Houston, TX  ·  Since 2019

EL SABOR
DE Tamaulipas & NUEVO LEÓN

Authentic Mexican street food rooted in family tradition — Tacos Tamaulipas, Tacos Nuevo León, birria, burgers, keto, and catering. Made fresh. Served with pride. Houston's own since 2019.

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4.6 DoorDash
4.4 Yelp
🌶 Houston's Favorite
Tacos Tamaulipas — Taqueria El Barbón
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Our Specialties

SIGNATURE
DISHES

Regional flavors from Tamaulipas and Nuevo León — the dishes that keep Houston coming back.

Tacos Tamaulipas
Signature
Tacos Tamaulipas

Our flagship — born from the flavors of Tamaulipas. Fresh corn tortillas, perfectly seasoned meat, and our house salsa verde.

$13 / order
Tacos Nuevo León
Signature
Tacos Nuevo León

Bold, smoky, and packed with the authentic regional flavors of Nuevo León — a taste of home on every tortilla.

$11 / order
QuesaBIRRIA
Fan Favorite
QuesaBIRRIA

Slow-braised birria sealed inside a crispy, cheese-crusted tortilla. Served with rich consomé for dipping.

$13 / order
Trompoburger
Must Try
Trompoburger

Where the trompo meets the burger — al pastor-style meat on a fully loaded bun. A true El Barbón original.

$11.75 / order
Taqueria El Barbón — Our Story
Our Story

FROM THE
FOOD TRUCK
TO Houston's
FAVORITE

Taqueria El Barbón was built around a simple truth: the best food tastes like home. Founder Erik Galvan — nicknamed "El Barbón" for his signature beard — launched this taqueria with one mission: bring the real flavors of Tamaulipas and Nuevo León to Houston.

What began as a beloved food truck serving South Houston grew into a neighborhood institution. Karla and Erik Galvan, first-generation immigrants, turned family recipes and community love into Houston's go-to destination for authentic Mexican street food.

"The name 'El Barbón' came from Erik's beard — but the food comes from something deeper. It comes from home."

Since 2019, we've stayed committed to fresh ingredients, honest flavor, and the communities that welcomed us. Now with multiple Houston locations, El Barbón keeps growing — but the heart of every taco stays the same.

2019
Founded in Houston
3+
Houston Locations
6K+
Five-Star Ratings
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BRING EL BARBÓN
TO YOUR EVENT

From backyard taquizas to office lunches, school events, and wedding catering — we bring the full El Barbón experience to you. Call or inquire online.

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HOURS &
LOCATION

MONROE RD — HOUSTON, TX 77075
Sunday – Thursday10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday – Saturday10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
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Address
10658 Monroe Rd, Houston, TX 77075
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EDGEBROOK — HOUSTON, TX 77034
Sunday – Thursday10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday – Saturday10:30 AM – 2:00 AM
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1005 Edgebrook Dr, Houston, TX 77034
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SPENCER HWY — PASADENA, TX 77504
Monday – Saturday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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4646 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504
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