Tacos Tierra Caliente
Mexican · Houston
About Tacos Tierra Caliente
En Tacos Tierra Caliente, traemos a Houston el auténtico sabor de México directamente desde nuestra cocina móvil. Disfruta de nuestros deliciosos tacos, tortas y desayunos, elaborados con ingredientes frescos y pasión. Con una larga tradición y una valoración de 4.4 estrellas, te invitamos a probar...
En Tacos Tierra Caliente, traemos a Houston el auténtico sabor de México directamente desde nuestra cocina móvil. Disfruta de nuestros deliciosos tacos, tortas y desayunos, elaborados con ingredientes frescos y pasión. Con una larga tradición y una valoración de 4.4 estrellas, te invitamos a probar la verdadera Tierra Caliente en cada bocado.
What Customers Say About Tacos Tierra Caliente
Tacos Tierra Caliente is a highly-rated Houston taco truck known for its flavorful and authentic Mexican tacos. Customers rave about the barbacoa, pastor, and fajita tacos, as well as the spicy salsas. Service is fast and friendly, with affordable prices.
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Tip: Parking can be a challenge, but the food is worth it. Be careful with the red salsa, it's very spicy! Bring cash.
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Tacos Tierra Caliente Houston Reviews
Savoring a taco from Tacos Tierra Caliente is like capturing the very soul of Houston in each bite—arguably, it's a nationwide culinary triumph. But the magic doesn't end there. Secure your gastronomic masterpiece and venture across the street to the Icehouse. There, pair your taco with a chilled beer. This simple yet sublime ritual captures an essence of joy that words hardly do justice. A perfect match, indeed.
Best tacos in Houston! I go there once a week. Their barbacoa beef is so juicy! When I don't feel like having tacos, their torta is amazing too.
Friendly and fast. Delicious affordable food. The beef fajita is great. Wouldn’t recommend the chicken because it’s dry shredded chicken breast without seasonings. Bring cash! Found this place because it was recommended on Reddit.
Always consistent and always delicious!! They have the best Barbacoa. Their burritos are huge and the tacos are perfect. The red salsa is spicy, but the verde is perfect for those that like a little less heat. Great prices and it’s right next door to West Alabama Icehouse so you can enjoy a drink with your food.
This taco truck is absolutely amazing!!! The barbacoa, trumpo and pastor tacos are SO GOOD! My favorite is the quesadillas! They jam them with so much meat and cheese! Best quesadilla I’ve ever had! I’m eating a Barbacoa quesadilla right now :) cheap prices too! Definitely check them out! I come here all of the time!
I normally come here twice a week for lunch. The tacos are super delicious and they give you an ample amount of meat. This is probably my most favorite taco food truck in Houston, no lie. The staff is always quick and friendly. I've been coming here for the past 2 years and the consistency is top notch. And the salsa is hot as fire (in a good way). If you're thirsty head across the street to the Ice House for cheap beers. If you're looking for a super affordable hole-in-the-wall watering hold, head over to T.K. Bittermans on the opposite side of the street.
🌮 5 Stars – Easily one of the best taco spots in Montrose! Went here yesterday after a friend hyped it up—and she wasn’t wrong. The tacos were insanely flavorful, the ingredients tasted super fresh, and the vibe inside was clean and chill. I got a mix of steak and shrimp, and that sauce? Next level. 🔥 Also gotta say, this place is walking distance, and after wrapping up a quick car drop-off for NOVA (the car-sharing platform I partner with), it was the perfect post-hustle bite. Efficient day + great food = win. Highly recommend if you’re looking for quality tacos with a modern twist.
If you’re looking for some of the best bang-for-your-buck tacos in town, Tacos Tierra Caliente is the spot. This unassuming food truck delivers big flavor at a tiny price. The barbacoa tacos were juicy, tender, and packed with rich flavor. The pastor was also fantastic, with just the right balance of sweetness and spice. The fajita taco was decent, though not as memorable as the others. The service was friendly and fast. Just be warned: parking is pretty limited, so it’s best to grab your tacos to-go if it’s crowded. Overall, if you’re craving legit street tacos without breaking the bank, this place is a must-try.
I’ve been coming here for 20 years. Most consistent Taco Truck. Always open on time and they are fast. The quality of meat is great. You can buy a beverage at Sunny’s and buy the time you get back order is ready. Hint ask for Avocado or Pico no problem. Breakfast tacos in the morning are spot on as well! The chicken tacos are the bomb photo attached!
It might take a second to find parking, but once you find a spot, your order will only take a minute or two. Before you know it, you will have devoured your 3 tacos and will be craving more! I went with the chicken, barbacoa, and fajita (more of a grilled steak type), each with cilantro and onions— and i asked for avocado because of a review I’d read, but tbh, the avocado was unnecessary— and i wish i were here longer because I would eat those three tacos DAILY. run don’t walk, y’all. and hope you get there when it’s not busy. (somehow this Friday afternoon lunch hour wasn’t busy at all!)
Honestly the food truck looks unfavorable but the tacos are amazing. They are true Mexican Tacos. The seasoning is great and spot-on. They are the best tacos I have ever tried out of Mexico. Be very careful with the salsas they are great but they are extremely spicy.🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 Unfortunately there is no place to park or sit so you will probably be ordering to go.
Food trucks are very well known in Houston to have delicious food, but this one takes the #1 spot in my opinion. The location is convenient to get to, even if the parking can be a challenge during certain times. I've been here a few times and had either breakfast & lunch. I've been happy with the food each time. My girlfriend loves Al pastor tacos, so we always make that one of our selections. I'm more of a breakfast taco kind of guy. Theirs seem to have a great balance of meat to egg ratio. The food isn't just the star of the show, the home-made hot sauces are delicious, too. The green is my favorite from the 2 offered & it's pretty hot. The red sauce is even spicier & has a bit of a smoky flavor, which good, but I still prefer the green over the red. No matter what sauce you decide to put on any of their tacos, it's going to be good. One thing to prepare for, they only take cash. Make sure you've got some on you & go fill your belly with some delicious tacos.
Surprisingly fast service and I was full after eating just 2 tacos 🌮 🙌🏽 🤤 This taco spot was great for when you’re hungry and want something fast. They give you these cute little buzzers to call you when your food is ready. This was my first time here and I was surprised with how fast the service was. Prices are reasonable. $2.50 a taco in June 2024. I’m sure the prices fluctuate with inflation. But for the quality of the tacos, the amount of meat they give you, plus getting full after eating two tacos, the prices was definitely reasonable. I ordered the barbacoa and it was a pinch salty for my palate. And the salsa was missing something. I didn’t get the kick from the spicy salsa. And both the green and red salsa were missing umami. Maybe it was missing garlic, tomatillo, or a bit more cilantro and salt? But overall, I’d definitely come back due to the portion size and excellent service. Thanks y’all! 🙌🏽
Tacos are good — not bad at all, especially for $2.50 each. My only issue is that they add a tip themselves without telling you. I don’t mind tipping at all, but it should be my choice. It’s more of a principle thing for me. If you’re going to add gratuity, at least let customers know. Just asking for the card and tipping yourself doesn’t feel right. I’m happy to leave a dollar or two — I just prefer to decide that myself.
The most bland, unimpressive tacos I've ever had in my life. I have no idea how they get all these good reviews when the meat was dry and completely tasteless; I had to DRENCH the tacos with salsa verde. Also, I deserve this, because I saw the photo of the jalapenos just sitting on the dirty floor of this nasty place, and I still came here and actually paid them money for food. Serves me right. Just awful.
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