The restaurant is right across Omni hotel. It's a small cute restaurant tucked in with other stores in the block. We had a really helpful waiter who went through all the menus with us and what the difference between each enchiladas were since I wasn't sure which one I wanted to order, and what was popular at the restaurant. We had flautas for appetizers and it was crispy and delicious, it was hot that we knew it came right out of the fryer. The enchiladas were also cheesy and delicious. My friend also enjoyed the steak fajitas as well. I wouldn't say it's the best Mexican restaurant I've had but the flavors were there and would definitely recommend it. read more

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I was not really impressed with the food here. It was okay. The location was really convenient when attending a conference at the convention center. The wait staff were not that attentive. Salsa was not spicy. read more

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Cafe Herrera is another restaurant located next to the Omni, and as I understand it Omni owns this place as well. I appreciate them having a variety of dining options for guests. We stopped in for lunch and ordered the shrimp enchiladas which comes with rice & beans and the chicken tinga nachos. The nachos are huge and more like tostadas, which our server did inform us. The enchiladas were tasty and so were the rice & beans. What I appreciated the most was that the food/plate was piping hot. You know how sometimes you go to a restaurant and the plate is hot but not the food? Yeah yall know what I'm talking about. I don't even know how that happens. Besides the point here though. I was informed that the nachos were just okay, but they cured the hunger. The service was lovely and we received a generous discount for the birthday girls special day. If nothing else, Omni and the restaurant staff know how to treat their guests. The vibe is chill, very casual and what's to be expected at a Tex-Mex eatery. I would absolutely return. read more

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Great chips and salsa. Portion size was just right for my family. Tacos were a bit wetter than I expected, though. Prices align with what I would expect for a hotel/conference center (i.e., somewhat captive audience). read more

Cafe Herrera - Taco verde - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

When I arrived there weren't many people there but it filled up fast. Food was served quickly and hot and was very good! Michelada's were great as well! Jordan was my server and was attentive and made great suggestions. Would definitely recommend! read more

Cafe Herrera - Michelada - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Service was good Food below par...the guacamole was AWFUL and so were the refried beans. The chicken fajitas had a charred taste and it was a little dry. My friend enjoyed the pollo monterrey though. The only item I would recommend is the queso fundido, which was very good. The complimentary chios and salsa were good as well - the chips were warm and the salsa had just a touch of heat (between mild and medium, closer to mild). Ambiance was nice, but they do need to reupholster some of the booth seats, mine had tears/missing fabric. read more

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If there is no convection center then this place would have closed right away. Floating crowd and easy access is only the reason why this place is still sustaining. Poor quality food. The guacamole was salty and there were no tortillas served with it. The complimentary nachos were also smelly. Please take care of the food quality when you are serving a plate for $18.. was super hungry so just had finished the rice.. most guest plates were picked up with lots of food unfinished which explains the quality of food they serve. read more

Cafe Herrera - Chicken fajita with salty guacamole and served with no tortillas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Stoped in here for an early dinner. Hopeful for a great Mexican expeienrce, really enjoyed the openness of this space, surrounded by windows and natural light. We got there and it was basically empty, other than 2 tables. It was clearly slow with waiters waiting around, so I would have expected better service. The waiter never took a drink order, only came to ask what we'd want for food, and never returned to check up on us. The menu was rather limited, only offering a few options in each category, not a great selection overall. The food was ok, but rather overpriced for basic Mexican food. Probably wouldn't return, I'd try to find another spot to check out next time read more

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The restaurant is very cute right across from the Omni valet entrance. The food was good, we didn't know what to expect because of the mixed reviews. When we got there, there was only one other table occupied, so we thought our service would be good, however we didn't get lucky there. We had to constantly look for our server, for water refills, to order, for our check...pretty much for everything. Service was a disappointment, but the food was good, which is why I am giving them 4 stars. read more

Cafe Herrera - Chicken enchiladas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The food was absolutely amazing and well priced. Very flavorful. Service was good. Atmosphere was very light and pleasant.

