Yum, yum, yum! I was happy to stubble across this place. If you like birria, this is the place to…read morego! I had the 3 birria tacos with consome! They were stuffed with tender meat and were not excessively greasy. They come with onion and cilantro and three different salsas. Kind of embarrassed to say I ate it all but I couldn't help it. The place has interesting murals and Mexican music and clay plates which made it feel more authentic. Service was friendly although they gave my plate to the person next to me, they went back and brought me my food fairly quickly. The horchata was also very good.

My wife and I have been to a LOT of taco places around DFW, and if you're looking for the absolute…read morebest birria in the entire area, Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez is hands down the number one spot. It's easily our favorite place for anything birria. From the birria pizza to the tacos, everything is incredible. The dipping consomé is seriously to die for, and the meat is cooked to absolute perfection. The service is great, and the Chicano art painted throughout the restaurant gives the whole place such a cool, authentic vibe. We always share the combo because you get a little bit of everything, and trust me, it will definitely fill you up. Seriously, get it. This is our number one taco spot in DFW, and after your first visit, it might be yours too.

First time here and it was such a positive experience. I was a little confused about dressed code…read morebut it really is a mix. We were over dressed but there were some really casually dressed people so I'd say just come hungry or sort of hungry. I had seen all the buzz about the fried cactus and as someone who has grown up eating all my life I was intrigued on how this would be any different. Boy was I wrong. In fact, I would be happy enough just coming and eating only this. I have some sort of food limerence where I cannot stop thinking about this. Like daily! I want it so bad. No it was a whole experience because waiter placed this bowl towering with a mountain of curly crunchy ribbons. He kindly gave us his advice on the best way to eat it. You take their fresh made blue corn tortilla, pile on the cactus, don't be shy, if it fits in your mouth just go for it, then that green sauce was heavenly. All the flavors combined made me levitate. That would've been embarrassing. You could easy fill up on this alone given enough time and privacy. I just wanted a moment alone to enjoy fully ha ha. I then ordered the Chile en Nogada and the picture alone was enough for me to go yes we're on our way immediately. However listen I am a self proclaimed gift wrapping queen. I know a good ribbon and a good bow. I know that the typical dish has a bow - yes a fabric bow but this bow was not up to the standard of this restaurant, unfinished edges, and the color satin gold was not really representative of the environment. Good thing the bow is not edible but visually it could use a little improvement. The dish itself was 4 out of 5 for me only because I have had this dish before at a more casual space and every component of the dish was full flavored, where this one feels a bit safe. For dessert I was a little unimpressed with the options. I am not a fan of tres leches so I did not order their most famous desert but instead opted for another one that was a pastry with ice cream on top. I also give it 4 out of 5 its needing more flavor and sweetness, I mean this is dessert. The five stars is more for the service. Our server was amazing. He described every dish we ordered as if we were watching a Netflix documentary of a chef competition and they just submitted their dish. The table next to us got an amuse bouche compliments of the chef and I didn't want to be too nosy and peek over so I have no idea what it was. I was really hoping we'd get one too because honestly I was still hungry after all that. Oh cocktails. We ordered a drink before our table was available and I was not playing. I remember ordering a glass of bubbly rose and when our server brought it he served me a sip and had me try it before I decided, but honestly I wanted to tell him that I couldn't feel my face just pour it.

Went for brunch and 8/10 The ambience is 10/10…read moreThe upscale feel is 10/10 Service 10/10 Drinks is 10/10 Huevo con Chorizo Don Artemio -10/10. The flavor was so good. A break from your Borring bland brunch Their signature Nopalitos Fritos 7/10 Def try it but not worth the hype. But it is a must try for at least once

Don't forget it's cash only. They do have an ATM…read more One order of Fajitas are big enough for two people.

My friend said we HAD to try Joe T's...ummm it was all hype...and a bit unorganized…read more After a Saturday afternoon event we drove here to test it out. At first glance it seemed very cool, ambience was very welcoming, like we were at a family members home. However, the issues began when it was time to order. There were so many exclusions available after lunch time that we didn't really know what we ordered. My friend and I ordered margaritas...barely a drop of alcohol in either and were melted when they arrived. The other thing is a server brought out a plate of nachos (large tortilla with melted cheese) but didn't tell us it was two separate orders. Another friend ate mine by accident. Our server spilled some of my margarita on the table then wiped her hands on our tablecloth. Absolutely unsanitary. I ordered the small enchilada plate and $22 later I was disappointed. Food was mid at best, nothing was spectacular or cause to return. The cash only rule was fine until they told us they wouldn't split the check. Keep in mind that we barely know what each of us ordered since the server suggested items not found on the menu. I just added $40 and said good day. I've had DoorDash deliver better Mexican food than this.

We got the carnitas plate, chile relleno with sour cream and chicken, chicken tenders and some…read moredrinks! Everything was amazing. Our waiter, Oscar, was amazing and very attentive. Everyone seemed to be doing their part to keep this restaurant going. Definitely a good spot to eat Mexican food.

Always hits the spot!! The Fire Nachos are sooo good!!…read more Chips and salsa are always fresh as well. Friendly staff.

