20 Best Mexican Restaurants in The Woodlands

Don't miss these The Woodlands Mexican restaurant gems. Enjoy the city's top Quesadillas, Enchiladas, Tacos, and other dishes.

Monarca Modern Mexican Cocina Wine Bar • $$$
26400 Kuykendahl Rd Suite 100, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Sautéed Salmon with Baby Potatoes
New York Strip 13oz
Ribeye Bone in 16oz
Red Snapper Ceviche
Yellow Potato Fries
Betabeles Asados
Tacos De Filete
Side Corn Dish
Shrimp Churros
Torta De Steak

“Monarca Mexican Cocina in Creekside Park is a must-visit for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts and steak lovers alike. Their filet mignon is a highlight—perfectly tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. It’s a top-tier choice that’s elevated by the restaurant's authentic Mexican sides and sauces. Pairing it with one of their frozen margaritas, which strike a perfect balance between tangy and refreshing, takes the experience to another level.

One of the best-kept secrets here is their speakeasy bar, Gus. Tucked away from the main dining area, Gus offers a cozy, exclusive vibe with craft cocktails that blend classic Mexican flavors with creative twists. It’s the perfect spot to unwind or start an evening with friends.

With warm, attentive service and a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere, Monarca Mexican Cocina is an ideal choice for a special night out or a casual meal with family and friends. It’s a true gem in Creekside Park!“

4.6 Superb144 Reviews
Cyclone Anaya's Tex-Mex Kitchen Mexican • $$
20 Waterway Ave #120, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Chili Relleno with Shredded Chicken
Carne Asada A la Tampiquera
Sampling of Our Enchiladas
Cyclone's Fajita Salad
Enchilada Anaya’S
Southwest Eggrolls
Chicken Quesadilla
Huevos Rancheros
Betsy’S Tamales
Tres Leches Cake

“Great food and Margaritas!!!“

4.8 Superb749 Reviews
Escalante's Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila Mexican • $$
1900 Hughes Landing Blvd #100, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Cheese Enchilada and Al Carbon
Extra Chips and Salsa Ziplock
House Margarita Rocks to-Go
Fajitas de Carne Y Pollo
Carne Asada Escalante
Chicken Fajita Salad
Enchiladas Mariscos
Tacos Del Carbonara
Camarones Rellenos
Cheese Enchiladas

“Escalante’s has become our new weekly lunch spot! The food is always fresh and delicious, you can tell they use high quality ingredients, our favorite being the beef enchiladas. Miguel is typically our server and he is great, proactive and always so kind. Highly recommend!“

4.6 Superb284 Reviews
Califas Mexican • $
1500 Research Forest Dr #100, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

The Woodlands bkfst Taco-Delivery
Quesabirria Y Taco Gobernador
Bean & Cheese Burro-Delivery
Shrimp and Carne Asada Tacos
Mar Y Tierra French Fries
Taco Califas Y De Carnitas
Taco Flight Tijuana Style
Egg Bacon Cheese Burrito
La Gringa Taco-Delivery
Chicken Quesadilla

“We came in from Corpus christi for a concert and stopped here for dinner before the show. The food was amazing. We shared a cali burrito and I give it a 10. We also ordered the rolled tacos which was good but at the end it was too much food for us. But I highly recommend this place. Service was amazing and super friendly. Can't wait to see them again in a month for the next concert here at the woodlands.“

4.6 Superb212 Reviews
La Cocina de Roberto Mexican • $
3126 Sawdust Rd, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Fajita Beef Fajita Chicken Street Tacos
Flautas de Pollo Plate 3
Chilaquiles Divorciados
Margarita Fajita Salad
Fajitas Al La Mexicana
Del Guero Burrito Bowl
Carne Asada Don Chuy
Guacamole with Chips
Tacos de Carne Asada
Huevos a La Mexicana

“Muy delicioso para este rico clima el caldo de Res lo comiendo los street tacos del pastor muy ricos Gracias Santiago por el trato y las recomendaciones que nos dio me encanto definitivamente regresar a seguir probando más… I-45 los veo pronto 🤭☺️“

