Tacos Tierra Caliente is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in Houston.

1. Tacos Tierra Caliente

8.4
Alabama Ice House (1919 W. Alabama St.), Houston, TX
Food Truck · 77 tips and reviews

Iris T.Iris T.: Barbacoa is the best. Get a torta if you want to be full for the next day and a half

Scott F.Scott Fisher: You must get the barbacoa tacos. Do not miss them!

Scott F.Scott Fisher: Some of the best barbacoa in town!

Laredo Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in Houston.

2. Laredo Taqueria

8.4
915 Snover St (Washington), Houston, TX
Taco Restaurant · 70 tips and reviews

Gracie K.Gracie K.: Can't get your taco fix on Sundays anymore, so get extras and freeze 'em. Love the barbacoa and nopales. Don't get your feelings hurt, customer service isn't as good as the food.

Houston ChronicleHouston Chronicle: Don't miss: Chicharrones en salsa verde; barbacoa with pico de gallo; eggs with 
nopales (cactus pads). Read more.

Alex S.Alex SA: Barbacoa is the best!

Taqueria del Sol is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in Houston.

3. Taqueria del Sol

8.6
8114 Park Place Blvd (Gulf Fwy), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Houston PressHouston Press: 2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Taqueria: Our fave is the torta de barbacoa, a Mexican sandwich of tender bbqed meat atop a soft, flavorful bun & bursting with lettuce, tomato, guac & sour cream.

Alyson M.Alyson Martinez: Tortas are delicious, but you can never go wrong with a barbacoa taco. Be sure to pair it with a Mexican Coke for the full effect.

RyanRyan: Barbacoa torta is phenomenal (and cheap).

Tacos A Go Go is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in Houston.

4. Tacos A Go Go

8.6
3704 Main St (at Winbern St.), Houston, TX
Taco Restaurant · 101 tips and reviews

Mandy G.Mandy Graessle: Definitely try the barbacoa!

TJ T.TJ Tran: Barbacoa was overrated but the chicken fajita taco was on point! I like the fuego sauce the best!

Rachel(Vasiliki) Dj Diva R.Rachel(Vasiliki) Dj Diva Rifon: Barbacoa isn't the real beef its gamey lamb!! Yuck they need to tell u that!!!

Torchy's Tacos is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in Houston.

5. Torchy's Tacos

8.9
2400 Times Blvd, Houston, TX
Taco Restaurant · University Place · 66 tips and reviews

RaealleneRaeallene: Order the Democrat Taco (Barbacoa) Crossroads Taco (Brisket).

Jofre R.Jofre Rodriguez: Beef fajita, chicken fajita, & barbacoa tacos were delicious!!!

Sólveig S.Sólveig Sigurðardóttir: Tacos from heaven! Personal favorite: Brushfire and independent

Hugo's is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in Houston.

6. Hugo's

9.0
1600 Westheimer Rd (at Mandell), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 141 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Chan: Houston Press We Love Food - favorite Houston dishes - Barbacoa

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Barbacoa (it will always be on the menu)

Liz T.Liz Taylor: The Lechón (suckling pig) is a must. Could have made a meal out of the meat alone. The barbacoa is also a favorite. Whatever you get, be sure to wash it down with a margarita.

Tacos A Go-Go is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in Houston.

7. Tacos A Go-Go

8.9
3401 W T C Jester Blvd, Houston, TX
Taco Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Aksel Q.Aksel Quintus-Bosz: Barbacoa tacos and craft beer on tap :-)

Ash G.Ash Gasque: Potato tacos - like the best cozy casserole wrapped up in a tortilla

West Alabama Ice House is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in Houston.

8. West Alabama Ice House

8.4
1919 W Alabama St (at McDuffie St.), Houston, TX
Dive Bar · 66 tips and reviews

Nathan M.Nathan Marquez: Get the barbacoa tacos at the taco truck. Best in town! Read more.

Aksel Q.Aksel Quintus-Bosz: Los tacos del camión están muy buenos. Chicharrón, lengua, pastor, barbacoa! Que mas?

Liss V.Liss V.: Great casual place to hang out with some friends and some beer.

Torchy's Tacos is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in Houston.

9. Torchy's Tacos

8.7
2411 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX
Taco Restaurant · 215 tips and reviews

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

AndrewAndrew: The barbacoa is fatty and delicious.

D R.D R: Love how stuffed with barbacoa The Democrat Taco is.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in Houston.

10. Chipotle Mexican Grill

8.2
5176 Richmond Ave (Richmond & Sage), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Adrian O.Adrian Ortiz: Try the barbacoa burrito yummy ;)

Jennifer NgoJennifer Ngo: Veggie burrito with black beans pico and cheese is delicious!

Adrian O.Adrian Ortiz: The men here are yummy.....

El Taconazo is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in Houston.

11. El Taconazo

8.9
4001 Fulton St, Houston, TX
Food Truck · 16 tips and reviews

Aksel Q.Aksel Quintus-Bosz: Barbacoa tacos and the salsa verde are delicious. Tacos de trompo are still not up to CDMX standards.

Tony S.Tony Sawyer: Everything that I have tried is great. We get lunch for the crew 2-3 times a week.

Ross G.Ross G: Best taco truck in Houston, if you can find it do yourself a favor and grab some tacos and quesadillas

El Jardin Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in Houston.

12. El Jardin Mexican Restaurant

7.6
7849 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Veronica P.Veronica Paras: Breakfast! The Chilaqules in a spicy green salsa are so good! The Barbacoa tacos, Huevos Rancheros and Menudo are also very good. Pass on the Pozole, it's a bit bland.

FezFez: Service was not good but it was fast. Waiter did not seem to care. Barbacoa tacos are amazing. Orchata was Jummy. I woould come back just for the amazing barbacoa.

Loryn C.Loryn Cedillo: One of the best Mexican restaurants around! Great service, great food!

Tacos La Bala #2 is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in Houston.

13. Tacos La Bala #2

7.3
5800 Bellaire Blvd (at Renwick Dr), Houston, TX
Taco Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Alex S.Alex SA: Barbacoa is delicioso!

REd L.REd Line: The horchata is perfect. The barbacoa is perfect.

JustinJustin: Love it! Been stopping by for years, always great food and service.

Tacos A Go-Go is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in Houston.

14. Tacos A Go-Go

8.2
2912 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX
Taco Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Samantha Sarah W.Samantha Sarah Walter: Picadillo was awesome, but beware of the funky cream sauce on the Barbacoa

Allen A.Allen Arcade: The soft taco plate with Tacos al Pastor and Pork Guisada. If you're getting the $1.99 tacos, you're better off not getting the plates for $2.70 more. Though if you order the $2.79 Barbacoa plate...

Al V.Al Vieira: Tacos al pastor is awesome. So good. Very cool little place.

La Moreliana #3 Meat Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbacoa in Houston.

15. La Moreliana #3 Meat Market

Houston, TX
Retail · 2 tips and reviews

Tony T.Tony Taylor: Their barbacoa is awesome and prices are very reasonable! Their avocados are always ripe and ready to eat! Also very clean as opposed to other meat markets I've been to.

Tam H.Tam Huynh: The tacos here are legit. I love the tacos here. Seasoned very good. However, the beef fajitas is very greasy but very authentic.