“ Food truck open pretty late most days (till 11pm weekdays, and 2am weekends). The best trompo tacos in town. ”

“ My friends and I hit up this truck as stop number 4 on our 10 Tacos in 10 Hours tour of the city and although it's been a while since the last time I've been to El Taconazo, it still holds up as some of the best trompo in town. The trompo comes steaming hot, a dark and bright red like char siu or tandoori. I swear even my mom, who mostly eats only Asian food, loves this taco too and I think a large part of it is psychological because it looks familiar to her. Maybe that's partly why it's so good - it's easily approachable to people from other cultures. There are little fatty bites every once in a while that lend a richness without being overly greasy. We didn't get any toppings (no onions or cilantro), just meat, but that may've just been a fluke this time around. There's a light green sauce that's almost creamy, not sour. I usually love to get the trompo in a quesadilla, but it was not meant to be this time since the taco tour demands stamina. Next time though, I'll definitely get the trompo with some cheese. ”

“ Little taco trailer off Fulton street. There is always a line for these tacos. Parking is an ass. Cash only and the menu is as is. Service was fast so line moves pretty quickly. Anyway I got some fajita tacos which come just meat and tortilla that's it. Everything is separate in the bag and I got a quesodilla which was rolled up. Strange I know. I really don't know what all the hype is about with this place. Taste like any other taco truck but that's my opinion. Anyway till we eat again ”

“ I've been coming here since I was a child, this place has not failed me yet. It's always quick despite the long lines you may or may not see. Need food for Lunch? Quick bite after buying groceries? Need something to hit the spot after the bar/club scene? This mini food chain is the place to go. These Mexicans know how to take care of your hunger needs any time,any day of the week. ”

“ CASH ONLY and no sitting area. Park your car and eat in your car. Make sure you grab a lot of napkins bc it can get messy. You know it's good if the place only accepts cash. Tacos were fresh and yummy. I got the barbacoa and trumpo meat with cheese. They give you toppings and sauce in small containers. Don't forget to add them to your tacos! ”

“ Best tacos de lengua in town! I used to go for their fajita and trompo (which is still pretty good) but having recently tried the lengua.. it's in a different stratosphere. Tender, juicy and you have to get it as a quesadilla with their melty cheese. 10/10, their green salsa is great too! ”

“ A few words to describe El Taconazo: Iconic taco truck of Houston. When my friend told me he knew the best taco truck in Houston, I was skeptical. But he didn't have to convince me very hard to give it a try. Pulling up to the spot, I realize my friend is not the only one who thinks this is the best spot. Him and 20 others in the line that wraps around the corner think so too. Parking is tight during peak hours - limited street parking and ~10 spots in the lot across the street. However, people are coming and going often and there is an off duty police officer directing some of the traffic. If you cannot find a spot, look in the neighborhood or circle back. The exit to this place is on a one-way street so be ready to turn when you arrive. The menu is pretty simple. Tacos are served with 2 corn tortillas with your choice of meet, onions & cilantro, salsa, and green and red sauce. We ordered the fajita and barbacoa. The fajita meat is nice and smokey with a good amount of chew to tender ratio. It pairs well with the green sauce as it's lightness lets the meat shine through. Barbacoa is rich and tender - can't go wrong ordering it. The red sauce has some heat to it but won't make you begging for water. Each taco is loaded with a decent serving of meat and the toppings are on the side for you to add as you please. For $2.50 per taco, the value proposition is indeed proposing. For me, 4 tacos is more than enough to get me full. The line is long during peak hours and we waited about 15 minutes on a weekend night but probably less than 5 min on a Sunday afternoon. Line moves fast, however, and be ready to order before you get to the front. The employees speak enough English to get your order but Spanish is king here. Also don't forget CASH! No places to eat at the truck, but 1 min drive/5 min walk away is a park with a few picnic tables. The park is a bit sketchy in the evening hours so use at your own risk. ”

“ How can a Zedd concert get any better? Just add tacos. After a long week of traveling and eating profusely, we wound up at a Zedd concert with Jose L. Instead of our third floor GA, we got into the ground floor. After a night of crowd crushing entertainment, we left hungry. Jose threw out a few places, and having never been, this was the spot. ZERO disappointment in this decision. I had seen and heard there is always a line, and this evening was no different. But that line moved faster than a knife fight in a phone booth. No sooner had we walked up, and it was already order time. Cash only, and it goes a long way. It is a relatively short menu, but that's also the beauty of it. You are there for one reason, and you will love the food. It comes out quick, these folks are movers and shakers, quick on the delivery. Everyone that was there when we were, popped their trunk and set up their spread in the lot. Nobody drove off with their food. Get the barbacoa. Will be back, on random nights circa midnight. ”

“ When it comes to barbacoa, there is no taco truck I visit more often than El Taconazo. Despite the dime-a-dozen carts, food trucks, and streetside taquerias that are scattered throughout the city, very few do it as well as they do. They have become my gold standard for late night eats in Houston and feature some of the most tender taco meats in the Northside. After sunset, this place becomes destination for locals from all over the city. During their peak hours the lines can be long and the surrounding area is littered with cars just trying to make street parking work. During their busiest nights, they will have an armed parking guard who is either directing traffic or monitoring the area. The area gets somewhat shady at night, but that only adds to the charm for me. There is no seating. Most everyone is either getting out or eating it directly on the hood / trunks of their car. While the guys in the truck speak a decent amount of English, español is definitely the way to go. It's cash only and it's better to assume there is a line than not. I tend to park on the autoshop side while the majority will aim for the lot across the street. It's a tight squeeze with no less than a dozen potholes, so drive slow. The truck usually has no less than a dozen folks working all at the same time. While it may appear to be two separate trucks, the other one is really more o a prep kitchen and potentially where they prep the delicious meats throughout the night. They only have four meats: barbacoa, lengua, fajita, and trompo. All are quite good, but the Veracruz roots are definitely coming in handy. The barbacoa is tender, fatty, and full of flavor. I am usually dismissive of fajita meat, but their version is quite good. I usually purchase by the plato especial ($18), which comes with one's meat of choice covered by a nice helping of cheese. It's loaded with 7-8 tortillas most of the time and it's perfect for the amount of food. This is an experience for almost everyone. I appreciate that prices have been consistent, the service is quick (food takes almost no time), and the flavors are excellent. They're open till midnight on the weekdays and until 2:30am on the weekends. Have some cash as well as an appetite, and enjoy some of the best tacos in Houston. ”

“ Finally got to try out this gem thanks to our lovely CM Jando's recommendation (And I got to see first hand how fluent his Spanish was: Let's just say it's somewhere in the level 5: Native/Bilingual Proficiency area if you're on LinkedIn, while by contrast I'm still at the Duolingo elementary popcorn vocabulary level..) Anyways I definitely see the hype about this place, delicious tacos/fast service/opens late/cheap.. Personally I always enjoy a simple menu where a place knows what they offer and do it with efficiency/friendly service. I enjoyed my barbacoa taco as recommended, seasoned well, a bit dry but delicious. Lengua I wasn't a particular fan but it's a popular pick. Would definitely try the fajitas next time as well and their charro beans. As mentioned make sure you get cash ready and parking can be crowded in the lot across but there's street parking available adjacent. ”