Tornado Taco

Mexican restaurant · Missouri City

Tornado Taco

Mexican restaurant · Missouri City

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2461 FM 1092 Rd, Missouri City, TX 77459

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Hearty breakfast burritos, huge tacos, and flavorful birria  

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The Best Restaurants in Missouri City, Texas | Eater Houston

"Yes, there’s a line of cars at the drive-thru, and for good reason. If you’re hankering for a breakfast burrito or taco, this is your place. Locals rave about the consistent service and huge tacos stuffed with eggs, barbacoa, and the toppings of your choice. Can’t make up your mind? Try the potato queso bowl, topped with your choice of meat, or the $6 Street Taco Fiesta combo, which comes with four tacos stuffed with spicy ground beef, shredded chicken, shredded pork, and barbacoa." - Rebecca Deurlein

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Maria Guillen

Google
This place is the worst place I’ve ever in my life ate at ! I ordered the birria tacos the meat tasted like dirt or old ! The salsa with chips was old cold and thick ! The consomé was just nothing but grease . I why is this place still open !!! Do NOT EAT HERE!

Fernando Sanchez

Google
I love these small eateries. Stafford mo city staple. Everyone who knows , knows... this place is pretty good. Had torta today. Has a small eating section. That's what we did. Weather was great.Drive thru line was always full. But there fast. Roll them in roll them out! Try it out. Its very delicious. Let me know what you get. Cashier stated the birria tacos and quesadillas are there most popular item. I'll try that next time.

joy rose

Google
in my honest opinion this place is not good. i got the quesabirria burrito. it was SUPER greasy and couldn’t stay together. it also just didn’t have much flavor to me. the service wasn’t great but the food came out quick

C Anderson

Google
I should have looked app the reviews before I bought food period I got the nachos which is not even fresh chips period it was a blob of refried beans and thick cheese at the top that didn't even melt onto the other chips.

Chaundra Offor

Google
I changed my review because this place has changed. I used to patronize this place weekly years ago before moving 20 minutes away. I noticed that you can order and pay online which I did since I noticed in passing that the line would at times have 20 plus cars. I went to the pickup window and I have been told twice that I have to get in the long line where people are placing their orders to let them know I have arrived. They get really dismissive when you ask why when I just have to give you my name and you hand me my food and I just leave. I'm told it's easier for them. Why go to a place that will not make things easier for the customers?

Theron Metz

Google
Good food, great tacos! The portions are large and the service is friendly and fast. The seating area is outside but covered, so beware. I enjoy outside dining but everyone may not.

J

Google
🤢 a long piece of hair came with salsa and chips for $2.75 after about the fourth chip and dip in. I ordered the breakfast taco as well didn’t get to enjoy it did a upturn to get a refund and vent to employee that they should have hair nets!!! I am totally disgusted will not be returning the manager was not there however, there was a lady in charge very unconcerned, very passive and normalizing that accidents happen with hair, long pieces of hair in food!! 🤬

Caylan Johnson

Google
Not the best and not the worst spot for tacos in Stafford. And they have birria now and I was super excited to try it. It’s ok. Weird after taste. But still decent, just not something to rage about. Worth stopping by if in the area for some tacos

Rosa A.

Yelp
Good service from two female cashier that work at front. And the food was really good thank you tornado taco.

Lisa J.

Yelp
Purchased 2 simply tacos. The flour tortillas were no match for the beef, tomatoes, and lettuce, created a sloppy mess. But the tacos were very good.
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Virginia G.

Yelp
Love their food...I've had the tacos, breakfast tacos, nachos, torta, and quesadillas. Tried the coke from Mexico and it tasted like regular coke to me. Aside from that it's tasty, fulfilling, and they have great service.
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Cynthia E.

Yelp
Genuinely enjoyed these tacos! It may not look like much from the outside, but the tacos really hit the spot. If you're craving tacos and are in the area, I would highly recommend this place! Simple yet delicious.
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Dawn B.

Yelp
Stopped by here since I was in the area for work. The reviews and the foot traffic were promising, but I didn't think it was that great. I ordered one breakfast taco with egg, cheese, potato, and beans. The lady who took my order asked if I wanted mild, spicy, or bold salsa- I went with spicy, which was a green salsa (tomatillo I think?). The taco was kind of bland. I was worried it would be overly salty but it was quite the opposite. The ingredients, however, did taste fresh and of good quality. The tortilla was also very good. The salsa was indeed hot but also lacked flavor. I also got the horchata, which was terrible. It was unbearably sweet and I could hardly taste the cinnamon or rice. Just sugar.
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Abbey S.

