Tío Trompo

I went to Tio Trompo in Houston after specifically looking for a spot that serves trompo tacos, which are cooked on a vertical rotating spit. According to their website, trompo tacos trace their roots back to Middle Eastern immigrants who settled in Puebla, Mexico after World War I, blending shawarma-style marinated pork with Mexican tortillas and salsas to create what many consider one of the most iconic Mexican dishes today. Tio Trompo has both indoor seating and an outdoor patio. I ordered takeout and brought the tacos home. [TACOS] +Taco Al Pastor (Red Pork Trompo Meat) for $4.00 – I ordered three tacos, all on corn tortillas, each served with two tortillas to prevent ripping. They come topped with onions and cilantro, along with lime and two salsas on the side. The meat was already cut from the trompo when ordered, not freshly cut straight into the tortillas. Each taco was individually wrapped in aluminum foil, which kept them warm, but it made them extremely oily and messy. These tacos are good, but I wish the salsa was spicier. I also wished they served pineapple on the side or on the trompo itself. Still, solid al pastor tacos overall. - 4/5 Overall, Tio Trompo delivers a good version of al pastor tacos and clearly understands the trompo tradition, even if it’s not the pineapple-topped version I was hoping for. I’d come back, but with the hope of bolder salsa and a cleaner execution next time.

Tacos are amazing!!! Reasonable prices and breakfast tacos served all day. They had a coffee business inside making coffee, but we didn’t try it. Bottled drinks and Jamaica available. Sweet staff, and we will be back!

This was our second time coming for breakfast and it was great. I got the breakfast tacos both times and they were really good. My husband got the breakfast torta and said it was great. Parking is a little tight.

It is really clear when the people making tacos love what they do and know what they’re doing. And Tio Trompo is the best example of it. Phenomenal flavors, all-day breakfast tacos, fantastic salsas, and wonderful prices! This place is a GEM if you want excellent tacos.

I absolutely loved the atmosphere, I felt like I was stepping into an establishment in Mexico. I grabbed 2 breakfast tacos de papas con chorizo en tortillas de harina and a small agua de Jamaica for $12.99- the portions were well worth that! I really enjoyed their pickled onions and salsa verde as well, 10/10!

Food was absolutely delicious. Tacos were made fast and fast. Tortillas were filled to the brim with pastor and fajitas. Salsas offered were great as well. Definitely recommend stopping by for tacos.

What a great spot! My husband got the breakfast tacos and pastor tacos and said both were some of the best he's ever had. As a plant based/ vegan eater I had bean and avocado but they also have soyrizo on the menu! They have plenty of lot/street parking, marga, beers, pops, water, etc. everything was super fresh and had house made salsas for the table. Everyone was so nice and they have a gourmet coffee stand inside! I got a delicious espresso beverage and was thankful they had oat milk Would definitely recommend you check them out and we would totally return !

Barbacoa was more greasy than my liking but the fajita taco was great. Great portion size. Get them on corn tortillas. One bad thing - Wait was terrible! I went on Saturday morning and ordered 4 tacos. Nothing complicated and waited over 30 minutes for it. I hope that was a rare occurrence.

Really good taco place for the area. My only negative is that the Al Pastor could've used more flavor and could've been a little bit softer. Their breakfast tacos are cooked to perfection and their green salsa is amazing. Their fresa latte was really good, it reminded me of a strawberry wafer 10/10. All of the workers are extremely nice and they are very service oriented. It can get a little bit crowded on the weekends and parking can be a little bit tough, but it is still really good and they have outdoor seating as well. Tables were all clean. Overall I'd come again and to try their barbacoa and fajita.

