Goode Company Hamburgers and Taqueria

I first dined here with my Dad in the 1980s. It is still one of my favorite breakfast places in Houston. Perfectly cooked eggs. Karla likes the cheese omelet with brioche toast. I regularly get the carne asada and eggs. The burger and grilled chicken sandwich cooked over mesquite are solid choice every time.

Love the pecan waffles, bacon and coffee. Large outdoor patio. Self serve beverages. Support Local. ❤️

Update: I gave Goode Company’s fries another try today. And aside from having what seemed like half a salt shaker’s worth of salt on them, they came out better than the last time still inedible, this time because of the salt; but crispy and nicely browned . Specify “ no salt” Previous post: You will see that I gave three stars for service. The reason for this is/was…I assume that the kitchen saw nothing wrong with the fries they sent out, this, I must assume this is the norm. Also included in the photo section, in additon to the In and Out fries from Katy is a photo I took in my kitchen, as I made falafel and French fries also. I'll also show the browner fries that showed up that night at Goode Company. But, and it is a big but. It may have been an off night. I plan to go back at least twice to compare. And update my rating and review if this was just a one off bad batch.

Solid spot in WestU for TexMex brunch! Tried their Carne Asada & Eggs for breakfast, which came out to $23 with tax/tip. You order at the counter, grab a number and they bring your food out to you. The dish came with a good portions of juicy skirt steak, two eggs your way, refried beans, rice and either flour / corn tortillas. The beans / rice could’ve been more flavorful but there’s a side of sauce that helps. We sat at the outdoor terrace, which was leaking water when it raining. The inside looked fine so will try that next time.

Delicious!!! This place is a gem and a must try. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is taken care of here. Great breakfast, menu, and excellent service!

One of my old favorite, great priced, local stops! Brought a buddy with me who’s never been to any of the Goodie CO’s establishments. The host was wonderful! She helped us decide and educated my friend on the menu on the top choices. He actually didn’t want a burger but we both were able to hype him up on it. In the end he was blown away at how good the food was. How clean and flavorful the burger was. The tenderness of the fajitas, the rich flavor of the chicken! With a little salsa on top, we were in heaven. You really can’t go wrong with anything here. They know what they are doing, using fresh ingredients, and powerful flavors! Will always be returning for more. Thank you again for a wonderful meal.

Ordered by phone for pu. Every thing ready when promised. Very courteous employees. Mesquite burgers were outstanding. Onion rings were to die for. Will definitely return!!

Fantastic place. There is no tall street sign for it if you’re looking while driving on Kirby, it’s the building where the sign for their seafood place is located. Perhaps a bit confusing, but worth it to find this place. Yummy food, great service, fun eating area. Definitely worth trying if you haven’t yet. Taste could rival any other Tex-Mex in the Houston area.

Stopped by the Taqueria on Friday for breakfast while visiting Houston. Used to eat here regularly over the 40 years when I lived in Houston. Food - Still top notch, had the Hunter's Delight with Chili con Carne on eggs over easy & hot biscuits accompanied by a great cup of coffee. Strong but very tasty. Service - Have never had a bad experience here, the staff were efficient, pleasant & attentive! Ambience - It hasn't changed in decades & doesn't need to change, patio very comfortable!

Update 2024: Still a regular customer here! I miss the pre-covid salsa bar, but at least they haven't got rid of the DIY coffee! No better place for a filling weekend breakfast! I always feel at home and welcome here, and several of the servers recognize me and say hello. One of my top 10 favorite restaurants in Houston! Long live Goode Co Taqueria!

I was drawn here after reading it was supposed to be the best burger in Houston. Sadly I don't agree with the opinion. Burger was good, don't get me wrong it was a good burger! The ingredients were fresh and the price was fair. I'd happily eat here again if I was in the area... but there wasn't anything special about it to separate it from other restaurant chains. The service was quick and accurate, parking is relatively easy, there's a huge shaded patio. Overall rating is good, but not the best.

