Hole in the wall Mexican Taquerias

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Bone6
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5:37p, 1/5/08
Alright, you see these places everywhere. I'm talking about tiny little places in strip malls and what not. I'm not talking about places like Los Cucos, Cafe Adobe, Chuy's, El Tiempo, etc.

These places are always REALLY hit or miss. Sometimes you can get some fantastic food for a really cheap price, while other times you leave feeling that you got what you pay for. So what/where are the good ones?
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Cinco Ranch Aggie
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5:45p, 1/5/08
There was a place called La Tapatia (sp?) on Richmond near Montrose that I used to go to when I worked at AIG. It was real good, real cheap, and really filled you up.
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pvsherwood03
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6:07p, 1/5/08
Taqueria Laredo on Washington between Shepherd and Waugh

Andy's Cafe on 11th Street in the Heights, just east of Studewood

a pretty good one on North Main but i cant remember the name of it

i miss that area
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AcoldStArnolds79
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6:14p, 1/5/08
Spanish Flowers on N. Main at Airline. Been going there for 20 years.

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Ducks4brkfast
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6:17p, 1/5/08
Casa de Leon on Longpiont btwn Blalock and Campbell.

I would eat breakfast there everyday of my life if my stupid high maintenance wife would let me.
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ATM9000
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6:20p, 1/5/08
Hellz yeah... haven't seen the hole-in-the-wall Mexican food place thread in a while.

This will quickly become a contest of who can one-up who with the most dive place in town.

[This message has been edited by ATM9000 (edited 1/5/2008 6:20p).]
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pvsherwood03
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6:29p, 1/5/08
quote:
Spanish Flowers on N. Main at Airline. Been going there for 20 years.


my one regret is that i never tried that place while living in the area for 2 yrs

heard nothing but good things

[This message has been edited by pvsherwood03 (edited 1/5/2008 6:29p).]
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6:42p, 1/5/08
La Fiesta behind Spec's on Bunker Hill and I-10 is the shizz. I grew up right down the street and ate there on the weekly.
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7:58p, 1/5/08
Place in the mexican meat market in Humble. i don't remember the street name but it is in the shopping center next to the RR tracks.
also, most any roach coach.
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8:00p, 1/5/08
This is a place I would go to with people from work. I haven't been there in a while since changing jobs. Good lunch specials.

Rosita's Restaurant
11100 Bentley St, Houston, TX 77093
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pvsherwood03
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8:24p, 1/5/08
cant forget about El Rey for Cuban/Mexican
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Ducks4brkfast
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9:08p, 1/5/08
"La Fiesta behind Spec's on Bunker Hill and I-10 is the shizz. I grew up right down the street and ate there on the weekly."

we eat there 3-4 times a month and that is definately not a hole in the wall.
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Marauder Blue 6
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9:10p, 1/5/08
Ostioneria Michoacan at Aldine Bender and 45N
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9:59p, 1/5/08
I'll second La Tapitia on Richmond. Good and cheap.
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chico
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10:37p, 1/5/08
funny that nobody's mentioned what Brian asked for. He means carnicerias (meat mkts) where they have a lunch counter inside a small grocery store.
Try any La Michoacana (several around town) or maybe Matamoros or SuperMercado Gigante or Guerrero's.
Brian is right, sometimes you can strike gold for $5.00.
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pvsherwood03
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10:48p, 1/5/08
didnt realize he was talking about meat markets. are these places any good? i assumed he was talking about smaller, non-chain restaurants and taquerias

[This message has been edited by pvsherwood03 (edited 1/5/2008 10:48p).]
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herb96
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12:48a, 1/6/08
quote:
Spanish Flowers on N. Main at Airline. Been going there for 20 years.


not a hole in the wall, just a sucky mex restuarant
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9:31a, 1/6/08
I'll third La Tapatia on Richmond. We eat there nearly weekly. Some of the dishes are great and there is always a good mix of people in there when we go.
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10:30a, 1/6/08
I admit to eating at Ruchi's on Shepherd and West Alabama on a fairly frequent basis...
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Clavell
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10:49a, 1/6/08
When I lived inside the loop used to go to Cortez Meat Market on Alabama. Had a seafood paella they made only on Sunday brunch. Man it was great. They moved to Shepherd location, now I don't know where they are.

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I bleed maroon
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11:19a, 1/6/08
R.I.P., Leo's on Washington, near Waugh (where a Star Pizza is now). It was an institution for about 60-70 years. The original owner rode with Pancho Villa. It was a no-frills place, but churned out quality Tex-Mex, and always had friendly service.

I miss it.
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1:09p, 1/6/08
Ducks,

Casa De Leon Rocks. Love the folding metal chairs.
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dreyOO
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1:39p, 1/6/08
IMO, the best way to do this is just drive around and actually stop at one that you aren't familiar with...this is Houston. There is good food everywhere and alot of it is not promoted ... so just explore and enjoy.

(and it does help if you have an iron gut like me)
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chico
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1:40p, 1/6/08
clavell - you're showing your age. It's been awhile.

maroon - Leo's was on Shepherd (near Fairview) before it was on Washington.
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Z100
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1:49p, 1/6/08
another vote for la fiesta. for those in FB County, try Eduardos on hwy 90 and fm 1092.
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rdag04
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4:30p, 1/6/08
brothers tacos on dowling.

end of thread.
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Goose
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4:36p, 1/6/08
Brother's tacos for lunch ain't bad.

Block out some time for an afternoon deuce however.
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jetch17
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4:47p, 1/6/08
La Fiesta is not a taqueria. it has been there forever, but is not the same level as the others mentioned.

while on the subject of that one, Mr. C's irish pub next door is our favorite after work pisstank!
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Clavell
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5:03p, 1/6/08
chico, yeah it was in 80s, but man I would go there at least two Sunday's a month.
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chico
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5:21p, 1/6/08
clavell-we probably were there together. I cured many a hangover eatin' their paella on a Sun morn.
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I bleed maroon
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6:09p, 1/6/08
quote:
maroon - Leo's was on Shepherd (near Fairview) before it was on Washington.


chico - you're right! That's been a while!
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Clavell
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6:28p, 1/6/08
chico, ditto

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pvsherwood03
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6:45p, 1/6/08
quote:
brothers tacos on dowling.

end of thread.


dowling is in the heart of the tray-tray right? was driving down that street at night once and there was a lot of action. looked like i passed a pretty cool jazz or blues joint. anyone know what this could be? would not want to park in the area.
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chico
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7:07p, 1/6/08
El Dorado Ballroom - blues joint
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