4.6 Superb167 Reviews
Caffe Di Fiore Mexican • $
10110 Woodlands Pkwy #900, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Omelette with Bell Pepper Ham Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Carne Asada A la Tampiqueña
Chunky Guacamole with Chips
Guacamole Con Chicharron
Gorditas de Chicharrones
Chilaquiles Con Pollo
Side Tostada de Nopal
Pastel de Tres Leches
Huevos A la Mexicana
Gelatina de Cajeta

“Wonderful dinner and beautiful service. Stephanie is delightful server. We will be back soon. Excited to go for brunch.“

4.5 Superb167 Reviews
Xalisko Mexican • $$
1335 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Trea Leches with Ronpope Cake Just as My Favorites Bakery in Mexico
Tacos De Pollo Con Mole and Taco De Cocinita Pibil
Camarón Aguachile Y Ribeye Aguachile Una Delicia
Tostada Chips and Guacamole Dip
Flan with Cotton Candy Cloud
Quesadillas De Huitlacoche
Tacos de Hongos Al Pastor
Tacos De Pulpo Zarandeado
Tacos de Cochinita Pibil
Tres Leches De Rompope

“My suegro is from Guadalajara, Jalisco so we thought we’d try this place and we were not disappointed at all. We tried cocktails, the trompito al pastor, the torta, the sopes, and the guava cheesecake and all of it was delicious. We went during lunch time and the service was great with very little wait time for our orders to come out. And the suggestions our server made were on point. Even later that evening when we reheated our leftovers they packed up for us, the al pastor was still so tender and flavorful. I experienced a medical emergency towards the end of our visit and we had to leave abruptly, but I’m already looking forward to returning. I only got two sips into my cafe de olla before we had to leave, but I’m still day dreaming about it! Highly recommend ending the meal with some cafe.“

4.3 Superb518 Reviews
Herrera's Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
9420 College Park Dr #300, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Chips and Guacamole and Queso and Salsa
Spanish Rice and Refried Beans
Street Tacos & Charros Beans
Side of Chile Con Queso
Beef or Chicken Fajita
Fajitas Mixed Fajitas
Camarones Borrachos
Cocktail De Camaron
Queso Dipping Sauce
Chunky Guacamole

“Great food and service and the staff is always friendly.“

4.4 Superb88 Reviews
Guadalajara Hacienda Mexican • $
27885 I-45, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Quesadillas with Guacamole Sour Cream and Pico De Gallo
Guadalajara's Tortilla Soup with Chicken and Avocado
Guadalajara Appetizer Combo
Lime Fajita Trio for Two
Fried Chicken Enchiladas
Hacienda Chopped Salad
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Coconut Flan Brulee
Seafood Enchiladas
Lime Beef Fajitas

“Staying nearby we decided to go here for convenience. What a pleasant surprise. Everyone was pleased with their order. I had Guadalajara enchiladas and want to report they were the best enchiladas I have ever had. This is a winner! The sauce on the enchiladas intrigued me.“

4.2 Good287 Reviews
Freebirds World Burrito Mexican • $
1640 Lake Woodlands Dr F, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Black Pinto or Refried Beans
Freebirds Chicken Burrito
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Vegan Chorizo Burrito
Freebirds Burrito
Seasoned Chicken
Chips and Queso
Rice and Beans
Sliced Avocado
White Chicken

“Food was YUMMY! Great service as well.“

4.3 Superb83 Reviews
Gringon's Salsa and Stripes Mexican •
5447 FM 1488, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Quesa Gringo
Tacos

“This is a Veteran owned food truck with amazing Mexican cuisine. It's as good as it gets when it comes to Mexican food but it also sits at an outdoor covered taproom with a large selection of beer. It doesn't get much better that this.“

