Best Barbacoa in Houston

6 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen
Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen
84/100 (4193 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheese Flan
Poblano Pepper Quesadilla with Black Beans and Rice
Ceviche Costeno
Chips and Salsa
Chilaquiles Sarteneados
Cuatro Leches Cake
Tapas
Elote Appetizer
Tacos
Carne Asada Taco
House Margaritas
Fajitas
Ceviche
Mexican Street Corn
Shrimp Fajitas
Queso
Enchiladas De Pato Con Mole
Fish
Churros Bites
Barbacoa
Beef
Brussels Sprouts Honey Piquin
tacos de carnitas
Tostones and Some of the Beef Empanadas
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is absolutely amazing. Everything from the origin story of the business, to the atmosphere, to the service, to the food. 100% you won’t..."
John Kelley
"I don't normally give 5 stars because I feel like their is always room for improvement. This is the one exception. David was our server, and he was..."
Alejandra Garza
"Service was AMAZING!!! Food was pretty good! Fun flavored margaritas were also good. Food was a bit pricey but service really made up for it!!!..."
Elizabeth Vrbanac
"This place is great! The atmosphere and food were awesome. The servers were very professional and attentive. The food was fresh, hot and authentic...."
Stephanie Willis
"My fiancé and I are regular patrons of this restaurant, and Friday nights have become our go-to date night spot. We are consistently blown away by..."
Brett Parker (BPxGarage)
"Yum. Just yum!! It looked and smelled so delicious I started eating before I remembered to take a picture. Eclectic menu items. Fresh. Delicious..."
Brandi Cuevas
"We went here last Friday to celebrate my daughter’s 12th birthday and we had the most amazing time. The food is 20 out of 10 and my husband ordered..."
A E
"Had an amazing brunch here last Sunday, food is amazing, atmosphere is awesome and cozy. Our waiter, Hugo, was very sweet, attentive and on point..."
Katherine Cing
"My favorite Mexican restaurant! They have a lot to choose from but my top three items are the Quesa birrias, torta de Milanesa, or the enchiladas de..."
Perla Perez
"Delicious food! Best part is everything is authentic! The service was overwhelming! We received complementary street corn as a first time guest! The..."
Markeisha Brooks (Keisha)
Torchys Tacos
Torchys Tacos
83/100 (3238 ratings)
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Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast Tacos
Bushfire Taco
Green Chile Pork
Pulled Pork Taco
Tapas
Fajita Taco
Tacos
Fajitas
Guac
Queso
Street Corn
Rice
Mimosa
Taco of the Month
Barbacoa
Nice Soda Fountain Drink
Trailer Park Taco Trashy Style
Bloody Mary
Shrimp
Tipsy Chick
Shrimp Tacos
Beef
To-Go Frozen Lime Margarita
Chips and Salsa
Chips and Queso
Hillbilly Queso
Mexican
Southwestern
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"This has become a must place for me. One taco was always enough for me, but not when I visit Torchy’s. The food is excellent, the staff are..."
Anthony Phillips
"First time going to Torchy's and OMG the shrimp tacos are my new fave thing! The seasoned buttermilk batter is the star of that..."
J O
"We like to stop at Torchy’s after visiting the Houston Texas Temple. The menu provides a variety of flavors and styles to meet many different..."
Jon Jasperson
"I ordered some tacos to go since my wife gave birth to our 1st newborn in a nearby hospital. Once I went back, I realized I was a taco short. Since I..."
Jesse Bailon
"Today my daughter had some dental work next door and I went into Torchys for breakfast. I was there early and had a custom order - i got amazing..."
Eric Ward
"Trailer Park Extra trashy is my go to every time. However, these new limited time tacos are making me question my life's choices. Currently they have..."
Aaron layton
"It’s a Taco place! They’re good! They have awesome green chili queso. (Never enough chips)the AC was comfy and I have nothing to complain about...."
Kenny Manchester
"The food came out quickly, the employees were friendly, and the food was fresh and delicious. There weren’t any issues at all! The prices are a bit..."
