Taqueria Cancun

I use to come here pre covid. During my high school/early college years. Im glad is still open. But the place is not the same. The prices went up, not bad because portions are huge. But just miss the old cancun

Food was okay; service was fast and friendly. There was a minor issue when food was brought out to our large party, but it was immediately fixed without issue. I've been going here since I was a kid and will definitely be back. It also has a drive-thru.

After a long time, we have found an affordable and delicious Mexican restaurant. The staffs are very welcoming. The restaurant is very clean and well-organized. Loved the vibe there. We have tried their beef fajita plates, 3 tacos plate, and parilladas (for 1 person). And all of these were profoundly delicious. The portion of the meals is more than enough. Every time I go there, I had to take a big portion of the leftovers with us. The green sauce they provide is the best I would say. The plus point is it is open till midnight. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Although the mixed reviews we still gave this place a try. The service was great and the vibe was standard Mexican dinner but the food is the issue. The taste is edible but the quality is the ingredients are terrible. Extremely low quality of ingredients and cooking. The enchiladas was drenched in oil and the rice has a sink water taste to it. I feel like I need to drink a green juice to clean my stomach.

Order fajita Quesadilla and They were hot and all just no seasoning on the meat bland . Guess cause I dont eat sauce on it tried putting guacamole and sour cream still didn't help. Then I ordered grilled onions and bell peppers to try to help with flavor OMG who cut them a 3year old. I was like Dam ruined my lunch. I just left maybe a homeless person may want it . 😪😪 or not

I’ve been going here for quite some time now and sadly the service and the food keeps getting worse and worse it’s not what it used to be 15 years ago. My partner ordered dinner tonight & once he got home 🏡 we got our food ready and began only to find out I wouldn’t be having dinner tonight due to the fact that taqueria Cancun burned my flautas. I took one bite and the entire chicken in the inside was burned I ended up breaking them all to find that all the chicken was all burnt really not happy at all I think it’s time to officially retire from this place.

Prices have gone up and food has gone down It’s not the same That’s supposed to be fajita and it’s not it’s pieces of bistek and ground beef Paid almost $40 for 4 small quesadillas 2 drinks and chips

This is type of restaurant you go everyday with your family and friends and don’t even realize how good it is. We need to appreciate the existence of these restaurants. Food is great for sure and the waiter is nice and kind just like aunts from your family.

Seriously my favorite cheese enchiladas. Love the salsa, and charro beans too. Great lunch specials and can order à la carte!

I started eating at Taqueria Cancun back in the 80s and they had some of my favorite cheese enchiladas ever and after not going in there for over 25 years because they had closed down most of their locations I found there was still one location on North Gessner, and upon going in and having the enchiladas, I must say they are still one of my favorite cheese enchiladas ever and the cashier used to be my waitress at the other location and recognized me all these years later, it made me very emotional and I'm so happy to be able to have their food again, the restaurant is not much to look at, but great food and great service they do have and the prices are extremely reasonable, especially with the extreme inflation we've had at restaurants in the last six years. Wow I am so happy.

The food was pretty decent at somewhat affordable prices. Will probably go back at some point.

This place has a diner vibe to it which was welcoming, there's plenty of parking, when I came on a late weekday dinner, and more people showed up late. Solid service, I dig that they throw in onions and cilantro with the salsa, and the salsa verde was on point. The portions are generous overall. I'm usually a clean-plate eater, but the platillos fajitas were so big that I ended up packing some leftovers to go. They cooked the fajitas well, flavorful and definitely one of the better ones I've tried around the area. Great value for the price. Overall, it's a solid choice, especially with its late-night friendliness. Really happy I gave it a shot

This place has been my go to spot for a late night bite in spring branch for a while and they always deliver. Went on a Sunday night and got the 5 taquitos with Al pastor and carnitas and also got to try a bit of their mango margarita. The 5 taquitos were so delicious with well- seasoned meat paired with their salsa verde. I would say that they are just as good as any street taco I've had in Houston. It also came with charro beans all for $8.95! (8.5/10) The margaritas here are huge and are always strong. Would highly recommend if you want a good cheap night out! (8/10) I love the staff here because they are always super kind and patient. Great spot for a casual bite!

taqueria cancun is a solid spot for a late-night bite! came here around 9:30 pm with friends and got two tacos--beef fajita and al pastor. both were a good size, super flavorful, and reasonably priced. the unlimited chips and salsa was a nice bonus (pro tip: ask for onions and cilantro to mix into the salsa if you're into that). it's super chill--order, eat, and pay at the counter when you're done. definitely worth checking out!

