6 authentic taco stops showcasing Houston's Mexican culinary heritage and neighborhood history.
Start with breakfast tacos at this family-owned institution serving the community since 1978. Try their famous barbacoa and fresh tortillas.
Villa Arcos represents the first wave of Mexican restaurants that established the East End as Houston's Mexican food capital in the 1970s.
Sample authentic street-style tacos from this truck that's been serving construction workers and locals for over 15 years.
Food trucks like this one maintain the tradition of Mexican street food, serving recipes passed down through generations of immigrant families.
Experience upscale Mexican dining at this landmark restaurant known for tableside guacamole and fajitas. Learn about the Laurenzo family legacy.
The Laurenzo family pioneered Mexican fine dining in Houston, transforming perceptions of Mexican cuisine from fast food to culinary art.
Explore this Mexican market and try fresh tamales, aguas frescas, and traditional sweets while shopping for authentic ingredients.
Mexican markets like this serve as community centers, preserving cultural traditions and providing ingredients for authentic home cooking.
Visit the original location of Houston's most famous Tex-Mex restaurant, birthplace of the fajita as we know it today.
Ninfa Laurenzo invented the modern fajita here in 1973, creating a dish that would become synonymous with Houston's culinary identity.
End with contemporary Oaxacan cuisine at this James Beard Award-winning restaurant, showcasing the evolution of Mexican food in Houston.
Xochi represents the new generation of Mexican cuisine, elevating traditional Oaxacan recipes with modern techniques and local ingredients.
Most of the route is shaded by mature trees. Bring water and comfortable walking shoes.
Multiple cafés and restaurants along the route. Public restrooms available at major stops.
Extend your visit with nearby attractions or explore additional neighborhoods in the area.