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Tacocina

Mexican · Houston

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About Tacocina

Tacocina is a restaurant in Houston, TX. Rated 4.8 out of 5 by guests. Check the opening hours and menu for the latest availability.

What Customers Say About Tacocina

Tacocina is a hidden gem inside a gas station, serving delicious and authentic Mexican food, especially the pupusas and tacos al pastor. Customers rave about the friendly service and the chef's passion. The only complaint is inaccurate business hours.

Popular Dishes

tacos (4) pupusas (7) breakfast tacos tacos al pastor barbacoa

Best For

Solo Dining Quick Bite Locals Families Casual

Tip: Don't let the gas station location fool you! Be sure to try the pupusas, especially with the curtido. Double check the business hours before visiting.

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner
🎯 Casual

Frequently asked questions about Tacocina

Tacocina is located at 2505 Shadowbriar Dr, Houston, TX 77077, Houston.
Tacocina offers mexican cuisine.
Tacocina has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Tacocina offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Tacocina based on customer reviews are: tacos, pupusas, breakfast tacos, tacos al pastor, barbacoa.
Tacocina is ideal for solo dining, quick bites, locals, families, casual dining.
Tacocina is a hidden gem inside a gas station, serving delicious and authentic Mexican food, especially the pupusas and tacos al pastor. Customers rave about the friendly service and the chef's passion. The only complaint is inaccurate business hours.
Don't let the gas station location fool you! Be sure to try the pupusas, especially with the curtido. Double check the business hours before visiting.
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Tacocina Houston Reviews

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Anton S.

This is possibly the best authentic mexican food you will find in Houston. Absolute definition of a hidden gem. The chef/owner takes his job super seriously - you can see his passion. The place / kitchen is very clean, even though it’s inside a gas station. Very friendly service. And most importantly - the taste was FIRE. Has Menudo (only Fr and Sa), tacos and pupusa. Highly recommend to try his pupusa. Also fair prices The only downside is a bit sketchy atmosphere due to clientele of the gas station… thus, recommend taking it to go

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Hasitha Krishan

Delicious Mexican/American food and friendly customer service highly recommend

Anton S.
Anton S.

This is possibly the best authentic mexican food you will find in Houston. Absolute definition of a hidden gem. The chef/owner takes his job super seriously - you can see his passion. The place / kitchen is very clean, even though it’s inside a gas station. Very friendly service. And most importantly - the taste was FIRE. Has Menudo (only Fr and Sa), tacos and pupusa. Highly recommend to try his pupusa. Also fair prices The only downside is a bit sketchy atmosphere due to clientele of the gas station… thus, recommend taking it to go

Hasitha Krishan
Hasitha Krishan

Delicious Mexican/American food and friendly customer service highly recommend

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Austin Sisman

Friendly service. The eggs were cooked fresh and were good

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Talisha Tanner

I love their tacos, their breakfast tacos and their lunch tacos are really good and they have Pupusas at this location to go check them out you can dine in or carry out

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Nakaash Ali

Best Tacos I have ate in my life. This is a hidden gem that people must try

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homer romero

Great food & Prices . Amazing Service would 100% Recommend to Anyone . Thank you .

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Abi *

This food taste really good.

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Mark Wang

A little Mexican food restaurant inside of the gas station. They also have pupusas for sale. After you order they give you a ticket and you bring it to the cashier and you pay first. The cashier will stamp a stamp on the ticket and you bring it back to the restaurant and then they will give your food to you. One back thing is they don't have a menu that's show the price for everything they are selling the meat is different every time. It's a good place for a fast lunch at a fair price.

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Jorge Martinez

Best breakfast tacos ever

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Cedric Patterson

My first time visiting this place was epic. I have not stop going. The food is great, the people are great, the services is stellar; one my best friends told me about it from a visit he had before have yet to look back from it since.

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javier urena

This place is sooooo good. Food was fresh, tender, and very tasty. I took the family and everyone was so friendly. We shall go back.

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Eric Peterson

Some of the best tacos I've ever had. Wish I could give more than 5 stars.

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Maddie Lensgraf

You must to try it !! The pupusas !! 😋🤩✨ Don’t let the location fool you — this small food stand inside a gas station serves some of the most delicious food around. The flavors are bold, authentic, and clearly made with care. The chef is incredibly attentive and friendly, making sure every order is prepared just right. You can really taste the passion in the food. Everything is fresh, well-seasoned, and absolutely satisfying. This is a hidden gem and a must-try if you love great Mexican / Centro American food. I’ll definitely be back!!

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Danielle

The food is delicious, full of flavor! What really stood out to me, was the incredible energy of the chef. His warmth and positivity literally radiates through out the store, making my experience even better. Highly recommend—great food and even better vibes!

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Stacey Anderson

If you’re in the area, this place is a MUST. I ordered 2 pupusas and then after I ate one I ordered 4 more!! The quality of the masa (the flour that’s used) is top tier, feels almost like a pancake. They’re medium to big size as well, which I loved. Ugh, I just hate how far this place is from my home (Cypress). I only come to this side of town occasionally when my hubby gets his hair done. But man — I’d drive the 45 minutes just to get this chef to cook me some food. Please give it a try. He is very passionate and proud of his work and you can taste it in his dishes. He keeps his small space clean and it doesn’t smell. Unfortunately it’s inside a gas station but that shouldn’t stop you! :)

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V S.

