Tacos El Bigotes on S Gessner Dr
Our southwest Houston kitchen at 8400 S Gessner Dr, in the 77074 ZIP code near Sharpstown.
The Trompo Counter
Walk in and the first thing you see is the trompo, the spit of marinated pork turning by the counter. This is the kitchen Houston chef Chris Shepherd visited for KPRC 2's Eat Like a Local. He ordered trompo tacos, birria tacos and birria ramen, and said the trompo is what makes the place, because you don't find it everywhere (KPRC 2). If you are new to it, read how trompo differs from al pastor before you order.
Deals This Kitchen Is Known For
Gessner built its following on weekday specials. Secret Houston covered the Taco Tuesday deal on birria and trompo street tacos, and later put the spot first on its list of cheap eats in Houston (Taco Tuesday, cheap eats). Deals change, so ask at the counter for this week's lineup.
| Before you go | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Tuesday, for the taco deal. The line can reach the door at lunch, but it moves fast. |
| Monday | Frozen margarita special (reported by Secret Houston in 2023; ask if it is still running) |
| Seating | The dining room was expanded, so there is more room to sit than on early visits |
| Getting here | S Gessner Dr just south of I-69 (Southwest Freeway), near the Beechnut exit |
Who This Kitchen Serves
Gessner covers southwest Houston: Sharpstown, Alief and the neighborhoods off the Southwest Freeway (about Sharpstown). If you live in north Houston or near SH 249, our Tomball Pkwy kitchen is the closer drive.