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Taqueria El Chino

4.4 (23 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Annette S.

My family and I traveled to Texas for vacation and gave this place a try for lunch. I am so glad we did. The food is amazing, great portions for the price. The service was good and overall we really enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend and will be back in the future.

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Hector F.

Little spot that i didn't even know existed! Glad I found this spot! This is my new favorite spot for breakfast tacos!! All the tacos were so good! And they pack the tacos! Well worth it!! The people there were so nice ! I am going back to try the other tacos!! Next time I will try the pan dulce as well!! Again best breakfast tacos in Lewisville!!

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Garrett S.

This taqueria is very middle of the road. They have a fanstatic assortment of food (typically taquerias don't offer Mexican breads or certain types of food consistently...like posole). That said, their food doesn't knock your socks off. I didn't eat tacos so will judge it off different factors: Meat: 3/5. We tried their chicken chipotle, carnitas, asada. All tasted good but weren't amazing. The carnitas were a little mushy/wet instead of the crispy I prefer Tortillas: 4/5. I tried the sopes and my kids the gorditas, both were really nicely cooked and a good consistency. Other: 3/5. The salsa was really good but not memorable. The restaurant itself was very clean, tidy and well decorated, they put effort and love and money into this restaurant. I ate there at nighttime and it wasn't particularly full so I'm curious if there would be a different experience at lunch. I also want to try the tacos because often that can be a COMPLETELY different evaluation from the foods I ate.

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Kris B.

I am always on the hunt for a new taco spot to try, so while i was in the area i decided to check out what was available for pick up on Grubhub. Luckily this taqueria was located on the next block over, it's not off the main road so you really wouldn't see it passing by. I wanted to try a little bit of everything so i ordered a spicy potato taco(papas locas), pollo con chipotle taco, carne asada taco, and a single birria taco. All were fantastic and exceeded my expectations! I really didn't expect much from the potato taco but that was probably my favorite out of the 4. So much flavor and spice. The staff was so kind and welcoming, can't wait to come back.

Birria Taco Plate - 3 Corn Tortillas Gorditas Plate
Jessica P.

Best birria tacos i've ever tried and the barbacoa meat in the gorditas is so good and tender. Definitely one of my favorite places in DFW Lewisville.

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9 months ago

Not open today! Looks closed down. The open signs are on! Would like to know if business just closed today or for good??

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2 years ago

Very tasty food. The pan dulce was the best we've ever had!!! Give this place a try!!!

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2 years ago

The food is absolutely delicious! The people working there are very nice also. The breakfast burrito was the bomb! The eggs were so good!

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2 years ago

Pastor and Barbacoa tacos are delicious!! Love the rice and beans as well. Definitely would recommend

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Super good birria tacos, nice place to sit down while you wait also has a good selection of stuff to eat from.

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3 years ago

Tacos Al pastor were amazing! The food is very authentic. Even the horchata was amazing!! Great staff and great food!

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1 year ago

did not like these place these is not authentic mexican tacos but if your hungry is passable but i will not return

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Family owned and operated place. Their health department inspection scores are consistently strong,…read moreespecially compared to the competition. Always amazing service and food, plus you'll be happy to know they replaced all their booths within the last 6 months to a year, so seating is cozy as well. This is hands down the friendliest and most accommodating diner in the area. The employees seem genuinely happy to serve you in a friendly (but non-fake) atmosphere. If you haven't been, you must try it. Order whatever modifications you may like to any menu item, or just make a meal up in your head and I guarantee they will delight you with the result. My personal favorites are the chicken fried steak, with hash browns, 2 scrambled eggs, and 2 biscuits; as well as the double cheeseburger with fries. The delicious food, wonderful staff and personalities make this place a rarity in North Texas, especially Plano. Almost never a wait, but if so only a short one. They're open 7a - 2:30p but we've never felt rushed to finish lunch. I highly recommend giving Eddie's Diner a try!

Bf and I visited for a Monday brunch. Immediately the atmosphere was lovely, dim and smelled…read morepleasantly of coffee. I got an orange juice, but it was very clearly Minute Maid. I paid almost $5 for it -- the same amount of fresh squeezed at other places like Starwood or Pancake House. I would not get the orange juice again here. I got the Sundae Waffles and I overall enjoyed them. They're a sugar overload, but that's practically implied. My gripe was that the vanilla ice cream tasted odd and I actually pushed it aside. It didn't taste like vanilla at all. Bf got the Country Omelette and he enjoyed it. I had a taste and can vouch that the sausage gravy was very good and he got a very large amount for his buck. Overall, I think I would return, keeping in mind the quality of a few of the things we tried today.