Nice casual Tex-mex joint with free parking in back. Goode Co. Seafood in adjoining lot. Good food- nice service- order at counter get a number and find a table! Drinks are all great and cold. Patio seating indoors or outside and proper dining area inside.

We had a good lunch/brunch at Goode Company Taqueria. I ordered the migas plate and enjoyed it--I thought the tortillas were particularly tasty. And the frozen margarita was great. I really liked the back patio--very casual, chill environment that's both kid-friendly and dog-friendly.

Goode taqueria is amazing! The food and staff are the best!!!!! Patio is awesome. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner all good.

Ate here for breakfast 1/4/25 and enjoyed our experience. The staff could not have been nicer or more attentive. The men busing tables were great! Our food was served very quickly, and the quality was pretty good - not the best we've ever had for the same items elsewhere, but plentiful and enjoyable. Good menu options. We'll be back when in the area.

This place was the hero of the day for so many Houstonians this Monday. I came here at 8:30 n finally got my awesome meal for myself and some family members. I had the Chicken Enchiladas with the red sauce n double rice, 1 Beef Fajita Taco and a slice of Bayou Goo Pie. I was going to get hamburger with the chicken enchiladas, but they ran out. Best burger in TX I would say due to the smokey wood, quality and prep that nobody else has. The chicken enchiladas combo and beef fajita taco were very delicious, fresh and had a lot of flavorful vibes. The chicken tasted charbroiled with a deep mesquite aroma. The sauce was like a smoky n slightly sweet chili ancho type with rich, savory white n yellow cheeses. The rice was tasty enough to eat on its own. The taco was so well-seasoned, juicy and charred with a real good tortilla. The pie was good too, but could've been either a little sweeter or used some more cocoa. It was dense, mild in a way, but still fun to eat at with some catch to it. Great, buttery crust and thick cream layers. I was pleased with all the stuff I ate. Nasty BK across the street and this place were some of the only places open in the city. It was long, but well worth it last night. My # 1 favorite private burger option and top 3 Tex Mex spots are both from this establishment.

The food here is excellent. Best fajitas I have ever had. My husband and I come here every chance we get. Well prepared and good value and now parking so much better. Seeing some of the reviews here they are not correct as we eat here regularly. Lines for the tea are fresh and very clean. The hamburgers are btw super too and I eat here years ago as a med student when the hamburgers were more affordable .

My mom has fond memories of this place from a while ago, so we decided to come back. Long time no see! To order, there was a bit of a line, but the people taking to orders were speedy, and the line moved relatively quickly. The atmosphere of this place was pleasant. Lots of families together eating and spending quality time with each other. I ordered the Buck Fever which consisted of two eggs any style served with venison sausage (jalapeño or regular), hash browns, and toast or biscuits. I chose for my eggs to be sunny side up, the jalapeño sausage, and biscuits. My eggs were cooked perfectly, and the hash browns were seasoned and had wonderful flavor. In addition, the sausage tasted nice too, but I felt like two pieces wasn't enough. I ate each patty in around 3 bites. The biscuits were also on the dry side, yet I loved how they soaked up the egg yolks on my plate. Overall, it's wasn't bad, but this plate wasn't anything special. I would recommend getting the Chilaquiles. This dish consisted of two eggs, chile-spiced tortilla chips tossed with salsa ranchera, topped with queso fresco, red onion, and crema. It was also served with rice, beans, avocado, pico de gallo, and flour or corn tortillas. Even sitting for a while, the chips were still crispy, and the salsa ranchera had a little kick without being too spicy. In addition, it was refreshing and the crema added was the perfect compliment.

This is for the cheese enchilada score only. sauce is tasteless and everything about these cheese enchiladas is just tex Mex wrong wrong wrong Enchilada score 1 out of five. don't go for the cheese enchiladas. Oh and I need to mention three cheese enchiladas $20.00 Service great bottled beer refreshing Cheese Enchiladas... no. no way. Absolutely not. hell no

So pleasantly surprised by this spot- staff is kind and food is good. Lots of breakfast options and you'll be full afterwards for sure. Loved the eggs and chorizo that I piled onto my tortillas. Simple but satisfying and would recommend for an early satiating meal. Lots of parking as well!

