Las Tortas Perronas — Restaurant in Houston

I remember when Las Tortas Perronas was a cool hole in the wall before it gained its popularity. Now don't get me wrong, it's still a hidden hole in the wall gem. I even missed my turn on my way there.

My boyfriend and I recently made homemade tortas for dinner and I realized there was a place that specializes in tortas. I sent him the yelp link and we had planned on going on a Sunday. Turns out they are closed!

June 29, 2022 Since we weren't able to go on Sunday, we finally made our way on Wednesday night. I definitely missed my turn coming here, so that really lets you know it's hidden gem.

Once we got here, we were the only ones at 7pm, which was nice. Had the place to ourselves.

What we ordered:

Huerfanita steak and chopped pork chop. I thought this was a pretty solid first choice. It was meaty, and had really great flavor. Add the two hot sauce, and it made it even better.

Nortena my boyfriend ordered this. Chorizo and breaded skirt steak. I personally liked this one the best, after taking a bite. And so did my boyfriend. The chorizo gave it that OOMPH it was so flavorful and every bite gave you something to smile about

My BF and I couldn't stop talking about how good the bread was. Though it was thin, it was so crunchy and soft. It reminds you of a good po' boy bread.

If I was really hungry, I probably could have inhaled another one. And that's exactly what my BF did. He ordered HAWAIANA

Hawaiana I can see how this is a top favorite. Every bite had a good chopped up ham pieces and pork chop pieces. The ham reminds you of the cubed pieces in a nicely egg omelette. He ate half and took the one half for lunch.

We ordered two agua Frescas and man oh man you can tell how freshly made it is cause of the froth on top. My BF ordered the pineapple and I ordered the watermelon. Ugh I'm still thinking about it.

When we got to the car, my BF had the biggest smile on his face. He told me that, that was the BEST Torta he's had in his life. I mean, it was enough for him to buy another after inhaling his first one. So it was only fitting for me to write this review immediately. When your Mexican boyfriend approves.

We're already making plans...

I love finding hidden gems like this. Each bite made me think I was transported south of the boarder. The artisans of Las Tortas Perronas know how to construct a torta.

It starts with the bread, which is made from scratch in house, to form the perfect sized bun. Not too dense, but full enough to satiate a big appetite. From there they assemble your chosen ingredients, a combination of meats and cheeses from the vast menu, and cook them on the flat top while the bun toasts. With the bread the perfect amount of crisp and pliable, they finish building your work of art torta with the standard toppings: beans, avocado, chopped onions, tomatoes, mayo, and jalapeno peppers.

They have funny signs all over the restaurant indicating their disdain for the use of lettuce on Tortas. The chipotle based salsa used as a topper ingredient was refreshing. Not a fan of how restaurants have used the pepper as of late, it was nice to taste a salsa that had some heat, and didn't try to over work its flavor.

Everything about this place was spot on. Highly recommend coming to Las Tortas Perronas if you are visiting the Houston area. It is worth the adventure, to find the...

Finally got the chance to check out this neighborhood hidden gem and it definitely lives up to it's 5 star reviews! It is definitely a local "hole-in-the-wall" but do NOT let that detour you from stopping in! It is located in the same plaza as Kolache Kingz and Kidz Grub, with plenty of parking. The menu is a little difficult to understand but the cashier was super friendly and willing to explain each option. Your food is made to order, so expect a minimum of 10 minute wait. We ordered a Doble Asada Torta and the cashier helped me create a custom vegetarian torta with just beans, cheese, and avocado. Both were delicious! The bread tastes fresh and homemade- soft but crunchy and holds up to the heavy toppings very well. The meat was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The custom torta was made perfectly and honestly was the best torta I've had in awhile! We will definitely be stopping by again, make sure to check out this hidden gem the next time your in Spring Branch!

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