50 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants near Shenandoah

“First time visiting Gloria’s to see what all the buzz is about, and I have to say, it lives up to the hype. The place is stunning and always bustling, so be prepared to wait a bit for parking. Upon checking in, the hostesses were welcoming and gave us an estimated wait time for our table. They initially said 35-40 minutes, but it ended up being more like 10-15 minutes—pleasantly surprising! Our servers were incredibly attentive and kind, making the entire experience feel seamless. The service was well-organized, from the prompt delivery of chips and salsa to the drinks, and the food was even brought out by chefs in white coats, adding a special touch. Everything flowed perfectly, and the food was a solid 12/10—absolutely delicious! Loved the vibe and atmosphere. I can’t wait to come back and try something new next time!“

“Delicious brunch! Homemade corn and flour tortillas. Great variety. Biscuits and gravy, fresh waffles, omelettes, barbacoa, carnitas, chicharrón in salsa, nopales, barbacoa, chiles rellenos, menudo, etc., etc., etc!“

“The food here is amazing the service was great it was very quick and everyone was so very nice!“

“The flan is amazing!!!!!!“

“We heard family talk about how good Chuy's was and we have been looking for good Mexican food. We were in the area and thought we would give it a try. OH MY!!!! The restaurant is decorated very colorfully and our waiter, Kevin, was cheerful and attentive. We received our chips and salsa...AND...the creamy Jalapeno dip. That was like jalapeno ranch dressing. Both were good and the chips were great. We ordered the steak burrito with hatch pepper, Mexican rice, and beans, and a chicken enchilada (a la carte). The food came out in a reasonable amount of time and was hot. The green chili on the enchilada was bland and seemed like it needed another ingredient. The hatch green chili sauce on the steak burrito had good taste and was slightly spicy (for me).
Overall, the food was some of the better Mexican food we have tried in the last few months. The cost was reasonable, getting out of the door at $33 including tip and fountain drinks.“

“The food was amazing! The kids taco was HUGE! Our server Erick, went above and beyond! He definitely made our first experience a great one! We kept asking ourselves, why haven’t we eaten here before? Definitely plan on returning!“

“Just took 22 people people here and it was incredible. Drink never empty, chips always filled, salsa never empty, food was fresh and tastes amazing…… food was on the table, just as fast as 2 people eating.“

“I love the experience that I had when I went! Andre was an amazing bartender and was very helpful with suggestions and just friendly overall! I will be going back soon !“

“Great spot, with great service staff. Great food and drinks. Stuffed avocado, carnitas, enchiladas and chimichangas are our favorites. Churro cart birthday celebration is super fun too. Our family really enjoys going to Julio’s.“

“Great food and Margaritas!!!“

“Jeff the manager trainee is awesome! His hostess, Zaye (Little Red) is amazing! They make us feel welcome and appreciated. We look forward to seeing them and chatting with them when we dine there. They go above and beyond, and are excellent examples of what every restaurant should strive for in their employees. Keep up the great work!!! *** Magnolia Tx Fm 1488 at Egypt Rd location ***“

“Yummy and Friendly Staff, 😋“

“Our 1st visit … we will be returning! Delicious food with a nice variety of Mexican cuisine. Staff were very courteous, friendly and knowledgeable of the menu items. Prompt service, waiter/server (Daniel) checked back several times for any other needs without being bothersome during the meal. Nice size portions with reasonable pricing. Very clean … inside and out! Thank you, Gringos, for supporting our Veterans!“

“Best food in all of Texas, hands down!! such a great experience!“

“Great Food And Drinks!!!!“

“Julio’s did it again with exquisite food! I had lunch for 15 at my home with fajitas and sides. The delivery was on time, hot food, and plentiful quantities! The beef was so tender and tasty! Everyone loved the food and asked for the Julio’s address!“

“We really enjoy Julio’s! The variety of margaritas they offer is a long list and it’s fun to try a new one each time. The burrito bowl has been my favorite so far.“

“I had an amazing experience thanks to our waiter, Miguel. He was bilingual, which made communication so easy and enjoyable. He was super attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. His service truly made our visit special. Highly recommend asking for Miguel!“