My friend got a catering order for our dinner. We had four different meats, shrimp, toppings, queso, salsa, rice, beans, and tortillas (corn/flour). There were large quantities of everything but tortillas. Everyone had two each but we had so much meat left over we wish there was more given. The meats were all tender and the queso came hot and cheesy. Great meal overall!

Their burrito was good! The service was fast and our waitress was friendly. I went on a weekday late at night and there were 2 other tables. I would definitely go back for that burrito and their chips and salsa

Great deal on terms of cost for amount of food. Plus they give unlimited chips and salsa. Go for the green sauce if you like really spicy. I normally get the beef or chicken enchiladas and I always have leftover for another meal. It's a bit on the heavier oily side so wouldn't say it's the healthiest option. Nicer service, lots of free parking, able to accommodate midsize groups of 6 people at their longer tables. Open late!

This place is OK. Decent food, coffee was pretty awful for drip. Service was quick, if a bit cold and impersonal. Tortillas were the best part of the meal. They were 1 for 2 on their hot sauces. Green was good, could have used some more heat. Red sauce had chipotle peppers that gave more of a burnt, bitter taste than a smoky flavor.

Oh my gosh.... DELICIOUS!! This seems to be the late night place for my friends and me. You can't go wrong here! Great service, open late, conveniently located, clean restaurant, comfortable seating and terrific food! Not all taquerias are created equal. I think some of these type establishments get a bad name. People sometimes think they will be lacking on service or quality of food, but not here. Everything is top notch and it is such a deal for the prices they charge. Every time I go, my order is so fresh, the cheese is bubbling on the plate when it arrives to the table. The chips and salsa are delicious too. Very impressed! I will be back and most ;likely with the same group.

I actually enjoy this restaurant for lunch! Great lunch special! During lunch, you get soda (huge cup), charro bean soup or chicken tortilla soup, and whatever entree you pick. All for under $10! I never finish the plate either because there is so much food. I always get the enchiladas and have to say it's pretty good. Always moist and flavorful. Ask for the green sauce! It's spicy and gives the enchilada a good kick plus more creamy too. The only flaw I really can complain about is that the salsa for the chips is really liquidity. Therefore, when I dip the chips it spills and barely get any salsa.

This place is authentic and delicious! I've been coming here since I was a baby with my mom and dad and that was over 20years ago! The food is always hot and fresh it will not disappoint! The ladies will take good care of you and the ambiance is just like walking into a little taqueria in Mexico! I always order their chicken flautas!

Their parrilladas are good but TO GO! I will not dine in on this place ever! So dirty. Plus today when I went in to grab my order the cashier and other waiters behind the cashier just stared at me and not even ask why I was there....didnt tip them, sorry not sorry. Need better service and need to be cleaner. There was a man asleep by the main door with his taco on the floor full of flies. Saw about 3 of them go inside the restaurant. Again I only go because the fajita is pretty tender but today I'm afraid to eat it. Do better Cancun!

Good food for the buck, friendly and efficient service to ensure your business get taken care for.

The front door has been falling off the hinge for the last 2 years. Dirty dust on all the ceiling decor and it had become overpriced. Still some of the best beef enchiladas around.

You can go wrong here. Love it. Amazing. Come and get it. On Gessner near Hammerly.

Cleanliness- 5 Quality - 5 Service - 5 Taste - 5 Barbacoa and lengua are my favorite way to taco so when I come across a restaurant that serves a mean barbacoa/lengua taco, i add that restaurant to my hit list. Taqueria Cancun currently stands in first place for their barbacoa and lengua. The tacos are 2 dollars, and you can see they ain't shy with the portions. The agua de jamaica and horchata are top tier. The margaritas are around 3$ (trust me it'll hit ya). If you like delicious food, large portions for a great price OR if you like to support small local businesses then this is a restaurant for you.