Service is great. Th food is ok. As a Mexican rice. should never be served with breakfast. I had some chilaquiles, they were good. Not great. The waffles were good. Could get better. I would come again if driving by. But would not go out of my way.

Met a friend here. This was her 1st time. She really enjoyed her experience and is looking forward to coming back.

One of my husband's cousins wanted TexMex, so we were stuck coming to Goode Company Taqueria & Hamburgers for the quintessential TexMex in Houston. We ordered a 2-soft taco platter (chicken & steak) and beef nachos at the counter. We were given a number and we went to find a table on the enclosed patio. The food arrived shortly after. It was just okay. The salsa was not spicy in the least. The cheese was melted and plasticky over the nachos. The tacos were just meh. The guacamole didn't have any flavor to it other than avocado. There was no spice or cilantro to be found. I don't know about you but I'm spoiled when it comes to Mexican food. We have it in California and it is way better than the lackluster stuff we had in Houston. No offense to anyone who likes this type of food.

Good ol old fashioned Tex mex! They have stayed true to their original recipes and food on the same corner of west park and Kirby for a long long time. I love their chips and salsa, the salsa isn't spicy (but they do have another one that is spicy.) Their fries are my favorite fries ever. The fajitas are so tender and juicy though could use a little salt but that's personal. Everyone is super nice and I love love the patio seating. Be careful the birds love riding baths in the fountain

Breakfast tacos so salty and greasy just shreds of bacon could not eat it and others at the table felt the same . Don't waste your money

I can't believe I've never been here? Such good breakfast tacos! I would rate them a 10/10. Completely satisfied and makes other breakfast tacos look WEAK. They also have fresh-squeezed OJ for the real orange juice fans out there. I will be returning for more.

This place has The Best mesquite burgers I've ever had! The wait staff is sweet, friendly & very helpful. I meet here with a group every month & I'm never disappointed! Less that two weeks to our next meetup. Drool.

I only rate food. I do not rate service, parking, price, ambiance, etc. My ratings are relative to other food of the same type. I've eaten at Goode Company Taqueria & Hamburgers at least a hundred times over the last 30 years. Their cheese enchilada dinner is my MexTex food benchmark that I use to rate other MexTex food. I especially enjoy eating breakfast/brunch there.

Burger was delicious! Very friendly staff. There is an air conditioned section as well as a patio.

The burger was pretty good but I believe Fudruckers has better hamburgers. The place is dated, and it was warm in the dining room. The fries were very good! 2 burgers, 1 order of fries and 2 cans of Diet Coke $35.00, ouch! Clean restrooms

So sad to be moving from the Houston area for many reasons but the distance from Goode Company Taqueria is one of them. We will go a month or 2 in between visits bcz it is a bit of a hike from home but every time we go for breakfast, we remember why it is worth it! The Mr. always gets Buck Fever (jalapeño version, obviously!). I mix it up. Never disappointed. The pic of the recent visit is Huevos Ahogados (aka Oh my God, oh!!), our shared pecan waffle (chock full of pecans, warm honey or syrup optional), & the aforementioned Buck Fever. Staff is efficient and friendly. Leave a few bucks on the table for the hard workers cleaning up after you, please! Seating available indoors (minimal), on the large "indoor" patio or outside patio. A place for everyone and a plate for all tastes

I've frequent this place for years and I've enjoyed the mixed menu and have tried almost every item on it. However, I'm starting to feel taken advantage of when it comes to the pricing. Before everyone start saying ooh everything has gone up (favorite excuse) spending $97 for 3 burger meals is unjustifiable! I don't mind paying for fine dining but this is not that! It's a very casual outdoor, pay before you sit type of joint! Everything is alacarte and adds up quickly...slice of cheese$2-3, bacon $4-5, fries $$, drink$$. Basically each person should expect to spend $25+ for burger/fries. Nachos are really good, honestly everything I've ever tried has always been good. Margaritas are good but small for $9/$12. Overall food is great, just be prepared for the sticker! The structure doesn't add up to the ticket!

