El Taco Rico
Inspectors have visited El Taco Rico four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “refrigerated storage” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which El Taco Rico's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Taco Rico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Taco Rico on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Taco Rico?
Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Taco Rico.
How does El Taco Rico compare to other restaurants in Houston?
El Taco Rico most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has El Taco Rico's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Taco Rico have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Taco Rico means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Taco Rico inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Taco Rico is inspected around two times per year on average.