Nothing beats great Mexican food and there are plenty of great Mexican food restaurants in the Dallas, Texas area. Whether you are in the market for a frosty margarita or a Tex-Mex dish, there is a little something for everyone. Many of these restaurants found their way onto Cityseach's list of Best Dallas Mexican Food Restaurants for 2009.
Mattito's Mexican Restaurant is located a few blocks away from the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Downtown Dallas. Open seven days a week, Mattito's features a full menu and bar with daily lunch specials, Sunday brunch and happy hour specials. Mattito's frequently has live entertainment for guests and also offers catering and banquet services.
Dallas Mattitos
3011 Routh Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
214-526-8181
mattitos.com
Located in the historic West End district of Dallas is Gator's Croc & Roc restaurant. Gator's features live music, pool, ping pong, darts and poker, as well as a full bar and menu of Tex-Mex favorites. Gator's Croc & Roc also provides a free shuttle to most American Airlines Center events such as Dallas Stars and Mavericks games.
Gator's Croc & Rock
1714 N. Market Street
Dallas, Texas 75202
214-748-0243
gatorsdallas.com
Maximo Cocina Mexicana & Margarita Lounge features a full menu with a number of Tex-Mex and traditional Mexican plates and drinks from regions such as Puebla, Yucatan, Veracruz and Oaxaca.. Maximo's is located in the Village on the Green Lifestyle Center in Dallas.
Maximo Cocina Mexicana & Margarita Lounge
5301 Alpha Road, Suite 80
Dallas, Texas 75240
972-233-5656
maximodallas.com
For those looking for a more traditional Mexican dining experience, check out Javier's Gourmet Mexicano. Javier's features a menu that resembles menus found in Mexico City, with a variety of fish and poultry dishes. Javier's Gourmet Mexicano also has a lounge and cigar bar on the premises.
Javier's Gourmet Mexicano
4912 Cole Ave.
Dallas, TX 75205
214-521-4211
javiers.net
For residents of northern Dallas, check out Carolina's Mexican Cuisine. Carolina's features a full menu of traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, as well as daily lunch and drink specials.
Carolina's Mexican Cuisine
3950 Rosemeade Parkway
Dallas, TX 75287
469-568-0988
Located a few blocks away from Dallas' Art District is Manny's Uptown Tex-Mex Restaurante. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Manny's menu features a collection of traditional dishes, as well as interesting Tex-Mex options like the Brisket Tacos and Changas.
Manny's Uptown Tex-Mex Restaurante
3521 Oak Grove
Dallas, Texas 75204
214-252-1616
mannysuptown.com
Serving the Dallas area since 1969, the family owned and operated Ojeda's Mexican Food restaurant features a menu chockfull of Tex-Mex dishes and has daily breakfast and lunch specials.
Ojeda's Restaurant?
4617 Maple Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
214-528-8383
ojedasdallas.com?
Located just outside the Downtown Dallas area is Mia's Tex-Mex Restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Mia's features a full traditional menu, as well as daily specials such as homemade rellenos and brisket tacos.
Mia's Tex-Mex Restaurant?
4322 Lemmon Avenue
Dallas, TX 75219-2705
214-526-1020
miastexmex.com?
RJ Mexican Cuisine, located in Downtown Dallas, features traditional Mexican dishes with a twist, using styles from all eight culinary regions in Mexico. Open for lunch and dinner, RJ's also has a full bar and wine list available for guests, as well as patio seating, daily specials and live entertainment.
RJ Mexican Cuisine?
1701 North Market Street
Dallas, TX 75202
214-744-1420
rjmexicancuisine.com?
Situated on the historic Sixth Street of Dallas is the Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar. Iron Cactus has been open since 1996 and is open for lunch, dinner and brunch on Sundays. In addition to a full Tex-Mex infused menu, Iron Cactus also has a gluten-free menu.
Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar?
1520 Main Street
Dallas, TX 75201
214-749-4766
ironcactus.com?
