Highest-rated Tex-Mex restaurants in Dallas by diners

When you're looking for heat, Tex-Mex food delivers. Tex-Mex, as the cuisine is affectionately coined in the Southwest, is the by-product of what happens when cultures—and their kitchens—combine.

Tex-Mex food draws from American, Mexican, and Native American flavors. It developed in the 1800s, when these three distinct cultures all settled in what we now call Texas. Popular ingredients featured beef, flour tortillas, tomatoes, and yellow cheddar cheese, spiced up with chili peppers that provide a smoky flavor. It found its way into the hearts of the Southwest, eventually spreading around the rest of America. We can thank Tex-Mex cuisine for introducing us to chili con carne, fajitas, nachos, enchiladas, and quesadillas.

Tex-Mex's bold flavors make it perfect for those seeking some heat, particularly younger, adventurous diners who prefer more spice with their meal. Gen Z diners, in particular, look for spicy variety, with up to 50% eating at least one spicy meal every week. This craving for bold tastes has ousted Italian food from its #1 position as Americans' favorite cuisine.

With that kind of reach, where do you begin when it comes to finding that perfect Tex-Mex dish to make your palate dance? Who has managed to create that just-right blend of smoky spice and cheesy goodness that you've come to know and love in Tex-Mex food?

Stacker did a little of the heavy lifting for you and combed through data on Yelp as of Aug. 5, 2025, to put together a comprehensive list of the highest-rated Tex-Mex restaurants in Dallas. We looked at how many reviews and their average ratings to make sure your guide to Dallas cuisine is ready. Take a look to see where your new favorite restaurant will be! Note, some of these may have recently closed, so make sure to double-check.

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Taco Joint

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#30. Taco Joint

- Rating: 4.1/5 (473 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 911 North Peak St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Mi Cocina - Dallas Preston Forest

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#29. Mi Cocina - Dallas Preston Forest

- Rating: 4.1/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11661 Preston Road Ste 138 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Mia's Tex-Mex Restaurant

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#28. Mia's Tex-Mex Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (986 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4334 Lemmon Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Mi Cocina - Dallas Uptown

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#27. Mi Cocina - Dallas Uptown

- Rating: 4.1/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3232 McKinney Ave. Ste 175 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Mesero - Victory Park

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#26. Mesero - Victory Park

- Rating: 4.1/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2375 Victory Park Lane Ste 180 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Enchilada's Restaurant

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#25. Enchilada's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (465 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7050 Greenville Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp

Mi Cocina - Dallas Lake Highlands

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#24. Mi Cocina - Dallas Lake Highlands

- Rating: 4.2/5 (421 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7215 Skillman St. Ste 328 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

The Gold Rush Cafe

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#23. The Gold Rush Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1913 Skillman St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

El Jordan Cafe

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#22. El Jordan Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 416 North Bishop Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Herrera's

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#21. Herrera's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2853 West Illinois Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Desperados Mexican Restaurant Dos

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#20. Desperados Mexican Restaurant Dos

- Rating: 4.2/5 (369 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3443 West Campbell Road Ste 550 Garland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Frankies

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#19. Frankies

- Rating: 4.2/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1914 North Plano Road Garland, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Breakfast & Brunch, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Café

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#18. Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Café

- Rating: 4.2/5 (678 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2911 Elm St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Eddie's Tex-Mex Cocina

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#17. Eddie's Tex-Mex Cocina

- Rating: 4.2/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2018 Greenville Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

E Bar Tex-Mex

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#16. E Bar Tex-Mex

- Rating: 4.2/5 (990 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1901 North Haskell Ave. Ste 120 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Mi Cocina - Dallas Galleria

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#15. Mi Cocina - Dallas Galleria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (538 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13350 Dallas Pkwy Ste 100 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

El Paisa

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#14. El Paisa

- Rating: 4.2/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10091 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Gabriela & Sofia's Tex-Mex

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#13. Gabriela & Sofia's Tex-Mex

- Rating: 4.3/5 (739 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10455 North Central Expy Ste 117 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Sazón Tex-Mex and More

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#12. Sazón Tex-Mex and More

- Rating: 4.3/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12817 Preston Road Ste 115 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Mena's Tex-Mex Grill Cantina

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#11. Mena's Tex-Mex Grill Cantina

- Rating: 4.3/5 (560 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1851 North Greenville Ave. Ste 500 Richardson, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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El Vecino

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#10. El Vecino

- Rating: 4.3/5 (390 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 718 North Buckner Blvd. Ste 108 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Las Palmas

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#9. Las Palmas

- Rating: 4.4/5 (815 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2708 Routh St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Culpepper Cattle

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#8. Culpepper Cattle

- Rating: 4.4/5 (94 reviews)
- Address: 3309 Elm St. Ste 100 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Sueño Coctelería Mexicana

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#7. Sueño Coctelería Mexicana

- Rating: 4.5/5 (299 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 West Arapaho Road Richardson, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Uno Mas

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#6. Uno Mas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (447 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1525 Main St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Nuno's Tacos & Vegmex Grill

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#5. Nuno's Tacos & Vegmex Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8024 Spring Valley Road Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Vegan, Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

La Comida Mexican Kitchen and Cocktails

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#4. La Comida Mexican Kitchen and Cocktails

- Rating: 4.6/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1101 North Beckley Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Pineda's Mexican Cuisine

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#3. Pineda's Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1144 North Plano Road Ste 119 Richardson, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Joint

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#2. Taco Joint

- Rating: 4.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 14999-C Preston Road Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Tranky's Tacos

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#1. Tranky's Tacos

- Rating: 4.8/5 (426 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2218 South Jupiter Road Garland, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 88 metros.

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