My amazing husband Colin and I got a VERY rare, like basically-never-happens lunch date, and…read moreMexican Sugar absolutely delivered!! I had the shrimp salad and pozole, and Colin had the chicken brasa tacos. All of it was delectable. We asked for a spicier salsa, and our amazing waiter Daniel brought us this orange salsa that was probably habanero and SO GOOD. I had the Machete, which was insanely refreshing and came with frozen watermelon cubes instead of ice Colin looooved his Out of Office. Atmosphere 10/10. Food 10/10. Service 11/10. We will absolutely be back--and asking for Daniel!

I'd probably give them a 4.5 for the vibes and service. We had a reservation and got seated a…read morelittle earlier than expected which was nice. Our server was soooo nice and very chatty which I actually enjoyed tonight. It was nice to talk to him and enjoy their atmosphere. The food is pretty good too just nothing I haven't had before honestly. Still really cute place that I would recommend to people! They have a limited menu so be aware of that, but what they have they do it well. Chicken Fajitas: Doesn't come out smoking hot which I would've wanted but it had great flavor. It was boujee fajitas for sure lol. A bit spicy but I enjoyed that. 8/10 Tacos: a little dry but again had great flavor. 8/10 Queso; tasty but didn't come out super hot, it was kind of clumpy. 6/10 Horchata: omg so good must get 10/10

Been a loyal customer of Via Real since the early 1990's…read more All of a sudden they decided to charge much more in taxes that I assume must partially be to offset what seemed like a nice "social hour" recently added. When we asked the manager about it, he didn't seem to know they changed this. 10/25/25 was 8.25% tax (including alcohol in the order). All recent bills were anywhere from 13% to 16.5% hidden in the "tax" line, not even itemized. I'm sure because they know most won't realize it. This may explain why on a Friday at 5pm (even with a social hour) the bar was empty except for one other couple. Not going to reduce the stars since I like many of the long-timers that work here, but whoever is running the show now should probably re-examine their decisions. #WWFD

My husband and I were visiting the area and decided to give this place a try because of the great…read morereviews. We sat at the bar on a Friday afternoon and were greeted by a great bartender named Edgar. He gave us a few recommendations, so we thought we'd go with his suggestions. So happy we listened! The sea bass enchiladas with charbroiled shrimp were fantastic! I absolutely wasn't expecting the depth of flavors. It was an amazing dish for sure. The charbroiled filet mignon was the star of the show however. We were not expecting such a great steak at a Mexican restaurant. The table side charring was perfect! Charred to a perfect medium rare with the right amount of seasonings. If we're ever in Dallas/Irving area...we'd definitely return! Well done.

The best carne asada I have had in a while. Chips awe fresh and thick. Guacamole is perfect. I'll…read morebe back!

Excellent excellent excellent. Great local Establishment…read morethat the locals go to and all the food is great. Look forward to going every time I'm in the area. Highly recommend checking them out!

This is an Feb 2025 update to my prior review…read more This used to be my "go to" restaurant for when I have friends fly into town. Their decor is interesting, the drinks are delicious and strong and their menu is almost entirely gluten-free. I have Celiac Disease and this is one of the only local restaurants that I look forward to eating at. They seem to have unfortunately changed up their menu and eliminated the taco plates. They used to have amazing brisket tacos. Now, their food is really expensive and there are no tacos. They seem to have transitioned to a steakhouse menu. We visited on National Margarita Day so they had some drink specials. We sat on the outdoor patio, not realizing that none of the patio heaters had fuel tanks. Service was okay but we did have to go inside a couple of times to ask for stuff since nobody else was outside (pretty empty inside too). Please bring back your tacos!

A upscale Mexican restaurant that mixes traditional recipes, with a modern twist. The restaurants…read morevibe is business causal. I could definitely, imagine a few business deals being finalized here over dinner. The service was top notch, as well as the food. I would definitely come back Cochinita Pibil- The achiote-marinated braised pork shank fell right of the bone. The entree came with lemongrass rice, oregano-pickled red onions, & spicy sour orange sauce.

Today was my first time dining at Cielita Mexican Flavors and several people at the Omni Hotel next…read moredoor recommended it. I had Pork Secreto medium well and it is probably the Beat meal I have had in a very long time. Incredible flavors and cooked to perfection. When I come back to visit Irving, TX, this will definitely be a must stop! The staff like Marianna is so knowledgeable and friendly. It's just the Best! Thank you!

We had a wonderful experience! The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and perfect for enjoying a great…read moremeal. The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully prepared. I especially want to recognize Sofia, our server, who provided excellent service throughout our visit. She was friendly, attentive, professional, and always made sure we had everything we needed. Her positive attitude really made our experience even better. We will definitely be coming back! Great food, great atmosphere, and outstanding service. Highly recommended!

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.

Arrived here a little early for dinner. Place was empty so we got service really quick. The queso…read moreblanco was so delicious and a must! Wanted to try the empanadas, but they were out of brisket. We got chicken and it was still good. Place is small, but definitely a hidden gem. Food was great!

