa de Tortilla & Ensalada de Casa
Tortilla Soup & Ensalada de Casa
Fajita Chicken and Shrimp
Fajitas and Margaritas
Chicken Fajita Flautas
Carne Asada Enchiladas
Chicken Tortilla Soup

“Food was TERRIFIC! Only knocked off a star because my wife found a hair in her quesadilla, which I know sometimes happens so it wasnt that big of a deal. Salsa was FRESH! You can tell that all of their food is cooked from scratch and our server Zach was knowledgeable, courteous, and even asked us where we were from. Some of the best Tex-Mex I've ever had. GET THE TIJUANA SHRIMP!“

4.3 Superb231 Reviews
Escalante's Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila Tex-Mex • $$
6582 Woodway Dr, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Ceviche Ceviche De Camaron
Cheese Enchilada and Al Carbon
Sopa de Tortilla Clásico Bowl
Extra Chips and Salsa Ziplock
Don Julio Anejo 70 Blanco
Enchiladas Famosas Verde
Cheese Enchilada Plate
Parrillada Escalante's
Carne Asada Escalante
Chicken Fajita Salad

“The food is so delicious & so fresh ! My waiter was one of the best , Jose Luis ! He was very attentive & took my order & had ny drink of choice served to me in less than 3 minutes . He made sure my meal was the way I wanted it & thanked me for coming in . Very pleasant“

4.9 Superb292 Reviews
Tacos A Go Go Oak Forest Tacos • $
3401 W T C Jester Blvd, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Custom Breakfast Tacos
Breakfast Burrito
Frozen Margaritas
Grilled Chicken
Puerco Guisado
Lamb Barbacoa
Chips & Salsa
Barbacoa Taco
Refried Beans
Grilled Shrimp

“Rose and Randy are the best. Love em!!!!“

4.2 Good145 Reviews
Cyclone Anaya’s Tex-Mex • $$
5214 Morningside Dr, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salad
Complementary Chips and Salsa
Carne Asada and Eggs
Enchiladas with Mole
Crispy Shrimp Tacos
Enchilada Anaya’S
Enchiladas Anaya's
Brisket Enchiladas
Cheese Enchilada
Quesadillas Half

“Great Mexican food and marguerites!“

4.7 Superb407 Reviews
Tacos A Go Go Midtown Tacos • $
3704 Main St, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Breakfast Tacos with Sour Cream and Pico De Gallo
Custom Breakfast Tacos
Grilled Chicken
Grilled Shrimp
Nachos a Go Go
Refried Beans
Barbacoa Taco
Carne Guisada
Shrimp Tacos
Brisket Taco

“best tacos!! authentic tex mex. 🌮 🤎amazing customer service, one of a kind environment, unbeatable prices. definitely dine in and soak up the vibes. food came out fast and hot, tasty from start to finish. try the birria and the chips & salsa is yummy too. you can literally taste the seasonings and cilantro which I love. the Jamaica fresca was delicious too. 10/10, can't wait to come back next time I'm in town.“

4.1 Good135 Reviews
La Tapatia Mexican • $
1749 Richmond Ave., Houston

Customers` Favorites

Flautas and Combination Cheese Enchilada and Chile Relleno
Street Tacos Taquitos Chilangos Asada or Pastor
Chips and Salsa Verde and Salsa Roja
Tapatia Filete A la Plancha
Margarita Chips and Salsa
Margarita on the Rocks
Camarones A la Plancha
Street Tacos Pastor
Chicken Medallions
Chile Con Queso Dip

“We had a business lunch for some 40 people at La Tapatia located at 1749 Richmond Avenue. I was impressed by the service the restaurant manager Alberto provided from my initial contact through the end of the event and found him to be professional, trustworthy, and with an outstanding attitude towards his customers. Alberto offered suggestions and took personal ownership. Alberto's team especially Judith who helped with serving food did an outstanding job in making the event a very successful one. Overall, a great experience and outstanding value for money!“

4 Good175 Reviews
Escalante's Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila Tex-Mex • $$
4053 Westheimer Rd, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Escalante's Chile Con Queso Blanco Bowl
Cheese Enchilada and Beef Taco Plate
Extra Chips and Salsa Ziplock
Surf \u0026 Turf Fajitas
Empanadas De Camaron
Tableside Guacamole
Roasted Corn Bisque
Chicken Quesadillas
Skinny Enchiladas
Nachos Escalante

“I had a fantastic experience at this Mexican restaurant! The ambiance was warm and inviting, with comfortable seating and a great overall vibe. Our server was incredibly attentive and took such good care of us throughout the meal. The food was absolutely delicious—flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. The cocktails were also a highlight, especially the Wild Strawberry—it was refreshing and perfectly balanced. Highly recommend this place for a great night out!“

4.7 Superb268 Reviews
Cyclone Anaya's Tex-Mex Kitchen Tex-Mex • $$
309 Gray St STE 111, Houston

Customers` Favorites

Side of Cyclone’S Signature Chile Con Queso with Taco Meat
Florentine Enchiladas Add Beef Fajita and Shrimp
Patr on Jalapeno Margarita
Large Frozen Margaritas
Cyclone’S Soft Tacos
Enchiladas Anaya’S
Enchilada Anaya’S
Brisket Enchiladas
Lobster Enchiladas
Chips and Salsa

“delicioso y muy agradable lugar!“

4.6 Superb444 Reviews
Tacos laredo Family • $
911 West Road, Houston

“People are decieving
Tacos are great in here and i get enough meat on my taco. It has a amazing taste. The negative reviews must be from competitors or some jealous karen

Vegetarian options: Meat is good for vegans“

4.3 Superb41 Reviews

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