La Calle Tacos – Mexican
La Calle Tacos captures the vibrant energy of a bustling Mexican thoroughfare, where the air is thick with the savory steam of slow-simmered birria and the zesty aroma of signature salsas. Guests can dive into crunchy chilaquiles drenched in rich sauces or savor hearty, overstuffed tortas that celebrate the soulful, sun-drenched flavors of authentic street-side comfort.
909, Franklin Street, Houston, TX, 77002 +18327358226 https://www.lacalletacos.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, alkaline, raw-food, tlc, juice-cleanse, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 3:00 AM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 AM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Pozole: Hominy, flavorful broth seasoned with herbs and spices, garnished with shredded lettuce or cabbage, radishes, onions, lime, oregano, and chili peppers Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Birria Soup: 18 hour Birria broth, accompanied with chicharron seco, tortillas, cilantro, onions and lettuce Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Tacos: Large handmade flour tortillas with scrambled eggs, chorizo refried beans, queso cotija, onion, cilantro and your choice of meat Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Plate: Scrambled eggs with the meat of your choice, refried chorizo beans and yellow corn tortillas Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles in La Calle Sauce: Traditional breakfast chilaquiles with special house sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicharron in La Calle Sauce: Chicharron cooked on a spicy mixed sauce with refried chorizo beans, tortillas and avocado Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bean & Cheese Breakfast Taco: Chorizo refried beans and cheddar cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg Torta: Telera bread sandwich with scrambled eggs, refried chorizo beans and your choice of meat Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Guacamaya Torta: Telera bread, crispy pork crackling, birria, and pico de gallo Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Tecolota (Chilaquiles Torta): Torta de chilaquil with special spicy salsa mixta Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Molletes: Butter toasted telera bun with chorizo refired beans, melted cheese, pico de gallo and your choice of meat Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers
- Street Esquite (Corn in a Cup): Mexican street snack in a cup with mayocrema, chili, and Queso Cotija Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Elote (On the Cob): Mexican street snack on the cob with mayocrema, chili, and Queso Cotija Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Guac: Choice of Chicharron or Tortilla Chips with Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Salsa Roja or Chorizo Beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nopales (Cactus Salad): Tender diced Nopales, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Ceviche: Shrimp and cucumber ceviche in serrano and lime aguachile, avocado, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Street Tacos (5 Corn): 5 small yellow corn tortillas, choice of meat, onion, cilantro, limes, and salsa. Served with birria dipping broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gringos Tacos (3 Flour): 3 large handmade flour tortillas, choice of meat, chorizo beans, lettuce, pico, sour cream, and cheddar cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesabirria: 3 crunchy quesadillas with 18 hour roasted birria, melted queso chihuahua, onion, and cilantro. Served with birria dipping broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Sampler: 2 Street Tacos, 1 Gringo Taco, and 2 crunchy Tostadas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torta Mixta (2 Meats): Telera bread, choice of 2 meats, chorizo beans, melted Oaxaca cheese, mayo, lettuce, avocado, tomato, jalapenos, and onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Platos (1 Meat): Choice of meat, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pico, chorizo beans, and 3 corn tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cantina Tacos de Alambre: Choice of meat mixed with grilled onions, tomatoes, and jalapenos with melted Chihuahua cheese. Served with 5 corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cantina Gringa: Melted Chihuahua cheese with choice of meat between 2 large handmade flour tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cantina Volcanes: Melted Chihuahua cheese with choice of meat on 5 baked crunchy yellow corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Domestic Beer - $4.99: Classic American beers
- Frozen Margaritas - $5.99: Limón, strawberry, mango, watermelon, or pineapple
- Caguamas (32 oz Beer) - $6.99: Large 32-ounce beer bottles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bucket of Beer - $15.99: Bucket of five beers or cheladas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Micheladas: Beer cocktail with lime juice, savory sauces, and spices. Flavors: House, Strawberry, Watermelon, Mango, Pineapple, Lemon & Salt Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Mojitos: Rum, fresh mint, lime, and sugar. Flavors: House, Strawberry, Watermelon, Mango, Pineapple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Dessert Flan: Homemade cream cheese flan with caramel topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
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