Yelp
Stopped by driving through Houston & this place did not disappoint. They were very quick and the workers were nice. The food was great! The birria tacos are flavorful and the consume was great. The rice was a little dry but the refried beans were good. The queso was decent, lacking a little flavor though. But the shredded chicken burrito... WOW! It had so much flavor, the meat was tender, it was super fresh and it was a great portion of food. Definitely want to come by here again!
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LaRhonda H.

Yelp
I ordered the spicy ground beef nachos. When my food was handed to me, it was heavy! I've never had diced potatoes on nachos but that is a great addition! It was loaded with beef and cheese. There were no naked nachos For $8,99, I feel I got my money's worth! I was able to share with my bf and we still had nachos left over. It's almost like a second meal the next day; tortilla casserole. Taco Cabana nachos has nothing on Tornado Taco! I can't wait to try more of their menu items!
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Nick R.

Yelp
Easily one of favorite places not only in FBC or the burbs, but maybe in the whole Greater Houston metro as well. The food remains incredibly well priced. They are always exceptionally upfront about price increases and everything is good. Had a torta, son had a quesadilla, both fantastic. The salsa is legit, too. FYI, it was actually a half quesadilla and still big enough to feed too. Service is always prompt and courteous .
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Kristin J.

Yelp
This was a hidden gem for me! They have the BEST tacos. I had their breakfast tacos and they were perfect and so tasty. The bacon was crispy which is the way I like it. They are very reasonably priced. I also love the patio area. It is so cute and peaceful. I can't wait to come back
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AJ H.

Yelp
Ordered the barbacoa lunch plate with queso. Very reasonable price. Nice people, delicious food Came in during a peak window as I had to wait in the drive thru line for a little bit with my car sticking out onto the road
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Kierra V.

Yelp
Customer service horrible nobody deserves to get treated the way they did me and my family . Manager messed up my order and refused to give me a refund over charged me nearly 50 dollars I have lived in Missouri city since a kid I will never give them buisness again !
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Don Y.

Yelp
Simply delicious. I've driven by this place many times, and there was always a line of cars. I finally gave it a try today, and I was not disappointed. I got the 4 Quesabirria Plate special. Everything tasted great. The beans were a little unseasoned, but if you add a little bit of consume to it, it makes it a lot better. I will definitely go back and try the other items.
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James S.

Yelp
Stopped by for lunch on a whim and I am glad we did. Had the street tacos with no complaints. The spicy salsa is actually spicy, and the little tacos had plenty of meat (barbacoa, ground beef, pork). The person who took our order was friendly and professional. There is only outdoor seating, so not ideal for hot weather. We sat in the car and enjoyed our meal. Everything was packed neat and we were given plenty of napkins for the mess they knew we would make.
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Lauren E.

Yelp
Service is so quick here! They even have a small covered patio in the front to eat as well as a larger covered patio in the back to eat at as well. Prices are fair and portions are big! There is a drive thru also. Food is very good and flavorful! Will come back soon and try more menu items!
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Christine R.

Yelp
Gr8 place to get all day tacos. Now there bira tacos they are no good for it. They are skimpy with the cilantro onion. So cheap with the condiments. Thank you.
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Alejandro G.

Yelp
Let's start with star of the show... the food* we came to get their birria plate, one burrito, and a beans and rice... The burrito: beef, rice, beans, pico Flavor profile: salt and pepper (very much pepper steak from any Chinese restaurant) just as soft but also oddly chewy... Presentation: burrito was about 2-2.5 inches wide wrapped in a 12 inch flour tortilla a bit on the small side for the price but no complaints other than that. Final take: the flavor of any beef in a Mexican/tex Mex taco spot should not be heavy black pepper and salt... it should have nuance, some garlic paprika even cumin... this had none of that the rice had the color none of the flavor and the beans were flat... Birria plate: beef birria quesadillas, side of rice, side of charro beans* The birria quesadillas: cheese beef birria fried corn tortilla. Flavor profile: grease forward salty but at least had flavor, that being said the flavor wasn't the best, the only saving grace was the hot sauce that I added, the rice was once again disappointing, and the charro beans... one word (mush) Final take: these are almost good, once again the rice and beans fell flat, but they're also the reason I didn't give a 1 star review. Beans and rice: once again... flavorless Final take: my daughter likes the cheese sprinkled on top. Full overview: the service was quick and the person helping was nice, he suggested the steak as the best option... the ambiance was that of a fast food drive through nothing special maybe the patio would be nice to sit at at nighttime... over all this is a far cry from Mexican food and only retains the spirit with the names given to the dishes that look familiar to me but taste nothing like the real article...
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Timmie L.

