Tacos A Go Go Expands with New Heights and Memorial Locations, Adds Cocktail Menu

The Tex-Mex chain partners with cocktail expert Bobby Heugel to bring creative margaritas and more to its latest outposts.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Tacos A Go Go, the popular Tex-Mex restaurant chain in Houston, has opened two new locations - one in the Heights neighborhood and another in the Briargrove/Memorial area. The new restaurants feature a full bar with specialty cocktails designed by acclaimed bartender Bobby Heugel, offering a range of margaritas and other Mexican-inspired drinks to complement the chain's fresh, authentic tacos and other menu items.

Why it matters

The expansion of Tacos A Go Go, which has been a Houston staple for 20 years, demonstrates the continued demand for the brand's unique blend of Tex-Mex cuisine and retro-inspired ambiance. The addition of a full bar program, curated by a renowned cocktail expert, also signals the chain's evolution to provide a more well-rounded dining and drinking experience for its customers.

The details

The new Tacos A Go Go locations, designed by John Tsai of JT ARC Studio with interiors by Brittany Vaughan of Garnish Designs, feature a full bar with specialty cocktails created by James Beard Award Finalist Bobby Heugel. The cocktail menu includes six different margaritas, as well as Mexican-inspired classics with a twist, such as a ranch water made with the deep red Mexican drink jamaica, and an espresso martini with the warmth of mole spices. The new locations also offer a selection of non-alcoholic mocktails.

  • Tacos A Go Go launched its first location in Houston's Midtown neighborhood 20 years ago, in 2006.
  • The two new Tacos A Go Go restaurants opened in February 2026.

The players

Sharon Haynes

The tall, lithe restaurateur who launched the Tacos A Go Go chain in Houston.

Maribel Gomez

The chef and partner at Tacos A Go Go.

Bobby Heugel

A James Beard Award Finalist and the cocktail expert who designed the specialty drinks for the new Tacos A Go Go locations.

John Tsai

The architect of JT ARC Studio who designed the new Tacos A Go Go restaurants.

Brittany Vaughan

The interior designer of Garnish Designs who worked on the new Tacos A Go Go locations.

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What they’re saying

“I have a friend who talked about this place she'd go just for the margaritas and I thought, I want to be that place for people.”

— Sharon Haynes, Restaurateur (papercitymag.com)

“Launching a full bar felt like the natural evolution of Tacos A Go Go. We're known for fresh, authentic flavors and our bold, fun new cocktails and designated bar area are totally in line with that thinking.”

— Sharon Haynes, Restaurateur (papercitymag.com)

“Working with Bobby meant we could bring that same care and thought to the bar, offering excellent cocktails with fresh-squeezed juices and perfectly matched spirits.”

— Sharon Haynes, Restaurateur (papercitymag.com)

What’s next

The new Tacos A Go Go locations in The Heights and Briargrove/Memorial areas are now open, offering customers a chance to experience the chain's expanded menu of Tex-Mex cuisine and creative cocktails.

The takeaway

Tacos A Go Go's expansion and addition of a full-service bar program demonstrates the chain's commitment to evolving with the times and providing customers with a well-rounded dining and drinking experience that builds upon its established reputation for fresh, authentic Tex-Mex flavors.