Finally stopped in this past week and even though it was lunch I wanted breakfast. Breakfast is served 24 hours so I ordered the Chillaquiles. Looked great when it showed up, but the corn tortillas tasted like the cook threw some tortilla chips on my plate and added verde sauce and queso fresco. The eggs and beans were tasty, but extremely disappointing Chillaquiles !!

Very kind and welcoming establishment. Lots of Mexican Tex-mex cuisine is available here but your best bet is to go to the last page of the menu and load up on the tacos. Loaded with the protein and veggies (onions/cilantro is my veggie choice), they are price friendly and tasty. I love their lengua and their breakfast tacos as I always order those when I'm here. They offer other street meats (al pastor, pollo, milanesa, carnitas) and of course breakfast which there's never a wrong time for. Hell there's NEVER a wrong time for tacos. And this place does them well. I'll have to try other stuff here but will always make room for those tortilla concoctions with fillings inside known as the taco!

Best food ever!! I haven't done a yelp review until now as this place has AMAZING food and great service. I came in on a random stop as I was in the area and I'm so glad I did. I found a hidden Houston gem. I was greeted by at least 3 friendly employees. I ordered Cheese Enchiladas and a Beef Fajita taco. The chips and salsa were great! The salsa had a nice mild flavor and the chips were fresh. The Cheese Enchiladas are the best I've ever had and I order them everywhere I go. The Steak Fajita Taco was really good, the steak was a higher quality and not the cheap stuff many places use these days. It was seasoned perfectly and the toppings were all fresh. The taco tasted so good I didn't need salsa and that's a first!

I remember eating here in high school for late night cheap Mexican and into college after going out. The food is the same as it was back then, just more expensive. Inflation is a killer, especially lately. My husband orders the super burrito. It is huge! Literally like 1.5 the size of a big chipotle burrito. He orders it with fajita beef. I usually order a fajita beef enchilada and 1-2 tacos with fajita beef or barbacoa. The barbacoa is way better in the tacos and more flavorful. Use the green hot sauce they give you and it makes everything way better. Of course, cilantro and onions on everything. Add it in the warm red salsa to enjoy with tortilla chips. Yum! I wouldn't call this cheap Mexican food anymore, more moderately priced. About 2 years ago it was really affordable.

Their breakfast tacos here are always bussin, will always be worth the trip plus, the horchata is always on point. Service is always good and quick! (I've never had any issues but i do just go through the drive thru)

This place is legit! When I pulled in, there was a long line of cars wrapped around the drive thru. When I got inside, the place was bustling and packed. It seemed like it was spilling out with people! This place is super informal, so get in and get a seat. I love the fact that you can order their breakfast tacos after 11am (and for the same price!). Their selection is stellar. I chose the camarones (shrimp), chorizo, and carne asada tacos. These tacos come fully loaded. My favorite was the shrimp. Plump, fresh, juicy - just paired so well with eggs and their green sauce. What a sauce to just pour out all over your tacos! The salsa and chips that came with the meal could have been better, but I was fully enthralled with the tacos. 5 tacos for $8.75! You can't go wrong. The person next to me ordered the fajitas, will definitely try that next. Solid breakfast tacos! And you don't even need to make it for breakfast to get them!!

Best local spot. Cheap and the women take care of you. When ever I'm in town this is my spot. Ask for Wendy.

Neighborhood drive thru taco place. We get breakfast tacos and dinner tacos from here. Love the burrito with fries. The menudo is also good. We visit the place at least once a week.

Overall good probably the workers could be more friendly n more trained so things like this don't happen

I ordered the taco salad with chicken in hopes of it being half decent, but it was a disaster. The deep fried shell tasted a little bitter and floury. The make up was not much of a salad, but a few lettuce pieces, two slices of tomato, and couple slices of avocado. Their quesadilla would make a good cheat-meal. The cheese was decent in flour tortilla. Their chicken fajita tacos are messy to eat when you ask for everything on them. The chicken was a little dry, as well.