Ryan is the best bartender ever! He will make up the best drinks for you! We literally only come if Ryan is working! Make sure to get all your drinks from him when you come! read more

Cafe Herrera - Go to Ryan! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

In Dallas for a conference at Kay Bailey. There's a parking garage in walking distance, but they are across from the Omni. Service was good. My server was prompt and attentive, even when it was crowded. It's not a big restaurant. I ordered the fajitas and they did not disappoint. The gauc is also very tasty and well seasoned. If you are staying at the Omni or any nearby hotel, I recommend. They open at 11am so if there is a large convention, I suggest getting there right at that time. read more

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Me man Ryan the bartender makes every visit here amazing and memorable. I came dressed as a iguana my last time and he laughed joked and took care of us. Drinks are good, people are better. Thanks Ryan for making every visit memorable. read more

Cafe Herrera - Best Bartender in Dallas. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Had some tasty drinks here! Great location by the Omni with a separate parking garage which is super needed downtown. The restaurant will validate parking. You can't go wrong with the queso fundito! read more

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This texmex place is not bad. I went here on a late night and had some good service. One of the waiters was really weird with us, but other than that good service. The food itself is pretty good. The tacos I think are there best thing. They have a good fried shell, like an authentic taco should be. Enchiladas are kind of small for my liking, but still tasty. Salsa is pretty dang good! I had several bowls of that alone. read more

Cafe Herrera - Lemmon Ave '75 - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Churros are fantastic! Enough to share for sure! Started with dessert because it was so delicious! LOL! They can leave off the red stuff next time; though I don't recall it have any flavor. Everyone enjoyed it & said they'd have to come back later when they could really enjoy it without having to rush back to the conference lol. Quick service, especially at lunch which is important when you're running to get back to a conference. Sitting at the bar helps too, but I came another day with some colleagues and we were seated at a booth and received fast service. The chips & salsa, really the salsa, is amazing! It tastes like they roast the tomatoes or peppers because you get a hint of it with a very balanced salsa. The 1st day I had it , it was mild. The 2nd day it was spicier. Everyone enjoyed the salsa, even the spicier version. They were impressed with their meals also. I don't have pictures but the nachos are different in that there are larger chips with the ingredients on each chip; maybe 6. It's a large portion. Shrimp fajitas were a hit & 2 people ordered the chicken tacos and liked it. Carne asada was good; wasn't expecting the red sauce on top but it didn't take away from it. It's not spicy or anything. The rice & black refried beans were good. The beans had a tad too much salt but pairing it with the rice evened it out. The 2nd visit I had the brisket enchiladas and was disappointed that there was way more cheese covering them than needed; it made it hard to try taste the brisket. They are also small, a little bigger than a taquito; ok maybe 2 fingers width, maybe... Surprisingly good food & quick service near the convention center that's not too heavy on the pockets. I'd return for sure. Enjoy! read more

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Although I didn't grab a picture of my food, I did grab a picture of the ice cream!! This place was amazing!! Authentic & fresh! Every staff member was friendly & kind! If you're second guessing going here, don't!!! read more

Cafe Herrera - Mexican Ice cream - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

They should be ashamed to use the Herrera name and serve food like this. Night and day worse than the other locations. Just catering to out-of-towners who don't know the difference? read more

A bit of a late photo dump but on National Taco Day I figured I would represent with an update! I enjoyed returning to Café Herrera over the weekend after attending the Fitness Art and Music experience! This was a fitness festival that takes place annually outside on the Pegasus Lawn. This restaurant was one of the wonderful spots where we had a great discount to stop and get some bites during the day. So myself and a friend took a break after a power packed HIIT class to get a frozen drink and queso blanco. Absolutely delicious! The environment was very lively as well and full of patrons. Sit at the bar and strike it up with new peeps or grab a booth in the back. Our server was sweet and kept checking on us as well and refilling our water and etc. I definitely wish I had more time to dine here! I'll be back to check out more on their glorious menu. read more

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Cute restaurant with a great atmosphere next to the Omni. The menu isn't huge, but has good options The service was exceptional. Our waiter even included some extra chips and salsa with our leftover dinner. When in Texas I always order queso. It was delicious. The salsa was good, too. I had the Carne Asada tacos. They're 3 small street tacos but full of flavor. The tortilla was especially delicious. I asked for the sauce on the side, which I'm glad because it had a unique and somewhat overpowering flavor. I also added some of the queso, which made it perfect. I wish you could mix and match the tacos or get a taco trio of different kinds. Their combo plate looked good, as did the shrimp enchilada. read more

We ate here for late lunch after volleyball tournament, Nachos was delicious. Enjoyed outdoor seating while we waited for our table indoors.

