My boyfriend and I have been coming to this bar for years. It’s always been a place where we felt comfortable, and the bartenders have consistently treated us with warmth and respect. Many of them know us by name, and over time we genuinely felt like part of the community there.
That’s why what happened on our most recent visit was so shocking.
It was the end of the night, the bar was nearly empty, and we were simply sitting together finishing our drinks. I was rubbing my boyfriend’s back—something small, affectionate, and entirely normal for any couple. We weren’t being loud, disruptive, or inappropriate in any way.
Out of nowhere, the general manager “Matt” approached us in an aggressive and confrontational manner. He (“GM Matt”) accused me of “groping” my boyfriend, a claim that was not only untrue but completely disconnected from what was actually happening. Before we could even process what he was saying, he demanded that we leave.
The situation escalated when the general manager put his hands on my boyfriend while forcing us out. There was no justification for physical contact of any kind. The hostility and intensity of his behavior felt targeted, and the entire interaction left us shaken and humiliated.
What made the situation even more painful was the reaction from the bartenders—people who have always treated us kindly. Several of them expressed that they disagreed with how we were treated, but because the person responsible was the general manager, they felt powerless to intervene. Their support meant a lot, but it also underscored how wrong the situation was.
From our perspective, the way we were singled out felt discriminatory. We were treated differently for showing the same harmless affection any other couple would show without issue. The experience left us feeling unsafe, unwelcome, and judged for who we are rather than anything we did.
No customer should ever be physically handled by management, and no couple should be targeted for expressing normal affection. For LGBTQ+ patrons seeking a safe environment, this is not a place I can recommend. What happened to us was unacceptable, and people deserve to know how the general manager chose to treat long‑time loyal customers.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Carrie Bolton
Amazing spot locals, best drinks and parking across the street is a bonus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cherie Anderson
My go-to Tex-Mex spot in Dallas. Shrimp tacos are phenomenal and margaritas are amazing as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim hellebusch
Ordered curbside pickup several errors in food I received versus what I ordered
Food: 2
Service: 3
Andrew Wendt
An East Dallas institution! E Bar always delivers excellent food and drinks with a solid neighborhood crowd. The fajitas and specialties are great. Portions size, quality, and price are very reasonable, and we even order to go with designated pickup spots in the back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
IZK davies
Stuffed jalapeños. Jorges tacos. Margaritas. Much more to enjoy here. Everything good and fresh Great service. High quality food. Easy to park.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicholas Alioto
Great place for Tex-Mex and uptown. They’re meltdown. Margaritas are fantastic and their queso was really good as well as their salsa
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicholas Fennema
I moved back to Dallas just for this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Top Shelf Frozen Margarita, Jorge Tacos, E Bar Queso with Ground Beef Guacamole and Sour Cream, Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Jon Hancock
Some of the best Mexican food I've ever eaten I'm not just saying it I really mean it Goode company good atmosphere friendly staff even though they were full on Valentine's Day the service was wonderful food was fantastic thank you E Bar
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sheila Furgerson
Everything was great, food was amazing! There were 2 guys though that were acting strange like they wanted to fight my husband and brother for no reason at all. We were all minding our business and they were being silly for no reason. Grown men a acting out lol other that that, it was amazing!
Recommend the E Bar queso! I ordered the enchiladas which were good, but I thought the chili con carne would be cheesy but it's not. U should ask for both queso and chili if that's what u want! They had a wait but it's easy to grab a drink and sit in a waiting area outside. Our waitress was very efficient and nice.
Katie Venegas
Great food and people! I love their chips and salsa, the grilled shrimp tacos are my go-to, and my husband loves the beef street tacos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Horace
E Bar Tex‑Mex is a lively Tex‑Mex restaurant that consistently serves up bold, satisfying flavors in a casual, upbeat setting. The menu includes classic favorites like well‑seasoned fajitas, flavorful tacos, loaded nachos, and hearty burritos, each made with fresh ingredients and balanced seasonings that deliver both comfort and zest. The chips and house salsa are a crowd‑pleasing start, and margaritas — frozen or on the rocks — pair perfectly with the food.