Devin Johns
"This place is great: The food is always good and service is as well. Due wish it was a little quieter since I seem to always craze Torchy's when I..."
Nathan Kimpe
"Great and inventive tacos with good flavors and quality ingredients. Service was quick and friendly and the food was brought out as it was ready so..."
Bryan Doyon
"Nice location! Very clean and up-to-date inside. The chips and queso is amazing. It’s a must for me. The tacos themselves here are decent. Just..."
Daniel Ventura
"We ate here after making the long drive from DFW to Houston. The customer service was superb and the manager made sure we had a good experience. We..."
Mary Boeringa
"The food is always good here! While they are often busy I have never had a problem finding a table. The staff is friendly, the food is fresh & comes..."
Allison Swick
"Manager Patrick and sales person Sha is the nicest person I've met. I'm sure to come back here to eat everytime I work here or near by. Their tacos..."
Dai Ca
Tostada Regia
Tostada Regia
81/100 (3935 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Monterrey Burger
Caldo tlalpeño
Quesadilla Jr
Huevos Rancheros
Taquitos de Bistec
Barbacoa
caldo de pollo
La Salsa
Fideo Soup
Enchiladas Nortenas
Mole Plate
Large Tostada Extra
American Breakfast Plate and Coffee
Caldo de res
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Went for breakfast on Labor Day and it was delicious… Great fedil, good tacos they could of been filled a lil more but I got a full belly still so..."
MJ Garza
"Omg everything is fresh and the enchiladas are delicious the charro beans are the Bomb and the rice y’all is delicious 10 stars if I could the..."
Nicole Cantu
"The food here is amazing. I always have a hard time deciding on what to order because I want everything. My absolute favorite however are the ..."
Sonia Trevino - REALTOR®
"Food is simple yet good, brings memories from my childhood. Only downside from this place it's that it stays pretty busy but that's only because..."
Cinthia Lopez
"Very good breakfast at this location. Excellent service & the breakfast menu prices are very affordable. Highly recommend this restaurant for..."
Rio Rico
"Great food and good prices. Size are quite large. Be sure to try their micheladas. They said their sauce is hot. They also have three different..."
Yugal Nagda
"The service is the best! The waitresses area always so nice and attentive, specially Eblin. My favorite is the huevos rancheros breakfast..."
Lucy Vazquez, Realtor
"Good food and good service. Unfortunately I feel that it's a little too over crowded. They set up the tables to get customers in without thinking if..."
Ruben Ramirez
"I came here to eat one cold freezing night after working & closing my work location D. A. F. H. that evening had what I was looking for & in the am..."
SanJuana Macek
"I really like the food. Not much choice with soft drinks. Only can..."
Dona S
"Service is always exceptional, weekends gets crowded and food takes a little longer but love the..."
Luis Perez
"Really good food served fresh at great prices. They do get busy during lunch, but it is worth the..."
George Miller
"Service was slow our waiter was more attentive to his regulars he took forever to take our order and never checked on us the only time he did was to..."
Rachel L. Sustaita
"Place is always packed. Wait time is between 10-15 min. Good food and good prices. I recommend coming here for..."
Hugh Garcia
Taqueria De Jalisco No 1
Taqueria De Jalisco No 1
73/100 (1759 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Bistec A la Mexicana
Molcajete
Carne Asada Con Nopales
Chilaquiles
Steak Tacos w Flore Tortillas
Menudo
Breakfast Burrito Grande
Huevos Rancheros
Burrito Plate & 2 Pastor Quesadilla
carne guisada
Enchiladas Supreme
Barbacoa
Fried Corn Tortillas Chip
Chicken soup
Number 52 Tacos De Bistek
Enchiladas De Camarron
Caldo de mariscos
Orange Juice
Flautas de Pollo
Coffee
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"I’ve only ever gotten breakfast tacos and the mini tacos. They are super good and the green sauce is soooo spicy and delicious. The Jamaica drink..."
Riah H.