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Ohhh buddy, let me tell ya--this place is an absolute beauty, eh!…read more So I popped into the Maple Leaf Diner down in Dallas, and I gotta say, it felt like I'd been teleported straight to the Great White North... just with a bit more Texas sunshine, eh? First up, the pirogies--holy moly, these little pockets of joy were just unreal. Perfectly soft, stuffed to the brim, and fried up just right. I'm pretty sure if my tasted these, she'd give a polite nod and say, "Not bad, eh?" Then came the pot roast poutine, and let me tell ya--this isn't just food, it's a life experience. You've got those crispy fries, squeaky cheese curds (as they should be, eh!), and gravy so rich it could probably pay rent in Toronto. And then--BAM--tender pot roast on top. I nearly stood up and sang "O Canada," no joke. Now the Canadian Eggs Benedict? Ohhh, beauty. The peameal bacon was thick, juicy, and cooked just right, sittin' pretty under those poached eggs with hollandaise sauce that was smoother than a fresh sheet of ice. Absolute perfection, eh. And don't even get me started on the everyday breakfast. Classic, hearty, and no funny business--just how we like it. Eggs done right, toast that actually tastes like toast (imagine that!), and portions big enough to fuel ya through a full day of shovelin' snow... or, you know, strolling around Dallas. All in all, Maple Leaf Diner absolutely crushed it. Let me tell ya, the service was so fast and smooth, I thought I was dreaming eh. Great food, friendly vibes, and enough Canadian charm to make ya wanna say "sorry" when someone else bumps into you. 10/10, would recommend--now pass the syrup, eh?

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I always get a little envious of how every suburb of Dallas seems to have such a cool town square,…read moreand Plano is no different. Located among the shops and bars of historic downtown sits 1418 Coffee, a cute and genuinely great little shop that fits the area perfectly. Inside, the shop is fairly narrow but offers a good amount of both indoor and outdoor seating. I arrived with a friend a little before 11 am on a Sunday, and it was absolutely packed. A biking group was posted up outside, students were inside working on homework, even though most colleges have not started yet, and plenty of other patrons were taking their Sunday mornings easy. Despite having at least 10 to 15 people in front of us, the line moved pretty quickly. My friend who was more of a regular at the shop knew a lot of the staff and had convos with them. It feels like a little community! I ordered the Maple Sausage Croissant sourced from Sugar Loaf Bakery along with a hot Purple Haze latte made with lavender and vanilla syrup. My drink came out fairly quickly, and I thought it was great. It was well balanced and not overly sweet. As for the Maple Sausage Croissant, it was exactly what it sounded like, a maple sausage tucked into a croissant. I initially expected the croissant itself to be maple flavored, similar to a McGriddle, but it was still fresh and enjoyable. They had been keeping them warm in a heater throughout the morning, which definitely helped. I have stopped by 1418 Coffee a few times when visiting Dallas, and I plan to keep returning. They consistently do a great job and fit right into the charm of downtown Plano. RIYL: A warm haven in a beautiful downtown.

Hands down love 1418 Coffee even after only three visits! I'm working in Plano this month and…read moreneeded to find a good caffeine stop after my long commute from Fort Worth. The baristas are all super friendly and were happy to answer all my questions. It's also super cozy with dim lighting, and the music isn't super overpowering or loud. There's mostly comfy couches but also a few tables and high top seating. Just a little chilly, so I'd recommend bringing a jacket. I was able to comfortably complete some work on my laptop, with working wifi. There were also people here socializing in the morning. They no longer serve breakfast tacos, so I opted for a bacon cheddar scone at one visit and a lemon blueberry scone on another. They were both delicious! The baristas told me that their chai leans toward the sweeter side versus the spicier side, so I opted for an iced sugar-free vanilla latte, which was not overly sweet. I also tried the beez neez (latte with honey and cinammon) another time and enjoyed it! They offer 2% milk, which I don't always find at coffee shops. Since it's in downtown Plano, there's street parking, which wasn't difficult for me since I came at 8 AM. I believe there are parking garages located nearby. Overall, I've greatly enjoyed 1418 Coffee and will most definitely be visiting more throughout this month while I'm working in the area!

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