Best Mexican Food In DFW
Craving enchiladas, tacos or even some fiery salsa and chips? There are plenty of places to get your Mexican food fix in the DFW metroplex, but finding the best can be a daunting task. Whether it's Tex-Mex, Mex-Mex or somewhere in between, these DFW restaurants are well known for being the ultimate places to chow down on the tastiest Mexican specialties in town. To find out about more delicious Mexican restaurants in the area, click here.
El Taco del Rincon de Villa
6867 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 891-9954
www.facebook.com/ElTacoDelRinconDeVilla
This hole-in-the-wall place serves up some of the best Mexican food this side of the border. Kick back with some of the tastiest tacos in town—featuring scrumptious handmade masa tortillas and a medley of mixtures ranging from a succulent al pastor dotted with caramelized pineapple to grilled tilapia with chipotle crema. Other menu highlights include guisado de puerco, a flavorful pork stew in salsa verde, and molcajete Azteca, a mixed grill of beef, chicken, cactus, beans and cheese. Need a hangover remedy? Stop in for breakfast or come by until 4 a.m. on weekends.
Mesa Veracruz Coastal Cuisine
118 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 941-4246
www.mesadallas.com
It's the Veracruz-style delights that attract diners from all over to this culinary destination. Even Beyoncé and Jay Z stopped in for dinner after a recent performance. Fresh and complex flavors permeate a spectacular array of dishes, ranging from lobster enchiladas covered in a satiny secret sauce to the heavenly guiso del rey featuring a combination of shellfish in a brandy Chardonnay-infused broth. Taking center stage is Mesa's signature dish, the mole mama cata with duck— featuring an incredible mole sauce made from a recipe with over 20 ingredients.
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El Asadero
1535 N. Main St.
Fort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 626-3399
www.elasadero.com
This family-owned spot receives praise from food critics and followers alike for its scrumptious northern Mexican cuisine. The restaurant's legendary salsa is fiery enough to induce palpitations and the chicken enchiladas verdes, smothered in a tantalizing tomatillo sauce, is a fiesta for the taste buds. The grilled fajitas and bistec ranchero are equally outstanding. Things get really heated up on weekends when the mariachi band sets a lively tone.
Chitos
301 Legacy Drive, Suite B
Plano, TX 75023
(972) 527-2704
www.chitosmexicanrestaurant.com
Scrumptious sopes, tasty tostadas and terrific tamales are only a few of the delicious dishes flowing out of this popular restaurant's cocina. You'll find a range of enticing plates on the diverse menu, all of which are priced under $10. For an explosion of flavors, try the asado de puerco featuring tender chunks of pork in a scintillating sauce of New Mexican red chilies. Finish off with a refreshing, cinnamon-speckled horchata and some creamy cocoflan.
Via Reál
4020 N. MacArthur Blvd, Suite 100
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 650-9001
www.viareal.com
This upscale restaurant has been serving tasty Tex-Mex cuisine with Southwestern flair since the 1980s— winning over diners with dishes like pecan-crusted sea bass with jalapeno pineapple sauce and tacos de res with ancho chile tenderloin tips. The fish bowl-sized margaritas with premium tequilas add another level to the overall experience. Sunday brunch is a real deal where you can enjoy a dazzling array of specialties and mimosas for only $21.
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