Rafa's Cafe Mexicano
$ • Tex-Mex, Mexican, Bars
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5617 W Lovers Ln, Dallas
(214) 357-2080
About Rafa's Cafe Mexicano
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Rafa's Cafe Mexicano Reviews
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 have been going to Rafa's for years and think it is one of the best Tex-Mex restaurants is Dallas. The service can be spotty, except for Jose, who has been there over 30 years. He is a pro!
Cocktails are as expensive as the food. Food was fabulous! Presentation beautiful!
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Hours
| Monday | 12 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 5PM |
Rafa's Cafe Mexicano is a popular Tex-Mex restaurant where customers often feel at home. The service is outstanding, with a friendly and attentive staff. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with a lively ambiance in the bar area, enhanced by good music. The food is consistently delicious, with generous servings and fresh ingredients. Highlights include the Mayan dish with corn tortillas, guacamole, and beans, as well as the pechuga a la parrilla with cheese and veggies, rice, and beans. The chips and salsa are excellent, with warm chips and flavorful salsa with a little heat. Despite limited parking, it is worth visiting this hidden gem for an enjoyable dining experience, especially on game days when the bar area creates a lively atmosphere. Customers have praised the authentic food, ambiance, and the establishment's longevity, describing it as the best Tex-Mex in Dallas, with delicious menu items like the pan-fried tacos, carnitas, enchiladas, fajitas, and tacos al carbon, as well as the mango margaritas.