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    El Tacaso

    4.3 (298 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open Open 24 hours

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Quesadilla and 5 gorditas
    David G.

    24/7 taco stand, cash only. What's not to love. Grab some tacos, burritos, tortas, gorditas, or quesadillas. Hands down top 5 tacos in Dallas.

    Aiko Hime M.

    Spicy and satisfying If you love spicy food this place is for you. The salsa had a serious kick but the meat was juicy and flavorful. Tortillas were fresh and warm. Will be back for more

    Jacob By H.

    Outstanding street tacos The carnitas were crispy on the outside juicy on the inside. The tortillas were warm and fresh. Loved the salsa verde just the right heat. Cant wait to come back

    Fajita on flour
    Marisa H.

    Our favorite taco spot whenever we are craving street tacos. Some of the best in the area! They are open 24/7 and you can get your taco fix whenever! The lady at the window is super friendly as well. Don't forget to bring cash for the elote cart!

    Picadillo and Pastor
    Tae S.

    These tacos were full of flavor. I am surprised there is always a line at the little pull up spot. I had picadillo and pastor, both let me wanting more tacos. I can't wait to hit this spot up again.

    Aaliyah W.

    At this point, I think I'm addicted to tacos. I'm on a mission to find good taco spots in every area I go to. So that's what brings me to El Tacaso at 1:00am on various days lol. It's located inside a Mobil gas station like most authentic taco places but seems to be in quite a sketchy area. There are a lot of homeless people surrounding the gas station but they have never attempted to approach me. My 1st visit, I parked at a pump & placed a to-go order because I really didn't feel like standing at the window. You can order on the inside or outside window but lately I have been going inside. I always order the same 4 tacos -- 2 Barbocoa & 2 Carnitas, which comes to $6. No matter how hard I try, I can never eat them all in one setting maybe 2 if I'm lucky. I am taking 1 star for the bathrooms, which is probably more of the gas station workers issue but either way customers need a CLEAN & WORKING bathroom by all means. Imagine tip toeing in the bathroom, scrambling for tissue then also realizing the toilet doesn't flush smh. Side note: when I called in to order the person was speaking in Spanish so I was a bit concerned but ultimately I asked the right questions & we got the order completed, so just be mindful if you place a to-go order. Will I be back? Duhh! & of course I recommend it to anyone visiting the area. I will drive by Fuel City 50 million times just to get here.

    Sarrang P.

    A lot of people I know call this place friendlys and I find my self here often after a night out or just even during the day. It's super nice that its 24 hours and the tacos never disappoint. My favorite has to be the Barbacoa and I always get flour tortilla. I love how they dont charge extra for that like some places do. Super cheap and made fresh. The tortillas are even cooked to be a bit crispy and warm and its soo good. I also love their Barbacoa quesadilla. It sometimes can be a bit greasy but most of the time they make it pretty good and it's honestly the best thing ever and pretty big!

    The outside
    Doug G.

    Breakfast tacos lacked flavor. I ordered the chorizo and egg and potato and egg. The sauce did not really help. I ordered the food to go for my team at the warehouse and these did not go very quickly.

    Lisa L.

    These are the best tacos that I have had in DFW! They're also reasonably priced, at $1.50 per taco and $6.00 per quesadilla and burrito. I always recommend getting a quesadilla! The cheese they use is tasty; I believe it's mozzarella. I normally do a fajita quesadilla and get pastor and barbocoa tacos. Their meats are full of flavor. I have yet to have better pastor tacos. The salsas are also packed with flavor and are awesomely spicy. All items come with green and red salsa, cilantro, and raw white onion on the side. You can request to add grilled onions. Additional toppings such as jalapeños and cheese cost $.25 each. Some other pros is that they are open till late (4AM on Fri & Sat). They cook up the orders quick. I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes. Don't forget to bring cash for the elite stand outside!

    Rosalee C.

