Hidden gems - Tex mex restaurants in Houston, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Tex mex restaurants in Houston

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Houston. This list contains 15 places from Tex mex restaurant category.

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Balderas Joint

Tex-Mex restaurant

👍👍 Best little spot in town! Great customer service! Great food!

4.90 (12 reviews) (~200.15 km from centre)

Tavos Mexican Grill Spring

Restaurant

$$ $$

4.80 (95 reviews) (~36.13 km from centre)

El Refu Tex Mex

Tex-Mex restaurant

4.80 (71 reviews) (~134.85 km from centre)

512togo.com - Food / Restaurant Delivery

Delivery service

👍 I was sort of disappointed. I had a 50. dollar order and 2 of the food items I paid for were not delivered with the rest of the order. I contacted the restaurant, apology was given and advised me the rest of my order, which happened to be the cookie and milk would be brought to me with an additi...

4.80 (48 reviews) (~248.57 km from centre)

Papi's Restaurant & Cantina

Tex-Mex restaurant

👍👍 Great people with great food and customer service. We enjoyed our food and the owners came out to ask us if it was OK. It was awesome! And I don't often get to say that very often about food places. So thanks for all the heart you put in your place.

4.80 (37 reviews) (~216.05 km from centre)

Tex-Mex Mexican Food

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Never had a good experience eating inside a gas station food Mart but this time it was unbelievably good. one of the best tacos I’ve ever had in a long time. highly recommended! buen trabajo señoras. Pura Vida!

4.80 (25 reviews) (~25.4 km from centre)

2 Ways Draught & Kitchen

Bar & grill

👍👍 I have driven by this place a ton of times and always wanted to stop in. Finally had the chance on Saturday and was glad I did. The food was really good (pretzel and queso was delicious) and the beer selection was great. Will be back.

$$ $$

4.70 (145 reviews) (~33.72 km from centre)

Galveston Island Tacos

Tex-Mex restaurant

Standard food truck doling out Mexican staples such as tacos, burritos & quesadillas.

4.70 (78 reviews) (~74.93 km from centre)

Tacobella

Tex-Mex restaurant

4.70 (21 reviews) (~115.09 km from centre)

Taqueria Doris

Tex-Mex restaurant

👍👍 I recommend calling in your order. Cash only. I really enjoyed the pupusas & quesadillas here! Today we're trying the nachos and hamburguesas.

4.70 (15 reviews) (~108.51 km from centre)

Bar 508 Mezcalerita

Bar

Laid-back spot for tequila drinks & Tex-Mex fare, in a funky, renovated house with a spacious patio.

$ $$$

4.60 (139 reviews) (~235.02 km from centre)

Mario's Seafood

Seafood restaurant

👍👍 This is a cozy place, excellent service and of course delicious food. 10/10.

4.60 (66 reviews) (~241.82 km from centre)

Azul Agave

Tex-Mex restaurant

👍👍 Great food and a nice atmosphere. Staff was super friendly and attentive. The bar also has a nice selection of drinks. Try any of their margaritas. You won't be disappointed. Will definitely be back!!

$$ $$

4.50 (134 reviews) (~33.41 km from centre)

Fajita Pete's - Seven Lakes

Tex-Mex restaurant

😠 The ownership seemed nice except I ordered fajitas and got it home and there were NO tortillas. I'm pretty sure your name is FAJITA PETES so you know the meal is supposed to come with tortillas right.??. Didn't offer me a drink or anything while I waited 20 additional mins just left me sitting here....

$$ $$

4.50 (89 reviews) (~43.67 km from centre)

Cisco’s Muny Cafe

Tex-Mex restaurant

👍👍 I visited Lion's Muny today to practice putting, chipping, purchase a logo cap and eat at Cisco's. I was starving so I grabbed two chicken tacos and an unsweetened iced tea. Silvia is super friendly and the kitchen somehow served up my food super fresh and fast. The chicken was moist. The crispy...

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4.50 (13 reviews) (~239.36 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Tex mex restaurants in Houston, United States