The Allen Velvet Taco is phenomenal. The staff is consistently efficient, the restaurant is clean,…read moreand the food comes out hot and fast. The food is incredibly fresh, and the flavors are always spot on. 10/10 recommendation if you want elevated, unique tacos.

Got the elite guacamole.... So freaken yummy. I realize they have several of these locations, but…read morethey do seem to have a little bit of a different menu.

Great little spot. Drive up…read more Order food. Wait a few mins for food. Enjoy great tacos!

Tacos smell and taste good. The sauces are very spicy and really what makes the tacos good. I was a…read morebit lost when I arrived as I didn't know where to pull up. I called several times to confirm but they hung up on me, I think it was due to the language barrier. This is only drive through. You have to pull up in your car and wait until a worker opens their window to get and give your order. I placed an order ahead of time so I just had to wait at the drive through to pay and pick it up. There may be a small language barrier if Spanish isn't your native language. They gave me the card reader to tip and it was all in Spanish so I had no idea what to click or press but eventually figured it out. I wish they offered lunch specials.

Ok. These folks are super nice! The food is good…read more However, it's always a hot mess inside afternoons and weekends. Teenagers, are not as careful and it shows. The tables and floors are dirty with flakes of food. Just down right dirty. Ugh. Not sure when they ever wipe them down, if ever. Of all the tables on several visits I couldn't find a clean table to sit and eat. It's a taqueria? But, still offer table seating. I'm so confused. Not the usual spotless Mexican kitchen. The floors are dirty. Ugh. Crumbs all over the floor and it's sticky. I think most folks use Uber Eats. That's why they don't have a standard inside. Usually, kids, and I mean kids 16 and younger are running the counter and kitchen. The bottles are never wiped down. Caked on food on ketchup, green sauce, and red sauce bottles. Thus far I've not gotten sick. They don't speak English, but then I don't speak Spanish. So it's a wash! I'll probably go back. And pray every time I don't get sick. Thus far I've dodged the bullet! I'd like to support a small business. However, the prices are stupid crazy! Salsa and chips are $5.50. Refills are $1 each time for salsa. Pay up front too. Then they serve you. Don't expect refills either you have to pay first. ( I still leave a tip, but probably shouldn't). Food is always decent! Just know when eating in, it's not up to expectations as a consumer. Make your own judgments. Sticking to Uber eats may be your best bet! That way you don't see what really goes on inside this establishment. June-September 2024

The service here was amazing everyone was so kind and helpful. The chicken was super fresh and…read moretender in the tacos and enchiladas and the churros were hot fresh and very delicious. The restaurant setting was casual and fun and the owner and the guy at the register were super nice which enhanced our experience. We will definitely be back soon. Thank you!!

What an Amazing service provided by the Neon Cactus team during our Pumas Vs RP soccer Gala event!…read moreThe environment was more than welcoming and thrilling! The servers will constantly check up on us making sure we had everything we needed, as well as warm and delicious authentic Mexican dishes! Loved it.

Best afternoon margaritas, chips and salsa, and service with my best friend's momma! Terry and Z…read moreare PHENOMENAL!!!!!! Thank you for a lovely day we will never forget! Next time i'm in town, this will be a staple for sure! Get chips and salsa to go for sure it's THAT GOOD!

The potato and egg burrito has been my go to breakfast when I'm starving. The green and red salsas…read moreare absolutely incredible!

I love good tacos, but I'm from a whole different area of the country that isn't even known for…read moretacos. I figured Texas would probably have great places after moving here, and I quickly realized this Mexican restaurant confirmed it! The del sur taco was fantastic, I love avocado on my tacos. Very impressed by that, but also their mexican soda was really good as well. Definitely recommend this spot here in McKinney!

This Mexican restaurant embodies what it means to be a high quality place to dine and feel like you…read moregot your money's worth! Some of the best Mexican food I've ever had, and service was top quality! Atmosphere speaks for itself, from friendly staff to just being busy, the quality of this place always shows. I will be back and highly recommend!