Tio Trompo has been on my ever changing list of restaurants to try for quite some time, so it was great to try a taco plate from this business recently. A major aspect of the appeal is the Trompo itself, which has its roots in the migration of Lebanese immigrants to Mexico--with Tacos Árabes being an example of the cultural fusion. For my plate of three tacos with rice and beans, I chose Pastor, Oriental and a Beef Fajita taco. I thought the rice and beans were kind of bland and, frankly, there wasn't enough served with the dish. But the tacos, in my opinion, were all great. I'd say my favorite was actually the Oriental and my second favorite was the Pastor. Loved the salsa verde and the orange-reddish salsa roja, which is more spicy and tastes great. The Horchata Latte was delicious and a nice surprise. Service was really good. I look forward to returning and trying other items on the menu.

The owner Paola Martinez is absolutely delight! She is so nice and they are serving authentic amazing tacos! Food: the breakfast tacos are amazing! The fajita is good too. The special taco here is the orientale! Top notch. We will be back asap. All the tacos were amazing! Very fresh and made to order. I forgot to add the red sauce is one of my favorites. Reminds me of this spot I used to go to in NS called La frontera from like 20 years ago. The red and green sauces are top notch. I've had tacos all over Texas, the USA and Mexico and I must say these are some of the best I've ever had. A definite must try! The people that own the place are very nice people. I look forward to coming back asap! This is a must try. I will keep coming back weekly. Hidden gem

Houston we may have found the best chicken tacos here!! Marinated and yummy!! True family owned place!! Treated nicely and menu explained with so much love! The place is rustic and fun with the old school Coca-Cola tables!! Please come in and try for yourself!!

Located inside the loop, Tio Trompo offers some solid Mexican street food. Parking is available in front , spaces are limited in a busy area. Service is minimal but good, thank you Mr. Elkins. Got some pastor and barbacoa tacos in corn tortillas; solid taste and portions, with the barbacoa meat being my pick out of the two. We also ordered queso and guac with chips; honestly this was the weakest portion of our meal and was below par. Stick with their tacos, they're solid for the area!

I was new to the area and was desperately craving breakfast tacos so i came here after my run! Small space but we were greeted as soon as we had walked in , employees were attentive and knowledgeable about what they served. I got a basic potato and egg taco and it was SO GOOD!!! And the salsas complimented it very well. The flour tortillas too were so fresh and warm they were sooo good!! I will def have to come back for morr breakfast tacos

We tried the pastor and barabacoa and preferred the pastor flavor and texture. It's a small space inside but was pretty full and still had quick service. Want to try some more things next time!

Best tacos in Houston hands down. I grew up near east LA, have lived in SD, occasionally went to tj for tacos. These tacos are definitely the best in all of Houston. Tortilla is proper, meat is grilled hot and fresh, salsa is on point. Hole in the wall spot gem. I almost wanna say they're better than tacos in Tijuana and all of SoCal, but idk...I won't go that far. It's fucking fuego, and the tacos are big, maybe 20% bigger than your traditional street tacos. Good service too.

I went on a Saturday afternoon and LOVED it. I got the 3 taco plate that comes with beans and rice. I opted for the pastor taco, the Samuel taco (fajita meat with grilled onions and jalapenos), and the mixeado (mix of both their trompo meats) taco. The pastor taco was tasty and the pork was tender. (6.5/10) The Samuel was definitely my favorite because of the charred flavor on the fajita meat and the onions/jalapenos. (7.5/10) The mixeado was also delicious and I really enjoyed the mix of meats. Both were super juicy. (7/10) They had red and green salsas and pickled onions on the side for toppings which were perfect to cut through the fattiness of the meat. The food came out quick and hot, and all the tacos were stuffed with meat. The service was also spectacular as they constantly checked on us and were quick to clean plates or ask us for water refills. The parking lot is quite small so I would recommend for smaller parties. Will definitely be back for the delicious food!

