13 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
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

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