El Taco Rico

While traveling and visiting the city, we came across this Mexican restaurant and it was a great find. The food was delicious and full of flavor, the decor was beautiful, and the ambience was warm and inviting. The staff was very kind and welcoming, making our experience even better. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area! The food was so good I forgot to take a picture, but safe to say we liked it.

3 months ago

I've been coming to this place for about a year now and in the beginning, I was very satisfied with the food and service. So much so that I've given a good review and bragged to family and coworkers about how good the burgers and chicken wings are. But it seems like lately, they've been totally inconsistent with the food. Depending on who's cooking, the food could either be great or a total bust. There's never an in between. I just ordered wings and a cheeseburger. The burger was fined and the fries were okay but the wings were burnt on the outside. I ordered two orders of them and neither one came out good. This wasn't the first time that it happened and it's the reason why I no longer give a tip unless I see the order first. Because of this, I'm going to totally limit if not just stop going to this place and start getting my food elsewhere. It's a shame because I would rather support small businesses but if this is the type of service you get, I would rather go back to ordering from the big boys. I was totally unhappy with my order after paying over $30 for something I can't eat and enjoy. I'm not going to even mention all of the feathers that was still on those wings. Update: I trashed it. What a waste of money. After a while, the chicken did not smell good at all and I spent a lot of time in the restroom afterwards. Just let that soak in for a second. I think this is going to be my last trip at this place. Good customer service but the food has declined.

4 months ago

El Taco Rico is a delightful taco spot that feels like a hidden gem in Downtown Houston. What stood out to me most was how flavorful and fresh the tacos are — especially the shrimp and pastor options — and the freshly made tortillas give everything a real homemade vibe. The atmosphere is casual and unpretentious, tucked next to a gas station but totally worth stopping for. Service was friendly and quick, and the portions were generous — two tacos left me satisfied and still wanting to come back for more. Overall, it’s one of those authentic Mexican stops that feels honest and delicious, perfect for lunch or a laid-back dinner with friends.

4 weeks ago

We walked a few blocks over here at night after the place we were initially were going to was closed. It felt like a pretty sketchy area as we just got into town and weren't sure about it. When we found the place I really didn't expect much but it was actually really good. My partner had some chicken quesadillas with beans and rice and I did 3 pastor tacos which were a generous size. Both meals were delicious. It appears to be family run and the young kid working there was polite and gave great service. You'll like this place!

3 months ago

Hey everyone, just wanted to share that the three-meat taco I had was absolutely delicious. Seriously, so flavorful and satisfying! It's great that they're still open for business despite all the road construction going on nearby. I almost didn't go, but I'm so glad I did. You should definitely check them out if you're in the mood for some tasty tacos.

a month ago