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Torchy's Tacos
Taco Restaurant$$$$
Houston
"You have to try the democrat taco, I promise you will love it!"(14 Tips)
"Get the fried avocado tacos with a side of green chili queso."(7 Tips)
"Have a trashy trailer park taco and enjoy!"(6 Tips)
"Brushfire taco, Baja shrimp taco and chips and queso, perfection."(5 Tips)
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Houston PressAugust 20, 2014Torchy's Tacos keeps its tacos low-end on purpose, as with the Trailer Park taco. It's filled with fried chicken and green chiles, and can be made "trashy" by adding queso on request. Read more
Upvoted Feb 22
The Rosco: March 2013 taco of the month. Eggs, waffle, fried chicken and bacon with maple syrup on the side wrapped in a flour tortilla. Interesting idea but a little dry since there's nothing else.
Love this place! Trailer Park tacos rocked...gotta get em trashy...and the shrimp taco was delish too! Love the organic Dr. Pepper too!
Marc SJanuary 3, 2016Essential tip: pick up a menu when you enter and make up your mind before you get to the counter. With so many options you will seriously hold things up otherwise.
Molly HarringtonJuly 21, 2019Everything!! This place is beyond good. Chips and queso to start. They have a taco of the month that is usually amazzzzing. From the menu Baja Shrimp and Independent on flour!!
Sapna RajaniDecember 18, 2019Obsessed with this place. They even let you change things on the menu if you have dietary restrictions like vegetarianism. I always went with the independent, Democrat,tipsy chick. Try the queso too🤤
Dustin HaleyOctober 27, 2015Another great Torchy's! The queso is hands down the best queso I've had... I enjoy the republican and trailer park (trashy).- The Wrangler is actually pretty tasty. Lots of eggs and cheese but skimps on the brisket. Though unlike the Trailer Park, you'll need to add some sauce to give it some kick.
YembzDecember 18, 2013omagahhh the independent is the best taco in the world. it has fried portobello inside which is delightful. also order some green chili queso and you'll be on cloud nine!- You must try the Jamaican Jerk Chicken taco! While it's not exactly authentic Jamaican cuisine, you get a little sweet and tangy in every bite. A little like the Cuban tacos at El Rey on Washington.
One of my favorite Austin places, so glad they opened up a Houston location! The Republican is delicious (if you love sausage) and so are ALL the breakfast tacos. My favorite taco place by far.- You must try the Dirty Sanchez! Trust the other reviews. The fluffy egg and avocados sets the stage for the meaty - tangy goodness that is above. Good all on its own without extra sauce!
Everything is great here!! Definitely one of our favorite casual places to eat and it is literally down the street from our place. Can't beat it!
AlmostVeggies.comMay 2, 2012Portobello mushroom strips hand-battered & fried, topped with refried black beans, roasted corn, escabeche carrots, queso fresco, cilantro, and avocado, then “drizzled” with ancho aioli. YES! Read more- If you MUST have the Ranch Hand, go right ahead. It's their beef fajitas on top of eggs and cheese. The fajitas are a little tough. Go to Chacho's on Westheimer if you want good fajita egg tacos.
- Love this place...gotta get the Trailer Park Trashy tacos & the shrimp one too...delish queso too!
- You don't like the Democrat or the Republican? Try the new Independent. It's about the best vegetarian taco you can get. ...get it with either large fried or grilled mushrooms.
- The Crossroad's brisket taco is fantastic! It's not just brisket wrapped in tortilla like the republican is with sausage. Great spin on this native Texan meat! Try it!
Russell GuessMarch 13, 2015Mr. Orange. Baja shrimp. Fried Avocado. Don't be surprised if you spend enough for a fancy meal, but it's so worth it.
Can't get enough taco fun? The tacos have so much meat you should double your fun. Just two extra tortillas is 25 cents! Split them yourself at the table. Yum.
By far the best gourmet tacos. Try the dirty Sanchez for breakfast or the bushfire for lunch
M GApril 25, 2015One's a snack, two's a meal. Fajita tacos are awesome. Found the democrat to be just acceptable - texture was uninspired and it somewhat bland.
Fried avocado taco or baja shrimp - both are extremely yummy! Split chips and queso with some friends.- Mazanin FDecember 3, 2014Every single taco on the menu is amazing, don't miss to ask for extra chipotle and avocado sauces
- The February 2012 taco of the month is the Double Wide. A chicken fried steak with bacon all around. This is the meal of the 1%!
Google the secret menu for additional options. Also: great queso, and they offer a half-portion for $2.99.
cosmoalienAugust 13, 2014The queso is the best hands down. Get your tacos extra trashy.. my fave spot in Houston! The best:-)
Nikki NickersonJune 6, 2012It's a classic counter and roll set up. But the cool thing is you can order on your mobile. The avocado taco was our mission and it was good
Morgan B.June 27, 2012Brushfire(mango! Jerk chicken!) and The Democrat (avocado! Beef barbacoa! queso fresco + lime!) are my go-to's. Can't go wrong!
Jason DawsJanuary 13, 2012Free beverage while waiting on to go order. Love the BRUSHFIRE, but the REPUBLICAN is gross. Can't wait to go back.
You will never, ever, go wrong with the green chile pork. It's the most solid thing on the menu. Mr. Orange is a close second.
Nicole MonachinoJanuary 6, 2013Great food! Cool place, parking could be better, but its not that bad. People are in and out so just hold tight a min and you'll have a spot. Friendly staff too.
Kara BrookeAugust 15, 2012The Trailor Park... no! The fried chicken tasted as though it was from KFC. However, the queso is delicious! For tacos worth your money, go to El Rey.
Clifton MMarch 24, 2015Good food - cheap - and fast - but no f-ing parking. Always lots of UT fans. Hook 'em. But head to the Heights location instead.
If you just want to take out, skip the line and order online ahead of time. It usually take 5-10 minutes for Torchys to make your order.
Laura GraceyAugust 8, 2015A great transplant from Austin. Tacos are large and unique. August's taco special is an increasingly spicy taco each week. Can you handle the heat?
Henry's Hungry HoustonMay 9, 2012Got the beef tacos and the Democrat. No bias. Park by the shopping center next door Artigiani and do some shopping. Parking is a b.
Desiree ReyesAugust 27, 2012The Brushfire was an excellent recommendation by one of the staff members. Good food & I loved the music!- The guacamole is good but not out of this world good like their queso. If there are enough of you, get both and mix!
I know there's no parking spots, but if you're not getting it to go, don't park in the to go spots. Parking 2 streets away to pick something up is bullshit.
Terra TroxellSeptember 29, 2013Love the trashy trailer park and ranch hand! Parking sucks but worth it for the food!- I regret to report that Torchy's has KILLED the Chipotle pork carnitas burrito. This beast with a truckload of seasoned meat and guacamole is only $6.50. Eat it today.
Lauri TamneyNovember 27, 2012The tacos are large so make sure you bring an appetite! The mole suave is excellent.
KristinaJune 28, 2012Have yet to taste all the tacos but the Green Chile Pork & Trailer Park are the most popular tacos.
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A long time ago, in the bustling town of Austin, Texas, a man named Mike Rypka bought a food trailer and a red Vespa. His dream? To start a taco joint. Like all great chefs, he filled his first menu with more experiments than meals — and thanks to some trips around town on his Vespa, and overhear...
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