This place is absolutely perfect. Growing up, my aunt and uncle had a Mexican restaurant. The whole…read morefamily including my cousins and their friends worked there. Cookies reminds me of that and it's so special. It is the freshest, most authentic Mexican food you could ask for. The portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable. Everyone working there is always so genuinely kind. It's laid back and comfortable with the best vibe. If you think you've had excellent birria at other places--I promise you, you've had nothing until you've had theirs. They offer their quesabirria tacos in both barbacoa and lamb (because it's actually authentic Mexican) and they are total nirvana. And today, my search for the best menudo in Dallas came to an end. This is it and I'm positive I'll be getting it every Saturday that I can during the cooler months. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to trying everything else on their menu. Today we took our order to go and it was packaged completely perfectly with generous salsas and toppings.

When the server offers other ingredients like cheese or sour cream... be careful! There an upcharge…read morefor everything!!! Instead of $5 deal I paid $8 &change!!!!

Here is the review with the burger worked in…read more --- I spent today at Brisket School at Vaqueros BBQ, and it was my Father's Day gift. The class was taught by the great Trey Sanchez. Let me start with the most important thing I can tell you. If you have never eaten at Vaqueros, you are missing out. Vaqueros and Hutchins are the two best BBQ joints in Collin County. But Vaqueros has a twist. Their barbecue is competition grade, and they also happen to run one of the Top 50 taco spots in the entire state. Do not take my word for it. Ask Texas Monthly. Want to know why the tacos are that good? It is the brisket. Trey uses every last ounce of it. The trimmings end up in the sausage, the burgers, the tacos, and the consomé de res. They go into the tallow too, and if you ever order the fries, you will understand. You will want more. His suadero tacos are something special, and that is just the beginning of the menu. Speaking of burgers, do not skip his. It is outstanding, and it is made with, if you guessed brisket, you would be right. So here is my advice. If you are thinking about wandering next door to Village Burger Bar, stop. Get a burger from Trey instead. His beef is ground fresh daily, and the pickles and the mustard are made in house. It is in a different league. Now the class itself. What Trey taught me about trimming a brisket, treating it like a steak, seasoning it, and wrapping it, those are lessons any wannabe pitmaster will cherish for life. And here is the part nobody warns you about. Trey is a phenomenal storyteller. He knows everyone in the Texas barbecue world, and his stories alone are worth the price of admission. Let us talk about the food. Do you love barbecue? Vaqueros has it. Brisket, ribs, turkey, and two kinds of sausage, and every one of them is excellent. The smoked pork carnitas are pure heaven. Looking for something a little different? Get the brisket nachos. They come loaded with chopped brisket, queso, beans, pico, and all the fixings. Fifteen dollars. You can feed a family of four with one order. They have beer, margaritas, and a bourbon lemonade that is genuinely fantastic. I will say it one more time. You are missing out if you have not been. Tell him Brian sent you.

Arrived around 1:00 p.m. and were pleasantly surprised to find no line. Most of the tables inside…read morewere occupied, and there was an adjoining overflow dining area that didn't appear to be open--but it wasn't needed. We opted to sit outside despite the heat. Thankfully, there was plenty of shade from umbrellas, and it was a great spot for people-watching with lots of foot traffic passing by. Now for the important part--the BBQ. My son and I split the two-meat plate with brisket, pork ribs, mac and cheese, and beans. The brisket was legit--moist, flavorful, and with a nice bark, although I would have liked it a little crispier. The pork ribs were just okay; they were a bit on the dry side. That said, their BBQ sauce was excellent. I'm usually not one to sauce good ribs, but in this case it definitely elevated them. The mac and cheese was probably the biggest surprise. It was rich and gooey, topped with feta, chives, and shredded cheddar. Not a combination I would have expected--or ordered--but somehow it really worked. The only real disappointment was the beans. They arrived cold and were a bit bland, especially by Texas BBQ standards. Overall, it was a solid 4-star experience. The brisket alone is worth trying, and I'd definitely come back to work my way through more of the menu.