    Came here for the street tacos on corn with cilantro and onion ($2 each). Pastor is flavourful and barbacoa is good too. The green salsa was surprisingly spicy and the red salsa was VERY spicy. I wish they had more meat options (tripa or lengua would be nice). Good spot to grab some hot and authentic tacos if you're in the area!

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    Service and food were good. Will definitely be coming back sometime soon.The ambiance was ok as well.

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    This is the spot after a good night out. LOVED THE TACOS & the service !!! Hellaaa good (;

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    So far best fajitas tacos I had so far beat part of it that this place is open 24/7 so come get you some el tacaso tacos

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    The food is good just don't get the chicken taco it's dry af but every thing else buss

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    Simply the best. Great food. Always friendly people. Quesadillas are fantastic. Enjoy

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    Had such a nice lunch with my family at Las Palmas! This was our second time visiting this location…read moreand it definitely lived up to the hype again. Since the weather has been so nice lately, outdoor seating is super popular, so I'd recommend making a reservation if you can. Even though we didn't have one, they were still able to accommodate our group which we really appreciated. The service was amazing...everyone was so polite, attentive, and fast. The drinks were delicious and the food came out surprisingly quickly as well. They also offer valet, but if it's packed, there's parking across the street too which was convenient. Highly recommend for a nice lunch or dinner during the weekend. We'll definitely be coming back again!

    A staple of Uptown, Las Palmas is often referred to as the best Tex-Mex in Dallas. While I may be…read morebiased as it's my local spot, I do think Las Palmas is excellent. The location is super cute and always packed. You definitely need a reservation or have to go super early to get a spot. There is valet parking as well as street parking, which can get a bit crowded. I've had a ton of different food items the years, but their fajitas are their signature dish for a reason! It comes out sizzling, fresh, and delicious. Do not pass up on the bone marrow sauce, it transforms the dish to beyond a 10/10! The salsas are always good and then tortilla chips salty and fresh. I start with a skinny margarita w a salt rim, which was good. Our waiter, Abraham, was great! He was very attentive and was very knowledgeable about the menu. We also order the ceviche to start, which was yummy! The crackers were a bit of an odd pairing for me and I stuck with tortilla chips, but overall delicious!! My friend ordered the steak quesadilla and thought it was tasty too.

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    Las Brasas - Beef short ribs

    Las Brasas

    3.8(57 reviews)
    7.0 miLower Greenville

    Our friends found this spot and it was such a great find! The vibe is amazing, nice decor, great…read moremusic, good service. We hung out comfortably and had a couple of drinks before heading out. The food is amazing!! Obviously every dish is meat based here and it's cooked to perfection. Seasoned deliciously and very tender. The garlic mashed potatoes were smooth and tasty. We also ordered Chicharrónes and guac. I'll admit I was very skeptical about The Chicharrónes because they're either cooked right or they're not. They got it down here. Everything was cooked exceptionally well and delicious. 10/10 recommend. Food and drinks are great!

    The short of it--food was fine, but certainly felt overpriced for what we ate…read more Long of it--Sat outside and it was nice. Here in Texas, chips and salsa are such a commonplace experience it's off-putting to pay for them. We ordered the guacamole and the chips and salsa come with it, so that was, I guess, better...but the guacamole was $16, so there's that. The salsa was tasty as was the guacamole, but again, for the portion it's really not worth it. We had the queso flameado, which was yummy and the flour tortillas are good! We split the sirloin and were underwhelmed. For a grilled meats place the steak was very under seasoned and wasn't giving us fresh hot grilled vibes. Meh at best, as were the rice and beans. We ordered elote as a side and it was really the best thing we ate. Service was friendly and efficient! Cocktails average $16ish. Again, for the prices we expected better.

