taco Mario's Taco and Burger House serves up a menu full of distinct taco creations.[/caption] Oct. 4 is National Taco Day. Here are seven local spots for Cy-Fair residents to try before the day ends:

1. Mario’s Taco and Burger House

  • San Antonio Tacos—beef fajita with guacamole, homemade beans and Jack cheese on a flour tortilla. $2.69 each.
  • 11049 FM 1960, Houston. 281-970-8811. marioshouse.com

2. Backyard Grill

  • Fractured Tacos—three tacos with coleslaw and raspberry 50 Yardline Fracture chipotle sauce. $9.99 for blackened fish, $11.99 for shrimp.
  • 9453 Jones Road, Houston. 281-897-9200. backyardgrill.com

3. Cypress Station Grill

  • Fish Tacos—three corn tortillas filled with grilled or blackened tilapia, topped with chipotle sauce, coleslaw, cilantro and chopped onions. Served with fries. $7.99 at lunch, $8.99 at dinner.
  • 26010 Hempstead Road, Cypress. 281-304-1290. cypressstationgrill.com

4. El Jimador Mexican Restaurant

  • Pork Tacos—two large flour or corn tortillas served with rice, beans, sliced avocado, cilantro and sour cream. $10.99.
  • 12640 Telge Road, Ste. E, Cypress. 281-256-6948.

5. Alicia’s Mexican Grille

  • Taco Salad—iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, ground beef and cheddar cheese tossed with house red wine vinaigrette and topped with sour cream and guacamole. $7.95.
  • 26326 Hwy. 290, Cypress. 281-304-1833. aliciasmexicangrille.com

6. Sierra Madre Taco Co.

  • Tacos de Camaron—three grilled shrimp tacos served with lettuce, tomatoes, fried carrots and potatoes, rice and cheese. $11.99.
  • 12617 Louetta Road, Ste. 216, Cypress. 832-559-1677. sierramadretaco.com

7. 429 American Grille

  • Sirloin Tacos—diced top sirloin pan sauteed and topped with chopped onions and cilantro. $9.
  • 13215 Grant Road, Ste. 1800, Cypress. 281-404-4190. 429americangrille.com