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Tacos

141 taco spots across 19 towns, most of them in Pearland, Houston and Alvin. Most are $. 29 have been open 10 years or more, including Mercadito Y Taqueria. 4 sit on the water. 13 have a posted health inspection grade (11 with an A).

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Pearland

Galveston

Since 2004

Mercadito Y Taqueria

Tacos · Galveston · ~$$

Taqueria in Galveston open since 2004, serving tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex plates for a casual meal.

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League City

Taco Works

Tacos · League City · ~$

Tacos and Tex-Mex dishes on the menu make this League City Mexican restaurant suited to a casual lunch or dinner.

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Dickinson

Boss Tacos

Tacos · Dickinson · $$

Moderately priced Dickinson spot focused on tacos, a natural pick for a Mexican lunch or dinner.

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Taqueria Mateo

Tacos · Dickinson · ~$

Tacos and Tex-Mex plates are the mainstay of this casual Mexican restaurant in Dickinson.

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Pearland · 23

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Taqueria Los Agaves

Tacos · Pearland · ~$$

A Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant on E Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.

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Taco Bell

Tacos · Pearland · ~$

Taco Bell on Shadowcreek Pkwy in Pearland: a quick-bite spot, with an A on its latest health inspection.

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Since 2011

Taco Bell

Tacos · Pearland · ~$

Taco Bell on Broadway St in Pearland: a quick-bite spot, with an A on its latest health inspection.

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Since 2008

Taco Cabana

Tacos · Pearland · ~$

Taco Cabana on W Broadway St in Pearland: a Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant, with an A on its latest health inspection.

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Taqueria Mi Pueblito

Tacos · Pearland · ~$$

Tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex food from a Pearland taqueria, a low-key option for a quick lunch.

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Dripped Birria

Tacos · Pearland · $$

A Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant on Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.

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Jack in the Box

Tacos · Pearland · ~$

Jack in the Box on Broadway St in Pearland: a quick-bite spot, with an A on its latest health inspection.

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8 more in Pearland on the food map

Houston · 20

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Since 2001

Taquerias Arandas

Tacos · Houston · ~$$

Houston taqueria open since 2001, a dependable place for tacos and Mexican favorites.

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Taconmadre

Tacos · Houston · ~$

Mexican and Tex-Mex spot in Houston with tacos and an outdoor patio for warm-weather meals.

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Since 1997

Taqueria La Jalicience

Tacos · Houston · ~$$

Tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes at a Houston taqueria open since 1997, a long-running spot for a casual meal.

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Taqueria la Poblanita

Tacos · Houston · ~$$

Houston taqueria serving tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex food, worth the drive if you're craving that style of cooking.

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8 more in Houston on the food map

Alvin · 18

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Juanita's Taqueria

Tacos · Alvin · ~$$

Alvin taqueria serving tacos and classic Mexican and Tex-Mex plates for a quick, casual lunch or dinner.

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Xpresstacos

Tacos · Alvin · ~$

A casual Alvin spot serving tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes for a fast, affordable lunch.

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Taco City

Tacos · Alvin · $

Inexpensive Alvin taqueria serving tacos and Tex-Mex plates, a budget-friendly pick for a straightforward meal.

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Pacos Tacos

Tacos · Alvin · ~$$

Taco spot in Alvin serving tacos alongside Mexican and Tex-Mex fare.

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Tacos "El Goloso"

Tacos · Alvin · ~$

Alvin taqueria filed under tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex, worth a visit if you're craving a taco night out.

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6 more in Alvin on the food map

Galveston · 14

Taquilo's

Mexican & Tex-Mex · Galveston · $$

Tacos, Tex-Mex dishes and an outdoor patio to eat on, at moderate prices in Galveston.

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Mono Tacos Y Mas

Tacos · Galveston · ~$$

Galveston Seawall spot for tacos and Mexican dishes, with a Hawaiian poke option, right on the water.

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Since 1996

Taco Bell

Tacos · Galveston · ~$

Taco Bell on Broadway in Galveston: a quick-bite spot.

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El Sabor Del Taco

Tacos · Galveston · ~$

El Sabor Del Taco in Galveston offers tacos, Tex-Mex plates and food truck fare for a quick taco run.

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Galveston Island Tacos

Tacos · Galveston · ~$

Galveston taco spot on the Strand in downtown, serving Mexican food near the historic district.

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Since 2005

Taco Cabana

Tacos · Galveston · ~$

Taco Cabana on 61st St in Galveston: a Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant.

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Mr. Taco Downtown

Tacos · Galveston · ~$$

Mexican restaurant downtown in Galveston with tacos and Tex-Mex plates, a fit for a quick bite after walking the Strand.

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Taqueria Sabrozona

Tacos · Galveston · ~$

Tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex food on the Galveston Seawall, a casual meal with a view of the water.

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Dickinson · 11

Since 2013

Jenny's Tacos (Food Truck)

Tacos · Dickinson · ~$$

Tacos, Mexican plates and Tex-Mex from a food truck in Dickinson that has been serving since 2013.

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Since 1996

Taco Bell

Tacos · Dickinson · ~$

Taco Bell on FM 517 Rd W in Dickinson: a quick-bite spot.