Best Mexican food we have ever had! We were treated like family. The staff was absolutely wonderful!!!

Food was fantastic. However, the service was super slow. We were a larger group, 9 to be exact, so we chose to eat outside. They gave us one table number which was fine. However the food came in takeout packaging and was brought out over a 20 minute period in no perceivable order and one order was skipped. This lead to a chaotic dining experience. Food was fresh and good quality! read more

Ordered a Carne Asada plate which to my surprise it came out in less than 10 mins after ordering.. Thought plate and food would have being hot but it must have just been warmed up. Meat was hard to cut and even harder to chew... We were hungry and would have eaten it all had the waitress not came by to ask how it was. read more

Service isn't the best, unless you're sitting at the bar. Waited around 15 minutes for someone to come to our table. Then asked the hostess if we could have a waiter, which showed up 15 minutes after that. Food was OK. Spent more time waiting than eating. read more

Stayed at the Omni hotel for a volleyball tournament with my kid. Tried this place because I wanted a margarita. I was not disappointed!! Excellent drinks and food--I had the shrimp tacos. The service was fast and friendly. I think the bartender's name was Ryan? He was great. There is a nice outdoor seating area that is very comfortable and spacious. read more

Can't understand why this place isn't five stars... been there twice now food is good salsa is amazing! Also the staff here is wonderful!!! Both nights very great total team spirit hats off to the GM or whoever runs this. Sadly I didn't get the name of everyone but superstars Jasmine and Joshua wow. Loved every minute of our interactions. Jasmine recommended a beer to me I had never heard of it is now my favorite beer which says a lot. Alsp had great interactions with Jasmine really loved talking to her! Very impressed with this place I really have to hand it to them. You'd never know this place was run by a hotel it truly feels like it's an independent with an owner that's heavily involved. I'll probably be back for dinner for the remainder of my stay each night. Really what a delight!!! read more

Cafe Herrera - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Not the best downtown location for Tex-Mex unfortunately. Even the guacamole was disappointing. We had to ask our waiter for their world famous complimentary charro beans. If we were dining at their other locations, throughout Dallas, as soon as seated out comes warm complimentary chips, salsa and beans. Lunch menu Monday-Friday $11-16 and $4 soft drinks and iced tea comes with free refills. Our server was extremely apologetic after we asked for the complimentary beans. He provided menu suggestions and told us that the kitchen was out of the avocado salsa at 11:45am....huh? There were many open tables today. Not a big lunch crowd. Easy in and out service. My stars represent their outstanding tomato salsa, chips, and swift lunch service! Thank you. I will not say I won't return for lunch. This location is within close proximity to my office building. Quite convenient. read more

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Visited on a Saturday night. The place was pretty empty but hostess was kind. Was seated in a booth near the bar. Not impressed by the cocktail menu, so asked our waiter if we could order spicy margaritas upon request. Added top shelf Don Julio to those. Waiter was kind about this request. Margaritas ended up tasting like salt water :( Food was very ok. Chips and salsa is ok. Salsa not very spicy. Chips I think are homemade? Ordered the queso blanco as an appetizer, nothing special. Ordered the diabla as my entree, husband ordered beef fajitas. Both came out just ok. I unfortunately had a hair in my food that I didn't even bother to tell anyone about at that point. TBH, I was expecting WAY more for a restaurant at the Omni. Didn't feel worth a $100 meal. Maybe that's why the place was empty to begin with LOL? read more

