This Lower Greenville restaurant proudly waves a flag for gluten-free, seasonal and organic food. The kitchen at the brick-and-mortar location of Company Cafe produces surprising and delightful fare sure to satisfy the staunchest meat-and-potatoes lovers, who might mistakenly think a restaurant focused on organic and gluten-free food is better suited to granola-crunching hippies. Instead, the […]
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This small family chain may have closed a few locations over the years, but it’s not because of their food. Cuquita’s serves simple Tex-Mex that may hit the cheese a little hard, but it doesn’t leave you feeling like you need medical support to get home. And don’t forget the handmade tortillas. They’re some of […]
Sucker punches are not thrown at this branch of the 40-year-old Mexican food palace established in Houston by the eponymous former wrestler. While each location is architecturally distinct, they all shine with warmth and stylish comfort that translate to the original homemade recipes of Anaya’s wife, Carolina. Chefs Jason Gould and Ramon Morales have tinkered […]
Mexico native Jorge Levy opened his first Tex-Mex hall in 1976 to great applause. The applause continues. The barely altered menu has much to do with it. Among the items that have been available for more than three decades are the Desperado Tacos, twin puffy tacos filled with slices of beef or chicken fajita and […]
Mexico native Jorge Levy opened his first Tex-Mex hall in 1976 to great applause. The applause continues. The barely altered menu has much to do with it. Among the items that have been available for more than three decades are the Desperado Tacos, twin puffy tacos filled with slices of beef or chicken fajita and […]
This neighborhood spot in East Dallas serves up classic Tex-Mex plates and strong margaritas. The loaded quesos is killer; in a like please-kill-me way. The patio is always hopping with families and generations of locals. From crispy taco plate to, classic combos, enchiladas smothered in chili con carne and sizzling fajitas, E-Bar will cure whatever […]
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Eddie’s Tex-Mex Cocina is a staple spot on along Greenville Avenue with a menu that features platters of sizzling fajitas, tacos, enchiladas and nachos as well as some specialties like chile rellenos and a stuffed chicken with peppers, bacon, mushrooms and spinach. They also serve breakfast all day. The bowl of loaded queso is good […]
El Bolero is the first Mexican restaurant by the Apheleia Group, and in true Apheleia fashion they’ve decked out this Design District dining room. Patterned tile covers the floors, while subway tile seamlessly flows into mosaics on a far wall. Tile frames the kitchen, which glows like it’s under a heat lamp, and it frames […]
Since 1918, original owner Miguel Martinez’s El Fenix has been reeling in the Tex-Mex faithful. This location, the flagship store, is across the street from the second El Fenix, which was opened in 1925 and is owned by Mike Karns. From the favorite tortilla soup and fajitas to the generous combinations, like the signature Special […]
Since 1918, original owner Miguel Martinez’s El Fenix has been reeling in the Tex-Mex faithful. This location, the flagship store, is across the street from the second El Fenix, which was opened in 1925 and is owned by Mike Karns. From the favorite tortilla soup and fajitas to the generous combinations, like the signature Special […]
Since 1918, original owner Miguel Martinez’s El Fenix has been reeling in the Tex-Mex faithful. This location, the flagship store, is across the street from the second El Fenix, which was opened in 1925 and is owned by Mike Karns. From the favorite tortilla soup and fajitas to the generous combinations, like the signature Special […]
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A Tex-Mex institution in Oak Cliff, El Ranchito lives up to every mariachi-serenaded stereotype and has a kitchen to back up the bragging. One house specialty is cabrito – kid goat – but El Ranchito offers many more ways to celebrate the cuisines of Monterrey, northern Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley. Grab a portion […]
El Rincon de Villa is housed in a bright yellow building with gun-toting, bandolier-wearing, sombrero-rocking dudes painted on the side. Don’t worry, though, the guys inside wield pencils and pads instead of pistols. When one comes to your table, order the chilaquiles, small pieces of fried corn tortilla with your choice of red or green […]
Tony and Cindy Waldrop have been serving Tex-Mex to loyal customers since 1979. This location is expansive (though you wouldn’t think so from the outside) with two floors and a patio. The latter is a favorite of the weekend crowd enamored with the 60-ounce margarita. But the name says it all. When at the colorfully […]
Federales in not a taqueria. It’s more like a swag-dripping day club that just so happens to serve tacos. It’s the dreamchild of Chicago-based hospitality group Four Corners, which has created a barrage of bars and eateries from Chi-Town to Big D. If you approach it from Malcolm X, the harsh exterior metal cage is […]
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Freebirds World Burrito is a counter-service eatery with a sense of humor. From its décor (handmade aluminum foil figurines line one wall) to its menu (burritos come in sizes such as “monster” and “super monster”), Freebirds fosters an atmosphere of fun. And with all the options available, ordering a burrito at The Bird is like […]
Frida’s Tacolandia is decorated with many a Frida Kahlo portrait.Kathy Tran Frida’s Tacolandia is the vibrant turf of Albertina Martinez and Vianey Sotomayor, who opened this shop in August at the corner of Polk Street and Kiest Boulevard in Oak Cliff. It is also the unofficial realm of artist Frida Kahlo, whose portraits keep watchful […]
Much talked about taco stand in a gas station/convenience store should be experienced by everyone at least once-preferably at 2 or 3 in the morning. No seats, so you stand by your car and eat some of the better (when the meat is just off the grill) tacos around.