Arrived around 5:45pm on a Friday night before a Plano West home game. We waited around 20 minutes…read morefor a table, and the line grew behind us. The restaurant is run super efficiently, but it is also very popular. This was our first time here, so it was surprising that it took longer to get our table than it did to get drinks, order, and get food. The salsa is excellent. Not mushy cooked salsa, it is thin with pieces of onion, cilantro, etc.... We loved the flavor, but there's definitely plenty of onion. Husband ordered a frozen margarita which he said was "limey and lush" with the perfect amount of salt. On our Deluxe Carne Asada and Carnitas plates, the meat was the star of the show. Beans, tortillas, rice, guac, cheese enchilada, and pico were all good, but the pork and beef were excellent. The marinade used on the carnitas left bright citrus hues. The asada was tender. The sopapilla was the most buttery tasting sopapilla I've ever had. The custom tables and chairs reflect the pride taken in having a nice space. The mural on the dining room wall is a lovely, bright focal point.

A good friend of mine recommended this restaurant to me. We arrived around 6:45 p.m. and there were…read morealready a few parties waiting outside. We finally got a table after about a 25 minute wait. We ordered the pork carnitas. The meat came in sizable chunks. Some pieces had a little fat, but most were pretty lean. They were all very tender and crispy on the outside. We also ordered a street taco dinner plate, which came with three tacos with proteins of our choice. We decided to go for a combination of beef, chicken, and pork. They were all delicious, but we liked the pork the most. It was moist and tender. We concluded the meal with some puffy sopaipillas. They were really good too! Our waiter was friendly and helpful, and very knowledgeable about the items on the menu. We enjoyed both the food and the service, and the lively vibe as well. We'll definitely come back. But next time we'll try to get there a little earlier to avoid the long wait.

The first time we went to La Sombra Cantina we thought we were going back to Pineda's. We were…read moresurprised at the change and hoped it was at least as good as Pineda's. We were very pleasantly surprised. It's even better in my opinion. The people are very warm and friendly. The food is really delicious. I love that they bring not only good salsa with their fresh hot chips, but also a tomatillo sauce and a black bean dip. We've now eaten there several times. The taco meat has a nicely charred flavor. The tamales were very good. (I'm picky about my tamales. I've tried their ranchero sauce, chili con carne, and sour cream sauce. None of them disappoint. Their rice isn't dry like it is at many other Tex-Mex places. And their $5.00 all day frozen margaritas are worth it. We usually go for the lunch specials that run until 4:00. They don't have mole on the menu, yet. I'm looking forward to their future specials. In this day and age where it's hard to keep a restaurant open, I really hope this one survives. It's not fancy, but the food and service make it worth it. And I'm a picky person when it comes to spending money on food I don't make myself.

My oh my ! I love this place, what gem ! The food is super delicious. I knew we were in for a treat…read morewith the salsa and the 3 dips. A red salsa which was mild and has some nice acidity from the tomato. Then there was a creamy green salsa that had a nice spice. Then finally my personal favorite a great black bean dip. These paired well with the free chips. My partner ordered the queso birria, great flavor and a great consume. Then I had the poblano enchiladas which was the best dish of night! The poblano sauce was creamy cheesy and delicious. There was a nice spiced shredded chicken super tasty. Overall a fantastic restaurant with great service too !

One of a few restaurants that I'll make frequent returns to and recommend to others. I have visited…read moreMena's for Tex Mex since 2018. I love that their service, regardless of day and time is very consistent. There dishes, salsas and chips have consistent quality and taste each visit. Drinks are great. I rarely have to ask for more drinks, salsa or chips. EVERYTHING I have tried on their menu is delicious. Recently went on a Friday for a 11 top bday party. Despite no reservations we were seated in under 15m I just love when restaurants stay consistent across their service and food quality.

Awesome restaurant looks like a great bar set up. And the food is delicious. Quick service and a…read moregreat hostess. Well done. I will be back and will spread the word.

The food is amazingly fresh. They have entrees that are unique like the coconut shrimp tacos we…read moregot. The mango salsa really set off the flavors! My dining partner had a cheese stuffed chile relleno and it was next level. Everything about this place is excellent. The prices are very reasonable - and service attentive and friendly. We shall return!

Alexander's has been an absolute staple for us! We absolutely love their food! Their food never…read moremisses. They give you some amazing chips, salsa, and mole sauce while you wait for your food. IMO, They have the best margaritas in DFW. Hands down. Definitely give their different margarita flavors a try. Thank you, Leticia for your amazing service! You always make us feel so welcomed!