I am blown away! We went on a Friday for lunch and what a cute place. It was our first time going…read more The decor is absolutely adorable. Very chic and trendy great place for photo ops catching up with a friend or having a date night. I had the sirloin fajitas for lunch. We tried the corn and flour tortillas. I was super impressed by the quality of all the food you could tell that the tortillas were made from scratch and the food was prepared with love. The atmosphere was a vibe. Waterfall outside for cute photos definitely loved it. The Service was on point. All of the servers were very knowledgeable, helpful and left us wanting for nothing kept the skinny margaritas flowing. They were fresh tangy and delightful. 10 out of 10. Definitely recommend.

I was pleasantly surprised by the mole sauce. It tasted authentic, freshly, homemade with all the…read moreoriginal ingredients. I do wish there would have been more veggies and a spicy salsa. Ambiance was nice, however it was hard to eat with the multitude of flies or mosquitoes or whatever they were, it gave the impression of lack of cleanliness. Service could have been more attentive, it wasn't terribly busy yet it took a while to be served.

They always deliver great food!!! I would love that every person who serves us was more aware of…read moreserving my husband water or refill his water lol The fajitas if I order them medium Rare they come rare but I like them because I finish cooking them on the cast iron they come in! I wish their green salsa had more tomatillos and less hot peppers to be eatable! But I still Love coming to eat there! Well sometimes the lines are 2 long ass hours wait and I want my fajitas quick because I get there hungry lol

Everything was delicious. Service as usual was amazing…read more Their salsa is prepared fresh daily and is loaded with onions and cilantro...my favorite. Their hot salsa is HOT and SPICY! Chips...light and crispy. Fresh. Their queso was exceptionally good today. (Is that even possible). We thoroughly enjoyed it. I struggled today and went with the Chicken enchiladas topped with green tomatillo sauce and Sour cream sauce. Delicious! My sister ordered her fave, 2 soft ground beef tacos. Tex Mex at its finest!

Wowza !! Soooo many…read morevegan options and for some reason they're not listed online or menu . They've got plenty of options for veg heads though ; Vegan chorizo Vegan asada Vegan al pastor Vegan Nopales Vegan mushroom Vegan papas All of them were delicious ! Mushroom and asada were my fav . The Salsa bar actually hits and packs some heat ! The red one at the salsa bar had my face sweating lol . Something I look forward to when eating true spicy food . The green salsa was too watery for my liking . I'd def come back for these tacos though .

Mighty handsome tacos indeed. Staff is chipper and easy to talk to. Elote is on point. Tacos are…read moregood, recommend steak, pastor, barbacoa and carnitas in that order. Simple yet eye pleasing decor. Give it a bite

Fantastic heuvos rancheros. Very nice people as well. Family owned and run. We will be back.read more

Interesting experience with some hits but quite a few misses…read more Service was exceptional. Greeted warmly and seated quickly. We started off with a couple margaritas, a side of queso and guacamole. Their chips and salsa were ok....no not really. Their salsa's are "bland". Missing flavor. We tried multiple and non were tasty. We added some verde to their main salsa, squeezed a lime or two and asked for some cilantro, salt and created the perfect salsa. Their Queso had a generic taste. It doesn't taste like real cheese and was liquidity....Even as it cooled it was too runny. A big miss. Their guacamole also felt "premade". Another miss. I ordered the verde enchiladas and enjoyed them. They were tasty but was light on the green sauce. He had the Flautas and Sour cream enchilada. Both were really good. Flautas were crispy.

La Playa is always a safe go to when you want your food quickly. Tonight we were starving and it…read moreworked in our favor. We ordered an appetizer as we sat down the tableside guacamole, and queso, and when those arrived, we ordered our meal everything came out quickly. Our server was nice. If you want a slower experience hold off on ordering your meals.

The weirdest thing I've wanted recently is really good refried beans. We hardly ever go to a TexMex…read moreplace because my other half doesn't generally like it, and the black beans just don't do it for me. We decided to stop at this adorable house on South Hemphill for dinner tonight. Great service and we loved that it was just like dining in someone's home. (They even have an upstairs party room for larger gatherings. ) Anyway, I took one bite of the beans here and almost cried with happiness. Just a simple order of cheese enchiladas with beans and rice. I know where comfort food will come from from now on.

Alyssa, Fabian, and Emma are my absolute favorite bartenders at Buena Vida! They're always kind,…read moreattentive, and provide amazing customer service. I come here at least twice a week, and they consistently make every visit a great experience! If you haven't tried the food yet, definitely get the bistec, shrimp & mushroom tacos or the nachos they're so good! Great food, great drinks, and even better service. Ask for Alyssa, Fabian, or Emma!

I've been here multiple times, but this visit was with a friend who was trying it for the first…read moretime. Unfortunately, she wasn't impressed. She ordered the birria tacos, fries, and beans. The beans had a lot going on and included ingredients that probably should be mentioned when ordering. She thought the fries were decent, but said the birria tacos were just okay and that she's had much better elsewhere in the area. The service is good and straightforward. You walk up to order, grab a seat, and wait for your buzzer to go off. One thing to note: if you order drinks, keep an eye out for them because they're not brought to your table. As for my meal, I tried the mushroom, shrimp, and pastor tacos. The pastor was underwhelming, and the shrimp was overcooked. The mushroom taco was easily the standout and will definitely be my go-to if I come back. The weather will soon be nice for enjoying the patio, but there's also plenty of indoor seating available.