5 Superb10 Reviews
Baja Cantina and Fiesta Mexican • $
24 Waterway Ave Suite 160, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Maui Wowie Baja Fish Tacos
Loaded Carnitas Fries
Taco Tuesday Special
Rosarito Shrimp Taco
Cali Garlic Fries
Tacos De Barbacoa
Chips and Salsa
Fiesta Platter
Grilled Shrimp
Nachos Fajitas

“Great Customer service!!!“

4.2 Good112 Reviews
Mama Juanita's Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
8000 TX-242 #110, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Fajitas Served with Rice Guacamole and Beans
Chile Relleno Burrito with Beef Fajita
Our Famous Traditional Fajitas
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Enchiladas MI Bandera
Chile Con Queso Pull
Shrimp Quesadillas
Fajitas for Two
Chicken Flautas
Chicken Fajita

“Wonderful fajita’s $ great service !“

4.2 Good107 Reviews
Torchy's Tacos Mexican • $
4747 Research Forest Dr #475, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Green Chile Queso & chipscal638
Fried Avocado Tacos
BYO Breakfast Taco
Green Chili Queso
Trailer Park Taco
Green Chile Pork
Chips and Salsa
Baja Shrimp Taco
Brushfire Tacos
Chicken Fajita

“Great service and friendly staff! It was excellent!“

4.1 Good159 Reviews
Los Cucos Mexican Cafe Mexican • $
4775 W Panther Creek Dr #200, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Make Your Own Enchiladas
Chile Con Queso Original
Fajitas Lunch Special
Enchiladas Verdes
Fajitas Mariachi
Parrillada Mixta
Seafood Al Vapor
Carnitas Fritas
Flour Tortillas
Queso Flameado

“Have been going there for 15 years. The staff are awesome as well as the food and drinks.“

4.1 Good156 Reviews
Torchy's Tacos Mexican • $$
1555 Lake Woodlands Dr #435, The Woodlands

“Excellent food, great service by staff.“

3.5 Good20 Reviews
Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen {The Woodlands} Tex-Mex • $
30420 FM 2978 Rd, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Chimichanga with Cheese Enchilada
Plato Soldado Soldier Plate
Beef Enchilada Dinner
Ribeye Street Tacos
Southwest Egg Rolls
Chicken Enchiladas
Seafood Enchiladas
Cheese Enchiladas
Fajita Enchiladas
Chicken Taquitos

“I love the experience that I had when I went! Andre was an amazing bartender and was very helpful with suggestions and just friendly overall! I will be going back soon !“

4.6 Superb221 Reviews
La Hacienda Taquerias Fast Food • $
24930 Budde Rd, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

You Are Hungry Four Quesabirrias
Famous Birria Tacos w Consome
Quesadilla Birrias Tex Mex
Birria Tacos 3 for 11
Tacos & Quesadillas
Fajitas Tacos
5 Quesabirrias

“My husband and I have been searching for a place with great birria tacos. After trying a couple places we were disappointed. We finally decided to try this little gem on my husband's lunch break. So glad we decided to try it. Will definitely be returning!“

4.7 Superb104 Reviews
Bigotes Street Tacos Mexican • $
5417 FM 1488, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Street Tacos Corn Tortillas
Huevos Rancheros Especial
Tacos Tempura de Pescado
Homemade Aguas Frescas
Street Tacos De Lengua
Huevos A la Mexicana
Birria Torta Ahogada
Enchiladas de Mole
Quesabirria Tacos
Tacos A la Diabla

“I tried a variety and all was delicious but the Tacos de barbacoa … 😱 so dang good!!!!! 10+stars .“

3.6 Good135 Reviews
El Chaparro Mexican Bar & Grill Woodlands Tex-Mex • $
8000 Research Forest Dr Suite 200, The Woodlands

Customers` Favorites

Fajitas Mexicana Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: Yes Curbside pickup: No
Rice Pico De Gallo and Avocado
Chicken Mole Enchiladas
Chicken Caldo De Pollo
Beef Fajitas Platter
Fajitas and Shrimp
Poblano Enchiladas
Seafood Enchiladas
Combo Enchiladas
Modelo Special

“Great Food And Drinks!!!!“

4.3 Superb93 Reviews

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