Al Pastor
$4.50Pork marinated in achiote and chile, shaved from the trompo with charred pineapple.
EaDo District • Houston, Texas
Fire first. Tacos follow.
Al pastor off the trompo, tortillas pressed all morning, salsas ground to order.
- Kitchen
- Mexican Wood-Fired • $$
- Location
- 2418 Navigation Blvd, Houston
- Today's Hours
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Signatures
House Specialties
The dishes that anchor our menu—shaved fresh from the trompo, braised overnight in dried chiles, and served on hot comal tortillas.
Birria de Res
$5.75Beef braised overnight in dried chile, griddled with cheese, served with consome.
Carnitas
$4.50Pork confit in its own fat, crisped on the plancha, pickled red onion.
Tres Leches
$6.50Sponge soaked in three milks, whipped cream, cinnamon, one strawberry.
The Craft & Heritage
We light the fire before we unlock the door.
Lumbre means ember, and it is the first thing we make every day. The trompo turns from open until close, the beef for the birria goes into the pot the night before, and the masa is pressed by hand each morning.
The menu is short on purpose. Seven tacos, a few tortas, good sides, cold aguas frescas. Every plate leaves the pass the moment it is ready, never later.
Come for lunch, stay for the horchata. If you are bringing a crowd, call ahead and we will set the long table.
- 2019
- Opened in EaDo
- 7
- Tacos on the menu
- 12
- Hours for the birria
Masa pressed by hand at the morning griddle • Taqueria Lumbre
Atmosphere
A Look Inside
Press & Praise
What the City Is Saying
“The al pastor here is the real deal. Shaved crispy from the trompo right onto the hot comal.”
“Best birria in EaDo by a mile. The rich consome and griddled handmade tortillas are unforgettable.”
“Simple, honest, and wildly delicious. Do not skip the house-made horchata and tres leches.”
Visit Us
Hours & Location
Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 3 PM |
Walk-ins welcome • Counter ordering and seated service available.
Catering & Private Gatherings