Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Mornings Kolaches, Ojos Locos Sports Cantina and Trash Panda Drinking Club, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale places for tacos in Houston. Top-rated tacos spots at the right price.
Houston's Upscale Tacos Destinations
Houston’s culinary landscape offers a sophisticated take on traditional Mexican flavors, where the humble taco is reimagined through an upscale lens. This curated selection highlights destinations like Irma's Southwest Grill, where premium ingredients and refined techniques elevate every bite. Whether you are looking for a polished date night or a high-end business lunch, these establishments provide an elegant atmosphere to enjoy the city's best gourmet tortillas and fillings.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Tacos in Houston | Top Upscale Spots
- Mornings Kolaches · rated 5/5: American.
- Ojos Locos Sports Cantina · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Trash Panda Drinking Club · rated 4/5: American.
- Nobi Public House · rated 4/5: Vietnamese.
- Bohemeo's · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Juanita's Mexican Restaurant · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Pappasito's · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Hee Haw's Tacos and Tequila · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- La Sultana Panaderia y Pupuseria · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- El Kiche Mexican Grill · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Iguanas Ranas Cantina · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Dripped Birria · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- El Refu Tex - Mex · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Ruthie's Tex-Mex · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- The Taco Stand · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- La Calle Tacos: Mexican.
- Tacodeli: Mexican.
- Casa Dominguez: Mexican.
- La Mexicana: Mexican.
- Irma's Southwest Grill: Mexican.
- Velvet Taco: Mexican.
- Luchi & Joeys - Underground Downtown: Mexican.
- Verde Garden: Mexican.
- Vibrant - Health Foods: American.
- Ninfa's on Navigation: Mexican.
- Lupe Tortilla: Mexican.
- Luchi & Joey's: Mexican.
- La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina: Mexican.
- Los Tios: Mexican.
- Mi Cocina: Mexican.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