First time here. Great tacos! I ordered the 4 taco plate with rice and beans. 2 fajita and 2 pastor. It was a lot of food! Well worth the price. The fajita was my favorite. Especially when you add the salsa verde they bring to the table. Order at the counter. They bring you your food. Very friendly service, and a fast kitchen. The restaurant is small, but I bet it seats around 30 people. Parking lot is small and shared with the Vape shop next door. Be mindful of the parking signs. All in all, a great place and I will definitely be back! I was to try the Birria bowl next

Nut allergy friendly! No issues with anything here that I noticed. Some of the best tacos in Houston! They are a bit pricey but absolutely worth it. I've tried the Pastor, Barbacoa, Fajita, Oriental, and the Samuel here. The Samuel is amazing and my favorite, and I would say the Oriental is a close second, but I've never got wrong with anything here. I'll usually eat about three or four tacos for a meal. The meat is always tender, the corn tacos keep it all together and pack their own flavor, and the tacos hold up on their own without any salsa but you can always add some. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

Tio Trompo in The Heights is another place I had sitting in my a saved folder in my Apple Maps. An old coworker of my recommended this spot knowing I love a great taco spot. My wife picked the order up for me so I can't speak on the atmosphere and customer service but from what she said it was great and had a homey feel. I got the Barbacoa taco and the beef fajita burrito, and both tasted like my friends Abuela made it. The Barbacoa taco was so tender and packed with love. You don't always come across good barbacoa! The beef fajita burrito came with lettuce, cheese, beans, and sour cream on the inside. I loved the consistency of all the ingredients. What really stood out to me was the sauces, mainly because I am a sauce person. Both the orange and green sauces were incredibly flavorful without being super hot. The sauces completed both the taco and burrito beautifully. I'll be coming back for more and to get the full experience.

Absolutely a favorite breakfast taco place for me!!! Tacos on corn tortillas are spot on. HUGE and full of flavor! The salsas are really good mild and spicy but not just heat, great flavors! The horchata latte was really good and I haven't seen it offered anywhere else. Loved it. Overall a really nice place! Clean, nice staff and good eats. :).

Tio Trompo has some solid burritos--I love the generous portions, and the salsas are on point. I'm giving 4 stars because the last time I ordered a burrito, the carne asada was cold and a bit gummy, which threw off the texture. Hoping it was just a one-off, because everything else hits the spot!

This super well located taco shop makes great use of the name and style to enhance authenticity and experience. Right on a newly renovated and urbanized section of Shepherd just a short walk away from Washington, they are ideally placed to capture a good market of taco lovers. Great name to convey the use of the traditional Trompo that they cook with. The aesthetic reads old school and throwback, and perhaps aimed towards the blue collar, but it all just aids in showing that this places is a real gem for any who come through. Pastor tacos are obviously the main draw here and they are fantastic. The trompo is used to great effect to get those amazingly crisp edges on the meat. In an ideally word they offer the tacos al pastor with pineapple, but I know that's not for everyone. There are breakfast varieties, Barbacoa, and fajita options, but I couldn't bring myself to get something that wasn't from that rotating monument of meat. The salsas that accompany the meal are excellent; a green that's floral and bright to compliment pastor and red that's earthy and warming. I also had one of my more favorite agua frescas here when I ordered the jamaica, extremely floral and not overly sweet. I think they could work on speed of service, for a taco joint it took a little bit too long in my opinion to get our food on a not so busy lunch time. The textures and flavors were well worth a slightly longer than anticipated turnaround time though.

Late review I love coming here when I'm in the Heights area. One of my favorite taco places that I love supporting. It seems like the place is family owned which is really nice. There's indoor and outdoor seating though I've only sat outside because I usually bring my dogs. They bring out your food on a paper plate and a rack with salsa and pickled veggies. I really love the al pastor and my husband always gets breakfast tacos. We've also had the quesadilla which is amazing with a great cheese pull. The filling in the taco is pretty generous. While I don't think the salsas are very spicy, they do taste good. I like the red salsa more than green since it has a slight kick. The horchata here is also really good but it's huge and is very sweet so it'll take a minute to finish. Parking around the area is easy. Overall, the food is great, service is fast and polite, and I love supporting family businesses. Give it a try!

