Food Stands near Irving, TX

“Inside the Valero, there's this awesome taqueria that sells the exquisite Trompo Tacos. They sell different tacos , but you can buy those in any other taquerias, I only go for the Trompo Taco because that's not sold in many places. The Trompo Taco has plenty of meat for two tacos, so they are pretty filling. You can buy then either in corn tortillas or flour. There's no place to sit inside the Valero/taqueria, I recommend to call the phone number and order ahead just to pick up, because the line can get crowded when you walk in, especially during lunch or dinner hours.“

“I've been wanting to try Vaqueros after seeing them on Cooking Channel....Man Fire Food show. It didn't disappoint. The brisket was tender and moist and affordable. The nachos were great as well. All was great including the owner. I recognized him from the show. He is very friendly and even showed me the pit room. Great experience! I'll go back for sure.“

“Everything is good here can't complain Very friendly 👍“

“thank you for your service so awesome 👌 👏 👍“

“Fantastic selection of local vendors with quality offerings. Great selection of produce!“

“(Translated by Google) All delicious and natural, the fruits are delicious, their super rich sauces. Their elotes elotes really craved tooodo.(Original)Todo delicioso y natural las frutas están riquísimas sus salsas super ricas. Sus elotes esquisitos de verdad se antojo tooodo.“

“Very friendly and we love the picnic table add on at Lowe's Mansfield location“

“todo lo que venden esta uy rico“

“we live in the neighborhood we tried them tonight for the first time got to say the tacos 🌮 had flavor n were good can't wait to try their crazy loaded nachos“

“Few taquerías in Dallas have the cult status of El Si Hay. The tiny white-and-green stand on Beckley Avenue has long been a Bishop Arts rite of passage, drawing weekend crowds for its cash-only tacos and ice-cold Jarritos. From the outside, it looks exactly like you want a street-side taco shack to look: hand-painted menu on the wall, a metal counter for stand-and-eat sessions, and the scent of grilled meat drifting onto the sidewalk.

On a recent visit I sampled two of the staples — the fajita (beef skirt) and bistec (beef steak) tacos. At $2.75 apiece, they’re still a value in today’s taco economy. The tortillas were warm and doubled up in classic street-taco style, but they lacked the pillowy freshness or light char that separates a good taco from a great one. The meats, while serviceable, didn’t quite sing: the fajita offered a faint smokiness but no real punch, and the bistec had a one-note chew rather than the beefy depth I was hoping for. Standard cilantro and onion toppings kept things clean, but a vibrant salsa might have helped lift the flavors (extra hot sauce runs 75¢).

There’s no denying El Si Hay’s appeal. The stand is charming, the menu straightforward, and for many locals it’s a nostalgic taste of Oak Cliff. But with Dallas’ taco scene evolving, from trompo specialists to boutique nixtamal tortillas, expectations have risen. Compared with newer competitors, El Si Hay feels more like a dependable neighborhood stop than a destination worthy of a special trip.

Bottom line: If you’re nearby and craving a quick, inexpensive taco with old-school vibes, El Si Hay still delivers. But if you’re coming from “miles and miles” away expecting a revelatory experience, you may leave thinking, as I did, that the legend slightly outshines the reality.

Rating: 4 stars (out of 5) solid and honest, but not quite the transcendent taco stand its reputation suggests.“