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Tacos Tierra Caliente

★★★★ 4.4 · 0 reseñas

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...

Tacos Tierra Caliente

Mexican · Houston

4.4 · 1,167 reviews Google
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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.

Popular Dishes

barbacoa (7) pastor (5) fajita (3) quesadillas burritos

Best For

Locals Quick Bite Casual Solo Dining Groups

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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🅿️ Parking 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner
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What to see nearby

Dunlavy Park
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Ervan Chew Park
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Ervan Chew Park

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Tacos Tierra Caliente is located in Houston, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

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  • Dunlavy Park (A 871m) — park in Harris County, Texas, United States of America
  • Ervan Chew Park (A 882m) — park in Houston, Texas, USA

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Frequently asked questions about Tacos Tierra Caliente

Tacos Tierra Caliente is located at 2003 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098, Houston.
Near Tacos Tierra Caliente you can find points of interest such as Dunlavy Park, Ervan Chew Park.
Tacos Tierra Caliente offers mexican cuisine.
Tacos Tierra Caliente has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Tacos Tierra Caliente offers the following services: takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Tacos Tierra Caliente based on customer reviews are: barbacoa, pastor, fajita, quesadillas, burritos.
Tacos Tierra Caliente is ideal for locals, quick bites, casual dining, solo dining, groups.
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.
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

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Rafael Jaramillo

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.

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Jelena

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.

David
David

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.

Caylan Johnson
Caylan Johnson

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.

Monika D
Monika D

Delicious tacos for $2.50 each (got the corn with al pastor, barbocoa and fajita) and fajita burrito for $8. Green and red sauce are a great addition.

Megan Brogan
Megan Brogan

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!

Tommy G
Tommy G

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.

Andres G
Andres G

The tacos were good made fresh to order and also the salas, it was a really good value I would definitely recommend

Saomai Nguyen
Saomai Nguyen

I eat here every day and never get bored. The pastor and barbacoa flour tacos are out of this world! The sauces will have you breathing fire but is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend checking out this food truck.

NOVA
NOVA

🌮 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.

Diem Allis
Diem Allis

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.

Hey_Teacher Erica
Hey_Teacher Erica

Always delicious! Love the green sauce! The red sauce is good too, but is much hotter! I’ve been coming here for years, bringing friends to try the tacos and going across the street to eat them at the oldest ice house in Houston. IYKYK Perfect first date or meet up with friends!

Alex Castillo
Alex Castillo

I forgot to take better pictures before we started eating…we were too excited. The food is really good. We got our food really fast and the gentleman there are very nice. Good prices for good food. The portions a good too!!

Vic Clark
Vic Clark

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!

Purvi Sheth
Purvi Sheth

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!)

Dániel
Dániel

Best damn tacos I’ve had in a very long time!! I’m originally from Phoenix, Arizona & lemme tell you this food truck hits the spot! 10/10 tacos and service. Would highly recommend as I’m one picky Mexican that loves good tacos with flavor!!

J Davila
J Davila

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.

Christopher Morris
Christopher Morris

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.

Charity C
Charity C

The pastor and pineapple taco was delicious! The steak taco is good too, the flavor is there, but could use a little more. My only complaint is the price, they taxing a lil in my opinion, but still four tacos will have you stuffed.

Noureliza Ajana
Noureliza Ajana

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! 🙌🏽

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Daniel Estrada

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.

Tonya Williams
Tonya Williams

Ordered a chicken quesadilla and this is what was served to me. Sloppy, soggy thrown together quesadilla. Maybe because im a black female i was served this. Zero stars. This is trash and I will never go back. Too many restaurants to settle for this.

Josh Lavian
Josh Lavian

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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