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El Chilate

4.0 (4 reviews)

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Great service great food .... Family own restaurant, very clean inside they follow COVID protocols you feel safe eating there

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Via Real - Tiramisu

Via Real

(831 reviews)

$$

Via Real is an OG Las Colinas spot, family-run for years and it shows in both the food and the…read moreservice. The menu leans Mexican fusion, with standout seafood and steak options across the board. One of my personal favorites is their sea bass special with pineapple reduction. It's beautifully balanced sweet, savory, and rich without being heavy and comes with perfectly cooked charred vegetables on the side. The drinks are excellent, especially the margaritas, which definitely lean on the stronger side, fair warning that one drink can feel like two. Save room for dessert too; they offer a solid selection of cakes and sweets that are a great way to close out the meal. Service is attentive and warm, and they also have private group dining rooms available, making it a great option for corporate events or holiday parties. Valet parking is available, but there's also plenty of convenient parking right next to the restaurant. Overall, Via Real is a reliable, elevated dining experience that still feels welcoming and rooted in tradition, a Las Colinas classic for a reason.

Via Real is an Irving-Las Colinas landmark which serves Southwestern cuisine with amazing service…read more I've attended Via Real for numerous events and have enjoyed the bar, so this review focuses on these experiences. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Via Real has a dedicated parking lot and valet parking - this is a sign of an upscale restaurant. Inside, it's a beautiful restaurant (currently decorated for Christmas). There's a dedicated bar in the back, the tables are perfectly set, and the vibe exudes an upscale feel. 1 Star. Service - Upon entering, you're greeted with a smiling hostess to assist. Since I was here for an event, they walked me to the appropriate room. Via Real has dedicated rooms for events, and we had a dedicated staff member who made sure we had drinks in hand. All requests were taken care of. They were fast, accommodating, and professional. 1 Star. Food - Via Real specializes in Southwestern cuisine. It's not Mexican or Tex-Mex, but if you're fans of that cuisine, you'll find familiar flavors. My events had several items, but my favorite were the individual nachos. Instead of a shared platter, a single (large) tortilla chip is topped with chicken or beef and oven-melted cheese. It felt more like bite-sized appetizers than traditional nachos. At the bar, I enjoyed a decaf cappuccino and creamy caramel flan. You can eat at the bar, but there are also tables you can sit at. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. Via Real is in my neighborhood and has been in Irving-Las Colinas as long as I can remember (mid 90's). If you are ever in the area, make sure you stop by. 1 Star.

Cielito Mexican Flavors - Chips & Salsa

Cielito Mexican Flavors

(124 reviews)

This is a true hidden gem in Las Colinas! If you're considering trying it out, you better go…read morebecause this is a must. The dishes are true authentic Mexican cuisine. You can't go wrong with any of them. The staff is friendly and very polite. We went during the weekend for lunch Saturday and Sunday (yes, it was worth it!) and it wasn't crowded at all. It's spacious and not loud. We look forward to visiting Cielito again next time we are in Dallas.

All the food was BLAND, no flavor, not even the salsa, if you even want to call it that... it's…read morelike plain tomato sauce. I ate the Braised Beef Birria The menu says this... Braised Beef Birria $23.00 Tender braised beef infused with flavorful ingredients, topped with cilantro, and onions. Served with our handmade tortillas for a satisfying meal! But I think the "chef" forgot the "infused with flavorful ingredients" cause it has ZERO flavor and the tortillas are NOT handmade... I'm Mexican so I know homemade/handmade tortillas! I also ordered guacamole, also ZERO flavor! And charro beans, also ZERO flavor! All the food is overpriced. I wish the owners would read these reviews and fix these issues immediately cause I've read multiple ones similar to mine as far back as a year ago. This place could be great if they fix the "chef" issue! The waiters need to improve their service too. This is a beautiful restaurant, ambiance, etc but you better fix these problems ASAP if you want to improve, unless you're too proud to make any changes.

Familia Restaurante - Chips and Salsa

Familia Restaurante

(119 reviews)

$$

I almost want to gate-keep this place. When you find a hidden gems and you're afraid it's going to…read moreend up on one of those DFW love Instagram/tiktok post and ruin it. Lol But I also want to support this small restaurant and brag about literally how delicious everything is. From the empanadas that are cheesy and meaty you could eat as a meal alone, to all the flavors of each sauce they offer is exceptional. The poblano sauce is so good, I'd like to get a job in the kitchen for the recipe. We also asked for a side of the mole sauce just to try, it was smoky, sweet, and the right amount of spices. The tacos remind me of the tacos I get in Mexico with the grilled pineapple and picked onions. The salsa offered with the chips is warm and I love that. Will definitely be a go to restaurant for me. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I have now ordered takeout from Familia once as well as had lunch in the restaurant. Both…read moreexperiences were very good. I forgot to snap a picture but I'll list some things I tried: Empanadas- 10/10- a must order. Flavor, texture, and taste are all amazing. Molé enchiladas- the molé is so good- especially for Dallas since most places are Tex Mex and molé is more Mexican. Definitely order if this is in your "taste profile." Lunch specials- I don't even know if this is on their website but they have a great lunch menu and they have a lunch combo special where you can pick two items for $10.50 and it comes with rice and beans. I ordered the cheese enchilada and the mini chimichanga. Full disclosure I didn't eat the mini chimichanga because I didn't know it was covered in queso and I hate queso (unpopular opinion- I know). I loved the enchilada though and it had chili con carne sauce which was delicious. Rice and beans were also very good. Next time I'll just say no queso on the chimi. The restaurant is really tiny but cozy and you can tell it is family owned. Definitely will be a regular spot for me and will be back.

Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant

Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant

(434 reviews)

$$

Why are the ratings so low?! This place destroys pappasitos…read more I got so much food for $40. I'm a native son of Texas and take my Texmex serious. Below are the ratings. Flour tortillas 4.5/5.0 Queso 3.5/5.0 Refried beans 5.0/5.0 Beef fajita 5.0/5.0 Chicken fajita 4.5/5.0 Guacamole 4.0/5.0 Pico 5.0/5.0 Salsa 4.5/5.0 Chips 4.0/5.0 Rice 4.5/5.0 I have nothing to complain about. Everything was delicious. Pappasitos fajita beef is chewy; this fajita beef isn't. The queso is delcious but runny. My only issue is my layover isn't super long and I couldn't Lyft to this place and drink a margarita and eat this food 5.0/5.0 stars

The food was just okay overall. The lobster tacos I ordered were quite salty, as were the chicken…read moreenchiladas my friend got. I finished one taco, but for the second I only ate the lobster since I didn't want to waste it, especially considering the $30+ price point. My husband ordered the carne asada steak Lupe and said it was fine, though he's definitely had better. On a more positive note, the chili con queso was good, and the frozen strawberry margarita was both tasty and generously sized. Service was friendly, but we were given multiple chip refills without being asked, while the salsa and beans that come with them were never replenished, which felt a bit unbalanced. The restaurant had a lively atmosphere and was on the louder side, which made it a little difficult at times to hear our server. My Apple Watch even gave me a loud-environment alert, so it might be something to keep in mind if you prefer a quieter dining experience.

El Chilate - mexican - Updated May 2026

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