I ate three tacos for lunch: al pastor, fajita, and oriental. The staff was really friendly and knowledgeable. Gabe does a great job of making customers feel welcomed. It is the best oriental in Houston. Ask about the history of the oriental when you visit. It is a can't miss if you're interested in authentic tacos in Houston.

The tacos here are absolutely delicious and incredibly authentic. I ordered three: pastor, chicken, and barbacoa. Each was flavorful and reminded me of tacos you'd find at a roadside taqueria in Mexico. Simple, fresh, and packed with traditional flavors. For drinks, I asked for Jamaica, but it wasn't ready yet, and when I inquired about other aguas frescas, I was told none were available. I opted for a Mexican Coke instead. The total for my meal came to $15.97, which I found reasonable for the quality. However, there were a few off-putting experiences during my visit that kept this from being a perfect five-star review. I dined in the 8 a.m. hour the morning after Thanksgiving. The dining room was quaint and had a cozy feel, but the loud kitchen hood, located about 15 feet from the nearest table, was a bit distracting. The service left something to be desired. While Gabriel, the young man who took my to-go order, was polite and accommodating (although he appeared to be quite young, maybe 12), another staff member, possibly named Samuel, seemed less inclined to help. After clearing a nearby table, I asked him what their most popular breakfast tacos were, and his response was curt: "They are all popular." When I inquired further about the "a la mexicana" taco, he gave a minimal explanation and then told me I'd have to place my order with Gabriel--even though we were all within five feet of each other. This interaction felt unnecessarily dismissive and awkward. Despite this, the food really shone. The tacos were some of the best I've had, and the experience felt authentic, down to the roadside taqueria vibe. If the service were more consistent and welcoming, this would easily be a 5-star spot. I'd still recommend Tio Trompo Taqueria Mexicana for their amazing tacos but suggest sticking to takeout or preparing for a potentially mixed service experience.

this spot was on my list for a while and im finally glad to check it off. we ordered a a variety of tacos and they were all packed with meat!! the tacos that on flour tortillas were okay we preferred the ones that were on corn, but that's just a personal preference. the staff was friendly and even made us an off-menu drink -- a horchata latte w strawberry milk and cinnamon taco ranking: oriental, pastor, barbacoa, and beef fajita what we ordered: - oriental - pastor - barbacoa - beef fajita - chips and guac - horchata latte ig: @whatsviveating

Tacos well served for the right price. Meat was to my liking and seasoned well. Good amount of meat in a taco. Salsas have a good spice and flavor to it. Will come back again!!

This place is exceptional. Food is seasoned incredibly well, big flavors. The salsas are great. These tacos take me back to cdmx

One of the best Taco places in Houston, hands down. Even so close to the best Tex Mex in Houston ( el tiempo ) this place is just incredible. NEVER disappoints

Got a to-go order of greatness from Tio Trompo and mannnnnn, it's good! Queso Chicken quesadillas Al pastor tacos ... all so good! Our order was ready quick, and carefully packaged. I have not a single complaint, all compliments! Cheers!

Best tacos in Houston! Staff is friendly and the food is fast. I cannot recommend this spot enough.

