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.

Mexican restaurants in Dallas

11 mexican places in Dallas we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Dallas · Mexican across every city.

  • Ruins

    Order Oaxacan tacos with slow-cooked meats. The mezcal and agave cocktail list.

    A Deep Ellum institution where a serious mezcal programme and Oaxacan-style tacos feed the late-night crowd until 2am, every night the kitchen.

  • Ruins

    Order Oaxacan tacos with slow-cooked meats. Mezcal cocktails.

    A Deep Ellum mezcal bar and Oaxacan kitchen open until 2am Thursday through Sunday.

  • Valle

    Order Mexican tempranillo by the glass; mezcal negroni with Mexican vermouth

    Dallas's first Mexican wine and cocktail lounge, from the owners of Vinito shop.

  • Valle

    Order Baja California tempranillo; mezcal negroni with Mexican dry vermouth

    Dallas's first Mexican wine lounge from the Vinito owners: 100+ Mexican wine labels across every varietal, plus mezcal negronis with Mexican dry vermouth.

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  • Cafe Ciro

    Order Horchata cold brew; tamarind espresso; pan dulce of the day

    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

    Order Concha; seasonal empanada; laminated pan dulce croissant

    James Beard Outstanding Bakery finalist 2024, from self-taught baker Maricsa Trejo.

  • La Ventana Bistro

    • ★ 4.1
    • $
    • Downtown

    Order Street tacos al pastor; elotes (Mexican street corn); birria torta

    Open-air Mexican bistro on Main Street Downtown with a courtyard setting and street-food-style menu of tacos, tortas.

  • Herrera's Cafe

    Order Red enchiladas with chili gravy; chile con queso; street tacos with house salsa

    Tex-Mex institution since 1949, known for handmade enchiladas, chile con queso, and street-style tacos.

  • Mia's Tex-Mex

    Order Brisket taco; chile relleno; house margarita

    Uptown Tex-Mex institution famous for brisket tacos, a dish that has become a civic touchstone.

  • Plomo Quesadilla Bar

    • ★ 4.0
    • $$
    • East Dallas

    Plomo Quesadilla Bar in Dallas: mexican room.

  • El Fenix

    Order Combo plate: enchiladas, tamale, taco; cheese dip; sopapillas

    The oldest Tex-Mex restaurant in Dallas, operating since 1918.

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