50 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants near Little Elm

“The best thing to happen to this location is it’s under new ownership! And they care about the staff the food and the locals they serve! If you have been to this location in the last 4 years I highly recommend a visit! Totally different vibe and food quality and guest service shines when you take care of the people who take care of your guest !“

“Probably the most picturesque place to eat tacos in North Texas.Excellent fusion style food; my personal favorite are the Thai BBQ fajitas which arrive sizzling on a cast iron griddle in a waft of aromatic smoke. Just the right side of spicy accompanied by delicious melt in your mouth home made steaming fresh tortillas.The best seats are overlooking the lake with the mini volcano and animatronic shark!!!!“

“We love Fuzzy’s and their garlic sauce!“

“Muy sabroso! Excellent food, fantastic service, great value!“

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

“Great food .. and awesome service“

“Everything we had was delicious“

“Great food, atmosphere and always exceptional hospitality!“

“Loved this location of Fuzzy's!! Everyone was very friendly and we had great service! The nachos were delicious and the Fuzzy Mule, Fuzzy Diver and the margarita and michelada were so delicious. We will definitely be back!“

“Our server, Israel, was very pleasant and attentive. The food was delicious, and we got refills on water and chips. We had someone in our party who was celiac, and the staff was able to answer any questions she had. We came at a low traffic time.“

“Excellent service!“

“From “Nope” to “Nice!” — They Really Turned This Place Around

Two years ago, my wife and I walked into this place, got hit with a sewer smell straight to the soul, turned right back around, and wrote it off forever. It was a hard nope from both of us.

But credit where it’s due — we came back a few weeks ago, and WOW… completely different experience.

The smell? Gone.
The vibe? Warm and actually welcoming.
The service? Attentive, friendly, and miles better than before.
The food? Surprisingly solid — way better than what we remembered.

It’s clear they put in real work to fix things: cleaner space, better atmosphere, and a team that actually seems happy to be there. It went from “walk in and immediately walk out” to “sit down, relax, and enjoy lunch.”

I respect a business that listens, improves, and shows it.
Huge turnaround — and worth giving another shot.“

“Colton was fantastic, got my order placed, correctly and chatted with me while I waited. Amazing customer service. The food’s great as always. I’ll be back!!“

“Love the atmosphere, love the food, love the service. Salsa Tex is just a fast paced local Tex Mex Restaurant but the food is very good. The margaritas are excellent as well. There are waits to get a table after 6:00 but typically less than 20-30 minutes.“

“Food was delicious and so were the drinks. Also our waitress Jordan Brothers was fantastic., thank you Jordan!“

“Solid choice for Tex-Mex. Distinctive decor with a fun vibe. Straightforward menu choices—the chicken burrito was tasty and big-as-your-face as promised. Competitive pricing.

Free chips and salsa keeps you occupied while waiting for the food to arrive, making it a great place to meet with friends. Booth and table seating options.

Plenty of free parking.“

“Todoo, exquisito y muy hermoso lugar“

“It was really good, the server told us a little resume about what they have in the brunch“

“We visited the Frisco location last week and I left a complaint about the manager for that location because there had been a misunderstanding. I cannot say enough great things about how well Jeremi Woods from the Frisco location handled the situation and made it right. He went above and beyond for me as a customer. We have always been huge fans of Chuy’s and we always will be! Great manager and great food.“

“Angelinas is one of my favorites been going here since moving to the colony in 2000“

“We were seated quickly, it was just me and my Hubby. Great food, server was 👌 and Prices were pretty standard.. we got our meals pretty fast, hubby got the southwestern egg rolls and he loved them, and I got the 4 piece crispy chicken fingers, loved how crispy they were, and not greasy, they were big pieces I could only eat 2, plus it came with Mac n Cheese and French fries.. Menu good selection..“

“It was my first time there for lunch and I must say the food was pretty good. I’ll definitely be returning to this establishment 🙌🏽🙌🏽“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at the Torchys in Frisco, Hollyhock location and I must say, the service and hospitality exceeded my expectations! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the bartender Eric who was very attentive and friendly. Aside from the impeccable service and hospitality, the food was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend this Torchys location. You wont be disappointed!“

“I come to Torchy's every Friday and I'm never disappointed! Great staff and service. Friendly and prompt. Javier is the bomb.com!“

“The greatest staff at The Gates of Prosper location. When our son lost his first tooth, they all signed a card with a special surprise inside. Thank you!“

“We ordered the yummy Medium Familia meal with some extra rice and everyone was happy! The shrimp was delicious, the rice was fluffy and the refried beans were creamy. We will definitely order again. 😁“

“I had an outstanding experience at Rosa’s Cafe! Jacob, the cashier, was absolutely top-notch. He took the time to walk me through the menu and helped me land on the Deluxe Mexican Plate—which was the perfect choice since it has a little bit of everything. You can tell he really knows the food and cares about making sure customers enjoy their meal.

On top of that, he convinced me to grab some sopapillas—and I’m glad he did because they were 🔥.