Went to this place recommended by my friend after a 5k race. Let me tell you - my friend put me on a good spot! Honorable mention for their TENDER & SAVORY barbacoa tacos! Will do a review for seven of their tacos and my recommendations. But first, we start with the atmosphere and service: Very aesthetically pleasing exterior and shows the establishment well. Big logo for everyone to see across the street. They have tables outside to eat if customers decide to enjoy their meals on a nice day. Enough parking during Saturday afternoon, so that's a big plus. Entering the place, very spacious and can fit about 30ish people. The kitchen is open in the back so you can see your food being cooked. They also have a Trompo (vertical rotisserie) that's in view. The menu is above the register and the restroom is on the right side. They have complimentary water on the side inside a metal jar that is somewhat hard to miss because I had to ask multiple times where the jar was (it was in front of me). Overall, the interior is clean and organized! Pictures provided. 5/5 The service has been great: from the responsiveness, to making sure our group was good on napkins, I could not ask for a better experience. 5/5 Each taco will be rated on their flavor, quality, and a final score (final score is based off how I feel on averaging the score): NOTE: "?" = Forgot to record flavor and texture, will come for seconds next time I'm there again Pastor (Red pork) - Flavor: 4/5; savory like bacon and lightly smoky from crisping - Texture: 5/5; crispy - Final Score: 4/5 Oriental (White pork) - Flavor: ? - Texture: ? - Final Score: 4/5 Chicken - Flavor: 4/5 - Texture: 5/5; moist, dry. - Final Score: 4/5; I get chicken tacos as a test to see if a place makes it dry or moist. This establishment did not disappoint! Beef Fajita - Flavor: 4/5 - Texture: 3/5; I prefer to have it less chewy but that's my opinion. Firm bite but not to the point of "well done." Somewhat between medium well to medium. - Final Score: 4/5 Barbacoa - Flavor: 5/5; rich and complex, majority savory on the palate while coating your mouth with flavor. Lightly smoky - Texture: 5/5; tender melt in your mouth softness. Very succulent and juicy that drips from the taco with every bite. Every fiber of the beef you can pull apart with your tongue. Also a taco to test out at establishments - Final Score: 5/5; Timelicious Approved Mixeado - Flavor: ? - Texture: ? - Final Score: 4/5 Samuel - Flavor: 5/5; Contains fajita, grilled onions, and grilled jalapeno. Light kick from the grilled jalapeno, nice charred flavor from the onion. - Texture: 4/5; From earlier, the fajita is cooked to medium well but the texture combinations are outstanding! - Final Score: 4/5 Recommendation(s): - Barbacoa tacos - Pastor tacos - Samuel tacos Will I come back? I will! Recommending this place to my friends & family! 5/5 atmosphere and service, 4/5 overall on food, but I will give a 5/5 overall rating. Thank you for reading my detailed review!

This is currently my go-to for breakfast tacos or al pastor tacos in Houston. They're super quick and the food is always served hot and fresh. We love their barbacoa, al pastor, and breakfast tacos. (My go-to order when I want something lighter is the 3-taco platter with three egg and potato tacos on flour tortillas.) The service is always quick and it's easy to order on the phone for takeout. I've never had to wait to get a seat and the food doesn't take too long to come out. There is indoor seating with limited outdoor seating. I'd say it's great for groups. Atmosphere is really laid back. Parking situation: on-site

This place is super great. We got the pastor, oriental, Samuel, and mixeado. They are all amazing but the pastor ranks number 1. The owner and his daughter are super kind and created a great atmosphere. We will absolutely be returning.

I'm sitting at our table in Tio Trompo watching my two teenaged nephews and my husband Hoover up the remains of pastor Super Family Taco Kit. I'm stuffed and I'm amused watching all my guys filling their faces and their proverbial hollow legs. They're making happy noises while the remains of dinner disappears. I polled them on how many stars to give the place. Ethan, the younger of the two, somehow muttered "12" while still chewing. Zion only said, "all of the stars you can", before adding another guacamole-laden chip into his mouth. I'm sipping on my hand-made horchata while I type. Yelp needs more stars...I agree with Zion: "all of the stars you can." Run, don't walk, and get your tummy happy.

While this unassuming little place specializes in tacos de pastor, I was in the mood for something bready and opted for the torta de pollo. It took a good 20 minutes to be served, but I'd been warned that might be the case, so no foul there, and the sandwich ended up being worth the wait. The bread was soft and nicely toasted, the chicken was flavorful, and all ingredients seemed fresh. I also really appreciate that, unlike tortas at most other places, this one wasn't greasy at all. I'll be back for the pastor!

