24 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants near Jacinto City

“We enjoyed ourselves watching the game“

“Outstanding food and prices“

“Nate was great!! Will be back!!“

“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!“

“I added a Shrimp taco to my order to go with my favorite Brisket Taco...I still love the brisket taco but now the Shrimp taco is equally as good. Shrimp was perfectly cooked with an exceptional flavor. SHRIMP taco is a Must try!!!“

“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.“

“I hope this message finds you well. My wife and I visited your Lamar Street location on December 26th, and I wanted to take a moment to share how truly extraordinary our experience was, thanks to your incredible staff. We had arrived at your restaurant after a frustrating experience earlier in the day. We had been scammed out of tickets for the 3:00 showing of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and while my wife was trying to resolve the issue with Ticketmaster, I thought we could at least enjoy a drink and try to make the best of it. My wife had been really excited for the performance, so needless to say, she was disappointed. What followed, however, turned what could have been a discouraging evening into something unforgettable. Our server, Carlos, came over and informed us that his manager had overheard our situation and wanted to offer us a free appetizer. We were so touched by this generous gesture. As the night continued, my wife was still on the phone trying to resolve the issue, and at that point, Kayla, another member of your team, came over and offered us a free dinner. Again, we were so grateful, and the kindness shown by your staff really started to lift our spirits. But the incredible service didn’t stop there. Later on, Kayla asked if we had any plans for the evening, and when we mentioned that we were heading home due to the day’s frustrations, she smiled and said, “Okay, so you have no plans. Good to know.” We had no idea what was coming next. Jon, your General Manager, then came over to our table with some astonishing news. He had purchased two tickets for us to attend the 7:30 showing of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra! We were completely taken aback—shocked, in fact. We thought we might be on a hidden camera show. But that’s not all. Jon didn’t stop there. When he learned that the digital tickets hadn’t come through, he walked with us to the Toyota Center Box Office, personally bought us two tickets, and handed them to us with a smile. “Enjoy the show,” he said. We were floored by his generosity and thoughtfulness. This act of kindness truly went above and beyond anything we could have imagined. We’ve been loyal customers of your Lamar Street, NRG, Sugar Land, Little Pappasito’s, and Webster locations for quite some time, and we’ve always considered your restaurants among the best in Houston. But after this experience, we feel even more connected to the Pappasito's family. The care and heart shown by your staff, particularly Carlos, Kayla, and Jon, made all the difference in our night. We can’t thank you enough for turning what had started as a disappointing evening into a truly memorable one. Please pass along our deepest gratitude to everyone involved. Thank you again for your exceptional hospitality and for going above and beyond to make us feel valued. We will continue to be loyal patrons of your restaurants, and we’ll be sure to share this incredible story with friends and family.“

“She was such a good server I want her everytime we come here she always come by our table to see if we need anything and she make suggestions we love her“

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

“NAVY FLEET WEEK HOUSTON! My Sailors thank you for the hospitality!!!

If flavor had a chain of command, this place would be running the whole operation.

I went in thinking I’d grab a solid meal… I walked out questioning every other fajita I’ve ever trusted in my life.

Let’s start with the steak & shrimp fajitas—these things didn’t just sizzle, they made an entrance like they had something to prove. The steak was tender enough to make you pause mid-bite and reconsider your life choices, and the shrimp were seasoned like they had been training for this moment their entire career. Every bite hit like a perfectly executed game plan—no weak links, no missed assignments.

Now the chips and salsa? Listen… I don’t know what they’re putting in that salsa, but it’s dangerously addictive. I told myself “just a few chips” and next thing I know I’m emotionally invested in the bottom of the basket. Fresh, bold, just enough kick to keep you honest without sending you into a five-alarm situation.

The atmosphere? Loud in the best way. Energy everywhere. You’re not just eating—you’re part of something. Service was on point too—quick, friendly, and never let the table fall apart. Water refilled before I even realized I needed it. That’s elite-level awareness.

Final verdict:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (and then some)

If you’re in Houston and you’re not pulling up to El Tiempo at least once… you’re wrong. Respectfully.

I’ll be back. Probably sooner than my diet would prefer.“

“I love this place. Been eating there all my life and still do. Will always taste like home!“

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

“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)“

“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.“

“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!“

“Absolutely one of the coolest spots in Houston and arguably all of North America“

“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“

“The burrito I had was fire. 1 of the best Carne asada burritos I ever had. And the customer service was amazing as well. Drove 40 miles to come here, and will do it again and again while I'm out here in Texas working.“

“Just a really good taco spot close to my home!!!“

“Mayra did an excellent job assisting me in scheduling a catered lunch for a huge customer of mine. She was very kind and helpful throughout the entire process. Ruby was prompt in delivering and setting up the buffet. My VIP customer loved the lunch. It was absolutely delicious! I will definitely use you again! Thanks for knocking it out the park.“

“Excellent food Excellent service if you want authentic food no cheap fake fajita ... this is the place.. yummy“

“A big THANK YOU to Jerry for our delicious Jerry’s Special. The staff here at WellAid Clinic always enjoys your food from El Tejano!“