P Swartz
If you’re even thinking about eating here—go. This is one of those rare, family-owned places where everything is made fresh and you can taste the difference immediately. The food is rich, comforting, and full of flavor—nothing rushed, nothing generic, just genuinely excellent cooking.
The service is just as memorable: warm, attentive, and welcoming, like you’ve stepped into a place that truly cares about its customers. Every dish we had was outstanding, and the portions were generous without sacrificing quality.
This is the kind of restaurant you want to support and tell your friends about. A true local gem.
Highly recommend—and we’ll absolutely be back.
… moreMatthew Gonzales
El Taquero is hands down one of the best spots for real, flavorful Mexican food. The tacos are packed with perfectly seasoned meat, fresh toppings, and tortillas that taste homemade. Every bite is legit — no shortcuts, just quality ingredients and bold flavor.
The service is fast and friendly, and the atmosphere feels relaxed and welcoming. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down to enjoy dinner, it hits every time.
If you’re craving authentic tacos done right, El Taquero is the move. I’ll definitely be back.
… moreGrace Aina
Birria was so good! Our server was also very attentive. The horchata & Jamaica tasted fresh and was so delicious! Will be coming back my next time in Killeen.
… moreRoxx
Service is perfect, warm, & attentive.
We ordered queso supreme, torta de pastor, quesabirrias, & pozole.
Queso was ok
Pastor meat was squishy
Birria tacos had little meat
Pozole was flavorful
… moreAC Griffin
My husband and I had breakfast here. It looks very unassuming, but is nice on the inside. Everything looked and smelled clean. It is a small restaurant. We ate here because I read they have the best menudo in town. I am very picky about menudo, as my mom’s is the best. I would say that their menudo is good, and definitely better than others I have had in the area. You get three tortillas with the menudo. The tortillas are ok. My husband had the chilaquiles with green sauce and two over easy eggs. He said it was very good. I also ordered a chorizo and egg breakfast taco in case I did not like the menudo. My husband ate the breakfast taco and said it was good as well. The lady that took care of us was very friendly. Overall it was a good experience. We will return in the future to try other items.
… moremichael lindholm
Everything we had was great, might be the best Mexican place I’ve been to in Killeen, if not very close, I will definitely be back. Just wish it was closer to my house. Also the beans were amazing, the Guac was spectacular, best chicken fajitas I’ve had in a very long time.
Stopped by again, the food did not disappoint at all! Talk about consistency! Keep up the great food guys
… moreElliott Schultz
absolutely amazing, i’m coming back here tomorrow for seconds. the biria tacos are absolutely exquisite, the mexican coke made my life feel complete, and not to mention the perfectly cooked desert that made me feel at awe. tell your family and friends about this location it’s worth it. 11/10
… moreK. Knight
Ordered some great breakfast tacos last week and wanted to try dinner, and it did NOT disappoint.
My enchiladas were hot and tasty, and the charro beans were on point!
Oh, my waiter Paul took good care of me!
I’m sure his family is proud of him, good job!
… moreAaron Ridge
Food made fresh daily and you tell and taste the difference between others that keep leftovers in the fridge and reuse the next day. Tacos, tamales, burritos, enchiladas have all been fresh and delicious.
… moreSophia Zhang
Truly authentic Mexican food found here in this little gem of a spot!!!! So happy to have found this delicious place! As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by the culture with Mexican music and Mexican entertainment on the televisions. Everything is so clean and furnishing is cozy. The hostess/waitress was super sweet to us – very attentive and kind. The food was amazing!! Wow – fantastic first experience with delicious crispy birria tacos and amazing flavorful broth. The chips were freshly made with the perfect amount of seasoning and salt… Even the rice tastes so good!!! So yum!! If you are ever in this area, hit up this spot for the good food! You are welcome!
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