(713) 521-3144
1749 Richmond Ave
Houston,
TX
77098
29.7344
-95.4033
Neighborhoods: Neartown/ Montrose, Central
Hours:
Monday To Thursday From 08:00 AM To 03:00 AM Friday To Saturday From 08:00 AM To 05:00 AM
Price:
$
Last updated 8.16.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About La Tapatia Taqueria
Featured Review
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The Scene – A bustling dining room with mustard walls is lit by neon advertising signs. A full bar on the right greets customers, while a fountain adds some soothing trickling. Televisions and a jukebox pick up the pace. – – The Food – These kitchens offer perfectly straightforward shrimp tacos: eight to ten small, grilled shrimp, folded into double corn tortillas lined with a bed of sharp white onions and cilantro. The tortas (sandwiches), built on toasted bolillos (small loaves of Mexican bread) are smeared with refried beans and sour cream, and your choice of…
| ambiance | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 100.0% positive |
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| food quality | 98.00000190734863% positive |
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| menu variety | 75.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 79.16999816894531% positive |
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| value | 90.90999603271484% positive |
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| wait time | 100.0% positive |
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Fair warning
by sandraman
The chicken I got was raw, the food was freezing cold and the service was so slow, it would have been faster for me to sign up for cooking classes and then cooked it myself.
THEN, they overcharged my friend and I by $5.00. They just thought they'd slip that past us. When I asked her about it, she tried to make it sound like it was a legitimate charge or that she didn't understand English. When I asked her in Spanish, she got quiet and then got it fixed. I know she did it on purpose, but I can't prove it.
Just not worth it, no matter how you look at it. It's obvious they are here for the hyper-drunk college crowd. Not a safe place for anyone else.
Disgusting and dangerous
by Danopolous80
I wish I could leave zero stars. My friends and I got so sick after eating here. The food was alright aside from making us all sick, but the salsa was slimy and the meat they use is really dry. These people should go into a different business. No wonder they serve so much alcohol, you have to be hammered to eat here.
horrible service
by happydayzzz
the food was alright but the service is horrible. im 21 but i do tip well but our waiter was such a bitch she rings up my receipt with the correct total and once i gave her my credit card she charged a little extra hoping i wouldnt notice so i tipped zero and i was pissed couple days go by and she actually had the nerve to charge a tip on my meal. you bet im pissed off and now its my turn to rip them off.
Square Fajita Nachos and Bottomless Cafe
by HoustonTexReview , Citysearch Contributor
When you arrive late night, you will observe that the tables might feel a little sticky and the bathroom lighting is a little harsh. Hopefully, you will get a booth, because they are more comfortable.
Out comes the ice water, chips, and sauces. Don't spill on the menus in front of your date. Order the coffee. The margs there are strong, but it's probably past last call. Go ahead, select some sappy Luis Miguel songs to turn off your friends. Oh no, you lost track of time, and the waitperson is back. You need to quickly order.
Let me make it simple and simply awesome for you--Here's the fool-proof list of what you should order for two--
A small queso
A beef gordita
A half order of fajita nachos
The mole chicken enchiladas (boracho beans rice, salad for garnish)
You will need to to ask for a to-go box. And, I recommend that you tip 20%, because you have been at the table too long staring at what's left of the nightlife in Montrose.
- Pros: Prices are fair; Late night; Good weird people watching
- Cons: Jukebox music is annoying but adds to the atmosphere
My hat's off to you
by IronChefDavis , Citysearch Contributor
Recent renovations have given this place a more serious restaurant, but have stripped it’s 24 hour status. With the renovation, they have improved their menu as well as making the restaurant a more family oriented place. The additions include a patio and a newly designed interior. The margaritas are still strong, the staff is still helpful, and the atmosphere is still good. I recommend that you have the enchiladas verdes . It is an off menu item that will surely have you convinced that this place can make a decent enchilada! They might not be as classy as some of the other restaurants in the area, but they are a good value for the price.
- Pros: Delicious off menu items, and new patio
- Cons: Loss of 24 hour status
The Details on La Tapatia Taqueria
Place Categories:
- great cheap mexican food
- great service
- great price
- fantastic texmex
- great mango margarita
- favorite place
- authentic shrimp tacos
- favorite tacqueria
- great staff
- authentic tortas
- bad apple
- delicious taste
- best tapatia
- not like la tapatia
- great burritos
- love tacos al pastor
- extensive happy hour
- outstanding reputations
- certainly authentic horchata beverage
- never bad order
- good beans
- great eating
- fast sucession
- great value
- not order or changing prices

