Casa Rosa

Casa Rosa originally opened in 1981 and for more than two decades lorded over Tex-Mex in the Park Cities. After several spin offs and closure, the iconic spot noted for bringing fajitas to Dallas, reopened this year along Lemmon Avenue. And thankfully it's back to its old wonderful self proving that good Tex-Mex is for the ages.

Start here with a classic house margarita that's not too sweet, or a prickly pear that is Barbie pink with a dash of tart sweetness to match. House-made chips will soon arrive at your table with a smoky salsa roja. And go ahead with a cup of chili con queso dotted with bright red and green peppers in a creamy golden cheese.

For the main, get an order of the fajitas, served in a cast iron skillet with the usual accompaniments, a mix of house-made corn and flour tortillas and a cup of frijoles negro and a plate of rice. The beef fajitas use tenderloin and are imbued with grilled flavor in every tender bite.

If you still have room, and maybe even if you don't, try the hot apple pie.