
Taco-bout Tasty Tacos in Houston

by The OpenTable Team
Updated 28 January 2020
Houston has a bold Texas spirit, famous for its world-class arts scene, booming businesses and professional sports. In recent years, Houston has experienced a renaissance of Mexican cuisine. The flavors of Texas barbecue and local seafood mix add a spin twist to traditional enchiladas, tamales and, of course, tacos. From Tex-Mex classics to traditional Mexican treasures, we've got the low-down on all the best tacos in town. But where can Tex-Mex fanatics find the best tacos in Houston? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. Our team of expert diners has tried every soft tortilla or crispy shell across town to create this unique list of top offerings. Book tonight for the best tacos in Houston.
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Michael
Dined 3 days ago
4.6 (3446)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
River Oaks
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JulianVIP
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JulianVIP
Dined 4 days ago
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John
Dined on 25 Feb 2025
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MarthaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
4.4 (1135)
$30 and under
American
Galleria / Uptown
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GillianVIP
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
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GillianVIP
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
4.6 (1449)
$30 and under
American
Galleria / Uptown
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MariaVIP
Dined on 23 Feb 2025
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MariaVIP
Dined on 23 Feb 2025
4.8 (1305)
$31 to $50
Regional Mexican
Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
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AdamVIP
Dined 2 days ago
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AdamVIP
Dined 2 days ago
4.4 (519)
$30 and under
Mexican
Galleria / Uptown
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
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4.8 (1335)
$30 and under
Tex-Mex
Westside
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AllenVIP
Dined 2 days ago
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AnneVIP
Dined 1 day ago
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Gary
Dined 3 days ago
4.8 (709)
$31 to $50
Mexican / Southwestern
Downtown
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Mattpatt
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
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Mattpatt
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
4.2 (358)
$30 and under
Tex-Mex
Rice Village
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Tracy
Dined on 22 Feb 2025
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Tracy
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