First tried Cafe Herreas absolutely delicious tacos at Tacolandia last year and had to come to the restaurant to try them for myself. The tacos were nothing short of how delicious they were at Tacolandia. So full of flavor, realness, and deliciousness! I ended up parking a little ways away as I did not know you could get your ticket validated by the host. I walked in and was welcomed by the hostess and sat at a table where Christina was my waitress. She was nothing short of amazing as she constantly checked up on me and got me extras for my taco she as lettuce, onions and cilantro. They had their barbacoa tacos on special for $3, so I got a couple of those plus a side of beans. The barbacoa tacos were basic looking, but not basic in flavor. The meat had a hint of salt, sweetness, and made me just want to keep eating more and more. The beans were heavy, flavorful, and so yummy. It was difficult to stand up after eating the beans, a taco, and chips and salsa. The habanero salsa that went with the tacos made everything pop so well and went amazingly well with the house salsa and the chips. I got the chance to speak to one of the managers who was so nice and he told me that their house salsa is made fresh everyday. They have no microwaves in their restaurant--wow!! I definitely will be back for more tacos and their amazing salsa!!! read more

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I kept returning here, during my last stay in Dallas at the Omni, because the food, drinks and service were consistently great. Greg at the bar, is a standout server. He made some wonderful food and beverage suggestions and one of the reasons I kept returning and recommending my coworkers visit here as well. The chimichanga with fajita beef I had, was really good with beef that was tender and seasoned well. The chips and salsa were delicious to snack on with a fresh margarita on the rocks. Truly, anything with beef on the menu here looked good. I also tried the fresh shrimp ceviche and it came with big chunks of avocado and whole shrimps. While I never got to try dessert, I saw several tables with the sopapillas and they looked so yummy, but too filling for just one person. read more

Cafe Herrera - Fajita beef chimichanga. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Worst Mexican food I have ever eaten. And I'm Mexican. Very telling when no Mexicans eat here.

Going forward, this is a definite no for us. Visiting this location was a reminder of why my family and I choose to avoid the downtown Dallas area. Pretty restaurant inside, it's located at the Omni Hotel complex, so that should say something about the area, ambience, and the difficulties in finding accessible parking that doesn't cost as much as one of the plates you get at the restaurant. The food was decent, we had the fajitas with cactus, the combo, which was $21.00 just for that. Cactus was good, chicken was decent. None of the items on the cast iron plate were charred very much at all. It wasn't even sizzling when it came out, and the cast iron plate wasn't really hot at all. The portion size for the cost was extremely small. I've paid less at Compazano's and had a fajita plate twice the size. Tho again, this is a hotel side restaurant so menu it's are limited even tho the prices are not. What was there tasted well. The chips and salsa were ok. The chips are on the thicker side and came out stale. We had a second bowl come out, and it was more of the same stale chips that were room temperature. Not impressed at all, it's a simple thing to warm them up to remove the humidity that they soak up, thus removing some staleness. They warm up the flour tortillas for the fajitas but can't seem to warm up the most common staple at a Tex-Mex location. Now, the cherry on the cake of disappointment, ... The outstandingly horrible service!!! The gentleman that started with us was kind enough but had a rushed and inconvenienced tone about him. Our first time there, it seemed rushed to get us to order. Ordered tea and it was just plopped down, AND had no ice, it was a room temperature like the chips. He hovered, waited, asked, we finely ordered than never saw him again at our table. He did end up at the bar mixing drinks for some patrons which may have been his friends, as he was gladly talking and laughing with them. We need things, had to get up and ask someone else. Had one older gentleman leaning against the kitchen pick up window for the entire time we sat, never said anything, never asked anyone if they needed anything or how things were, I assume he was a manager, he did a fine job holding up the wall he was leaning on. The girl that brought our check, which we hadn't asked for nor were we even done eating the meal, dropped it at the table as she literally sped by, not saying a thing. When we were ready to leave, it was an investigative feat to find anyone that would help run the card to pay of the meal, even that was filled with a rushed rudeness with very little interaction nor any effort to see if we wanted anything else or to even see how our experience was. The experience and food quality was not good. The only redeeming feature of this whole visit was the fajitas were decent and filled our bellies. Everything else, the tea, the chips, the lack of heat and charring on the fajitas, and the service was an overwhelming example of how not to run a successful restaurant. read more