The ambience of this restaurant is super cute, and they have a super cute patio outside which would be great for sitting on during great weather. Unfortunately, we went when it was rainy so we sat inside. We ordered the chips, salsa and queso, which were very good, but kind of expensive for the portion size. I ordered the taco plate for my dinner I changed it to flour soft tortillas instead which were excellent because they are homemade. The ground beef is a little different than normal but not bad. The beef definitely needed salt and if you are expecting just ground beef, I would not order it because it is more chili like.

Inside was cheap and plasticy. We went for brunch and my omelet was barely editable. Definitely expected more from this place since it seems popular.

We usually come here for the Mesquite burgers & Tacos but this time it was for breakfast on Sunday. We ordered some breakfast tacos. Egg & Meat (with deer sausage) tacos. The egg taco had a good amount of melted cheese and was simple and excellent. We've had their deer sausage before which is excellent and having it mixed with the eggs was even better. We got a side of the hash which was pure comfort and complimented our tacos nicely. Also, had the Pecan waffles which didn't disappoint. Would be great if they served breakfast daily as only available weekends. Dine-in was available. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. Service has always been friendly and fast. One of our favorites for burgers, tacos and weekend breakfasts in H Town!

Horrible. We had beef fajitas and the beef was inedible. It was soooo tough and it was almost impossible to fully cut with a knife and impossible to chew. Complete waste of money.

Speaking candidly, that was not a good breakfast, either American or Mexican. I tried a few things: -Porkchops were about 1/8" thick and the glaze left a bad aftertaste. -Deer Sausage and egg taco, (sounds good) but too gamey. Actually tasted kind of awful. -Carne Asada was bland. -best part of meal was a chorizo and egg taco with beans and cheese. (Old faithful) With as good a review as this place had, I Definitely expected better. This wasn't a good Mexican or American breakfast. It was really just average at best. I'd recommend getting breakfast at a local taco truck, (which could definitely taste better and be cheaper).

Don't come here for Mexican food.. they charge $18.00 for 2 plain soft tacos. The tacos sucked, had no flavor, no onions or peppers on them. Just straight up unseasoned chicken in a tortilla. You can go get better tacos going to a street vender. I can't recommend this place.

I'm trying to understand how me getting a hotdog and fries turns into almost $40 because they had a chili and cheese option but it's like they charged for the chili ,cheese and the onions separately on top off they charge a to go fee and that applies if you do not eat in the store you want to take your food to go they charge you for that which is absolutely insane! The chili was bland and greasy or the hotdogs Taste it like they barely boil them or how ever they cook them they didn't taste done at all they would never get my business again the quality of food and the way that they treated me because I'm black Compared to the way that they treated the white guest just made it an All around horrible experience!

Not only do they have my favorite cheeseburgers in Houston, their tacos and refried beans and extremely good! Their staff is friendly and helpful, and,not only that - recently I left my purse there while having lunch and did not realize it until they were closed. The next morning I went by, with fingers crossed, and they returned it to me, with a big smile, and everything in it. I can't thank y'all enough!! These folks are the best!

I always drive by this location conveniently located on Kirby and westpark. There is a sign that says the best breakfast tacos. So I decided to finally try them out. We ordered two of the breakfast plates that comes with two breakfast tacos of choice and the rice and beans. Alfonzo was so friendly and kind at explaining the menu and options to choose from. They make the food when ordered so it was hot and fresh. We waited about 10 min for the food to go. They do have a small Togo fee for the plastic wear. The food was delicious and the service was great. I'd come back next time I'm in the mood for a good breakfast taco!

