Karancho's: Authentic Mexican Cuisine in Channelview, TX

Ordered the Mexican burger and it didn't disappoint. It was huge with lots of fries . The waitress was very attentive and the restaurant was clean. Good food

The food was delicious, but a bit pricey! We love that there is an area for the kids to play!

Tacos are really good, and prices are unbeatable !!! We tried the special beans ( I think that's how they are called) witch has steak, cheese, on them.... they also save a special deal; 5 tacos for 5 bucks!!!! Tortas are pretty good too!

My son and I went to Karancho's on a Tuesday morning (~1130). The lunch crowd showed up at Noon. It opens at 0900 - we were the only ones there at 1130. It is well laid out with 3-4 large areas to eat outside (inside?). There is a small play area for the kids. The food was excellent. The staff was friendly and spoke some English (better than my Spanish). It is BYOB - with buckets and ice available. There is covered seating with fans - the weather today was beautiful so no need. We ordered Bistek tacos (like beef fajitas), Trompo tacos (similar to Al Pastor) and a chili relleno taco. We also ordered a whole chicken (8 pieces, rice, beans, tortillas, grilled onions and a grilled jalapeno to go. We enjoyed the tacos so much we ordered (6) of those to go as well. We enjoyed everything - specifically the sauces (tomatillo was spicy and so good). The tacos were very good, as was the whole chicken. We got food to eat there, and 2 more meals to go. I highly recommend it. We will be back - worth the 30:00 drive from SW Houston. I'm editing this post after reheating the take out chicken last night. It was fully cooked through (a good thing - I don't like pink chicken). It was very tasty (grilled with a hint of smoke flavor), and to top it off - they sent a red sauce for the chicken that was very tasty - but not for the timid. I like hot sauce, and this was hot. It was just what the chicken needed to top it off. Now I like this place even more. It will likely be a monthly stop on my list, and I'll be a regular.

The place started with a food truck, and has expanded to include a large patio with TV screens everywhere. It's a chill place to come with a 6-pack of beer (BYOB with free buckets of ice!) and plop down to watch the Mexican league. The tacos are cheap and come with a decent amount of meat. After having been spoiled with amazing street tacos in Mexico, the tacos here felt a little less satisfying...but they provide decent alternatives, nonetheless. Lengua was probably my least favorite here -- it tasted a little dry. All in all, I love the patio seating here and the blue collar vibe of the place. I'd recommend checking this place out if you're on a hunt for authentic tacos.