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We were pleasantly surprised by this restaurant which is ten steps out Omni hotel's door. This is one of the places where customer service and good food still coexist, something many restaurants lack these days. We were greeted with big smiles, water was brought to us quickly, and our server was delightful. The tables were a tad aged, but the restaurant was clean and decorated nicely. The food was the highlight! The hot sauce wasn't too hot and had an authentic flavor to it. We ordered the queso blanco, which was a hearty serving, rich, and flavorful. We also shared a side of beans and the chicken flautas. Omg! The flautas were cooked to perfection! They had the most flavorful chicken inside which was slightly moist and crispy on the outside. Perfect! The tortilla that wrapped the chicken had a distinct flavor, almost like a homemade tamale. Ridiculously good! My husband had a mojito, which they actually got "right" too. Often bartenders mix them up too sweet and syrupy tasting, but this one had a perfect balance of alcohol and sweetness. Of course the muddled mint leaves in it gave it that freshness. We shared our meal because we saw the Mexican vanilla ice cream that we had to try and we were so glad we did. They served us four scoops of richness! The server asked if we wanted cinnamon on top. We said yes, and had the chocolate syrup on the side. The ice cream was SO good, which topped off the perfect meal and dining experience. We are so glad we found this Dallas gem! read more

Shalanda was our server and we absolutely loved her. She was so amazing and so interactive. She offered many delicious recommendations and was very accommodating. Her service was phenomenal! read more

Forget about the coastal waters of the Atlantic or the Pacific. You are in downtown Dallas Texas where Tex-Mex cuisine is king. This favored spot is one of the best. Start your meal with a margarita on the rocks and be sure to specify your favorite premium tequila. They made my margarita with Casamigos tequila. You'll find it to be a memorable margarita. Outstanding! Chips, homemade salsa, and a guacamole dip kept us entertained while sipping on the margaritas. Service was terrific and they kept our cocktails coming and kept the chip bowl full. For my main course I had a perfectly prepared halibut. Seasoned just right and accompanied with rice, it was delicious. Appropriately, this restaurant deserves a five star Yelp rating for Tex Mex dining in downtown Dallas. Salute! read more

Cafe Herrera - A Delicious margarita made with casamigos. That's a blood orange in my margarita rather than a lime. Try it. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great food, unfriendly staff. It helps if you know this going in. I'll still go back. It's been this way forever.

My wife and I attended a business conference hosted at The Omni in downtown Dallas. We were tired from our flight and wanted to grab a bite close by. Cafe Herrera is part of the hotel, just a short 2 minute walk thru the lobby and across the venue and you're there. Super convenient... Upon entering m, we were instantly greeted by an older gentleman with a smile from ear to ear. The cafe looked fresh, open and inviting. This was around 3:30 in the afternoon so with the exception of a few patrons at the bar and a few customers sitting at various tables, it was empty. We were seated within 45 seconds of entering. While we were walking to be seated, a waitress had beaten us to the table with chips and two small bowls of fresh salsa! We were then greeted by the bar tender/ server who quickly got us water and took our orders. My wife and I had the Al pastor tacos - which came with 2 tacos, a house salsa, and a helping of Mexican rice with a pinch of pico de gallo on the top. The Al pastor was flavorful & juicy with small chunks of pineapple coupling every bite. Combined with a squeeze of lemon and the house salsa, these tacos were delicious and just the right amount. They also have a full bar and a huge drink selection. I recommend, if you're staying at The Omni, to check them out. read more

Nice Tex-mex spot. Close to the Omni if you want to walk over. Loved the chicken fajitas!

Solid tex-mex food. My wife and I enjoyed our meals (shrimp and nopales fajitas) but honestly, they were not the higher level restaurant we would normally associate with an Omni location. The server did mess up our drink order but that isn't uncommon. I'm particular about my bourbon and how I like it and I would say that at least half of the time it comes out incorrectly. read more