My aunt and I are crazy for their beef fajitas. Good portions, great quality, and consistent on the fixings. The tortillas are good to us too. Fluffiest corn tortilla I ever had. Seating feels safe because of covered garage. Cashier knowledge is not consistent, but so far workable.

The food is not memorable I came here with my guy to grab a quick lunch and the service is subpar the dining area was not the cleanest and I felt like it's just a quick place to come in and out and grab a bite almost like a fast food Mexican restaurant. Nothing really grab my attention I did get the chicken tacos and my guy got a burger I might come back for the burger again however I have had some way better Mexican restaurants and this would not be at the top of my list. It was a little bit confusing when I sat down and saw everyone else's tables had chips and salsa, when I walked back up to the counter I asked, "Does chips and salsa come with the meal?" The cashier stated well you would have to ask for them but yes, we can provide chips and salsa, my typical assumptions every time I go to a Mexican restaurant is that chips and salsa are provided. I just felt that it was a little random and not really up to my speed with my expectations for a Mexican restaurant.

After driving by this place maybe a hundred times it's nice to finally actually give it a try. The menu was surprisingly limited. I figured it would have different types of unique burgers but there's just a single $8 hamburger on the menu where you can pay extra for various toppings. The burger was tasty but for $8 I expected better. The onion rings were quite good, but that's another $5 on top of your $8. A friend of mine urge me to try the chocolate cinnamon shake and since she was paying I figured why not. The shake was good with the consistency like a Frosty, so you basically need a spoon to eat it. A little disappointed in a $6 shake that came out of a soft serve machine... Let's just call this what it is chocolate cinnamon ice cream in a cup. Overall I was satisfied with my meal, but I don't think I would go back since there are better burgers to be had elsewhere. For those of you doing the math if you wanted a bacon cheddar burger, fries and a Coke... You would spend over $20 before tax and tip.

I am a native Houstonian and have tried other Goode concepts but had never tried this Taqueria. I had much higher expectations and the experience was just Okay. We came here for a Saturday lunch. The weather was perfect and they have a nice patio. I ordered a full order of the Beef Fajita Nachos and found them boring...They was very little meat and a lot of hard luke warm cheddar cheese....Maybe I ordered the wrong thing and need to come back and give them another shot. Although I have no plans to rush back....

I will start off by noting that my less than perfect review of Goode Company Taqueria is really a me problem, instead of a Goode Company problem. We visited on a bustling Saturday morning for breakfast. As a native Texan visiting Houston from out of town, I was dying for some good migas, especially after seeing the sheer beauty of the desayunos coming out from behind the kitchen. However, as a vegetarian, I was disappointed to see that the rice contained big chunks of (admittedly delicious looking) chicken. Usually, and especially with Tex-Mex, I can turn a blind eye to the lard in the frijoles and the broth in the rice, but the chicken chunks were a step too far, and I couldn't eat my entree. So, vegetarians beware. However, everything else I was able to sample was excellent, from the fresh tortillas to the queso to the absolutely perfect margaritas. The atmosphere was a bit chaotic and frenetic, but I suppose it is a testament to how good this spot really is. I would try this spot again, but knowing what I know now, just get double beans.

So good! Or should I say Goode! We ordered enchiladas and tacos AND margaritas! Everything was really good. The staff was great! They got everything we needed quickly! If we visit Houston again we would eat here again. The only problem we found was it was so cold inside. I realize they were trying and it is really really cold outside, but we didn't stay fir a second margarita because it was so cold.

I stopped in for lunch today with a friend. He ordered first at the cashier and then I ordered a plate. We both got numbers to put on our table. His food came-mine never did. I waited ten minutes and went back to the counter and by that time I decided to just cancel. With blank looks, they processed my credit back to my card. And get this: no one apologized, no one said anything...just didn't care. This was very surprising since I have had only good experiences over the years with Goode restaurants. Oh, and it was after the lunch run and they were not busy at all. This location needs a management shake-up and hospitality training.

