Torchy's Tacos

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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  • Phone

    (713) 595-8226

  • Website

    torchystacos.com

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  • Type

    Taco Restaurant

Address

2411 S Shepherd Dr Houston , TX 77019 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Cocktails

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Houston Press

Torchy'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

Allen Arcade

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.

Julie Minerbo

Love this place! Trailer Park tacos rocked...gotta get em trashy...and the shrimp taco was delish too! Love the organic Dr. Pepper too!

Sapna Rajani

Obsessed 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????

Molly Harrington

Everything!! 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!!

Marc S

Essential 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.

Dustin Haley

Another great Torchy's! The queso is hands down the best queso I've had... I enjoy the republican and trailer park (trashy).

Allen Arcade

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.

Allen Arcade

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.

Jarrod Blackmon

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.

Allen Arcade

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!

Levent Kemerli

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!

Yembz

omagahhh 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!

Ann Osipova

Yum yum. They have vegan tacos !???? ???????????? with avocado ???? and mushrooms

AlmostVeggies.com

Portobello 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

Julie Minerbo

Love this place...gotta get the Trailer Park Trashy tacos & the shrimp one too...delish queso too!

Allen Arcade

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!

Allen Arcade

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 .

Russell Guess

Mr. Orange . Baja shrimp . Fried Avocado . Don't be surprised if you spend enough for a fancy meal, but it's so worth it.

Laura Gracey

A 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?

Nicole Monachino

Great 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.

Christina Kuhl

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.

Morgan B.

Brushfire(mango ! Jerk chicken !) and The Democrat (avocado ! Beef barbacoa ! queso fresco + lime !) are my go-to's. Can't go wrong!

Mazanin F

Every single taco on the menu is amazing, don't miss to ask for extra chipotle and avocado sauces

Augustine V

By far the best gourmet tacos . Try the dirty Sanchez for breakfast or the bushfire for lunch

Stephanelle Jones

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.

Britney Samson

Fried avocado taco or baja shrimp - both are extremely yummy! Split chips and queso with some friends.

Allen Arcade

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 .

Allen Arcade

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.

cosmoalien

The queso is the best hands down. Get your tacos extra trashy.. my fave spot in Houston! The best:-)

Allen Arcade

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%!

M G

One'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.

Ted Frank

Google the secret menu for additional options. Also: great queso , and they offer a half-portion for $2.99.

Nikki Nickerson

It'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

Steven Illenberger

Tacos are great price and super tasty, great frozen margaritas

Alex S.

Great variety of tacos . Beef tacos , in particular, are very good.

Jason Daws

Free beverage while waiting on to go order. Love the BRUSHFIRE, but the REPUBLICAN is gross. Can't wait to go back.

Amanda Moreno

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.

Erika Chinchilla

You have to try the democrat taco , I promise you will love it!

Sam Powell

Brushfire taco , Baja shrimp taco and chips and queso , perfection.

Henry's Hungry Houston

Got the beef tacos and the Democrat . No bias. Park by the shopping center next door Artigiani and do some shopping. Parking is a b.

Clifton M

Good food - cheap - and fast - but no f-ing parking . Always lots of UT fans. Hook 'em. But head to the Heights location instead.

Lauri Tamney

The tacos are large so make sure you bring an appetite! The mole suave is excellent.

Talia Jorg

The Crossroads (brisket ) was Delicious! Tortillas no authentic though ☹️

Terra Troxell

Love the trashy trailer park and ranch hand! Parking sucks but worth it for the food!

Anthony Williams

Damn these tacos is good..., the trailer park , the brushfire tacos are winners...

Allen Arcade

The guacamole is good but not out of this world good like their queso . If there are enough of you, get both and mix!

Kristina

Have yet to taste all the tacos but the Green Chile Pork & Trailer Park are the most popular tacos .

Zach R

Had the Crossroads taco (awesome) and the Republican taco (pretty good).

James Tidmore

Best Queso in town . Also try The Republican. Such a delicious taco .

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