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Best Carnitas in Spring (2026)

Best Carnitas in Spring: 1. Taqueria El Rodeo de Jalisco · 2. La Regia · 3. Cisco's Taqueria · 4. Adriana Mexican Restaurant · 5. Eva's Mexican Grill. Addresses, prices and what to order.

Rosa Delgado
By Rosa Delgado Mexican Editor · Updated September 2026 · How the score is built
Best Carnitas in Spring (2026)

Spring's taco and Mexican scene runs deep in strip centers and food trucks along the feeders off I-45 and Stuebner Airline. These nine spots cover the range from early-morning breakfast tacos to late-night street-taco runs, all without leaving the zip code. Free lots, counter service, and prices that stay well under fifteen bucks are the norm out here.

1 Taqueria El Rodeo de Jalisco Yelp

Taqueria El Rodeo de Jalisco

Mexican · Spring · $
4.2

The nopales and egg taco is the order at El Rodeo de Jalisco, and the grilled chicken holds up just as well. Jamaica runs sweet and fresh. Phone orders are quick, typically ready in about ten minutes, which makes this a practical stop on the way home. The staff keeps things moving without any friction. Straightforward Mexican weeknight fuel at strip-center prices, no fuss involved.

What to orderCarnitas TacosBeef FajitasChile Rellenos Call Directions Scored from the full review record 19411 Kuykendahl Rd · (281) 251-3186
2 La Regia Yelp

La Regia

Tacos · Spring
5.4

The rajas con queso taco at La Regia, off Stuebner Airline, is the one that keeps the lunch crowd coming back. Breakfast tacos and a loaded breakfast burrito round out the to-go menu. The room is attached to a gas station, counter-service and fast, with staff that handles the quick-turnaround crowd well. Solid taco-run territory for anyone working or passing through the area midday.

Call Directions Scored from the full review record 15920 Stuebner Airline Rd, Ste C, Spring, TX 77379 · (832) 698-2424
3 Cisco's Taqueria Yelp

Cisco's Taqueria

Tacos · Spring · $
5.1

Cisco's earns its repeat-visit reputation on breakfast tacos and street tacos that stay consistent across dozens of visits. The quesadillas are another reliable order. Counter-service format keeps the line moving, and the room has the feel of a neighborhood regular spot rather than a destination. The kitchen also supports local schools, which has built genuine goodwill in the community. Low prices, steady execution.

What to orderCarnitas TacosAl Pastor TacosBreakfast Tacos Call Directions Scored from the full review record 3403 Louetta Rd · (281) 528-0700
4 Adriana Mexican Restaurant Yelp

Adriana Mexican Restaurant

Mexican · Spring
5.1

Adriana's opens early on Sundays when most taquerias in the area are still locked, which makes it the go-to for early weekend breakfast. The chorizo and potato taco and steak taco are the moves. The room fits about six tables, service runs like a family kitchen, and portions come out generous. Very much a neighborhood spot that operates more like someone's house than a restaurant.

Call Directions Scored from the full review record 16724 Stuebner Airline Rd, Spring, TX 77379 · (832) 559-7874
5 Eva's Mexican Grill Yelp

Eva's Mexican Grill

Tex-Mex · Spring · $$
4.5

Eva's covers the casual Tex-Mex and drinks format in Spring at a mid-range price point. The margarita gold and seasoned meat tacos are the strengths here. Cheese enchiladas are on the menu for the standard combo crowd. The room is small and strip-center casual, with counter-service speed and a full bar. Best treated as a quick lunch or after-work drink stop rather than a destination dinner.

What to orderSizzling Chicken FajitasBeef Enchiladas RojasCarne Asada Tacos Call Directions Scored from the full review record 2111 Spring Cypress Rd · (832) 616-3980
6 Bullritos Yelp

Bullritos

Tex-Mex · Spring · $
4.4

Bullritos runs a paper-menu, order-at-the-counter format that puts it a step above fast food without much price increase. The cilantro lime rice bowl with chicken, pico de gallo, and sour cream is the signature build and the most-ordered combination. Lunch rush fills the room fast, so arriving early or late beats the crowd. Reliable, affordable, and consistent for a quick midday stop in Spring.

Call Directions Scored from the full review record 20053 I-45 N, Spring, TX 77388 · (281) 907-0006
7 Cilantro's Mexican Grill Yelp

Cilantro's Mexican Grill

Mexican · Spring · $$
3.8

Cilantro's handles large groups well, with a full bar, table service, and a manager and bar staff who are known by name among regulars. Tacos and enchiladas cover the menu anchors, and the margaritas keep the happy-hour crowd around. The room gets packed, especially on weekends, but the floor staff stays on top of even ten-person walk-ins. Best Mexican option in Spring for a group that wants attentive service.

Call Directions Scored from the full review record 314 Sawdust Rd, Woodlands, TX 77380 · (281) 419-3180
8 El Rincon Yelp

El Rincon

Mexican · Spring · $
4.0

El Rincon has been a Spring neighborhood anchor for years, with margaritas that regulars call their personal favorite in the area. Tacos and enchiladas cover the menu reliably, and prices stay low across the board. Service is strong enough that at least one server is known to remember individual order modifications from return visits. A straightforward neighborhood Mexican room that holds its lane without any pretense.

Call Directions Scored from the full review record 9001 Louetta Rd, Spring, TX 77379 · (281) 826-3807

Frequently asked

What is the best carnitas and Mexican food near me in Spring, TX?
The Spring area has solid Mexican and taco options scattered across strip centers and feeders off I-45 and Stuebner Airline. Taqueria El Rodeo de Jalisco, Adriana Mexican Restaurant, and Taqueria los 2 Carnales are strong starting points depending on whether you want a sit-down spot, an early-morning option, or a food truck. Every restaurant on this list was ranked by its Insider Score, and no restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.
Are these Spring Mexican restaurants good for groups?
Cilantro's Mexican Grill is the clearest group pick, with full table service, a bar, and staff that handles large walk-ins. El Rincon and Adriana Mexican Restaurant work for smaller groups looking for a low-key neighborhood room.
Which Spring taco spots are best for a quick lunch?
La Regia off Stuebner Airline and Bullritos both run counter-service formats built for quick turnaround. Cisco's Taqueria is another repeat-friendly option with fast service and consistent breakfast and street tacos.
How are the restaurants on this list ranked?
Every spot is ranked by the Top of Houston Insider Score, which weighs review volume and quality across sources. No restaurant pays for placement or a higher ranking. The goal is a straight read on what Spring diners actually think.
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The data first, then the verdict

We start with the review record, not a press release. Every room here is a real kitchen with a strong rating across a meaningful number of reviews, ranked on our 10-point Insider Score. We weight consistency over time and the rooms locals return to, not the ones tourists pass through once. The list updates as the data does. How we work →

About the writer
Rosa Delgado
Mexican Editor

Rosa works the taquerias and the East End: the breakfast-taco counters, the interior-Mexican kitchens, and the Tex-Mex rooms Houston grew up on. She maps the strip-mall standouts by the salsa and the tortilla, not the marquee.

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