Dallas takes Tex-Mex seriously. From Oak Cliff's authentic taquerias to upscale Oak Lawn restaurants, DFW offers the full spectrum of Mexican cuisine with Texas swagger.
Dallas Legends
Mi Cocina
$$ • Multiple Locations
The Mambo Taxi margarita is Dallas famous.
Meso Maya
$$ • Multiple Locations
Interior Mexican with excellent moles.
El Fenix
$$ • Multiple Locations
Since 1918. Classic Dallas Tex-Mex institution.
Oak Cliff & Authentic
Trompo
$ • Bishop Arts
Outstanding al pastor from a real trompo.
El Si Hay
$ • Oak Cliff
Birria specialists. The consomé is outstanding.
Tacos La Banqueta
$ • Oak Cliff
24-hour taqueria with excellent street tacos.
Modern Mexican
José
$$$ • Design District
Modern Mexican from the Stephan Pyles team.
Mesa
$$ • Oak Cliff
Elevated Mexican in charming Oak Cliff.
Velvet Taco
$$ • Multiple Locations
Dallas-born creative tacos. The Spicy Tikka is famous.
Pro Tip: Oak Cliff is Dallas's authentic Mexican neighborhood—explore Jefferson Boulevard and Bishop Arts for the real thing.