This nifty Houston chain featuring dishes from northern Mexico serves great bistec (beef) tacos and a variant known as pirata—flour tortillas that are charred on a griddle and filled with seasoned bistec, grilled onions, melted cheese, and avocado slices. Also don’t miss the classic tostada regia, two crispy-fried corn tortillas a full seven inches in diameter, sandwiching generous portions of guacamole, shredded chicken, and sour cream. 6747 Airline Dr, 713-884-8881. Sun–Thu 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Fri–Sat 8 a.m.–11 p.m.
