50 Best Mexican Restaurants near West University Place

1 Maximo

4.7 Superb 335 Reviews

6119 Edloe Street, West University Place

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“An exceptional dining experience! The food was incredible—especially the ribeye tacos, Doraditos de Suadero, tres leches, and chocolate cremoso. Dining with an infant can be tricky, but the staff went above and beyond to accommodate our stroller and keep us comfortable. Our server, Kylah, and the manager (whose name we unfortunately didn’t catch) were amazing. Kylah helped us navigate the menu with great recommendations, and the manager even brought out complimentary dishes. We’ll definitely be back!”

2 Los Tios

4.5 Superb 368 Reviews

5192 Buffalo Speedway, West University Place

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“Great service at the bar. Even though I didn’t drink. Cheese enchilada plate with rice and beans. Two tacos harina Al carbon and a flan cake for $40ish. Really good tasting food, inexpensive. Loved it!”

3 Lopez Mexican Restaurant - Houston

4.6 Superb 531 Reviews

11606 Wilcrest Drive, Houston · 9.36 miles

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“Best Tex Mex around ! Nice indoor dining or if you prefer, an awesome bar area where you can eat and drink. Originally started in a compact strip-center space, now in their own authentic looking (and large) structure. Best salsa ever !”

4 Xochi

4.7 Superb 700 Reviews

1777 Walker Street, Houston · 5.16 miles

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“Amazing mezcal dinner. Had the best time with the best food and drinks.”

5 El Taconazo

4.7 Superb 518 Reviews

4003 Fulton Street, Houston · 6.71 miles

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“Muy rica toda l comida y buen servicio”

6 Puebla's Mexican Kitchen

4.7 Superb 361 Reviews

6320 North Main Street, Houston · 6.77 miles

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“I went there Saturday for lunch and it was packed. One thing I learned is that they don’t sit parties bigger than 6 people. The service was excellent and the place was clean and fun and nicely decorated. I order migas and they were ok. Not much of a flavor. I also tried one carnitas taco and again, it was ok not too tasty.”

7 Las Tortas Perronas

4.7 Superb 304 Reviews

1837 Bingle Road, Houston · 7.23 miles

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“Wow 😮 🙌 Delicious Tortas De Fajitas Que tortas MAS RICAS.”

8 La Fisheria

4.7 Superb 927 Reviews

213 Milam Street, Houston · 5.33 miles

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“Muy buen comida y postres un hambriente muy agradable”

9 La Cruderia

4.8 Superb 390 Reviews

7710 Long Point Road, Houston · 6.54 miles

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“You have to give this place a try ! Molcajete was delicious and the portions were huge . Pepino aqua Fresca & Mexican Martini did not disappoint. Ask for Roberto and he’ll take good care of you ! We’ll definitely be back .”

10 Taco Fuego Post Houston (Downtown)

4.7 Superb 565 Reviews

401 Franklin Street Suite 1260, Houston · 5.19 miles

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“Just left Taco Fuego, ate there for the first time with my son and daughter-in-law. the food was and delicious and on point we had the Fuego Fries, Quesabirria and a Crunch wrap..... sooooo good will return 💞”

11 Laredo Taqueria

4.5 Superb 403 Reviews

915 Snover Street, Houston · 3.99 miles

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“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”

12 Little Pappasito's Cantina

4.4 Superb 486 Reviews

2536 Richmond Avenue, Houston · 1.49 miles

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“I have to give a special review to this pappasitos because we booked a reservation for 15 people on a Friday but we got the Friday wrong so when we all got there they were slammed and I was freaking out because my whole family was relying on me for the plan and Samantha handled it like a pro she got the whole party seated within 15 minutes I was so impressed and our waiter jay was so wonderful and attentive and a special shoutout to the hostess Jordan for keeping me cool and making sure we were ok waiting I will always remember this staff and this special night thank you so much!! All of them are superstars!!!!”

13 Caracol

4.6 Superb 497 Reviews

2200 Post Oak Boulevard Suite 160, Houston · 2.47 miles

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“la atencion sobre todo fue exelente. mas sim embargo degustar cada platillo (compartimos de todo) fue una experiencia maravilloza. cada uno de los sazones se podian paladear e identificar. los mariscos, y esos moles sobre todo el pato en mole de higo. exquisito. Gracias por su servicio.”

14 Cyclone Anaya's Tex-Mex Kitchen

4.7 Superb 1,295 Reviews

800 Town and Country Boulevard, Houston · 8.72 miles

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“I love this place! The food is incredible and the staff is so attentive and friendly. I always get the fajita combo with chicken and beef. Their salsa + meat are honestly phenomenal. I love that they added the new sautéed spinach as a side- super delish. Matt, the GM, is so kind, attentive, and just has the best customer service! The staff looks like they’re having a great time, which makes the environment a lot more inviting. Definitely recommend!”