I was skeptical, but these are the best pupusas in the area. Fresh and tasty and the curtido was an awesome compliment. The owner was also friendly.

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Denae I

This awesome place serves VERY good food from inside a gas station. I got breakfast tacos to go, but there was a place to sit and eat. The service was so friendly! ***Please order a pupusa-- the flavor is excellent🤩🤩🤩. The barbacoa is also phenomenal.

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Keri Callaway

the man who served us was super friendly and welcoming. the pupusas were DELICIOUS! can't recommend enough.

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michael gouch

Really good tacos al pastor my favorite. Looking forward to trying the breakfast burritos. This my first visit but I'll be back...

Maddie Lensgraf
Maddie Lensgraf

You must to try it !! The pupusas !! 😋🤩✨ Don’t let the location fool you — this small food stand inside a gas station serves some of the most delicious food around. The flavors are bold, authentic, and clearly made with care. The chef is incredibly attentive and friendly, making sure every order is prepared just right. You can really taste the passion in the food. Everything is fresh, well-seasoned, and absolutely satisfying. This is a hidden gem and a must-try if you love great Mexican / Centro American food. I’ll definitely be back!!

Keri Callaway
Keri Callaway

the man who served us was super friendly and welcoming. the pupusas were DELICIOUS! can't recommend enough.

michael gouch
michael gouch

Really good tacos al pastor my favorite. Looking forward to trying the breakfast burritos. This my first visit but I'll be back...

V S.
V S.

I was skeptical, but these are the best pupusas in the area. Fresh and tasty and the curtido was an awesome compliment. The owner was also friendly.

Austin Sisman
Austin Sisman

Friendly service. The eggs were cooked fresh and were good

Danielle
Danielle

The food is delicious, full of flavor! What really stood out to me, was the incredible energy of the chef. His warmth and positivity literally radiates through out the store, making my experience even better. Highly recommend—great food and even better vibes!

Stacey Anderson
Stacey Anderson

If you’re in the area, this place is a MUST. I ordered 2 pupusas and then after I ate one I ordered 4 more!! The quality of the masa (the flour that’s used) is top tier, feels almost like a pancake. They’re medium to big size as well, which I loved. Ugh, I just hate how far this place is from my home (Cypress). I only come to this side of town occasionally when my hubby gets his hair done. But man — I’d drive the 45 minutes just to get this chef to cook me some food. Please give it a try. He is very passionate and proud of his work and you can taste it in his dishes. He keeps his small space clean and it doesn’t smell. Unfortunately it’s inside a gas station but that shouldn’t stop you! :)

Eric Peterson
Eric Peterson

Some of the best tacos I've ever had. Wish I could give more than 5 stars.

Nakaash Ali
Nakaash Ali

Best Tacos I have ate in my life. This is a hidden gem that people must try

Denae I
Denae I

This awesome place serves VERY good food from inside a gas station. I got breakfast tacos to go, but there was a place to sit and eat. The service was so friendly! ***Please order a pupusa-- the flavor is excellent🤩🤩🤩. The barbacoa is also phenomenal.

Mark Wang
Mark Wang

A little Mexican food restaurant inside of the gas station. They also have pupusas for sale. After you order they give you a ticket and you bring it to the cashier and you pay first. The cashier will stamp a stamp on the ticket and you bring it back to the restaurant and then they will give your food to you. One back thing is they don't have a menu that's show the price for everything they are selling the meat is different every time. It's a good place for a fast lunch at a fair price.

matin alaei
matin alaei

Very delicious food. Every day I stop by to grab some 👌🏼

javier urena
javier urena

This place is sooooo good. Food was fresh, tender, and very tasty. I took the family and everyone was so friendly. We shall go back.

homer romero
homer romero

Great food & Prices . Amazing Service would 100% Recommend to Anyone . Thank you .

Talisha Tanner
Talisha Tanner

I love their tacos, their breakfast tacos and their lunch tacos are really good and they have Pupusas at this location to go check them out you can dine in or carry out

Cedric Patterson
Cedric Patterson

My first time visiting this place was epic. I have not stop going. The food is great, the people are great, the services is stellar; one my best friends told me about it from a visit he had before have yet to look back from it since.

Niroshana Fernando
Niroshana Fernando

This tacocina is on point with their food and beverage offerings and best prices. Food So Delicious!!!

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Dalia A. Ku

Please update your business hours. I drove here, arrived at 4pm on a Thursday and it was close. The clerk told me they close at 3pm.

Dalia A. Ku
Dalia A. Ku

Please update your business hours. I drove here, arrived at 4pm on a Thursday and it was close. The clerk told me they close at 3pm.

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2505 Shadowbriar Dr, Houston, TX 77077

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Highly Rated
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🥞 Breakfast
🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
🥡 Takeout
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🕐 Hours Today
6:30AM-8PM
Rating
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💬 Reviews
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📞 Phone
+1 346-252-8876

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