Tio Trompo

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316 Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77007

Tio Trompo is a Houston-based restaurant that specializes in serving authentic Mexican tacos, including their renowned Trompo Tacos or Middle East Tacos, which are marinated pork shawarma tacos grilled in a revolving spit. These mouthwatering creations were originally developed by middle eastern immigrants who settled in Puebla, Mexico, combining their traditional seasoning and cooking techniques with Mexican tortillas and salsas to create a truly iconic Mexican dish.

With a diverse menu that also features breakfast tacos, tortas, nachos, and more, Tio Trompo offers a wide range of options for taco lovers and Mexican food enthusiasts alike. Their commitment to using high-quality ingredients and preserving the rich culinary heritage of Mexico is evident in every bite, making Tio Trompo a must-visit destination for those seeking an authentic and flavorful dining experience.

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4.5204 reviews
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Marium M.
8/3/2025

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...

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Theresa V.
12/4/2025

Good, quick, quality tacos in the city. They serve breakfast tacos all say, which is a plus. They fill their tacos fairly well compared to other places. We especially like their barbacoa because...

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Ericka S.
8/4/2025

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...

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Michelle T.
11/20/2025

Definitely up there for sit down taco places - super clean and nice. I'm usually a pastor girl but the fajita here is much better.

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Matthew T.
11/1/2025

Pretty good tacos for to fill up after a Saturday morning run. Nicely sized with great corn tortillas and complimentary sauces to get the day started! Service is quick and hospitable.

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