Yelp
Great taste for the price & portion the online service for ordering is good . The only thing is its small area the line at drive thou is long but the employees always are working hard Great customer service,it's well worth the wait.
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Tim U.

Yelp
Good tacos, line move fast. They give you a nice size portion of meat and potatoes. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

ANA H.

Yelp
The picadillo was my favorite on a crispy shell. The consume was too oily for my liking. Service was ok. Drive thru moves fast.
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Briana L.

Yelp
Still one of my favorite places for tacos, no matter if it's breakfast or lunch time. Tornado Taco really never disappoints me. I typically order online and food is always ready in good timing. Always fresh! Never changed Tornado. Consistency is key.
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Brittany A.

Yelp
We've already eaten here three times since we arrived in Houston on Friday lol Super tasty food and how awesome is it that they have a drive thru?? Our faves are the barbacoa and shredded chicken tacos, our 2 year old loved her egg and cheese breakfast taco. Will probably be back again before we leave town!
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Margo F.

Yelp
The line for the drive thru may look long but they are speedy! So many taco options, like grilled onions or jalepenos! I've called in or ordered breakfast tacos for a crowd the day before and they've always had them ready and hot. Orange and green salsa are hot! You won't be disappointed!
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Kaliyah S.

Yelp
We will travel 30 minutes for these tacos. I love the breakfast tacos and their salsa?? So fresh! The manga habanero is my favorite. I've even tried their lunch tacos & burritos and I highly recommend. Great portions for the price and they're fast and efficient! Thank you guys for providing great food!
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Tutti S.

Yelp
I tried some very tasty birria tacos, which were filled up with delish beef, served with decent beans and rice. I will definately be back & especially like the drive-thru.
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Anita F.

Yelp
Great service always!!!! Try their breakfast tacos they are always generous with their servings. You never have to ask "where is the beef?". lol Nevertheless, those street tacos are a whole story on their own. My personal opinion, In Fort Bend County we're pretty limited when it comes to street food. Nevertheless, Tornado Taco has you covered. They have all sorts of tacos. Birria, breakfast tacos , lunch, dinner, etc. It's located at the cross streets of Murphy Road and Cartwright in Missouri City Texas. It's a small drive-thru restaurant that carries lots of flavor. Despite the size of it, it's pretty awesome and has a covered sitting area in the front and the back of the restaurant.. ohhhh ! wait a minute I forgot to mention there homemade mild and spicy salsas, absolutely delicious. They have this mango spicy, which is my favorite. Anyway, I hope y'all make it a point to stop by if not, enjoy and share with all your experience. If not you're missing out.
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Courtney C.

Yelp
Vibe- This is a great spot in Missouri City for some authentic Mexican food! There's no space for customers inside. You can drive thru or there is a window you can walk up and put your order in. There's also a "taco patio" where you can sit outside and enjoy your meal. Customer service- Great! I've been here a few times and the people that work here are always nice and the food doesn't take long at all! Food/drinks- I got flour tacos with retried beans, rice, cilantro, tomatoes, and lettuce. They were so good! Parking- The building is in a shopping center so there's some parking spots around but it's always easier to just drive thru.
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Philandra M.

Yelp
I eat here multiple times a week. This is a small mom & pop style Mexican restaurant that is capable of serving multiple people throughout the day! I eat here for breakfast and I always get the breakfast tacos. They are cheap and give you big portions of food. The birria tacos are so good and the steak & chicken nachos is a must try. They are not afraid to give you plenty sauce. The staff is nice and works really fast to get their lines down. It is only a small seating area outside so they food probably would be best to-go.

Bob B.

Yelp
Delicious steak nachos! Quick and pleasant service. Sooo popular I have to get breakfast tacos at night.
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Jasmin G.

Yelp
I tried the l breakfast tacos on a Sunday morning, and I will say, they were good. It was like a fresher taste vs. being super greasy like some taco places or fast food places that serve tacos can be. The service was ok, but I will definitely come back to try other kinds of tacos that they have to offer.
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Denisse C.

Yelp
Omg if you've driven past this place you know it's well loved. Their carnitas in salsa burrito is my favorite thing to order. It's soooo good full of flavor and plenty of filling. The quesadillas are huge! The Birria is very good, not too salty and very tender. They are always very friendly and helpful and are usually pretty quick! They have a small outdoor table, but mostly Togo.
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Tejuan H.

Yelp
The breakfast tacos and potato bowl were amazing. They have a large selection and I will definitely return.
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Samantha V.

Yelp
An average breakfast taco. I've definitely had better. I ordered a breakfast taco with egg, cheese and bacon. Coming out at $3.23. It was not worth the 3 dollars. It was small and cold. Cheese just just slapped on there. Definitely underwhelming
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Snoopy S.