Hands-down the best food we had on this trip to Houston. After a stumble at the beginning where we were waiting the service was immaculate. Good menu recommendations and explanations. Quick with the drinks and give us a heads up on when the food would be coming. No complaints at all. The food came out piping hot and exactly as expected. The best fajitas around. Highly recommended. Pro til: Make sure you get the large guacamole and pick the roasted garlic as one of your toppings.

Meh. It was ok and pretty pricey for what it is. I got the chicken enchiladas and didn't find it at all impressive. Coming from the Northeast, I expected much better Tex-Mex in Texas, but that was definitely not the case here. Felt super bloated afterwards too.

I drive all the way from the Heights for the mesquite grilled chicken salad. Seriously the best salad in Houston! The chicken is always flavorful and tender. The restaurant is always clean and employees friendly

Their hickory smoke grill is great, you can taste it in the salsa, the burger, the fajita meat. Yes the menu is limited. So is In and Out and they're pretty damn good. When I see a limited menu, my expectations climb because they're focused and just have to do a few things great which is what happens here. It's clean, it's fairly priced, but the service and the vibe from the staff what is really remarkable. I have been here a few times this month and every time, slow or busy, the bussers and food runners have their head on a swivel, always cleaning and always moving. Sometimes even singing! For a counter service restaurant with no tip jar, they have a special group of people working for them and in 2022, post-Covid, that is very impressive. Retaining quality staff to provide quality service in this market is hard and this company has got it down. Now that I think about it, it is like this at their seafood place next door too. If you're on the fence, hopefully this does it for you. They have won me over and I am pretty jaded from a long career in the industry myself.

I've now been to this location 3 times. Each time it's good but not the "best ever." So, what to expect? When you enter you'll see the menu on the wall above the iced down bottled beverage choices. I always go with the Mexican food though they have burgers if you're so inclined. After ordering at the register and paying you grab a table and wait for your name to be called over the loud speaker. On to the food! I've had their Enchiladas, Fajitas, and Queso. The fajitas aren't nearly as good as Papasito's. The meat isn't as tender, they serve a smaller portion, and they only offer a steak version. Where they win though is with their tortillas. Don't get me wrong, Papasito's has good tortillas but Goode wins here! While waiting in line you'll likely see one of the cooks pressing out tortillas in the kitchen, that's right...AUTHENTIC! + Parking is plentiful here + Nice patio if the weather cooperates

Went to Goode Company Taqueria & Hamburgers for dinner the other night, and it was delicious! The atmosphere is very casual, but it's a great spot. They had a great margarita, and the food was great too. It would be a good place for a Sunday casual dinner with friends or family. The service was decent. No issues, but nothing stood out also. A solid choice for dinner though.

All I can say is that the mesquite grilled catfish, served with rice and beans has been a long time favorite of mine. It's extremely delicious. But I can't forget the mesquite grill chick salad. This are two things you must try off the menu.

Trouble! Trouble!! Ridiculously TROUBLE! The food honestly had 0 flavor!! Very amazed and baffled because this is a Goode Chain restaurant and normally the level quality is exceeded. The food was simply terrible! I surprised my wife with a lunch date, we both enjoyed the enchilada plates, with a melon pitcher (Goode version.) Truthfully only ate around four bites of my plate and left it. The beans are flavorless and neutral. The salsa has no taste, more show than appetizing. The melon drink is bitter rather than sweet, it's trouble! At $52.35 this place was deeply disturbing and we lost our enthusiasm to ever eat at another Goode company theme restaurant again!

So far I'm loving Good Company. As a new Houstonian, I stumbled upon the Taqueria. The prices were a little high for me and I found it odd that they also served burgers. But hey. Whatever works, works. We got the single taco hoping it would be enough to hold us over and threw in some fries because why not? Found a spot outside and waited for our name to be called over the loud speaker. So much food and SO good. I will definitely go back. Loved the chicken that was in the rice too. That was a pleasant surprise and makes me wonder why they don't have chicken tacos. Maybe they do? Not sure.