50 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Dallas

“Man this was some good eating I tried my wife’s and kids food it was all awesome the puffy tacos were the best 🌮“

“We love this place. Been a loyal customer for several years now. Service is amazing. Great atmosphere!“

“Great good and nice people.“

“Still the to-go Tex mex in east Dallas.

Amazing fajitas, margaritas are excellent, and the chips and table salsas are great as well.

We love the family friendly atmosphere. This really feels like an extension of the East Dallas neighborhood.“

“Excellent food great concept“

“Better customer service for African American people. I had water spilled on me. The waitress or the manager didn't seemed to care.“

“Very good lunch. Good friends and new acquaintances“

“A classic nothin’ fancy neighborhood Mexican restaurant. The menu has both classic Tex-Mex combos and Mexican favorites like chicken mole. Excellent, friendly service. Decent, not too sweet frozen margaritas. The small individual bowls of complimentary “borracho” pinto beans (delivered along with the also-complimentary basket of chips and good salsa) are delicious.

Parking: Plenty of parking in front of the strip center it’s located in.

Kid-friendliness: It’s a family place.“

“The food was amazing and so were the margaritas. We have found our new favorite Tex-Mex restaurant.“

“Muchacho in Preston Center strikes the right balance between refined and relaxed. The décor feels thoughtfully curated—warm leather, dark wood, and just enough rustic detail to make it inviting without being overdone. My favorite spot is the balcony, which adds an airy, open feel to the experience.

The menu has plenty of heavy-hitters, but I keep coming back to something simple: the house salad with butter lettuce and grilled shrimp. It’s clean, fresh, and surprisingly memorable—the kind of dish that shows off the kitchen’s restraint as much as its skill.“

“The food here is always top notch! The salsa has good flavor while not being too hot. The chips are light and crisp. The tortillas are on point. The grilled onions and peppers are at the perfect level of doneness. The bean soup I add avacado to. It’s amazing. The verde sauce and sour cream sauce on the enchiladas are so good I get both. And the acoustic panels on the ceiling are essential in a brick and concrete space that is as busy as Ebar always is. Makes for a pleasant environment. 🤌“

“Love the place but they took away the single nachos and gave me a pile of chips loaded with sour cream. The beef fajitas don’t stem like the same quality either. My advice is “do t cut corners and the place will always be packed. You have a good thing going! I’ll be back!!“

“Our first time here. We were visiting Dallas. The staff are so nice. The food was great! We would Definitely eat here again!“

“Amazing my favorite place to eat“

“We love Rafa’s! We dine here weekly, as this is our all time favorite Tex Mex. The food is amazing and the service is impeccable. Joe has been taking great care of us for over 25 years and provides the best service! He knows exactly what we want to order without us ever saying a word, even the extra serranos and all! It’s always great to be greeted by Sofie’s sweet smile. These guys are like family and are what make this place so special to us.“

“We are from San Angelo, TX family of 5, came in the food was amazing everything was awesome, and my sons are picky. They ate most of their food and was the best service I have experienced in my life hands down!... Definitely recommend this one.“

“I love their poblano mushroom enchiladas. Delicious. Next time I’ll try some tacos. All of their food looks good snd their drinks. The wait staff is very friendly and attentive. Love Tejas.“

“All food was very good but both the refried and pinto beans were marvelous“

“Our server was Joli aka Stormy. This was my first time a this restaurant. Stormy was absolutely amazing. She was so pleasant, so kind, she made us feel as though we were her only customers and that she was there just for us. I will certainly come back…also the food is delicious!!! Fantastic customer service Stormy!“

“This place is awesome. Great vibe, great drinks, and awesome music. Very upscale atmosphere. The customer service is impeccable.“

“Food was AMAZING! Service was AMAZING! Clean, friendly and an upcoming popular spot! MUST TRY!!!!“

“Had a great date lunch with my husband today at this Mi Cocina location. There was no wait and we were seated in a great booth. Jose, our waiter, was amazing and made sure our drinks were flowing and chips never empty. We will definitely be back for a date lunch away from our tiny human!“

“We went there for a family event. Our party went from 12 to 20. The staff handled it with friendly professionalism. The food and atmosphere was great. We were treated like we were family. Shout out to our bartender Alex and our server Gabby. Looking forward to our next visit.“

“Great Tex-Mex by SMU! It’s quite loud inside and gets packed on weekends. Chips and queso always hit the spot and the Guadelupe special is tasty as well. Service can slow down during peak times, but the food always arrives quickly. Overall, a great Tex-Mex place for groups of all sizes.“

“We just love the food, the service and the friendly atmosphere. They’re very vegetarian friendly, and will even make food vegetarian. Some of the best Oaxaca nachos ever!!“

“La Calle Doce is a gem! We went for Friday lunch and loved everything—the cozy, beautifully maintained old house, peaceful vibe, and excellent service. I had the lunch special with fish soup and a ceviche tostada, and my husband had the salmon salad. Both were incredible, and the spicy ranch waters were a fun bonus. Some of the best food I’ve had in Dallas—can’t wait to go back!“

“Nice patio. Expensive for average food. Dog friendly patio. My salad was $17 without protein (romaine was the only lettuce).“

“Torchys tacos just came to Rockwall it makes this town better.“

“Loved Sharon's shrimp ceviche! Great chips, queso and salsa. Fun atmosphere, and service was great! Want to return and try more items on the menu!“

“Very good food my family goes two an three times aweek“

“Stopped by after church last weekend. It was a direct request from my wifey.
Food is good.
Plenty of seating, even for larger parties.

