The Taco Stand – Mexican
The morning air at this bustling neighborhood haunt is thick with the savory aroma of sizzling chorizo and crisping bacon, drawing in early risers with the promise of a hearty, hand-held feast. Inside, fluffy scrambled eggs and golden potatoes are tucked into warm, pillowy tortillas, creating a comforting symphony of flavors that turns a simple breakfast into a soul-warming daily ritual.
2018 North Shepherd Drive, Houston TX 77008 https://tacostandhtx.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its consistent reliability and extensive menu variety, long-time guests appreciate the dependable dining experience that keeps them returning for dozens of visits. Reviewers highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff, noting that the diverse selection of dishes offers a satisfying range of options for a casual meal.
Menu
Breakfast
Served on flour tortillas.
- Chorizo & Egg Taco - $3.99: Flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo & Egg Burrito - $8.99: Flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon & Egg Taco - $3.99: Flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon & Egg Burrito - $8.99: Flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage & Egg Taco - $3.99: Flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage & Egg Burrito - $8.99: Flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Potato & Egg Taco - $3.99: Flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Potato & Egg Burrito - $8.99: Flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo & Potato Taco - $3.99: Flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo & Potato Burrito - $8.99: Flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Barbacoa & Egg Taco - $3.99: Flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Barbacoa & Egg Burrito - $8.99: Flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Brisket & Egg Taco - $3.99: Flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Brisket & Egg Burrito - $8.99: Flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Chorizo & Egg Taco - $3.99: Flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Chorizo & Egg Burrito - $8.99: Flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Nopales & Egg Taco - $3.99: Flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Nopales & Egg Burrito - $8.99: Flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Migas Taco - $3.99: Flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Migas Burrito - $8.99: Flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
Tacos
Our corn and flour tortillas are made fresh daily.
- Taco w/ Meat (Corn) - $3.49: Choice of meat, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco w/ Meat (Flour) - $4.49: Choice of meat, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Taco (Corn) - $3.99: Grilled shrimp, cabbage, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Taco (Flour) - $4.99: Grilled shrimp, cabbage, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Taco (Corn) - $3.99: Grilled or fried fish, cabbage, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Taco (Flour) - $4.99: Grilled or fried fish, cabbage, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tongue Taco (Corn) - $3.99: Beef tongue, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tongue Taco (Flour) - $4.99: Beef tongue, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campechano de Puerco Taco (Corn) - $3.49: Carnitas, chorizo, chicharrón, onions, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campechano de Puerco Taco (Flour) - $4.49: Carnitas, chorizo, chicharrón, onions, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Taco (Corn) - $2.99: Grilled mushrooms, onions, cilantro, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Taco (Flour) - $3.99: Grilled mushrooms, onions, cilantro, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nopales Taco (Corn) - $2.99: Grilled nopales, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nopales Taco (Flour) - $3.49: Grilled nopales, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poblano w/ Cheese Taco (Corn) - $2.99: Green chile, cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poblano w/ Cheese Taco (Flour) - $3.49: Green chile, cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesabirria - $12.99: 3 beef & cheese tacos on corn tortillas served with cilantro, pickled onions and a side of consommé Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Burrito w/ Meat - $9.99: Choice of meat, rice, beans, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Supreme Burrito - $10.99: Choice of meat, rice, beans, onions, cilantro, pico de gallo, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Burrito - $10.99: Choice of 2 meats, rice, beans, onions, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean & Cheese Burrito - $7.99: Rice, beans, onions, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Burrito - $12.79: Grilled shrimp, rice, beans, cabbage, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Burrito - $12.99: Grilled or fried fish, rice, beans, cabbage, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tongue Burrito - $11.99: Beef tongue, rice, beans, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gringo Burrito - $11.99: Choice of meat, rice, french fries, cheese, beans, onions, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campechano de Puerco Burrito - $11.99: Carnitas, chorizo, chicharrón, rice, beans, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burrito - $8.99: Grilled mushrooms, grilled peppers, rice, beans, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas
- Cheese Quesadilla - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese & Avocado Quesadilla - $9.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese & Meat Quesadilla - $9.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese & Mixed Meat Quesadilla - $10.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla - $11.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Chili Quesadilla - $9.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Quesadilla - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tongue Quesadilla - $10.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campechano de Puerco Quesadilla - $10.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
- Meat Bowl - $9.99: Choice of meat, rice, beans, onions, cilantro, lettuce, guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp or Fish Bowl - $12.99: Onions, cilantro, lettuce, guacamole, rice, beans Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Bowl - $8.99: Grilled mushrooms, grilled peppers, lettuce, onions, cilantro, guacamole, rice, beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Chips n' Salsa - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips n' Queso - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips n' Guacamole - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote en Vaso - $4.99: Corn in a cup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charro Beans - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chicharrón w/ Salsa - $5.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Flour Tortillas (Dozen) - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Add-on: Refried Beans - $0.49
- Add-on: Cheese - $0.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Add-on: Avocado - $0.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Kids Meals
12 & under.
- Kids Cheese Quesadilla - $7.99: Includes rice, beans and a drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Quesadilla w/ Meat - $9.49: Includes rice, beans and a drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Flour Taco w/ Meat - $8.99: Includes rice, beans and a drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Beans, Rice & Cheese Burrito - $8.99: Includes rice, beans and a drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Churros - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Fountain Drinks - $3.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Coke - $3.99
- Mexican Sprite - $3.99
- Diet Coke Can - $1.99
- Jarritos - $3.99
- Sidral Mundet (Apple Soda) - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sangria Señorial - $3.49 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Topo Chico - $3.79
- Bottled Water - $2.49
- Orange Juice - $2.99
- Coffee - $2.49
- Iced Coffee - $3.49
- Mexican Coffee - $2.99
- Monster Energy - $3.49 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Horchata (Regular) - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Horchata (Large) - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Limonada (Regular) - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Limonada (Large) - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Jamaica (Regular) - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Jamaica (Large) - $4.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Michelada - $8.49
- Frozen Margarita (16 oz) - $10.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Frozen Mango Margarita - $11.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Frozen Strawberry Margarita - $11.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Canned Margarita (Single) - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Canned Margarita (Double) - $12.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Canned Paloma (Single) - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Canned Paloma (Double) - $12.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Canned Ranch Water (Single) - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Canned Ranch Water (Double) - $12.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Draft Beer - $6.99
- Domestic Bottle - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Import Bottle - $5.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lonestar 16oz Can - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Topo Chico Hard Seltzer - $5.99
Frequently Asked Questions about The Taco Stand
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed diets with extensive options including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and high-protein dishes like shrimp and veggie tacos.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include chorizo and egg tacos, bacon and egg burritos, barbacoa, brisket, and various potato and egg combinations.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- The restaurant is distinguished by its consistent reliability, extensive menu variety, and a welcoming staff that provides a dependable casual dining experience.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The specific address for The Taco Stand is not provided in the data, though its website suggests a Houston location.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers gluten-free shrimp and meat tacos on corn tortillas, vegetarian potato tacos, and high-protein options suitable for keto.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for The Taco Stand.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The Taco Stand is currently operational, offering Mexican breakfast and lunch options at their Houston location and via their website.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests praise the restaurant's consistent reliability, extensive menu variety, and welcoming staff, resulting in a dependable 3.0/5 rated dining experience.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Mexican restaurant stands out for its extensive menu variety and consistent reliability, though it maintains a 3.0/5 rating.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- The Taco Stand is a bustling, casual neighborhood haunt featuring a friendly atmosphere and a dependable, budget-friendly dining experience.
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