There are plenty of taco trucks to choose from in Houston, but Taco Keto is among the best. This unassuming bright red truck doesn’t offer any frills – “dining in” consists of sitting at a large communal table outside and taking in a telenovela with your meal – but in exchange you get fresh, delicious tacos at rock bottom prices. Served on seasoned corn tortillas with potatoes, cilantro, cheese, and your choice of two salsas, these greasy little bites really hit the spot for lunch or as a late night snack. And at these prices, you can get three or four for the price of a sandwich elsewhere. Diners who frequent the truck rave about the tacos al pastor, made with shredded pork. If you’re not in the mood for tacos, Taco Keto also serves up tortas, burritos, and Mexican sodas.

Taco Keto
1401 Cullen Boulevard
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 224-1898

Pho is a daily staple of Vietnamese cuisine – eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this soup of beef broth redolent with star anise, cinnamon, and caramelized onions and served with noodles, fresh vegetables, and meats is a culinary delight. Pho Binh’s original location, Pho Binh Trailer, is an unpretentious, gritty little spot to try pho in a wide range of varieties, with meats that range from familiar to Western diners to downright odd. If you are an adventurous sort, you’ll find brand new textures and flavors to try in every bowl. Pho Binh also has several other locations that offer equally delicious food in a more polished atmosphere, but Pho Binh Trailer is a place you have to experience at least once.

Pho Bihn

Pho Binh Trailer
10930 Beamer Road
Houston, TX 77089
(281) 484-3963

Pho Binh Bellaire
10827 Bellaire Road
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 568-7333

Pho Binh By Night
12148 Bellaire Boulevard
Houston, TX 77072
(832) 351-2464

Pho Binh Westheimer
5901 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 781-8881

If your home's in need of a "big clean", and you're feeling a bit overwhelmed, check out the list below that breaks down the major tasks that need handling to leave your home wonderfully spick-and-span. Like any big project, breaking it down into manageable tasks can make it far easier to tackle. Apartment Therapy's "Stress Free Plan" to pre-party cleaning offers a guide to stuff that you'd probably should be cleaning about once a month, regardless of how often you have company. You can accomplish everything on their "Big Clean" list in just about five hours, including such tasks as:

• Cleaning kitchen stuff like your cabinets, sink, stovetop, and refrigerator.
• Scouring nooks and crannies like windowsills, doorjambs, and the spots behind and beneath furniture.
• Scrubbing the tub and toilet, and cleaning your shower curtain.
• Discarding built-up clutter, like recycling or stuff for donation.

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