We have come through this restaurant a few times with our kid ministry serve team and we dont have a small group!

Highly recommend the Picoso burrito combo 👌
The Cannonball is also one of my favorites!

Worth a try, come on through!“

“Your location has great service and food! My beloved friend Michael Bagby was proud of being a Host server and togo there. I know he was loved by many.“

“Tacos Chacon is hands down a 10/10 hidden gem! The tortillas are perfectly fresh, the meats are juicy and flavorful, and they load up the tacos with just the right balance of toppings. If you're a taco lover, Tacos Chacon is an absolute must-try!“

“I loved the tacos, and my waitress "Saul" attended me very well, over all love this place!“

“GREAT FOOD GREAT DRINKS WILL BE BACK“

“Today I had the best experience. I love coming to eat here. The Food is always good the customer service is very good. Today I had two encounters with Jarad and the Manager Desmond who made sure me and my family was well taken care of. Today was very busy when I came in but was greeted right away, there was a small wait time but once I was seated everything came out right away. The food was fresh and Hot. Desmond came over to my table to see how my visit was and I let him know great as usual. Please if you go to this location ask for Jarad and Desmond.“

“Awesome place to eat all their foods are fresh made from scratch and very nice n friendly people own this place , I highly recommend having breakfast or lunch at la fiesta Fruits you will not be disappointed 👍🏻😁“

“I ate at the one on Inwood today and they literally had some of the best nachos I’ve ever gotten at a Mexican restaurant.“

“Visiting from Seabrook Texas. Stumbled across this place walking this morning and I'm glad we did. Hands down best breakfast I've ever had. Service was perfect and the atmosphere was fun with hundreds of album covers on the ceiling. We'll definitely be back during our next visit to Dallas. Go Texans“

“I ate at the one on Inwood today and they literally had some of the best nachos I’ve ever gotten at a Mexican restaurant.“

“I have loved coming to the Lake Highlands Mi Cocina now for a few months since moving to this area. I have felt so welcomed and service is top notch. Shout out to Sergio at this location for being so attentive and so friendly.“

“I just wanted to express my sincere thanks for the wonderful experience my family and I had at your restaurant. From the moment we walked in, we were treated with such kindness and care. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was exceptional. Every detail made our time there special, and we’re truly grateful for your hospitality. We’re already looking forward to our next visit on Mother’s Day!“

“Todo. Buen servicio buena comida“

“Riquísimo todo 🤤 los tacos al pastor deli“

“Great food and atmosphere, but it is hard to get a seat on the weekends without having to wait for a while. They should utilize on online waitlist to keep customers from having to wait outside. We would definitely come more often if we knew we didn't have to wait so long.“

“While in Hampton motel for 4 days during cancer treatment at Mary Crowley, we went to Fuzzy Tacos everyday for lunch and iced tea. Parking was convenient. The food was presented beautifully, and was fresh, flavorful and filling. The staff were kind, helpful and the place was spotless! We bought extra Butt Burning sauce to take home to East Texas. Cancer sucks, but Fuzzy Tacos was an oasis of fun and good food.“

“my husband and myself enjoyed and early dinner today at the Dallas location. We had the best waitress named LuLu. Her service was so fast and she was so attentive. I had the tortilla soup and the bowl was huge. It was fresh and perfectly seasoned. My husband had the fajita nachos and we shared some queso and tortillas of course and it was all fantastic. Can't forget about the frozen margaritas, they were the perfect compliment to our dinner. This location treats us wonderfully everytime we come.“

“Great! I love eating here“

“This is a week late but oh so memorable. The bartenders and hosts up at the Monkey Bar last week were by far the most epic time ever. Chris and Brad i believe were on point with multiple orders and split checks. We absolutely tore it up and had the best time thanks to you and your staff up there. We will be back again next week and look so forward to it and the Mambos ...“

“I came here late at night on a business trip. I was sitting at the bar and mid-meal sharted myself. mortified, i explained the situation to the bartender, Reyne. She let me politely excuse myself back to my hotel across the highway to clean up.
When i got back, my southwestern egg rolls were waiting under a heat lamp, still crispy and perfect. Reyne even gave me a margarita on the house. Maybe she felt sorry for me, but a friendship was made at chili's that night.“