15 Cuchara

4.5 Superb 912 Reviews

214 Fairview Street Ste 1, Houston · 3.58 miles

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“This place is great. Welcoming staff, great food and good drinks. Definitely recommend 💯”

16 Laredo Taqueria

4.5 Superb 235 Reviews

6904 Irvington Boulevard, Houston · 8.43 miles

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“This was our first time here I follow people on social media an saw they posted about this taqueria 10/10 for their Carne Guisada and let me tell you i agree 💯 I finally found real tex- mex Carne Guisada made the original old fashioned way like my mom an grandma used to make it I will definitely be back Happy Customer 😊”

17 Cochinita & Co.

4.6 Superb 380 Reviews

5420 Lawndale Street Suite 500, Houston · 6.81 miles

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“Best kombucha I’ve ever had! I particularly like blueberry mojito.”

18 Space City Birria

4.8 Superb 435 Reviews

415 Milam Street, Houston · 5.2 miles

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“Best birria in town!! Must try!! The birria and charro beans are the best!!!”

19 La Chingada Tacos & Tequila

4.4 Superb 283 Reviews

1402 Northwood Street, Houston · 6.83 miles

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“Just had two of the most amazing taco’s. I will be a regular. Thanks”

20 Birria Los Primos

4.8 Superb 314 Reviews

2008 South Wayside Drive Suite 100, Houston · 6.95 miles

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“Delicioso, wow como estrañaba mis taquitos de tijuana y Birria los primos no decepciono🍻! 100% recomendados!”

21 La Cruderia

4.7 Superb 511 Reviews

8394 Bellaire Boulevard, Houston · 6.06 miles

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“You have to give this place a try ! Molcajete was delicious and the portions were huge . Pepino aqua Fresca & Mexican Martini did not disappoint. Ask for Roberto and he’ll take good care of you ! We’ll definitely be back .”

22 Tío Trompo

4.6 Superb 251 Reviews

316 Shepherd Drive, Houston · 3.62 miles

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“Tio Trompo is a true taqueria with authentic Mexican food! Ricardo (owner) and his staff, Miguel (a real vaquero), and Juana serve the best tacos I've ever had. What's crazy is there are a dozen Mexican Restaurants within a 1-mile radius but not one of them is as good as Tio Trompo. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

23 La Bahia

4.7 Superb 428 Reviews

10369 Club Creek Drive, Houston · 7.54 miles

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“Todo excelente ! Nos atendió Alesandra , atención de calidad ! Gracias”

24 Tacos Tierra Caliente (Food Truck)

4.3 Superb 315 Reviews

2003 West Alabama Street, Houston · 2.08 miles

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“If I could give Tacos Tierra Caliente 10 stars, I would! I stop by at least once a week or every other week, and the tacos are always juicy and full of flavor. Two tacos fill me up perfectly. The staff are so friendly, especially the woman who takes the orders. I feel terrible that I’ve forgotten her name after all my visits, but I’m asking next time so I can give her the shoutout she deserves! Even when there’s a crowd out front, the service is impressively fast. The location is great, too. It’s right by my apartment, next to a bar where you can sit at a table with your tacos and enjoy a drink. If you’re on the go, the gas station is right there for a quick soda. I absolutely LOVE this food truck. The food, the people, and the convenience keep me coming back!”

25 Tacos La Sultana (Food Truck)

4.5 Superb 148 Reviews

7011 Capitol Street, Houston · 7.97 miles

“Los mejores tacos La Sultana con todo el sabor Regio para Houston 100% recomendados.”

26 B AM Cocina

4.8 Superb 222 Reviews

716 Murphy Road, Stafford · 10.91 miles

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“Great experience ! Food was delicious and presented amazing! Came out pretty quickly! And coffee was so good! Music set the right vibe! Best place I’ve been in so long! Definitely worth it to make your “ New Spot”!”

27 CasaEma

4.5 Superb 142 Reviews

5307 North Main Street Ste 100, Houston · 6.5 miles

“Traveling all the way from California to Houston led us to Casa Emma, and it completely exceeded expectations! From the moment we walked in, Marlene treated us like family with the most amazing hospitality. Our servers, Alex and Beto, made the experience even better—Alex was knowledgeable and spot-on with his recommendations, while Beto was warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. As for the food, Michelin truly did not disappoint. Every bite was phenomenal, highlighted by incredible, fresh Mexican-style baked goods and the most delicious chilaquiles. An absolute must-visit! Ps. I inspect Restaurants and this was a clean establishment!”

28 Pappasito's Cantina

4.5 Superb 292 Reviews

6445 Richmond Ave, Houston · 4.09 miles

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“Am new in Houston this has been the best restaurant my fiancé and me been in point blank,customer service , Atmosphere,food mmm 😋 top of the line will recommend it 💯period!!”