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    5.7 miDesign District

    Came in on a whim on a Friday night around 9pm with no reservation. We were instantly taken aback…read moreby the ambiance here. My wife and I agreed it felt like we were back in Mexico City. Chris our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. He took his time walking us through the menu and explaining what made El Carlos Elegante so special. The drinks were perfect. My wife loved her Desert Flor while I thoroughly enjoyed my Modelo Micheleda. Her Surf and Turf one hitter was exceptional. I have to say my Crab Cake was just ok. It tasted a little pasty and very heavy on the bread. The Pulpo was absolutely amazing. Perfect texture and the sauce it was served almost had me licking the plate. The El Machete was incredible from its presentation, to the freshness of the corn tortilla, to the quality of the meat inside. Definitely recommend this. We really liked our Okra + Shishito course, we just wished it had more okra in it. The two things I loved about the Al Pastor was of course the sauce it was served on but the fact that I got to enjoy it like a steak. It was served sliced on a bias like flank steak. Typically Al Pastor is finely chopped and served in tacos and burritos, so this was a different eating experience for me. And of course it was delicious as well. We cannot wait to come back and try more of the menu.

    I was genuinely excited to bring my friend here for her birthday after such an incredible…read moreexperience back in December. That visit checked every box -- the food, service, ambiance, and overall hospitality were all exceptional. What really stood out to me then was the attention to detail. I had casually mentioned that one of my cocktails wasn't quite my taste, and Harry personally reached out afterward to say they'd gladly adjust it next time. That kind of thoughtful follow-up leaves a lasting impression and is exactly the sort of hospitality that elevates a restaurant experience. Unfortunately, this recent visit felt like a completely different restaurant. We decided to do a combination of à la carte dishes along with the Experience menu after being told this version would feature entirely off-menu items, which genuinely intrigued us since Ihad also done the Experience previously. At the start of dinner, we were asked about allergies and dietary restrictions. I clearly explained that I have a mango allergy and do not eat beef. Our server then asked whether I ate other meats, and I clarified yes -- and even specifically mentioned that if the machete dish was beef, please still include it because my friend could enjoy it and I really wanted her to try it. He confirmed it would be the sirloin version, so we happily agreed not to modify that course. So imagine our surprise when one of the first dishes arrived dressed with a mango vinaigrette. Thankfully, we barely caught him quietly mentioning "mango" as he set it down. We immediately looked at each other thinking, "Didn't we just discuss the allergy?" It was disappointing, but unfortunately also representative of the overall service throughout the evening. Our server seemed disengaged, inattentive, and often not fully listening. Empty glasses sat untouched, opportunities to order additional items were missed, and at one point we were simply handed the check without even being asked if we wanted anything else. We also ordered a bottle of sparkling wine and ended up pouring it ourselves for most of the evening because our glasses were rarely refilled. I completely understand not leaving the bottle tableside if walkway space is limited, but repeatedly needing to get up ourselves to retrieve it felt out of sync with the level of service one expects from a Michelin-recommended restaurant -- especially at this price point. Then came the machete dish. Instead of the sirloin version we specifically discussed, we received the vegetarian potato version. When the server asked how it looked, I politely explained that we were disappointed because he had specifically told us it would be the sirloin preparation. At minimum, I would have expected another protein substitution given the earlier conversation about what I could eat. I'm also still unclear whether the Experience menu was truly "off-menu" as described, since several dishes -- including the halibut -- appeared familiar. Had that been communicated differently, we likely would have skipped the Experience altogether and simply curated our own meal. At the end of the night, spending over $500 while pouring our own wine, nearly being served an allergen we explicitly disclosed, and receiving dishes different from what was promised made for a deeply disappointing experience -- especially after such a phenomenal first visit. It honestly felt sad more than anything because I know how wonderful this restaurant can be. I'm not sure what changed in the last five months, but the difference was significant.

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    El Carlos Elegante - A very cool vibe

    A very cool vibe

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    Beet salad- served with grapefruit slices- turns out, I am not a fan of beets

    El Carlos Elegante - "surf and turf" one-hitters (SO yum) with the La Famosa (a sotol Naked & Famous -- funky and awesome)

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    "surf and turf" one-hitters (SO yum) with the La Famosa (a sotol Naked & Famous -- funky and awesome)

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