
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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Jessica
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
4.7 (3503)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
River Oaks
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jeffreyVIP
Dined 3 days ago
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jeffreyVIP
Dined 3 days ago
4.5 (1686)
$50 and over
Cocktail Bar
Galleria / Uptown
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DoneldaVIP
Dined 2 days ago
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DoneldaVIP
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KayVIP
Dined 2 days ago
4.5 (1139)
$30 and under
American
Galleria / Uptown
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BillyVIP
Dined on Jun 22, 2025
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BillyVIP
Dined on Jun 22, 2025
4.7 (1459)
$30 and under
American
Galleria / Uptown
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Libby
Dined on Jun 23, 2025
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Libby
Dined on Jun 23, 2025
4.6 (1324)
$31 to $50
Regional Mexican
Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
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NaoyukiVIP
Dined 6 days ago
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NaoyukiVIP
Dined 6 days ago
4.3 (531)
$30 and under
Mexican
Galleria / Uptown
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Lucy
Dined 3 days ago
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4.8 (1356)
$30 and under
Tex-Mex
Westside
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RobertVIP
Dined on Jun 22, 2025
4.8 (4869)
$30 and under
American
Galleria / Uptown
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NatalieVIP
Dined 2 days ago
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NatalieVIP
Dined 2 days ago
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4.9 (711)
$31 to $50
Mexican / Southwestern
Downtown
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EricVIP
Dined 7 days ago
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EricVIP
Dined 7 days ago
4.7 (367)
$30 and under
Tex-Mex
Rice Village
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Shaun
Dined on May 31, 2025
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Shaun
Dined on May 31, 2025
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