In Houston, taco lovers are not only enjoying their favorite lunch spots but also noticing that tacos are getting more expensive. The average price has gone up by 5.9%, now costing $5.81, according to a report from Toast’s Q2 2024 Restaurant Trends. This uptick in pricing is representative of a larger trend that has seen sandwiches, wraps, bowls, and burgers average a 4.6% increase across quick-service restaurants nationally. Despite the hike, Texans aren’t facing the steepest costs across the board, with the same report noting that sandwiches and wraps in Texas are among the least expensive in the country, averaging at $9.36, as detailed by Houston Chronicle.