My boyfriend and I have been coming to this bar for years. It’s always been a place where we felt comfortable, and the bartenders have consistently treated us with warmth and respect. Many of them know us by name, and over time we genuinely felt like part of the community there.
That’s why what happened on our most recent visit was so shocking.
It was the end of the night, the bar was nearly empty, and we were simply sitting together finishing our drinks. I was rubbing my boyfriend’s back—something small, affectionate, and entirely normal for any couple. We weren’t being loud, disruptive, or inappropriate in any way.
Out of nowhere, the general manager “Matt” approached us in an aggressive and confrontational manner. He (“GM Matt”) accused me of “groping” my boyfriend, a claim that was not only untrue but completely disconnected from what was actually happening. Before we could even process what he was saying, he demanded that we leave.
The situation escalated when the general manager put his hands on my boyfriend while forcing us out. There was no justification for physical contact of any kind. The hostility and intensity of his behavior felt targeted, and the entire interaction left us shaken and humiliated.
What made the situation even more painful was the reaction from the bartenders—people who have always treated us kindly. Several of them expressed that they disagreed with how we were treated, but because the person responsible was the general manager, they felt powerless to intervene. Their support meant a lot, but it also underscored how wrong the situation was.
From our perspective, the way we were singled out felt discriminatory. We were treated differently for showing the same harmless affection any other couple would show without issue. The experience left us feeling unsafe, unwelcome, and judged for who we are rather than anything we did.
No customer should ever be physically handled by management, and no couple should be targeted for expressing normal affection. For LGBTQ+ patrons seeking a safe environment, this is not a place I can recommend. What happened to us was unacceptable, and people deserve to know how the general manager chose to treat long‑time loyal customers.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amazing spot locals, best drinks and parking across the street is a bonus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My go-to Tex-Mex spot in Dallas. Shrimp tacos are phenomenal and margaritas are amazing as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered curbside pickup several errors in food I received versus what I ordered
Food: 2
Service: 3
An East Dallas institution! E Bar always delivers excellent food and drinks with a solid neighborhood crowd. The fajitas and specialties are great. Portions size, quality, and price are very reasonable, and we even order to go with designated pickup spots in the back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stuffed jalapeños. Jorges tacos. Margaritas. Much more to enjoy here. Everything good and fresh
Great service. High quality food. Easy to park.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for Tex-Mex and uptown. They’re meltdown. Margaritas are fantastic and their queso was really good as well as their salsa
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I moved back to Dallas just for this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Top Shelf Frozen Margarita, Jorge Tacos, E Bar Queso with Ground Beef Guacamole and Sour Cream, Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Some of the best Mexican food I've ever eaten I'm not just saying it I really mean it Goode company good atmosphere friendly staff even though they were full on Valentine's Day the service was wonderful food was fantastic thank you E Bar
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was great, food was amazing! There were 2 guys though that were acting strange like they wanted to fight my husband and brother for no reason at all. We were all minding our business and they were being silly for no reason. Grown men a acting out lol other that that, it was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Good solid Tex Mex. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommend the E Bar queso! I ordered the enchiladas which were good, but I thought the chili con carne would be cheesy but it's not. U should ask for both queso and chili if that's what u want! They had a wait but it's easy to grab a drink and sit in a waiting area outside. Our waitress was very efficient and nice.
Great food and people!
I love their chips and salsa, the grilled shrimp tacos are my go-to, and my husband loves the beef street tacos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Shrimp Tacos
E Bar Tex‑Mex is a lively Tex‑Mex restaurant that consistently serves up bold, satisfying flavors in a casual, upbeat setting. The menu includes classic favorites like well‑seasoned fajitas, flavorful tacos, loaded nachos, and hearty burritos, each made with fresh ingredients and balanced seasonings that deliver both comfort and zest. The chips and house salsa are a crowd‑pleasing start, and margaritas — frozen or on the rocks — pair perfectly with the food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great drinks and a wonderful Chile Relleno
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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