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Dallas,
TX
75202
214-999-0662 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. If authentic Mexican is what you're after, then you need to take a trip to the Cadillac Bar. This popular restaurant features traditional decor and its ambiance is full-fledged FIESTA! The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere (complete with live music) is energetic. Locals favor the Cadillac for its renowned margaritas. Classics like Cabrito al Pastor (roasted young goat) and Camarones Enbrochette (stuffed shrimp) are among the many tasty menu items. To complete your bona fide Mexican meal, the Tres Leches dessert (pound cake soaked in three types of milk and whipped cream, then topped with cinnamon and vanilla) is an absolute must.
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| 3888 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas,
TX
75219
214-219-3141 | | | | | Description: OAK LAWN. Home of the famous Green Bellybutton margarita, this Dallas favorite serves authentic Mexican dishes with a Texas twist. The attractive, candle-lit dining area will make you feel as if you're on the hacienda stucco walls, hand-painted murals, high ceilings, leather furniture, white tablecloths, and colorful accessories abound. The menu is a veritable "who's who" of spicy flavor, from taqueria-style tacos and duck-filled flautas to veal short ribs in red mole sauce and roasted poblano chilis stuffed with pork barbecue. A perfect complement to any such feast is a pitcher of sangria or a signature watermelon margarita.
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| 4140 Lemmon Ave
Dallas,
TX
75219
214-521-7576 | | | | | Description: OAK LAWN. The smell of fried yucca and banana-wrapped tamales fill the air at Gloria's. The restaurant features a funky ambiance and serves up traditional Salvadorian and Mexican food and Dallas is eating it up! Menu classics include black rice and cheese tortillas as well as frosty Margaritas and icy cold beer. Entree options include bisteck ranchero (beef steak served in a spicy tomato-based sauce), charbroiled shrimp and cheese-filled pupusas. Prices are affordable, and Gloria's is family friendly.
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| 4620 McKinney Ave
Dallas,
TX
75205
214-520-7300 | | | | | Description: KNOX-HENDERSON. This restaurant deftly mixes the feel and flavors of Latin America and Europe. Dishes like gaucho chicken breast and pan-roasted market fresh fish come alive with unexpected ingredients and skillful preparation. The house cocktails and desserts have swiftly earned a dedicated fan club as well. Regarding drinks, the Peruvian Pisco Sour and the Spanish Lemon 43 are must-tries. For dessert, the peach-apricot blueberry cobbler and milk chocolate cake pudding are hard to pass up.
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| 12817 Preston Rd
Dallas,
TX
75230-1302
972-980-7296 | | | | | Description: GALLERIA. With savory fare like carne asada and chiles rellenos, meals at Mario & Alberto have the culinary power to transport you to the streets of Old Mexico. The upscale restaurant boasts a pastel-colored interior, and menu items include Tex-Mex standards like crispy and soft tacos, enchiladas, grilled shrimp, and broiled pork. Mario & Alberto has been in business for more than 30 years, and time has proved that a friendly staff and good food keep customers coming back for more!
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| Matt's Rancho Martinez Mexican Restaurant6332 LaVista Dr
Dallas,
TX
75214
214-823-5517 | | | | | Description: LAKEWOOD. Matt's Rancho Martinez gets packed regularly, so arrive early to get a table. The menu does a great job of combining cowboy or gringo touches with Mexican style; specialties include chicken fried steak and signature Bob Armstrong dip. In addition, Matt's chiles rellenos and flautas are Dallas legends.
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| 11661 Preston Rd
Dallas,
TX
75230
214-265-7704 | | | | | Description: PRESTON FOREST. Tried and true Mexican dishes keep Mi Cocina ("My Kitchen") hopping! There are no surprises at this restaurant everything is consistent and dependable. Live music is entertaining, and service is fast. Patrons love crispy tacos with shrimp, and margaritas can really take the edge off! Expect the atmosphere to be lively, loud, and fun. Lunch specials offered daily from 11am-4pm.
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| 4322 Lemmon Ave
Dallas,
TX
75219-2705
214-526-1020 | | | | | Description: NORTHEAST DALLAS. Fajitas and tacos abound at Mia's, making for satisfying meals. Family-run and -operated, Mia's sports casual, fun ambiance and affordable prices. Specialties include spinach enchiladas, brisket tacos, shredded chicken chimichangas, and carne asada. Combination dinners and lunch specials up the ante on heartiness and value. Extras include savory rellenos (stuffed chili peppers) and friendly service. Frequented by everyone from locals to celebrities.
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| 408 N Bishop Ave
Dallas,
TX
75208
214-948-4746 | | | | | Description: BISHOP ARTS DISTRICT. Not your typical fajitas and burritos joint, this hip addition to one of Dallas's more up-and-coming neighborhoods has carved out a cozy niche for itself. Indeed, the locally-owned eatery presents a gourmet slant on traditional Mexican cuisine, and its creative fare is sure to inspire odes in years to come. Need proof? How about baked lobster with jalapeno sauce or Mexican egg rolls? Other dishes pay flavorful homage to Mexico's Aztec and Mayan traditions. Stylish yet not at all pretentious, the dramatic red dining room is accented with lacy curtains and flickering candles.
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| 4714 Maple Ave
Dallas,
TX
75219
214-520-2700 | | | | | Description: LOVE FIELD. This cozy, family-run spot has been satisfying Dallas's craving for authentic Mexican food for over 20 years. With only a dozen or so tables to accommodate hungry diners, the place requires that you wait your turn for specials like chicken mole (featuring a near-perfect blend of chocolate and chile) or favorites like brisket gorditas, chalupas, nachos, and tacos. Choose a glass from the small but well-crafted wine list, which is designed with meal pairings in mind. If you leave room for dessert, try delectable, custard-y flan.
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