# 5 - Pappasito's Cantina
It's amazing how beautiful this restaurant looks on the inside. There is a light that makes the walls look pink and purple when you walk in. There's a wonderful ambiance about it that makes you feel relaxed as you're eating your Mexican dinner. The rest of the restaurant is bright and cheerful and all the customers are having a good time visiting with each other and enjoying the food.
The crispy Baja fish tacos are a popular dish among recurring customers and you get two of them, which is plenty for one person to easily finish their meal. The tilapia is grilled but not too much and the jalapeno crema is on top. It is served to you in corn tortillas that are cooked a little bit so it will be nice and crispy. The fajitas are another good choice and you will receive two of those. You will find beef and chicken inside the fajita enchiladas with chile con carne & red chile sauce.
Address: 1600 Lamar St Hilton Americas Hotel, Houston, TX 77010
Website: www.pappasitos.com
# 4 - Monterey Tex Mex Cafe
From the outside, it looks like a diner, which is good. It means that it's small and you may get your food quicker than the busier restaurants. The inside of this restaurant is just like you thought it would look. It will give you a casual atmosphere while you're sitting down admiring the restaurant's design. Your eyes may drift to the red arches that are in the middle of the restaurant separating the two dining areas. It's a perfect spot for that because you can walk to the other side easily.
Are you too hungry that you can't wait for your food? Order an appetizer to get you started, and it will tie you over until your food arrives. The buffalo wings are delicious. You will receive 8 wings covered in their spicy buffalo sauce. It's served with celery and a creamy ranch dipping sauce. From there, you can move on to your favorite entree. They have new items added to their menu, which seems to grow in popularity with their customers. One of those new entrees is the crusted chicken. The chicken breast has been grilled and hand-battered. Their cilantro cream sauce and cheese cover the chicken so you get a flavor explosion in your mouth with every bite. It is served with rice, charro beans, and pico de gallo.
Address: 12520 Greenspoint Dr, Houston, TX 77060
Website: www.montereys.com
# 3 - Gringo's Mexican Kitchen Restaurant
In this restaurant, they do have a bar that is nicely built and has high chairs for people to sit in. You can wait to pay your bill or you can order a drink from the bartender while you wait to be seated. The hostess stand also looks attractive and gives you an elegant vibe. Another important feature is that if you're looking for a place to take your children, this restaurant is kid-friendly.
The fajita tacos stand out on the menu, and it's a great choice. You will get two fajita tacos and you can choose between chicken, steak, or both. Each option has a different price so pay attention if you're on a budget. You will also get a side of guacamole to put on your tacos. Another one of the favorite entrees is the chimichanga. If you've never had this dish before, it's a burrito that's fried and has salsa-style chicken. Ranchero sauce and cheese are also rolled into the burrito. You will get a side of guacamole and sour cream for dipping. If you want to substitute the salsa-style chicken with the chicken fajita, it will be an additional charge.
Address: 12348 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034
Website: www.gringostexmex.com
# 2 - Valencia's Tex-Mex Garage
This restaurant is the place to be, and it's the one most customers prefer to go to because of the excellent customer service and food selections. From the outside of the restaurant, you can catch a glimpse of the atmosphere that you'll be stepping into once you open those doors. This is one of Houston's newest Mexican restaurants that recently opened in 2020 and customers can't stop going on and on about how great it is. It's clean, it's organized, and it's kid-friendly. What more could you ask for?
Valencia's has a special going on for the summer. It's called their summer special, and it's a beef enchilada. The enchilada is filled with ground beef and a taco and a beef chalupa. It's served with a side of guacamole. Mention it to your waiter or waitress if you want the guacamole poured over the enchilada. If you're really hungry, you can order Fronnie's Superior. You will get a large chicken fajita taco and a cheese enchilada. It's served with a side of guacamole, rice, and beans. If you're not interested in chicken and want a different kind of meat in your fajita, then you can substitute a wood-grilled steak for an additional charge.
Address: 2009 W 34th St Suite A, Houston, TX 77018
Website: www.texmexgarage.com
# 1 - Tacos A Go-Go
This restaurant is almost like a fast food place. You can go up to the counter and order whatever you want. When your order is ready, you will go back up to the counter to pick it up. This kind of restaurant is perfect for busy men and women on the go. You can get it to go and eat it at home, and they have a dining option available. Their dining room is a casual setting, and there are sauces on every table to dip your food in.
The food at this restaurant is one of the best in Houston, and they have an option for all of the vegetarians out there. The veggie lovers' egg taco is a great breakfast choice especially if you're in a hurry. The zucchini is grilled just enough to leave grill marks on the vegetable. The taco is also filled with yellow squash, carrots, red onions, mushrooms, and spinach. It's loaded with eggs and topped with shredded jack cheese. One of the best choices is the quesadillas. What makes this one of the best choices is that you can build your own. All you have to do is tell the cashier what meat you want and any toppings that you want on top of the meat, and then you're set.
Address: 3704 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Website: www.tacosagogo.com
I've only been to 4 on this list. I would love to try Tacos a Go Go!