Yelp
loved taco place in missouri city. They have a convenient drivethru & some seating in front and back if you want to sit down. I usually see people lining around the place in the morning for breakfast. Service is fast and food is warm always. If you order a Mexican coke, they come straight out of the fridge and they give you the option of opening it. The mexican cokes are 16oz ones (pretty sizable) and $3 as of 2023. Really good value. Birria and tacos are solid, if you're overwhelmed with options just start with the taco fiesta (4 small tacos with 4 different proteins that you can customize). Comes loaded with the option of mild or spicy sauce (or both) and limes. Solid 5/5 for a good price. Mexican rice and beans are also good here. Great local spot, no wonder I see lines out of the drivethru. No bad experiences here. Must try!
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Michael F.

Yelp
Large sandwich... really too big. Great cheesesteak! Don't know why it needs to be 85 characters.

Blanca S.

Yelp
What's not to like? Their tacos are not skimpy- well filled with your many options Barbacoa is the best! I frequently order the street taco fiesta and it is soooo good. Their green sauce is great! Don't let the long lines scare you. (Just don't block other businesses). They move pretty fast!
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Sherry R.

Yelp
Tried this place due to reviews. Omggg that was the wrong decision. Tacos are loaded with purple onions (why)???? Birria tacos are light skinned No dark color to shell at all. The consume is just horrible to even dip anything in it. Everything went in trash after one bite.
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Dexter B.

Yelp
It's a very small footprint but they produce a great amount of service.. I would definitely suggest that you give it a try..
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Brandi B.

Yelp
You will not regret the birria tacos! They are soooo good! Service was great and prices are awesome as well!
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M A.

Yelp
Amazing tacos amazing burritos super nice place they have great outside seating areas

Aiyanna E.

Yelp
Food was a nice portion size and it was very convenient. They have a fast drive thru wait time and the service was great.

Keith ..

Yelp
Tasty fast and very reliable for Tex-Mex tacos, they are very polite and courteous to their clientele
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Michelin X.

Yelp
This has grown to be one of the cleanest and most authentic taco fix in the neighborhood. Burritos are always served fresh and hot. Chips and guacamole will have you popping that ice cold mexican coke alongside.
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Woo K.

Yelp
This place has been on my mind quite a few times. I used to drive by here all the time. And I have finally had it. And........ I'm not too happy. Yes. I know. I didn't get the breakfast tacos. But shouldn't be too far from a regular taco right? Steak quesadilla. Chicken breast taco. Ground beef taco. First. The steak quesadilla. Bland. Red sauce. Bland. The steak was a bit too fatty and didn't add good texture to the chewy cheese. I kept asking myself to add tapatio sauce or cholula sauce. Jus so it could have some flavor . Chicken breast taco was the same. So dry and bland. I didn't understand. The beef taco wasn't bad. Had some flavor. A bit wet and messy. But that just adds to it right? The beef taco tasted very homely. Will I come back to try the breakfast tacos? Maybe.... But overall not too excited to come back.
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Kashara B.

Yelp
Good and soooo fresh! They are so friendly and give our suggestions. They have 2 drive through and their food was so hot and good. Definitely try, if you have a taste for some Birra tacos!
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Erick A.

Yelp
Ambiente agradable y excelente servicio, ademas de muy rica comida... Y te atienden en seguida entras!
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Brenda C.

Yelp
Best tacos in Missouri City! The way they adapted to COVID and beyond is a success story! Tacos are fresh, sauce choice amazing, and great menu!!!
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Pearl S.

Yelp
Tried this due to the hype. Tacos are soggy , long lines. Not very pleased with the food.
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Tim C.

Yelp
We had to try Tornado Tacos because we loved Tornado Burgers and we found out they were owned by the same family. They give you plenty. My wife got the tater & queso bowl with shredded chicken....this was 5 stars, tasty and easier to eat in the car. Our son got the 5 crispy tacos special, I copied him. They were 4 stars....The hamburger meat could've used more seasoning, the crispy shells were all soggy on the bottom and fell apart, still worth the price and I had fun using the first eating device....fingers. The tacos came with a red salsa and a green salsa, both were very good, the green had some nice heat to it. Our son got a side of the best charro beans, we all tasted it and wished we'd ordered more. We showed up on a rainy day so I wasn't able to take as many pics as I wanted to.....next visit. Yes there will be another trip to Tornado Tacos. They have some outdoor seating.
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MiMi R. O.

Yelp
Their Breakfast Burritos are always hot, fresh and never disappoint! You're guaranteed to get your money's worth!