Stopped in based on the reviews. Ordered 2 chicken tacos, with avacado, grilled onions and cheese. It was the best tacos I've had in a long time. My to-go order was taken and service was great. He brought it to my table as well. Inside the restaurant was quiet and clean. I'll be back to try other menu items.

Run here! Don't walk. Do not expect fast food. Everything is made to order. So if you want grab and go, this is not the place unless you phone in your order to pick up. The food is worth the wait and this will be one of my taco spots. I had the Barbacoa, pastor, oriental and the chicken taco with beans and rice. Get ready for a flavor bomb! Boom! I sat down to eat. The place was packed and there were many people picking up orders and many coming in to sit and eat. This place has earned its place as a destination. Everything here is hand made. The corn tortillas so good. Bring a friend and sit back and wait. It's worth it. I will be back. It's small and parking is limited.

I've been wanting to try this since I drive past it quite frequently. The parking area is quite small but I believe you're able to park on the street. Inside there's lots of coca cola red branded tables and chairs. It's extremely clean, there isn't a overwhelming smell of cooked food everywhere. You order at the counter. The taco options include other specialties I haven't seem before. You can see the trompo in the back rotating on the vertical spit. I chose to have the taco platter with al pastor, barbacoa, and beef fajita. It also comes with rice and beans. It took me about 10 mins to receive my tacos, they were making them to order. The tacos were great. The red salsa is slightly more smokey and spicy. The green was very mild. The beans were a little salty to my taste but the rice was great, tender, fluffy and flavorful. I'm glad I decided to stop by. This place is a good choice if you're in the area.

Best tacos and coffee in Houston. I've never tried a menu item I wasn't incredibly impressed with. Iced latte and iced mochas are fantastic, which tops off the experience.

I am loyal to this restaurant solely for their breakfast tacos. The seasoning on the potatoes and the generous perfectly melted cheese place Tio Trompo a step up above the competition. Put nothing or anything else on your breakfast taco and it will still be delicious, but don't skip the potatoes or cheese. The food is fairly consistent. Some days the potato seasoning or amount of cheese is better than others, but 90% of the time it's heavenly. The service is friendly and efficient. Their upgraded coffee offerings are a nice addition and potentially worthy of a stop on its own. Whenever we order extras for friends and family, we receive the same reaction. "Wow, that's different and delicious," because it is.

Been here a few times for the breakfast tacos and they're great every time, and very affordable at $3.25 per piece. They're on the larger side for tacos as well imo, and the salsas and chipotle onions they give you with it are very good. Fast service, definitely recommend

Authentic ambiance and taste. We felt like we were recipients of special service when we were offered pickled onions and the red/green salsa. Highly recommend the tacos al pastor. These tacos on corn tortilla de trompo is a preparation of spit-grilled slices of pork originating in the Central Mexican region of Puebla and Mexico City, although today it is a common menu item found in taquerías throughout Mexico. Pray they get the piña to go with.

The Barbacoa and the chicken tacos are really good!! Cute little place with indoor and outdoor seating and an espresso machine. Good prices too

The family kit Al pastor is always a crowd pleaser. The little ones and adults devoured these before anything else at the Super Bowl party I brought some too. Other meats are good but the Al pastor is phenomenal.

This Place was one of the best places I've been to in a long time. Staff was so kind and so Quick with the food, our food came out so fast and fresh. The Torta is one of the best if not the best I've ever had!, and my Husband Loved his Trompo/Pastor tacos, they brought back memories of when he was a child. So authentic, so Delicious and Great Service! I would recommend to anyone.

It always brings a smile to a face when I try a new restaurant and hit an utter and complete home run. This place has AMAZING tacos, reasonable prices, and excellent customer service. Thank you for a delicious lunch experience. I had tacos al pastor, one barbacoa, and one Taco Samuel. All were equally perfect in their own distinct ways. I will definitely be back.

No frills here, just legit Mexican offerings, we've tried various menu items, most are of the hand-held varieties including their famous "Trompo" meat. Very reasonable prices too. Enjoy!

