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Happy Jalapeno

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4504 Caroline St. Houston, TX 77004

713-527-0622 

 

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  • Mexican
    $
  • cash
    Takeout
  • None
    Not Accepted
Description

This brightly-colored taco stand operates exactly like a taco truck, except without the mobility. There are cheap, fresh tortas, tacos and quesadillas (plus a multitude of similar menu items), as well as aguas frescas and other liquid refreshment. Despite the cheesy gringo-style name, you'll need to bring your Spanish skills or your finger for pointing at the pictures on the menu - not much English here. You can get nachos, a burger or hot dog if you're feeling particularly American (yes, nachos are American). Be warned, this Museum District eatery only takes cash.







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  • Happy Meal

    Happy Meal

    | Thu, July 22, 2010

    There's only one place in Houston to find a dish called fritura ($5), and it's at the Happy Jalapeño (4504 Caroline, 713-527-0622). The base of the dish is a chicharrón de harina, basically a hard, deep-fried block of wheat flour with a consisten... More »

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