What really stood out was the teamwork. Another staff member jumped in to make sure my wife and I had everything we needed, which made the whole experience even better.

Great food, great prices, and even better service. Easily the best Rosa’s experience I’ve ever had. Jacob is exactly the kind of person you want representing the front of the store!“

“Once you’ve had Torchy’s Tacos you won’t want any other tacos. The food, service, and atmosphere is amazing. Our favorite place! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Pablo, took very good care of was even dough he had several tables to care for and the bar as well, came to our table to asked of we needed anything else. I will give Pablo more than five stars. There is not many servers like him anymore. Keeping a big smile on…“

“💯 recommend! Everything we asked the waiter to recommend was absolutely delicious! We will be back for sure!“

“My family and I just ate dinner at the Lewisville location and we had excellent service. The manager went out of his way to provide a great to everyone in the restaurant. We will definitely be back. 👍“

“Anastasia was the best server we ever had! Margaritas made by Freyda were the best!!!“

“I catered Fajita meat, both chicken and beef, (trays) and tacos from Fajita Pete's, Carrollton location for my husbands 60th birthday party. They gave me much more food than I was expecting and everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. The pricing is excellent after seeing the amount of food they send. Aden S. (The General Manager) sent the trays of Fajita with plenty of vegetables and all the sides items to make the fajitas such as sour cream, cheese, lettuce, salsa, beans, rice, plenty of chips and delicious guacamole. The tray of taco's was stuffed with a large amount of food. I had asked for Gluten Free food to be kept in a separate tray which it was. Plus he sent me a huge stack of corn tortillas. My son pickup my order and it was hot, packed neat, very clean and was ready for pickup. Adan S. even helped me out with the chafing trays and burners, which made life easier on me. I received so many complements from my guest on how delicious and fresh everything tasted. I can't say enough about how great the food is. More importantly how nice and easy Adan and his staff made this event for me. I had about 55 people to feed and I had plenty of food. I would highly recommend the Fajita Pete's, Carrollton location. The entire staff was super friendly and helpful making my husbands' 60th birthday party a huge success. Stop by and try their food. I think you will love every bit!“

“Bartender Mark and Manager Alex were OUTSTANDING! We started with the always delicious, always ordered southwest eggrolls (never skip the eggrolls), then ordered the fajitas for 2. The steak is marinated so incredibly. I will say we came to this location years ago and didn’t have the best experience. I don’t know if management has changed but this visit (and our last door dash order) were both GREAT, thanks in part to the welcoming, friendly, and professional staff. We’ll be coming back again now!! Thank you!!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼“

“Went in for lunch today and had an absolutely fantastic experience. Riyah, our waitress, was outstanding. She was attentive, friendly, and clearly pays close attention to the details that matter. At one point my taco actually came out wrong, but Riyah caught it before it ever made it to the table and had it fixed right away. That kind of attention and care says a lot about the level of service she provides. We also had a great conversation with her, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Service like that is hard to find. We’ll definitely be back, and we’ll be asking for Riyah!“

“Bf and I came here tonight for our weekly date night, and there’s not much remarkable to say about it.

Run of the mill chain Tex mex that tasted exactly as one would expect. My steak fajitas were $26, but you get a lot of food (including a HEAP of Spanish rice and lots of tortillas) for the price. It was all just alright, nothing bad but nothing to brag about.

A few minor gripes: one being that our waiter was decently attentive but I was never offered a refill other than a to go cup of my drink (which I took), and the other being that it was INCREDIBLY loud in there. Bf and I were sitting across from each other and eventually gave up on conversation because we had to yell to be heard.

Overall a decent place to have conventional Tex mex, but there is better around, as well.“

“My husband and I came in to celebrate our 40th over the weekend with roughly 30 of our friends. They accommodated us on VERY short notice and when I say “accommodate”, I mean they went all out! Robin and her crew took care of us, kept the evening flowing, kept the fun coming and got us out with plenty of time to make it to our next adventure. One of our absolute favorite restaurants just became that much more special to us! Out 40th birthday was one to remember, thanks to you all at Angelinas! 💜🫶🏻💚.“

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

“Amazing fajitas!!! Definitely worth it!“

“Delicious! The food is fresh and very tasty. Generous portions and reasonable prices make it all the better. My first visit, and I will definitely be back! I had the Mango Salad, vegetarian!“

“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.“

“Great service & best food“

“Great food, reasonable prices. Simple little place with good selection. Pretty good NY strip steak. We'll be looking forward to going back.“

“Great service! Great food! They do a lot to make our community a better place too!“

“Excellent comida mexicotejana.“

“Great margaritas and awesome food“

“Best burrito I ever ate! 😋“

“The Biggest Burrito I have ever overcome. Great Service How they fit all that in this Burrito I have No Idea Best Place I Have Been In A While! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The employee has a great attitude, despite being alone in the restaurant. It's incredible how he can cook, clean, work the register, deliver orders, and perform all the other tasks required in a restaurant of this size. Please, the store manager, give this man a very generous reward. Congratulations on having such a great employee! His name is Keagan!“

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