"It was good... the salsa rojo especially 😋 The waitress was very attentive. The only problem is a man came in while we were eating and asked for..."
Green Klowd
"I went with some coworkers and everyone enjoyed their food. I have never had enchiladas Jalisco's that have a whole pechuga on top of the enchiladas..."
Leichien Nava
"Lovely waiters with nice attitudes. The food is a bit on the pricey side but just like everything else now a days . Didnt have one complaint and..."
Tony
"It's above average. The cucumber lemon drink is delicious. Reasonable..."
A (Anava)
"Very good food, have been coming here for years no complaints as of..."
aziel ticas
"Very good food the door to get in gets stuck so pull hard they are open. Great food great seating good parking. English or Spanish speakers..."
Sergio Orellana
"My first time there. My wife, her sister, and brother in law all loved it. I thought it was okay. I've grown up in South Texas eating at Jalisco..."
Kendall Peterson
"My go to local Mexican place, they serve good gorditas and burritos. If you want to go through there drive thru you have to call them first to place..."
Ry G
"Food is good,if you speak Spanish then service is better. I like..."
Derrick Spurlock
"If you're looking for authentican Mexican food, this is the place you have to..."
Veronica Lucatero
"Authentic, delicious and excellent customer service!!..."
Ernesto J Lopez
"Tasty. This chain never disappoints with their..."
m peters
"I have been coming here for years, I moved over an hour away and will gladly come back here and make the drive. The food is delicious, the waitresses..."
Gloria Almaguer-Bentancur
"Everything about the place was great! The only knock I can possibly come up with is about half the wait staff doesn't speak English. If there's a..."
michael gilbert
"Their food is like mama used to make. Delicious. I live in walking distance. Used to go there for breakfast every other day until covid. Don't go as..."
Rosalinda Chavez
El Pollo De Oro
El Pollo De Oro
70/100 (370 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Spanish
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Corona Extra
Chicharrón
Bacon & Egg with Beans
Pollo Chicken Fajita
Barbacoa
Spanish
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Like the variety of food Mexican, Honduran and Salvadoran. They also have aguas frescas which are delicious. The food is really..."
Mariela
"The menu of the place includes the most typical dishes of Mexico, El Salvador and Honduras, the place is very comfortable and welcoming, the..."
Obama Lé Mend
"I think this place has to be the best one above all 6 of em within one mile range! They have Mexican, Nicaraguan, Salvadoran food! This is a frequent..."
Stephenie Chavez
"The food is very tasty and delicious. They offer Mexican, Honduran and El Salvadorian food and they have a DJ playing music. It's a fun environment..."
Shannon Alegria
"Two pupusas, fresh and delicious, served with tangy cortido and wonderful green salsa, for less than $4?! Sign me the hell up! This place is fun and..."
Kathryn Hatfield
"They serve three cultures!!! The staff is friendly and welcoming. Bistec catracho was the best seasoned fajita I've had in a restaurant!! Definitely..."
Lorena Morena
"Music was loud, but the tacos were..."
Jason H
"Food was delicious and service was great. I was so ready to eat I forgot to take pics lol I'll do it next time as I'm sure I'll be coming back..."
Sandra
"Great food and friendly staff even though I’ve forgotten my four years of high school..."
David O' Brien
"Their tacos are delicious the meat is authentic always our go to Mexican restaurant, highly..."
Sade Stone
"Very pleasant family..."
Ileana Alomia
"I've been to this restaurant a few times and the food is always delicious. Specially, the pollo con..."
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Salvador Rodas
"Great service, but the food is not that..."
Life of entertainment gaming
Tamales Dona Tere
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
Huevos Rancheros
Tamales
Pozole
Barbacoa
Flautas
Chile Relleno
Pambazo
Champurrado
Pancakes
Tamal oaxaqueÑo
Torta de Tamal
Caldo de res
Tacos de Desayuno
Chilaquiles
Costillas de Puerco Con Nopalitos
Huaraches
Bolillo Bread
Gorditas
Refresco Mexicano Mexican Soda
Carnitas