Taqueria El Sol de Mexico #2

I don't know what I was expecting but it was just ok. The place was leaking in various places while there and it felt tight and crowded, a bit dirty. Our waitresses were nice but service was unfortunately slow. Our food arrived at different times and the dishes too were just ok, nothing spectacular.

I would give ZERO stars if I could. The customer service from the ladies is average, but the food is terrible. The fajitas are so dry and unseasoned. The refried beans are watery and flavorless. The guacamole had pieces of the avocado stems in it. Even the tortillas taste so bad. Mexican food is my favorite next to Asian food, but this is by far the WORST Mexican food I've ever had in my entire existence. I'm never coming back.

Eh, unassuming Mexican spot. Not a true 2 stars, maybe 2.4. Portions are large and food isn't bad. Prices are decent. Would be close to 3 stars if dining inside or quickly. It's Mexican nonetheless, but in Houston you must come harder. Now it may be because of delivery, and distance, but I accounted for this and still misses the mark. Chimichanga had bacon in it, which could have been okay, but only tasted like beef and bacon? enchiladas sauce was lacking flavor and depth, beans and rice didn't seal any deals. Easily forgettable in a sea of amazing and spectacular food in Houston.

Great place the food was delicious and the waitress was very attentive my wife had the molcajete and it was really good I had a parrillada and my kids had some enchiladas everything was perfect their salsa roja is really good and their queso you can tell it's made fresh

I've been eating here for at least the last thirty years. No lie. I always get the same thing too. Fajita steak burrito. When I was a kid they were so huge. Now they're a little smaller but still worth the drive

Roaming the streets two Saturdays ago, I decided to stop in here for a quick meal in the heart of the Gulfton area. I'll be honest: I wasn't really looking for this place but decided to try it when I spotted its neighbor (The Pie Factory) next door.The interior is colorful and gives off an authentic vibe with most of the clientele speaking Espanol solamente. The staff also tilts in more of that direction but no worries since the menu is all in English.A warm bowl of salsa accompanied a basket of chips and a trio of condiments (pickled carrots, salsa verde, and something). The salsa was a bit spicy but oh-so-good on a chilly day. Its hypnotic power kept me from veering off to try any of the condiments as I operated like an efficient robot to pick a chip, drag it through the salsa, and into my maw.After a few moments, my waitress stopped by and asked me in Spanish what I'd like. I asked for a pollo asada gordita ($2.95), two carne asada tacos ($1.65 each), and a Diet Coke. The soda arrived in a can along with a large tumbler of ice - upon inspection of the cup, it had a filmy residue on it so I opted to drink the soda out of the can and through the provided straw. The gordita started off well but the chicken inside was greasy so I abandoned that halfway through. The carne asada tacos suffered a different fate in the kitchen, having been overcooked to a consistency akin to beef jerky. I would've tried to fix this with some lime juice but they had not brought any of the traditional sides of limes and chopped onions. After three bites, I had enough of my "jerky" tacos and pushed the plate away.After a short duration, I asked for my bill, settled up, and left quickly. The saddest part is that this flop robbed me of the will to go next door for some (hopefully) great pie. In a way, I was "pie blocked" by jerky tacos - save your cash and pick another taqueria.

The food is really good. Would go again but it gets pretty packed on the weekend. They also refill your coffee for free :D

This place is awesome. The wait staff seated me quickly and got my order right away. What is there to say about fajita taco...yummy that's what. The beans are without question best in Houston. Fresh limeade to wash all down was perfect. Highly recommend

I really really wish I could give it more of a 3.5 because that's really what it is overall. The pros for me. I really liked the Pollo Empanizado. The way they make it is exactly how I like mine cooked! That was a huge plus for me! They also have hand-made tortillas both flour and corn. I love hand made flour tortillas. The prices are fair. We ordered a lot of food and it wasn't too bad. Atmosphere & cleanliness: definitely a 2 out of 5. As I say in all of my reviews...Customer service can make or break a place. This place kind of dropped the ball on customer service for us. We would ask for things and they wouldn't bring it or just forget. I asked specifically for fresh jalapeños and they brought the pickled ones. I'm very thorough and detailed when I order because I'm kind of picky. I do get upset when people only half listen to what you ask for. This is more so a place to come if you want decent Mexican food because you're in the area but don't expect anything above and beyond. It's just good Mexican food and that's it.

My family and I have dined in this place on several occasions. However, today a very uncomfortable and dangerous situation occurred as we were eating. Two men began arguing and confronting each other. The situation was disturbing because there was no security seen in the restaurant. The attention and concerned was placed on the men provoking the incident, instead of assuring the rest of the customers were safe. Very very disturbing!!! No one called the police, the manager never came to speak to the customers, when I questioned the waitress about getting help, no one responded with concern.