I received this location as a recommendation from ChatGPT. I was a bit skeptical since Ai can be…read moretoo optimistic or just wrong. I was NOT DISAPPOINTED. The inside reminds me of most of the Tex-Mex themed restaurants in Dallas. The FESTIVE colors, chairs & booth seating, bar photos on the wall. Service to the table was nothing exceptional. After scanning the menu, I ordered the trio fajita which is steak, chicken, and shrimp. I wanted to be able to pick my meat combo. I really just wanted the Chicken and Shrimp. Luckily, the Mister was able to eat the beef. They came sizzling! The Chicken was tender and the marinade was not over-powering. The shrimp was cooked but very fishy. I squeezed fresh lemon on it and it pulled out the intended flavor. I was not particularly awed with garnishments. I wanted shredded lettuce and maybe my choice of beans black or pinto. Nonetheless, the overall plate was good and I RECOMMEND for anyone looking for a high protein meal. The chips and dip came out first with both salsa and a bean dip. LOVED the bean dip as a counter to the spicy salsa. They did not have queso blanco but I know this is mostly a lower Mexico to central-America staple.

My new favorite Tex Mex restaurant. Love the fajitas…read more It was my wife's and my first time here. Kayla gave us fantastic service. Ample seating with festive birthday. The manager also came and gave us free beef fajita samples since he found out it was our first time. The flavor and juiciness of the beef blew me away. My wife and I got queso to compliment the complimentary tortilla chips and salsa and bean dips. I was a big fan of the beans too, didn't think I would be. We ended up getting a trio (beef, chicken, shrimp) fajita 1/2 pound and it was perfect for the 2 of us. You can taste the grilled and charred flavor on the meats. The chicken and shrimp were slightly on the drier side but when combined with the sour cream, beans, guac, cheese, they were perfection. For the two people, the limitation ended up being more the toppings to the fajitas but it was just enough. At about $25 for 2, that was a steal. The queso was about $9. Right before we were about to leave, Kayla recommended the tres leches dessert and you know we had to try it. It was solid. Loved the cream on top. Definitely would come back again!

The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was very friendly and attentive…read more The food was on the pricey side, but they serve you a hearty portion, so it balances out. They offered complimentary chips and salsa along with beans. They were not seasoned black beans, so I had to add salsa to make them worth eating. The pozole was flavorful, and the broth was seasoned to perfection. It had plenty of hominy but was lacking in shredded beef. Shrimp tacos were awesome, and the side of veggies was a great side for a seafood entree. I get tired of just seeing fries. The bar area is a little divey. Average prices, well-made drinks. They have a daily happy hour.

We chose this place close to the airport for something Tex - Mex. The queso with a little heat was…read morea hit! The enchiladas were filling and we had leftovers as well. They had plenty of tvs to watch soccer, too, so we were set for a good time!

Great ambiance. Seated on time with a reservation. Service was good although often hard to…read moreunderstand our waiter who mumbled a little bit. Our cocktails were all good - and the appetizers were very good. We had the crispy pork belly and the tostaditas with barbacoa. The crispy pork belly was especially delicious and I would order as my own dinner in the future. It comes with onions and sauces and corn tortillas and it's to die for - so crispy and flavorful. We ordered the Bistec enchiladas and they were good but not as good as the appetizers. They give you a variety of sauces when you're seated that you keep throughout the meal - from mild to spicy but I would say the "spicy" is on the mild side. Still good and flavorful but not unapproachable for most ppl. We had the Campechana dessert and it was a little strange. It was basically a vanilla Icecream cake with a crispy waffle cone like layering that was really hard to break until it sat a while. It was oddly addicting but also not that good? I can't explain it. We went to the cigar lounge area after dinner and had Mexican espresso martinis and watched football before heading home. There was little smoke smell but very minimal until it got later. Around 8:30 (on a Saturday night) ppl started smoking cigars and they opened the side windows and being 90degrees right now - it became less enjoyable so we decided to end the night. In the fall that room would probably be quite lovely with the windows open. They have comfortable seating and fire pits. Really more of a 4.5 out of 5. Loved the decor near the restrooms and patio too.

This was my first time visiting with my family, and we had an absolutely amazing experience! The…read moremanager, Danny, and our server, Dom, were fantastic and truly made us feel welcome. The food was easily a **15 out of 10**--yes, it was just that good! The ambiance was absolutely beautiful, so much so that we turned the women's bathroom into our very own little photo shoot . I leave in another eight days to head back home, but I will definitely be making one more stop here before I leave Southlake. If you're in the area, please check this place out--you won't be disappointed!

This is a great place with delicious tacos. The decor is fantastic and makes you feel like you're…read morein Latin America with all the vibrant colors. The staff is friendly and welcoming. You order at the register, and they bring your food to you; you also get chips and salsa. I will definitely be coming back for some breakfast tacos. Tacos are delicious nice and juicy with a lot of flavor.

Popped in for some Saturday brunch, service was friendly and quick! We're new to the area so it was…read moregreat to have some hot Mexican food available. Chips and salsa are provided which is a nice perk! I had the horchata and it was great not too watery but not overly cinnamon flavored. The breakfast tacos were delicious and hit the spot. The chilaquiles were good but I wish the chips were made from the same tortillas the tacos were from! Overall the food is a tiny bit pricier to be able to consider this a hole in the wall but still delicious! It was quiet and spacious inside which was great. Will be returning!!