From authentic eats to Tex-Mex cuisine, here’s our list of the top five Mexican restaurants in Dallas.
Enjoy classic Tex-Mex cuisine and boozy cocktails at Mi Cocina.
Cheer for your favorite team over Tex-Mex eats and a margarita or ice cold beer (or two!). Using the freshest ingredients, Mi Cocina is serving up chile con queso with brisket; shrimp brochette with bacon and poblano crema; spinach enchiladas with ranchero sauce; and shrimp tacos with bacon, lime, serrano and Jack cheese. Wash it all down with the Mambo Taxi—Sauza Silver tequila, lime juice and housemade sangria with pinot noir, brandy and fruit juices—and plenty of cervezas. 77 Highland Park Village
The authentic Mexico City-style cuisine and swanky cigar bar at Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano always keeps Dallas coming back for more. Nosh on a sample platter composed of tenderloin tips with pimienta sauce, grilled quail and jumbo shrimp sauteed in garlic lemon sauce; or puff on an Arturo Fuente with a glass of brandy (neat, of course) in hand—either way, you’ll become a regular in no time. 4912 Cole Ave.
Serving up home-cooked Tex-Mex fare, this family-owned San Antonio-style resto boasts an expansive menu, offering everything from puff tacos and cheese enchiladas to savory fajitas and more. Grab a seat on the sunny outdoor patio and order the Rafa’s Plate—beef enchiladas with chili and a sour cream chicken enchilada with Mexican rice, refried beans and a crispy beef taco topped with guacamole. Don’t forget to check out the daily homestyle specials on the board! 5617 W. Lovers Lane
Opened in 2019 by Miriam Jimenez and Shannon S. Wynne, Miriam Cocina Latina boasts exotic flavors, zingy cocktails and a charming yet cheeky atmosphere. The menu honors Mexican cuisine with a few standout dishes inspired by Miriam’s homeland in the Dominican Republic. The cocktail menu offers a wide selection of boozy margaritas, rum and Mezcal cocktails as well Mexican and local beers. Pro Tip: Look up! A game of “I Spy” is cleverly incorporated into the ceiling mural. 2015 Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Located in Skillman Live Oak Center, this authentic family-owned and operated eatery currently spans five generations, and the experience shows—three family members have been inducted into the Texas Restaurant Hall of Fame since 1986. Try the famous Bob Armstrong Dip made of premium ground beef and zesty chile con queso, topped off with guacamole and sour cream, best washed down with a spicy jalapeno margarita made with Hornitos Silver tequila. 1904 Skillman St.
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