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    La Picosa

    4.1 (36 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 11:45 pm

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    Carnita Tacos

    Great $2.75 tacos! Cash only! Really enjoyed a casual, authentic atmosphere! Definitely recommend

    My last chicken flauta (most gone before remembering to post)
    David M.

    The food, flavor and attention to customer remind me of being at my Mexican parent's home: humble spot, solid good food (I had the 4-chicken flautas plate with rice and beans), and best of all--the attention! The sincere cashier/waitress served with a smile. She gave me 4oz samples of LEGIT fresh cantaloupe and horchata drinks: I got the awesome cantaloupe. I would definitely come back to try the 40 item menu and weekend-only made specials: pozole and menudo. 5 stars for the service, four stars for the food... I round up for them!

    the meat and vegetables on the foil
    Cain A.

    Undercooked tacos, bad customer service, and wrong order. Asked for flour tacos, got corn then refused to fix order and instead wanted to charge me extra for what I actually ordered. Get home and see how undercooked the tacos are and give them a call the same lady answers and when I mention the problem she shifts blame and says "that's not us, we haven't made any order for pick up" so I say ok, apologize and look for the "right" number to find out that I called the right number when she answers again and says it wasn't them I assure them it was then when I ask if I can go get the incorrect items fixed she just says "no". After arguing she eventually caved in saying they don't do that but they'll change it this time and never again. I mentioned You wouldn't have to change anything if you had done it right the first time. I was a little rude because I got upset at how she handled the issue, very poor customer service. Bad food. Definitely better service and food at a gas station taco place.

    Chorizo egg and cheese breakfast tacos
    Holden H.

    The best breakfast tacos I've ever had, and I have tried many taco places coming from San Antonio. Credit goes to the cute girl at the front that made them. I will be back to try the other tacos. If the barbacoa tacos are good, this will be my go to when I come to visit Dallas.

    Karen B.

    Was in the mood for something different and out of the norm saw this place driving by in the neighborhood never noticed it. Checked the reviews and gave it a try. It was the best authentic Mexican that I have ever had. I had the chicken fajita plate with rice and beans my husband had a beef burrito. Both portions were large I could only eat half my plate. Enough jalapeno that it was hot without being overwhelming. I poured the red sauce all over everything. Down size was that they don't speak English and the menu is all in Spanish and you have to navigate by photos and the words you can recognize. I had cash since I read the reviews and was aware although yes somewhat inconvenient. Will be back though soon.

    Tender & juicy barbacoa tacos!!!

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    1 year ago

    I was around the area and decided to check on this authentic Mexican place and it turned out out to be great , the tortas are to die for

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    2 years ago

    Delicious barbacoa. More expensive than I would have guessed, and cash only, but very delicious

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    5 years ago

    Authentic tacos that aren't overly seasoned. The carne asada tacos were fantastic. Great "hole in the wall" find.

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    4 years ago

    Everything was delicious, would come back and everything was fresh and homemade. Coffee was delicious and good service, would come back.

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    7 years ago

    Was so good. The barbacoa and lamb was really good. Would stop at this place again next time I'm in Dallas

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    9 years ago

    Very good food. Extremely polite staff. They only accept cash though. I will come back as the chicken enchilada was very tasty.

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    9 years ago

    Authentic Mexican cuisine. So delicious. Staff is so sweet, customers are nice. Got enchiladas and quesadillas. So cheap!!!

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    9 years ago

    We had coffee and menudo. Coffee had a cinnamon taste. We loved it. Very authentic. Yummy. We will be back.

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    11 years ago

    Love this place. Good authentic food. Great place if you want good priced quick food. I come here often.

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    Las Palmas - Guacamole

    Las Palmas

    4.3(932 reviews)
    9.9 miUptown
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    My go-to spot if I can get a reservation. This place is always so popular, and for good reason. I…read morewent with my girlfriend on a Thursday evening and we were sat quickly after arriving. The goose in the garden drink is our favorite, however not on the menu any more. Isai and Kenia were helping us out all night and they were amazing! Accommodating, prompt, and great personalities! We love to leave friends with our servers, and it isn't hard to do with a staff such as that. Chips and salsa are always fresh, flavorful, and the perfect amount of spicy. We also had the chicken flautas, and they hit the spot! The Mexican candy shots are the best I've had. We can't wait for our next visit!

    Service was excellent. Super attentive and knowledgeable. The place was beautiful, my only…read morecomplaint was that it was super loud for a Thursday evening. Could barely hear the person next to me because we were seated next to a party of 10+ people. It may have been best to reserve that area just for them and have us seated elsewhere but no biggie. I was celebrating my birthday here since I've heard great things about the food choices. I ordered shrimp tacos, my family got fajitas and it was pretty decent. Towards the end of dinner, our server was super attentive and brought out a shareable dessert. I believe it was a churro cheesecake which was delicious.

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    Las Brasas - Beef short ribs

    Las Brasas

    3.8(56 reviews)
    9.5 miLower Greenville

    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.

    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!

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    El Carlos Elegante - Mini bites- crab cake and taco- wonderful

    El Carlos Elegante

    4.5(244 reviews)
    10.3 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

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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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