““Carol was absolutely amazing! She provided excellent service, always checking in to see if we needed anything and even helped us with great suggestions since it was our first time here. The food was delicious, and the overall experience was wonderful. We’ll definitely be coming back!”“

“My husband really enjoys the burgers here, so during a recent stay with friends in the area we ate here twice. I had the chips & three dips option the first time, as I don't eat meat therefore the choice is a tad limited here - the dips were delicious - the warm queso , which I hadn't had before, cooled off relatively quickly & a skin formed on top - not particularly appetising looking! The second visit I had the house-made guacamole, which was superb, & given I'd had a substantial late-ish breakfast that day I was content with said guacamole & the chips & salsa which are brought to the table as soon as you are seated.“

“Awesome hands down !!!!!!“

“Great service and Great food 😀“

“The best tacos al pastor of the whole area, I love the green salsa!“

“The best Cajun pasta chicken Alfredo !!! I eat it at least once a week. Highly recommend !!“

“An amazing place for great food great atmosphere you'll be relaxed and well fed they have a wonderful addition outside you can eat outside now just a great place to enjoy“

“Prompt, friendly service. Beverages and chips refreshed as needed. Good rewards program“

“muy buen servicio. 👍 y buen lugar“

“Love great place to eat. Drinks weren’t bad either.“

“I am very picky about tex-mex. This is one of my favorite places.“

“Wonderful fajita’s $ great service !“

“This is a must go to restaurant if you want the best Mexican food. Their drinks are authentic and the Service is the best! I'll be back for more!“

“Went to El Palenque after a lapse in time of visiting. Found they were under new management. Orders Pollo Con Crema, Pablano, order of tortillas and one Margarita to go. Pollo Con Crema was very salty, the Stuffed Pablano was only 1, and never received the tortilla's after being asked if it was flour our corn, a few times. Got home with my bag, no tortillas. Order was just under $40.00. Very disappointed. Until they 'regulate' their menu, prices and service, I won't be going back for some time. One Pablano 'dinner' was $18.00. Come on now. Pollo Con Crema used to be my go to but not now. The chicken was good but all served on top of the refried beans. Was a soupy mess.“

“Have been going there for 15 years. The staff are awesome as well as the food and drinks.“

“Delicious had fun with the family“

“Fast seating on New Years Eve. Excellent service and food!“

“Great Taco's and bloody marys“

“Visually this is marvelous. Too bad the flavor is NOTHING authentic. Immediately music that is NOT Mexican smh.. I ordered creamy enchiladas and they tasted like nasty tortilla with cheap alfredo sauce from your nearest corner store Luckily the only true authenticity was the beer Esto visualmente es una maravilla. Lastima que el sabor no es NADA auténtico. Inmediatamente la música centroamericana Pedi enchiladas cremadas y supieron a tortilla con salsa alfredo de la tienda mas cercana Gracias a Dios que tenían Negra Modelo Lo único auténtico de este lugar“

“muy buen servicio. 👍 y buen lugar“

“Food was YUMMY! Great service as well.“

“The service here was exceptional. The two bartenders behind the bar were highly attentive and courteous, offering outstanding recommendations from the menu, particularly the taco of the month. I appreciate the unique, hidden ambiance. I will definitely return with my friends and family when we’re in town.“

“We love it and my baby girl luvs it too“

“Great Food And Drinks!!!!“

“This is a Veteran owned food truck with amazing Mexican cuisine. It's as good as it gets when it comes to Mexican food but it also sits at an outdoor covered taproom with a large selection of beer. It doesn't get much better that this.“

“Great food , great service , great atmosphere. Thank you to Brice for taking care of us !“

“Love their spinach enchiladas!!!“

“We love it and my baby girl luvs it too“

“Always good food and using the app gets you a ton of perks! On my last visit I received a free burrito because of the Dallas Stars score, and I live in Houston. Love it! Freebird’s has great promos if you use the app. Also very convenient to order that way and pick up in the drive through. Quick and easy!“

“Tracy is amazing I’ve been coming here since before covid almost on a weekly basis. She is personable remembers us and the food is always the best. This is my favorite taco place and restaurant to come and eat with my grandmother and has almost become something of a tradition. I’m in love with this place!“

“Excellent food, great service by staff.“