I've been here three times and while food and drinks are ok. The service is horrible. The lady at the front who typically takes orders is beyond rude (black hair and darker that is shoulder length). She straight faces customers, and the waitresses just stare at you as you a to go order with blank looks on their faces. All waitresses were grouped together and when I ordered a drink they didn't respond at all ? Then I said thank you after the lady handed my drink and I paid and she said nothing. Not a good bye? Not a your welcome? Nothing. Another one of my friends received the same reaction. I'm not sure what these ladies issues are but quite frankly customer service is everything! With this area being heavily populated with many other options in Mexican cuisine, I highly suggest you go else where. This place has a bad case of "mean girl" mentality! Don't waste your money.

The fresh orange juice is GREAT! Limited English-speaking employees but great service! Tacos are good.

Nasty food. Everyone who says that is good, clearly never ate real Mexican food. The food tasted horrible. The chicken tasted old and the silverware and cups have bad nasty smell! Dont recommend this place. Food tastes old. A mexican restaurant NEVER has all the caldos available. Now that's real FISHY.

Such outstanding service and has time and time again been the go to mexican restaurant for those late night margarita cravings.... The taco Salad is my favorite but the parillada is the mouthwatering signature piece of this woman owned restaurant. The Tortas are exceptional! Even when time is limited you can rest assured the drive thru service will be on point and on time... shoutout to Feliz For such an awesome Job! Thanks for the many years of great service to springbranch!

Love the huevos rancheros and the caldo de pollo. Everything I have had here is good. I've been eating here for many years, starting when the one nearer me closed. Waitstaff is very congenial. It's very pleasant unless the Jukebox is playing. One negative: surely the owners could reinvest some of their profits into remodeling the dining rooms and bathrooms. Nothing fancy, mind you, just something more appealing.

Best tacos around for sure ! Super friendly lady's and got the best tacos in around here for sure and fast and economic! This feels like you in Mexico type of feel !!! Super good and clean :)

Thank you Wendy sus servicio y a Paola por ser nuestra mesera estamos orando por Venezuela todo bien rico como siempre ángel

Never coming again!i ordered the enchilada plate that comes with 3 enchiladas I ordered fajita to come inside the enchiladas. To my surprise only one of the 3 enchiladas had fajita the others were just cheese and onion do not recommend.

We came in at 11 pm on a Friday, and this place was still full of people! They have super amazing tacos that are loaded and reasonably priced! They had chips and salsa for free if you eat in. The staff was friendly and checked up on us often. This is a great place to grab a bite with your friends, and there are many booths!

My first yelp review and my last time choosing a spot based off "high star" (4.6) ratings with high number of reviews (2.3K). Don't mean any harm to this establishment but geez Louise... the service was great. Proportions off, quality of the torta less than Mid, and there was formation of sludge in the back my throat due to the inconsistency of the dishes. Jamaica water was off the chain though... and the green salsa was pretty good. P.S. it's all love.

OMG! I stopped by Taqueria Cancun for breakfast before work on a whim. I'm so glad I did! The breakfast tacos are amazing! They are very generous with their portions and the flavor was amazing! This is a real authentic Mexican restaurant. Went by there today in the parking lot is full. I understand why. Can't wait to try to lunch.

I see alot changed since I've left the area.. I ordered two fajita tacos on flour tortillas and the tortillas was sooooo hard and crunchy. I added onions and they piled them on so much I had to pick them out. The meat was chopped so big which was unusual. Maybe there's a new cook in the kitchen . There was no seasoning what so ever on the meat . Sad to sad once my fav place went downhill.

Drunk food at its finest. We found this place on a whim after a drunk night out with friends. There aren't a ton of late night eats around this area. Thankfully, Taqueria Cancun opens until 4 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. The ambiance is just like any other late night Mexican restaurant. My go-to order at any Mexican restaurant is quesadillas or tacos, because it's usually the safest bet. My SO and I shared both. The Fajita Quesadillas were freaking delicious. The fajitas were so juicy and flavorful, but not too greasy. Probably one of the best fajita quesadillas I ever had. IMO, tacos usually taste better at a food truck, but the Al Pastor and Beef Tacos were absolutely incredible here. I highly recommend! Did I mention that their green sauce was magical? P.S. I've never been a fan of Ruchi's. Taqueria Cancun is WAY better. If only there were more locations.