I was so hungry when we had gotten to the restaurant, taking pictures of anything completely…read moreskipped my mind. It had a cute patio (it was too cold at the time) and inside is somewhat intimate with how dimly lit it is. Service was pretty straightforward, we ordered and we were checked on consistently. I had ordered Manuel's enchiladas and they were so perfectly saucy. I like that there was a variety because I can never make up my mind on what I want. We finished off with the coconut flan and it was everything I wanted. The coconut flavor and flakes added a whole different level to flan for me. I've never had it this way before. I look forward to having it again!

Love this hidden gem! The staff is super kind, attentive, knowledgeable and prompt. From the…read moreoutside, it looks like a tiny restaurant but upon entering it's actually much larger than I expected with very tasteful decor and a great vibe! Loved the music they played and interior. We were greeted upon arrival and seated quickly. We were free served chips salsa and drinks quickly and ordered the carne asada... AMAZING!!! The steak was tender and a big portion. The beans and rice were seasoned well and prices were very reasonable! Our bill was less than $25 with a margarita! They have weekend brunch specials, weekday lunch specials and daily happy hour deals. This place exceeded my expectations and I'll definitely be back!

The food is really good! I especially love all of their enchiladas, and my husband really likes the…read moretacos. There are so many options on the menu, and honestly, it's hard to go wrong with anything you order. Their salsas are also really good, and they give you tortilla chips with your meal, which is always a plus! The owner is super welcoming, and you can tell they have quite a few regulars who really enjoy coming here. It has a nice, friendly feel, and we'll definitely be coming back!

Food was hot and fresh and the service was excellent. Beautifully decorated like an upscale white…read morecloth place but without the fuss. Highly recommend.

This place is amazing. First, the food is incredible. I had the camarones a diabla and it was…read moreexcellent. Just the right amount of spice. Service was outstanding. The restaurant has a very intimate atmosphere.

Their food tastes different than most Mexican restaurants, like more on fresh ingredients taste…read morethan strong on spices taste. It is very nice inside and the server of our table was super friendly and helpful.

All around amazing Mexican food. I will always be back here as long as the quality remains the…read moresame. I got 2 tampinas, they were soooooo balanced and delicious. The drinks are on the fruity/sweeter side which is how I like it. I also got the grilled fire fajitas a la parilla. Easily the best vegetables I've ever had, I don't know how they did it (yet). Everything else was delicious as well. Great service and vibes are more family/coworker friendly than the other location in downtown.

Love the ambiance but it is always loud. Great service by Lucy. We started with the queso Blanco,…read morewhich was OK but could've been better. The entrees were simply delicious. We loved the enchiladas Suiza and the tacos de Camarón. The shrimp tacos were delicious, but be aware they're pretty spicy. Highly recommend both entrees. For dessert, we had the churros and they are incredible. Can't recommend them highly enough. A work of art. Bring back the chicken flautas. The menu is a bit limited. The Carne Asada is a bit cost prohibitive compared to other Mexican restaurants.

So good! 80% of their menu is gluten free. They have the best playlist. Family friendly. Great…read morebrunch menu. Steak and chicken fajitas, shrimp tacos, salmon enchiladas, nachos, all so good. No flour in beans. The staff is fabulous!!

Updated review:…read more FOOD: had the Fernando Pasta, which was fettuccine, shrimp, capers, spinach in a buttery sauce. It was outstanding! I have been coming for years and it continues to be consistently good and first time to have pasta at a Mexican restaurant. Highly recommend! ATMOSPHERE: Still stays packed and is always busy. SERVICE: The service is usually the variable here; however, tonight was good. The waiter never told us his name, which is a pet peeve of mine but he was great. TIP: Splurge and get dessert, they are all good.

Incredible tacos at a reasonable price, especially considering how much meat they put on these…read moretacos! Every order is served on a little tray with chopped onion and cilantro on the side along with a little cup of charro beans. I've had the trompo (al pastor), barbacoa, and carne asada, and they were all incredible and VERY generous on the meat. Elote was decent and (as a fun fact) they have a self serve sauce and cheeto/takis dust area that you can top it off with. The restaurant is directly connected to a dessert shop with an expansive dessert menu and freezers full of $1.50 paletas (I suggest the rice flavor - kind of like a horchata on a stick).

This place is next to an ice cream shop, that I think is also owned by the same owners of the…read morerestaurant. My husband and I have been here twice already and both times, we enjoyed our food. The beans on the side are very flavorful and come with little chunks of meat. First time, we ordered their tacos and second time, I ordered their birria quesadilla. The birria was good, but very salty and already drenched by the time I got to it. I really like birria, but not a fan of my tortilla soggy and wet. Overall, we like this place and will probably be back whenever we're in town. Staff are friendly and nice. Both green and red sauces are good and a bit spicy. Definitely want to try more off of their menu!