Barrera’s Taco Shop

Name: Barrera’s Taco Shop
Address: 3324 Junction Hwy, Ingram, Texas, 78025, US
Telephone: (830) 367-2383
Price range: $
Rating: 5

$ • Mexican, Tacos

Hours:
3324 Junction Hwy, Ingram
(830) 367-2383

About Barrera’s Taco Shop

Barrera's Taco Shop is a new restaurant located in a remodeled building that was once Buddy's place. It offers an extensive menu with unique dishes that can't be found in the surrounding areas. The menu includes options such as jumbo fried shrimp, a cubana torta, and various proteins like asada, pastor, and carnitas. The carnitas are a highlight, with soft, shredded pork that is crisped on the edges. The restaurant also serves homemade tortillas, refried beans, and rice, all praised for their quality.

The restaurant has a clean and welcoming atmosphere, with friendly service. It is set up as a to-go style place but also offers seating. The chips and salsa are complimentary, with both mild and hot salsas available—hot salsa is recommended for an extra kick. The large tortilla soup is highly recommended, with a flavorful broth, plenty of chicken, rice, pico de gallo, avocado, tortilla strips, and cheese. The drinks, like the sweet tea and horchata, are well-liked, with the horchata being considered one of the best tried in the US so far.

The menu includes a variety of options from ala cart to complete dinners and tortas, which are Mexican and Cuban sandwiches. There is also a hamburger option and a kids menu. Breakfast tacos are particularly good, suggesting the rest of the menu is equally tasty. The restaurant offers red and green salsa to spice up the dishes. While most dishes are omnivorous, vegetarians might ask for only veggies and cheese, though everything is cooked on the same grill. Kids are welcome, and introducing them to Mexican food is encouraged, especially instead of American fast food options. Overall, Barrera's Taco Shop is a hidden gem worth visiting.