Ordered the steak fajitas and also the the chicken enchiladas. Both came with rice and beans. I would place this restaurant as legit for the price. Chips and salsa are complementary as most Mexican restaurants. Meat on the fajitas were tender, guacamole was fresh, veggies were crisp yet cooked perfectly. I would definitely be back for a second go.

The best bang for your bucks! Oh gosh, I have been at this place countless time. It is a short drive from where I live. I had eaten breakfast, lunch and dinner at this location. I prefer breakfast meal here though. I typically ordered migas and a taco. If I was really hungry then I substituted a taco with a burrito. Endless supply of chips mixed it up with green salsa. It's truly a big breakfast. For non-breakfast plates, I preferred chicken fajitas. The seasoning is a little different I suspect heavy usage of paprika, but I like it that way. And about the service, it was always consistently good. The waitresses were readily available when you needed something. The decor is well, vibrant I suppose. The breakfast crowd on the weekend was always good, but I never had to wait for available tables. All and all, this is my favorite breakfast joint in Spring Branch. Great value and good food.

I used to love this place when I was younger, however the last 4 times I've been here I've gotten food poisoning, I tried giving this place another chance today and ordered chicken enchiladas but the chicken was old greyish looking and as I got home I just threw up... I'm just lucky my son didn't eat any of the chicken because he would've gotten sick too. Also the food is way over priced for the quality.. it's ridiculous. Please be careful eating here.

Enchiladas are amazing. Truly authentic. Family run. Great people, great food, great mom an pop staple.

My go-to for some good mexican food.. aint about that lame tex-mex life. Service (4/5): Once you walk in you find a table and sit yourself. Once seated the server was at the table right away to bring us menus. Ambiance (3/5): You can definitely tell you're eating at a Mexican joint when 99% of the customers are Hispanic. Love the authentic vibes that the restaurant gives. There is a good amount of booths/tables for you to sit at, but be aware this place can get packed fast. Al Pastor tacos (5/5): YO, I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THESE TACOS. They're so flavorful, juicy, and packed up. This place doesn't play for the price they charge these tacos. I highly recommend trying their tacos if you're an al pastor lover. They also provide a range of other meats and fish too. But best of all... that green sauce tho!!! Carne Asada (Steak) taco (3/5): The meat was way too salty for me, but it was still a good taco. Overall, a solid Mexican joint. The prices are great for the amount you get. I also love that they provide chips and salsa while waiting for the main entree. *Ask for some cilantro and onions to add to the salsa.. dank.* I've also tried other things off the menu (i.e. enchiladas, burrito, torta) and the food never disappoints. The enchiladas can get a bit heavy/greasy but can you expect from all that cheese. LOL Would definitely recommend tho!

If you want to get treated really bad and love bad customer service this is the place for you! the waitress was super disrespectful. the manager did absolutely nothing. I will tell all my friends, family and clients that at don't recommend this place at all. Drove down the road to another mexican restaurant and was treated with respect And felt welcomed.

Stellar food with stellar prices! Always bustling whenever we walk in, and love that you can choose where you want to sit coupled with casual friendly vibe they got going in. Don't be fooled by their prices and the amount of food it yields - I was full off only ONE carnitas tostada! IT's COLOSSAL. The carnitas tostada is my go to - I've tried the al pastor, chicken, and beef, and the carnitas is the one I keep coming back to. I just can't quit it. Succulent chunks of meat with crispy edges atop a crunchy tostada, topped with all the fixings will be sure to satisfy your cravings and your wallet!:) My husband always gets the steak torta, it's also to die for - really beefy taste and portion size is good for 2 meals!

Ummmm. You guys? This place is keeping me from transitioning to a vegan diet. Lol! Absolutely wonderful food, super sketchy neighborhood, funky interior. I had a cheese enchilada with avocado added on top & rice and beans on the side. Quite literally the best Mexican rice I've had in Houston. There was a dude strolling around selling bracelets to diners. We were encouraged to see most of the clientele was Spanish speaking and that always equates to me that the real deal is being served. There are countless options for late night taqueria food in Houston. We drove past a number of them to go here and I'm glad we did. My foodie friends were right... taqueria Cancun is a hidden culinary gem in a gritty, very casual & authentic locale.