
Taco-bout Tasty Tacos in Houston

by The OpenTable Team
Updated January 28, 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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Manuel
Dined 1 day ago
4.6 (3484)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
River Oaks
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elizabeth
Dined 4 days ago
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elizabeth
Dined 4 days ago
4.5 (1663)
$50 and over
Cocktail Bar
Galleria / Uptown
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on May 12, 2025
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on May 12, 2025
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Chris
Dined on May 11, 2025
4.4 (1139)
$30 and under
American
Galleria / Uptown
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StephenVIP
Dined 6 days ago
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StephenVIP
Dined 6 days ago
4.7 (1453)
$30 and under
American
Galleria / Uptown
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LeeVIP
Dined on May 15, 2025
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LeeVIP
Dined on May 15, 2025
4.6 (1319)
$31 to $50
Regional Mexican
Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
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RobertVIP
Dined on May 13, 2025
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RobertVIP
Dined on May 13, 2025
4.4 (526)
$30 and under
Mexican
Galleria / Uptown
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Dr. DemiVIP
Dined on Apr 29, 2025
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Dr. DemiVIP
Dined on Apr 29, 2025
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4.8 (1349)
$30 and under
Tex-Mex
Westside
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Mario
Dined today
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Gena
Dined 2 days ago
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saniya
Dined 7 days ago
4.9 (711)
$31 to $50
Mexican / Southwestern
Downtown
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JoyVIP
Dined on May 7, 2025
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JoyVIP
Dined on May 7, 2025
4.4 (365)
$30 and under
Tex-Mex
Rice Village
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Demeatra
Dined 6 days ago
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Demeatra
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