It's great. The food is high quality and flavorful. Also really good value. Very impressed

They were rude and racist. The white man that's blonde was being extremely rude to me and my friends (black women). He stood over me and got in my face about food. When I asked him to move back and stop intimidating me he said rolled his eyes and bucked up at me in an intimidating manner. I'll never return again. I enjoyed the food and had a good experience up until I experienced this encounter. I would not recommend coming back here. When I told the red haired lady about the incident, she was extremely rude.

Visited after the release of Houston Chronicle's 2023 top 100 restaurants and I have to say I am more than impressed with this place. Unfortunately they were out of the tacos al pastor when I went, but everything else was delicious and it gives me a reason to come back and try the pastor. I arrived during closing time, but the staff was still attentive to my order and my food was out quickly and was well prepared/presented. This is a more of a shop, not a restaurant, so don't expect anything fancy. The food is fantastic. Chips and guac: 9/10. Homemade guac was amazing. I wish the tortilla chips were homemade too. They tasted store bought. Chicken taco: 10/10 and probably my favorite. Pair it with the red salsa and some guac. So good. Oriental taco: 9/10. Not sure what about it made it oriental but I thought it was solid. Not sure what kind of meat this is either. Barbacoa: 7/10. I think I am just not a fan of barbacoa. I thought the flavor is good, but I had a difficult time with the texture of the shredded beef. The salsas, rice and beans were also awesome. Solid, affordable spot. Staff was great as well.

Fast, efficient, and tasty, Im glad I found another taco spot to add to the taco Tuesday rotation. Also one of the few taco spots that does breakfast all-day. More places need to do this! Breakfast tacos that are my favorite are the breakfast chorizo and huevo a la mexicana; add that oaxoca cheese to it as well for that nice cheese pull! As for traditional tacos, their barbocoa taco and al pastor taco are straight up awesome with the right amount of grease. Their oriental taco (white pork) was decent but I prefer the al pastor over it. While these tacos are a bit more pricy than other places, the flavor profiles and spices used somewhat justify it. The green salsa provided helps as well especially for the meats. I always get my orders to go here although there is places to sit-down and chow. Best part of walking in that door is seeing my order ready and the owner saying my name as I walk in. That kind of recognition goes a long way in my book! While the location looks odd, I'm happy they have something like this in the area as it adds a new taco profile to the typical torchy's and velvet taco places (not that there's anything wrong with those)!

I ordered delivery before for work, which was good, so I was excited to check it out in person. I was pretty disappointed. Everything (maybe except for the barbacoa) was so bland. Yes, the meat was juicy and cooked well on the trompo, but there was no flavor on any of the tacos I got (Asian, pastor, granga (? I think), and two others we got). I opened up a salt packet and put it on my taco to make it some what edible. I don't think I will be back for a while. There are too many good taco places in Houston.

Went again to Tio Trompo. My 4 Taco plate was wonderful, as were the rice and beans. This place is all about the food. This will become one of my Go-To spots. Their al Pastor is one for the books - outstanding.

Super good tacos! Tacos al pastor and barbacoa! Knowledgeable staff and great ordering process. Houston is a tough city to compete in especially in the taco genre but this place is top notch. Great salas and super fresh meat.

Normally I wouldn't share a neighborhood secret like this but damn y'all need to try these Al Pastor tacos out. Came here because I have been a long time fan of trompo style Al pastor tacos and they are few and far between. (Trompo being a large gyro like slab of pork stacked slices on top of each other forming a magical meat inverted prism type thing which is cooked rotisserie style). Trompo is the only way Al pastor should be prepared, and let me tell you they do it right. Oriental taco 9.6/10 Al Pastor 9.8/10 Barbacoa 6.5/10 (barbacoa isn't my thing at all) Overall great experience and super friendly which definitely put them in the 4.7/5 range but they get rounded up. Would absolutely come back over and over again.