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Reader: 'Literally the worst list without the real good tacos.'

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and Dallas Observer Readers

Jun 28, 2025

There are a lot of good tacos around here, you guys. After our initial list of the best 12, here are others to try.

Señor Oink Is the Tropical Carnitas Party Dallas Needs

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jun 26, 2025

Señor Oink: Because apparently, Mauricio Gallegos hates your diet as much as you do.

The 12 Best Tacos in Dallas

By Aaren Prody

Jun 24, 2025

These are big claims to make, but someone's gotta do it.

Donde Los Tacos, Mexico City-Inspired Taqueria, Is a True Love Story

By Melanie Hernandez

Apr 18, 2025

Find an authentic Mexico City-inspired menu with bright lights and atmosphere.

The Taco Museum Promised Exhibitions and All-You-Can-Eat Tacos, None of It Happened

By Simon Pruitt

Mar 6, 2025

The festival's three dates in Texas were each rescheduled at the last minute, with venues claiming to have never heard of it.

The Secret is Out: This Friday-Only Spot Serves Some of Dallas' Best Tacos

By Aaren Prody

Feb 27, 2025

We found everyone's favorite new, and greasy, Friday night hangout spot.

First Look: Tacos & Avocados Lands in Downtown Carrollton

By Hank Vaughn

Jan 30, 2025

This spot in historic downtown Carrollton has been many things over the years. Now it's Tacos & Avocados aka T&A.

Texas Monthly's 50 Best Tacos in Texas Includes These Dallas Spots

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Oct 23, 2024

Long known for its Top 50 barbecue restaurants, Texas Monthly has now released the 50 best taco spots. Here are the local places.

Legendary Salsa and Tacos De Cabeza at La Salsa Verde Taqueria

By Aaren Prody

Aug 27, 2024

This consomme is life-changing. Well, OK, at least taco-changing. Don't forget the beef chunks at the bottom of the cup.

25 Years On, Oak Cliff's Essential Taco Stand, Taqueria El Si Hay, Thrives

By Aaren Prody

May 30, 2024

Two pro tips: get there early for the elote and bring cash.

Update: Trompo Raises $36K to Pay Back Rent and Lives On (Again)

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jan 17, 2024

Trompo on Jefferson Boulevard is giving it one more try.

The Forecast Is Tacos: Save Money on Tacolandia with Code "RANGERS" or "GOANDTAKEIT"

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Nov 2, 2023

Everything tastes better when the hometown team wins the World Series.

Chiloso's Grilled Avocado Empire

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Oct 25, 2023

Ever tried the grilled avocados at Chiloso? 10 out of 10 every time.

John's Backyard Grill Is a Hidden Spot Worth Exploring Inside a Chevron Station in Far North Dallas

By Hank Vaughn

Oct 13, 2023

John's Backyard Grill offers up above-average burgers as well as tacos, tortas, burritos and other Mexican food in an unpretentious setting.

Good Morning America Came to Dallas Today in Search of the Best Tacos in America

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Aug 29, 2023

Two Dallas taquerias faced off early this morning in a taco battle on GMA. The winner moves on to the finals in New York on Friday.

King Kups Food Truck in McKinney Serves up West Coast Birria and Spicy Elote

By Brady Cole

Jul 21, 2023

Apparently being a DJ can lead to a life of tacos. True story, kids. Read about how Frank Hernandez was inspired to open King Kups food truck in McKinney.

Tacos y Cerveza: The Tale of a Beer Barn and a Birrieria

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Mar 20, 2023

Ever been to the taco and beer barn in Grand Prairie?

Tacolandia Recap: The Best Tacos, Plus People's Choice Winner

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Nov 15, 2022

Just when you think you've ingested enough tacos in your life to have a pretty good grasp on all the goodness that can be contained in one tortilla, you realize this is an aspect of your life — like tax fraud — you'll never fully conquer.

Velvet Taco Wants Fans To Submit Their Own "WTF" For National Taco Day

By Danielle Zachariah

Jul 18, 2022

The Coolest Music Venue in North Texas Is Inside a Taqueria

By Jordan Maddox

Apr 13, 2022

In the early days of Killer’s Tacos, Redditers took to the internet claiming that it is not a legitimate music venue, that the backyard is weird and that there’s not any parking.

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Resident Taqueria Has Expanded and Reopened

El Arquito Finds a Home in Deep Ellum

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Resident Taqueria Has Expanded and Reopened

El Arquito Finds a Home in Deep Ellum

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