29 Cielito Cafe

4.4 Superb 507 Reviews

1915 Dunlavy Street, Houston · 2.84 miles

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“It was super cute and we loved out waitress Jareli ✨🩷 food was delicious and it had a cute Mexican flag in the omlette 🇲🇽♥️”

30 Hugo's

4.6 Superb 593 Reviews

1600 Westheimer Road, Houston · 2.68 miles

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“You guys made my mother’s 80th birthday dinner so special! Thank you for your thoughtfulness!”

31 Brothers Taco House

4.4 Superb 459 Reviews

1604 Emancipation Avenue, Houston · 4.99 miles

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“Los tacos estan bien mamalones!”

32 Aris Market Square

4.7 Superb 135 Reviews

409 Travis Street, Houston · 5.24 miles

“We had such a great experience with Aris Market Square, especially working with Chelsea! From the beginning, Chelsea was incredibly helpful, patient, and communicative. She took the time to show us different units, answer all of our questions, and help us find the apartment that was the best fit for us. We never felt rushed or pressured, even while we were going back and forth trying to decide exactly what we wanted. Once we decided to move forward, Chelsea was just as helpful throughout the application process. She kept us informed, answered our questions, and made the entire process feel organized and easy. Communication makes such a difference when you’re making a big decision like choosing a new home, and we really appreciated how responsive she was from beginning to end. The apartments themselves are beautiful. We loved the layouts, the amount of storage, the finishes, and the overall quality of the units. The property also has a great location and really feels like somewhere we can see ourselves enjoying living. Thank you, Chelsea, for being so patient with us and making this experience such a positive one. Apartment hunting can be stressful, but having someone who is helpful, knowledgeable, and actually communicates makes all the difference. We’re so excited to call Aris Market Square home!”

33 Fonda Santa Rosa

4.6 Superb 490 Reviews

9908 Beechnut St H, Houston · 7.54 miles

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“Si tienes nostalgia por México o simplemente tienes la curiosidad de probar la mejor comida del mundo que, para mí, en mi experiencia lo es la Comida Mexicana, esto por los sabores tan exquisitos que probé en este Restaurante y las especias que los chefs mexicanos de la Fonda Santa Rosa emplean de manera artesanal en la elaboración de los alimentos, te recomiendo de forma sincera y ampliamente la Fonda Santa Rosa. Come a bajo costo y experimenta ese gran sabor tan exquisito de la comida de este lugar.”

34 Zaranda

4.7 Superb 129 Reviews

1550 Lamar Street Ste 101, Houston · 5 miles

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“Another HRW special. I never noticed this spot downtown, right near Discovery Green. Beautiful windows and natural lighting on the first floor. We were seated on the second; I would describe the decor as contemporary Mexican. The food? Probably the best I had for HRW. The fish was INCREDIBLE. It also came with a tortilla and greens. The taco was rich and duck is always a hit with me. Our server was very helpful explaining things to us and answered our many questions. I keep getting texts to return and these pictures might convince me to. Perfect for a date night, girl's night, or just a nice dinner.”

35 Cyclone Anaya’s

4.6 Superb 703 Reviews

5214 Morningside Drive, Houston · 1.12 miles

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“Great Mexican food and marguerites!”

36 The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

4.3 Superb 1,197 Reviews

2704 Navigation Boulevard, Houston · 6.11 miles

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“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!”

37 El Rincon de Chavita CDMX cuisine

4.9 Superb 118 Reviews

150 West Parker Road Ste 108, Houston · 10.02 miles

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“lo recomiendo es muy sabrosa la comida todo es muy sabrosa”

38 La Calle Tacos & Cantina

4.5 Superb 892 Reviews

909 Franklin Street, Houston · 5.4 miles

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“Food is great my entire family love it”

39 Laurenzo's Prime Rib

4.6 Superb 507 Reviews

4412 Washington Avenue, Houston · 4.01 miles

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“My husband and I ordered from this restaurant, and when I say the food was finger-licking good, I mean EVERY word! Everything was absolutely impeccable, from the spices to the seasoning and the incredible flavors in every bite! The roasted beet salad was seriously to die for! I’ve been searching for a restaurant that makes a really good baked potato, and let me tell you, they did NOT disappoint! My husband ordered the country-fried pork chops, which were seasoned to perfection and absolutely delicious. He also had the shrimp fra diavolo, and that was just as amazing! What I love most about this restaurant is the variety. Whether you’re craving pasta, Mexican cuisine, seafood, Southern comfort food, or even a delicious salad, they truly have something for everyone! If you’re in Houston and looking for a restaurant that offers a little bit of everything without sacrificing flavor or quality, THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! Every single dish exceeded our expectations, and we will definitely be ordering again! 100/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND! You can tell they put love into their food, and it shows in every bite! ❤”

40 La Guadalupana bakery and cafe

4.4 Superb 293 Reviews

2109 Dunlavy Street, Houston · 2.77 miles

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“La Guadalupana Bakery and Cafe has been my favorite weekend break and brunch place. This restaurant always delivers consistent quality with every visit. The parking does present a bit of a challenge, but usually, if you arrive early, it won't be an issue. Additionally, the complimentary chips and salsa always taste fresh.”

