Tacos Tierra Caliente (Food Truck)
About
Tacos Tierra Caliente is a Mexican food truck in Houston, Texas, serving popular barbacoa, al pastor, and fajita tacos and quesadillas. Rated 4.4 stars from 1196 reviews ($). The truck offers fast service and is located near West Alabama Icehouse.
Menu Highlights
Price Range
Inexpensive ($)
Contact & Location
Address
2003 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098, Houston, Texas
Hours
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Phone
(713) 584-9359Reviews
Tariq Samee
Love this literal Mom and Pop taco truck serving delicious tacos either flour or corn with options like pollo(chicken) fajitas, Barbacoa or 3 kinds of pork. The fajitas and barbacoa are my go to every visit since we stumbled on this little gem on our way to the Menil Collection with my daughter from NYC.
Caylan Johnson
Always consistent and always delicious!! They have the best Barbacoa. Their burritos are huge and the tacos are perfect. The red salsa is spicy, but the verde is perfect for those that like a little less heat. Great prices and it’s right next door to West Alabama Icehouse so you can enjoy a drink with your food.
Monika D
Delicious tacos for $2.50 each (got the corn with al pastor, barbocoa and fajita) and fajita burrito for $8. Green and red sauce are a great addition.
Megan Brogan
This taco truck is absolutely amazing!!! The barbacoa, trumpo and pastor tacos are SO GOOD! My favorite is the quesadillas! They jam them with so much meat and cheese! Best quesadilla I’ve ever had! I’m eating a Barbacoa quesadilla right now :) cheap prices too! Definitely check them out! I come here all of the time!
Diem Allis
If you’re looking for some of the best bang-for-your-buck tacos in town, Tacos Tierra Caliente is the spot. This unassuming food truck delivers big flavor at a tiny price. The barbacoa tacos were juicy, tender, and packed with rich flavor. The pastor was also fantastic, with just the right balance of sweetness and spice. The fajita taco was decent, though not as memorable as the others. The service was friendly and fast. Just be warned: parking is pretty limited, so it’s best to grab your tacos to-go if it’s crowded. Overall, if you’re craving legit street tacos without breaking the bank, this place is a must-try.
