11 mexican places in Dallas we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Dallas | Mexican across every city.
Mexican cooking in Dallas spans a remarkable range, from generations-old institutions to wine lounges. Herrera's Cafe in Oak Cliff has served handmade enchiladas and street-style tacos since 1949, while Valle in Bishop Arts is the city's first Mexican wine and cocktail lounge, pouring more than 100 Mexican labels. Newer rooms push further: Plomo Quesadilla Bar in East Dallas runs a scratch kitchen until 4am on weekends, and La Casita Bakeshop weaves Mexican baking traditions into European technique.
Ruins ★ 4.2
deep-ellum · 2653 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
A Deep Ellum institution where a serious mezcal programme and Oaxacan-style tacos feed the late-night crowd until 2am, every night the kitchen runs.
Ruins ★ 4.2
deep-ellum · 2653 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
A Deep Ellum mezcal bar and Oaxacan kitchen open until 2am Thursday through Sunday. Order the oaxacan tacos with slow-cooked meats. mezcal cocktails.
Valle ★ 4.1
bishop-arts · 509 N Bishop Ave, Ste C, Dallas, TX 75208
Dallas's first Mexican wine and cocktail lounge, from the owners of Vinito shop. Located in Bishop Arts. Kitchen leans mexican wine lounge, cocktails.
Valle ★ 4.2
bishop-arts · 509 N Bishop Ave, Ste C, Dallas, TX 75208
Dallas's first Mexican wine lounge from the Vinito owners: 100+ Mexican wine labels across every varietal, plus mezcal negronis with Mexican dry vermouth.
Cafe Ciro ★ 4.3
oak-cliff · 1409 S Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75217
Pleasant Grove debut cafe from owner Brittany Guereca, serving one of the most inventive menus of lattes and coffee drinks in the region, all deeply.
La Casita Bakeshop ★ 4.6
plano · 580 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 154, Richardson, TX 75080
James Beard Outstanding Bakery finalist 2024, from self-taught baker Maricsa Trejo. La Casita weaves Mexican baking traditions into European pastry technique.
La Ventana Bistro ★ 4.1
downtown · 1540 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201
Open-air Mexican bistro on Main Street Downtown with a courtyard setting and street-food-style menu of tacos, tortas. Cash and card accepted.
Herrera's Cafe ★ 4.2
oak-cliff · 2853 W Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75233
Tex-Mex institution since 1949, known for handmade enchiladas, chile con queso, and street-style tacos. Open mon-thu 8am-10pm, fri-sat 8am-11pm, sun 8am-10pm.
Mia's Tex-Mex ★ 4.4
uptown · 4334 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75219
Uptown Tex-Mex institution famous for brisket tacos, a dish that has become a civic touchstone. Order the brisket taco; chile relleno; house margarita.
Plomo Quesadilla Bar ★ 4.0
east-dallas · 1802 McMillan Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
Plomo Quesadilla Bar in Dallas: mexican room. A scratch-kitchen quesadilla bar on McMillan Ave open until 4am Friday and Saturday. Twelve years.
El Fenix ★ 4.1
uptown · 1601 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75202
The oldest Tex-Mex restaurant in Dallas, operating since 1918. Open mon-thu 11am-9pm, fri-sat 11am-10pm, sun 11am-9pm. At 1601 McKinney Ave.