41 EL Taco Rico Aracely (Food Truck)

4.7 Superb 203 Reviews

1607 Hutchins Street, Houston · 4.95 miles

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“Delicious everytime! We drive 30 min just to eat here !”

42 La Taquiza

4.4 Superb 288 Reviews

800 Capitol Street, Houston · 5.03 miles

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“La Taquiza Street Tacos has a passionate dedication to authentic Mexican street food and culture. The restaurant’s concept is rooted in a genuine love for its heritage, aiming to give guests a true glimpse into Mexico’s vibrant flavors and culinary traditions. Their pride is evident in the inviting atmosphere and commitment to sharing their food and story with everyone. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a real taste of Mexican street cuisine that honors both tradition and community spirit. 🔥🇲🇽🔥”

43 Moreliana Mexican Restaurant

4.7 Superb 198 Reviews

10181 Westview Drive, Houston · 8.51 miles

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“This was our first time here and we can not speak highly enough about the hospitality we were given. The tacos and seafood basket were so good and their aguas frescas were a 10/10. We’ll be returning 🤗”

44 Pappasito's Cantina

4.5 Superb 754 Reviews

10409 Interstate 10 Frontage Road, Houston · 8.56 miles

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“Great food, service and atmosphere!”

45 Mad Tacos Birria and More LLC

4.9 Superb 110 Reviews

12703 Kirby Dr B, Houston · 6.66 miles

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“We were just here. Not only was the food amazing but the we had one of the best bartenders in the history of ever. They mixed us a special beverage upon request and I’m a little bougie. Ariel was a huge help with all her recommendations. We will definitely return. Can’t wait to see the next taco of the month.”

46 Papalo Taqueria

4.3 Superb 94 Reviews

712 Main Street, Houston · 5.07 miles

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“I love love love Craft Burger in Finn Hall! The burger and fries are my favorite. The staff is exceptional as well!”

47 El Cantenario Mexican Restaurant

4.9 Superb 109 Reviews

8130 Long Point Road, Houston · 6.83 miles

“Wow! So much good I can say about my experience at El Cantenario is NOW MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT. What I can say about the food, the service, how clean this restaurant is, How friendly the staff is When I first met Yuri She was super excited that I stopped by. It was my first time about 4 days ago. She always made suggestions when I place an order and her suggestions are so on point!!! Yesterday I enjoyed the menudo. I requested extra side of menudo pata or pies. The guy that cooked the menudo and it was so delicious or so amazing. I finished every drop of the menudo I found out today that the cook Is a lady that her cooking skills are above and beyond what I was expecting!!! She has cook the Barbacoa de Borrego also there's a cook from Taqueria Cancun who is amazing that has made every meal that I've eaten here and I come everyday for breakfast or lunch the staff is extremely nice and friendly. My grandmother helped raise me. She cook such delicious food she was born and raised in Mexico when I found this hidden gem everything is Authentic Mexican dishes. The lady's cooking skills reminds me so much of my grandmother's cooking that Brings back the best memories of my life!!! I don't believe I've met the owner yet, but I hope one day to meet them and thank them for having such an awesome restaurant!!! The pictures that I'm including today it's served on Sundays. It's called BARBACOA DE BORREGO, It's LAMB BARBACOA!!! IT'S MY FIRST TIME HAVING THIS MEAL AND I FELL IN LOVE I TOOK A ADDITIONAL ORDER HOME WITH ME TODAY I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK NEXT SUNDAY FOR ROUND TWO LOL”

48 Teotihuacan

4.3 Superb 568 Reviews

1511 Airline Drive, Houston · 6.39 miles

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“Small dinning room, great, friendly service, and awesome Mexican comida and bebidas. Will be back.”

49 La Imperial

4.8 Superb 82 Reviews

732 Telephone Road, Houston · 6.29 miles

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“Great pan dulce, friendly staff”

50 Little Rey

4.4 Superb 246 Reviews

2345 Mid Lane, Houston · 1.98 miles

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“Little Rey is wonderful - I have visited this location regularly ever since it opened a few years ago. Prior to the Houston location, I lived in Atlanta and was a regular at the flagship. I take friends and family to this location regularly. Food, service, and location is fantastic. Juan always welcomes me with a friendly smile and amazing service - I am always thrilled to see my friend. Thank you to the Little Rey team!”