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    La Hacienda Ranch

    3.9 (404 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Walter W.

    Historic longevity. It was 1971 in the Old Town center that I discovered Mariano's Mexican restaurant. That was the year the owner, Mariano Martinez, invented the world's first frozen margarita machine. Instantly, it became the "go to " restaurant in Dallas. Today the greatest continues. The addition of wood fired grilled steaks will all the traditional Mexican dishes is unique. The smell of the grilling steaks and food coupled with the ranch decor is incredible. Tylar Smith is the manager and his decades of experience here makes your dining experience memorable. The menu is so broad it makes you want to sample it ALL. The enchiladas with rice,beans,and a taco was a great choice. The chips and two salsas were good. Seeing the servers delivering steaming fajitas and other plates to adjoining tables planted the " I want that " feeling. The food , atmosphere, and service deserve your patronage. Make it sooner than later. See you there!

    Combo Fajitas for 1 - Sizzling hot, fresh, made-to-order- Very good
    Valencia A.

    Good service, good food, cold drinks! Dimly lit, nice ambiance. I tried the chicken enchiladas with sour cream sauce, and we also tried the fajitas. Tasty!

    Rice and beans
    Vu N.

    We stopped in at La Hacienda Ranch for the first time and had a truly great Tex-Mex experience. The atmosphere has warmth in abundance in addition to being universally inviting, thus presenting a definitive ranch-style vibe, which creates a feeling of home for each individual. We shared beef fajitas which have the nice charred flavor you want in tender and well-seasoned meat. The dish included freshly made tortillas, and the flavorful sides delightfully improved it. It's great that they give you 6 tortillas the first time even if you only ordered the fajita for 1. It was a perfect size for sharing As an appetizer, we started with the Texas Torpedoes; it was a good mix of crispy, cheesy, as well as spicy. The jalapeños had a good kick. They were stuffed just right and weren't too much. We drank a single Fire & Ice Margarita, a genuinely fun and flavorful cocktail. The drink, which had the perfect sweetness and a tequila punch, served on-the-rocks style in a special way. Service was attentive, and our food was served in a timely manner.

    The famous Margarita Machine
    Chriss N.

    The place is busy, make sure you plan ahead. If a restaurant is really busy that's usually a very good sign. Definitely was in this case as well. Our work group (8) went to enjoy a dinner together after a long work day. Loved the laid back atmosphere, just made you feel relaxed and comfortable. We only had one waiter for our party, he absolutely rocked it, couldn't have asked for better service. Let's jump to what we came here for, margaritas and food! The queso was by far the best I've ever had. Texas Torpedoes were great as well. The margaritas were perfect, just the right balance. Table side guacamole was excellent. I believe everyone at the table got something different, consensus with everyone was great food! I had the Spanish style enchiladas, they were amazing. If you're in the area make sure to stop by!

    Hot skillet apple pie!
    Scotty A.

    Absolutely amazing!!!! 5 stars definitely!!!! From the chips and salsa to the queso and main meal. Everything was hot, fresh and delicious! The apple pie desert!!!! If you don't get it you're not doing it right. It comes out on a sizzling skillet with bubbly caramelized apples and ice cream. We will definitely be back!!! Out of town review loves this place!!!!!!!!!

    Jennifer Nicole G.

    While this place is a little pricey, my goodness the food and drinks are amazing!!! The "Mariano" margarita is probably my favorite at any restaurant! Soooo yummy!!! It includes fresh squeezed lime and a 2.5 oz pour of top shelf tequila. I love the hand cut sun-shaped lime they use to garnish, too! Chips and salsa are served promptly upon arrival and the service is very good! We sat once at a table and once at the bar; both times solid. We had the beef fajitas for two and everything was amazing!!! The steak was tender, everything super fresh and tasty. One of my favorite things were the corn tortillas!!! Omgoodness they were AMAZING!!! And they're made in house just like the chips. So good! Two things I didn't love... the table was rather sticky. The tables were cleaned so I'm not sure if it's because they were older or what... I used my linen napkin as a placemat to solve that sticky feeling. I also felt like the chairs were quite shallow. I could not sit back all the way and felt like I was slipping forward. Neither of these things had an impact on the food or service, just things I don't like. It was very dark inside which I don't mind but big shocker to my eyes upon entering and exiting that took time to adjust to. They have a filet and Mariano special that I'll be back to try as well as an apple pie dessert that looks insane!!! The apple pie is supposed to be really good and is half off on Sundays but we didn't have an room left either time to even get to the dessert course... next time!!! 5/5! A must try!

    Something for everyone and prices in line with 2023
    Guy H.

    My first visit here since Mariano purchased and started operating. I'd visited literally decades ago, when it sat in a field on a country road,by itself! Wow,how things change. The food wasn't memorable back then so,I haven't returned until now. I first ate at Mariano's original restaurant on Greenville Ave in Dallas Texas. That was before he invented the frozen margarita. Him and his family have done a great job of maintaining and expanding his operation over the years while maintaining quality This particular place designed to look like a mountain lodge,serves hundreds of diners . Pretty amazing they can sling that much Tex Mex every day Our dinner was excellent and I'd say representative of traditional Tex Mex served ( and craved) in this part of Texas. Just be aware,if you go at prime dinner hour or lunch on weekends,you'll wait. I'd advise visiting around those hours so as to not wait. Otherwise,get some fantastic food and drink... Go!

    Mariano Queso after we finished.

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    It's always good, never a complaint, they never sacrifice taste or quality. Yum Yum Yumm

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    Everything about this place was great ! Highly recommend this place. Enchiladas were the best! Super fast and very polite staff!

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    Food and service is always good there! Highly recommend ! Hugo is one of the best waiters at la Hacienda ranch always excellent service

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    Is Plano location open?

    hello Cynthia!! yes we are open please check our website for operations hours and days www.laharanch.com

    Does this business have a patio?

    yes we have two,

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    Las Palmas - Guacamole

    Las Palmas

    4.3(934 reviews)
    13.3 miUptown
    $$

    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.

    This place has the best fajitas I ever had. I got the mesquite chicken fajitas. The chicken was so…read morejuicy & smoky. The bone marrow butter is the reason why it's so good. I wished it came with more than 3 tortillas or at least 4 since I don't put too much meat in my fajitas. I also tried the hickory grilled ribs. It was kinda salty, but the barbecue sauce was ok. The meat was very tender & falls off the bone. The fries that it comes with were alright. There was a little of wait, but I didn't mind since the food was good. Our food did take a while. Our waitress was very attentive & filled our water. There was seating inside & outside on the patio. I was glad that we were sat outside since it was a beautiful day today. Besides inside was kinda dark. Overall, the food is a little pricey, but totally worth it. A must are their fajitas.

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    Las Palmas - Queso flameado with chorizo

    Queso flameado with chorizo

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    Las Brasas - Beef short ribs

    Las Brasas

    3.8(57 reviews)
    12.7 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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    El Carlos Elegante - Mini bites- crab cake and taco- wonderful

    El Carlos Elegante

    4.5(244 reviews)
    13.8 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

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

    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)

    La Hacienda Ranch - tex-mex - Updated May 2026

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