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Taqueria Las Nenas

Tacos · Dickinson · ~$$

Tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex food in Dickinson, a go-to for a casual taco dinner or a quick lunch.

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Taco Bash- Tacos Lokoz

Tacos · Dickinson · ~$

Mexican spot in Dickinson serving tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, a place to grab a quick taco run.

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League City · 11

Taqueria Arandas

Tacos · League City · ~$$

Taqueria in League City serving tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex plates for an easy lunch or dinner.

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Since 1998

Taco Bell

Tacos · League City · ~$

Taco Bell on E Main St in League City: a quick-bite spot.

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Since 2006

Taco Cabana

Tacos · League City · ~$

Taco Cabana on Gulf Fwy S in League City: a Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant.

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Taco Bell

Tacos · League City · ~$

Taco Bell on E League City Pkwy in League City: a quick-bite spot.

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Texas City · 9

Since 1998

Taqueria El Jaliciense

Tacos · Texas City · ~$$

Texas City taqueria open since 1998, serving tacos and Mexican plates for a no-fuss lunch or dinner.

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Since 1998

Taco Bell

Tacos · Texas City · ~$

Taco Bell on Palmer Hwy in Texas City: a quick-bite spot.

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Tacos El Trivih

Tacos · Texas City · ~$$

Tacos alongside Mexican and Tex-Mex fare make this Texas City spot a quick, casual lunch or dinner.

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Taqueria ElCorazon

Tacos · Texas City · ~$$

Tacos and Tex-Mex plates are the specialty at this casual Mexican spot in Texas City.

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Mr. Taco TXC

Tacos · Texas City · ~$$

Texas City spot for tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex food, for lunch or dinner orders.

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Webster · 9

The Taco Stand

Tacos · Webster · $

Inexpensive tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex plates in Webster, a low-key pick for a quick bite.

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Since 2016

Torchy's Tacos

Tacos · Webster · ~$$

Torchy's Tacos on Gatebrook Dr in Webster: a Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant.

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Since 2011

Taco Bell

Tacos · Webster · ~$

Taco Bell on Gulf Fwy in Webster: a quick-bite spot.

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Since 2005

Taco Cabana

Tacos · Webster · ~$

Taco Cabana on W Bay Area Blvd in Webster: a Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant.

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Los Lopez Taqueria

Tacos · Webster · ~$$

Tacos and Tex-Mex in Webster, a casual taqueria for an easy Mexican dinner or lunch.

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Velvet Taco

Tacos · Webster · ~$$

Velvet Taco on W Bay Area Blvd in Webster: a Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant.

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Seabrook · 4

La Taco Station

Tacos · Seabrook · ~$

Tacos and Tex-Mex plates in Seabrook, a straightforward spot for a casual Mexican meal.

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Taco Bell

Tacos · Seabrook · ~$

Taco Bell on Bayport Blvd in Seabrook: a Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant.

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Bacliff · 3

Taqueria el Taquito

Tacos · Bacliff · ~$

Tacos and Tex-Mex plates make up the menu at this casual Mexican spot in Bacliff, near the bay.

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Azteca Xitlaly

Tacos · Bacliff · ~$

Tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex plates in Bacliff, for a quick lunch or a sit-down dinner.

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Taqueria la Chaparita

Tacos · Bacliff · ~$$

Bacliff taqueria offering tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, a neighborhood stop for a casual taco meal.

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Clear Lake · 3

Beto's Taqueria

Tacos · Clear Lake · ~$$

Tacos and Tex-Mex plates from this Mexican restaurant make it a go-to for a classic taco night in Clear Lake.

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Since 1998

Taco Bell

Tacos · Clear Lake · ~$

Taco Bell on 1/2 Bay Area Blvd in Clear Lake: a Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant.

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Friendswood · 3

Krave Tacos

Tacos · Friendswood · ~$

Friendswood taqueria focused on tacos and Tex-Mex, a quick and casual spot for a lunch or dinner.

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Since 1996

Taco Bell

Tacos · Friendswood · ~$

Taco Bell on E Parkwood in Friendswood: a quick-bite spot.

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Hitchcock · 3

Rico’s Tacos El Primo

Tacos · Hitchcock · ~$

Tacos are the draw at this Mexican restaurant in Hitchcock, with Tex-Mex dishes rounding out the menu.

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El Halcon

Tacos · Hitchcock · ~$

Tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex plates in Hitchcock, a local spot for a straightforward taco fix.

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Kemah · 3

Lil Saul's Tacos

Tacos · Kemah · ~$

Tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex fare on the Kemah Boardwalk, with a waterfront view while you eat.

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La Marque · 2

Since 2016

Taco Bell

Tacos · La Marque · ~$

Taco Bell on FM 1764 in La Marque: a Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant.

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Manvel · 2

Bolivar Peninsula · 1

Taqueria El Antojito

Tacos · Bolivar Peninsula · ~$

Taqueria on the Bolivar Peninsula serving tacos from a food truck, near the ferry and the beach.

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San Leon · 1

Taqueria Potosina

Tacos · San Leon · ~$$

San Leon taqueria filed under tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex, a spot for a casual bite near the bay.

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Santa Fe · 1

Taqueria victoria

Tacos · Santa Fe · ~$$

Tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex plates in Santa Fe, a straightforward spot for a casual meal out.

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