You will not find a better restaurant to bring kids. They have a hallway where they tend to sit…read morepeople who have kids. There's lots of space. And you don't have to worry as much about being too loud or disturbing the tables without kids. They give crayons with the menu. The kids menu is great. Beyond that, the margaritas are delicious. I highly recommend the squash blossom quesadillas. Everything I have ordered here is great. The service is also very good. Sometimes, I wonder why I ever go anywhere else. This place checks all the boxes for a large family with small kids.

Here is another place I would have sworn that I had reviewed before, yet I got a reminder from Yelp…read moreto review them, so I double-checked and low and behold there was no review there from Kurt V,, so here it is... I have been coming here for a few years now and have always had a very good experience every time. Parking is always good and available, even when they are busy. The restaurant itself is always clean and orderly. And the staff is always friendly and efficient. My favorite go-tos are the Queso Blanco and the Chicken Fajitas. The Queso is second to none. The Chicken Fajitas always have a nice wood grilled flavor to them that is sure to please you! A few times I have made it to dessert, but not very often. My favorite dessert herebis the churros. They are delicious in their own right, but they also give you different dipping sauces like chocolate, caramel, or even a vanilla cream. They are served hot and fresh!

The food was the best I've had yet! I'm so happy Texas is getting better with the small business…read morerestaurants and this place is for the books. Great food fresh and authentic! Wonderful service attentive waiters and fast cook to order. Price was worth every bite

A Home-Cooked Feel with a Few Rough Edges…read more My first visit to Dona Maria started on a positive note with a warm, friendly greeting that made me feel welcome right away. I ordered the Calisticas with chicken and the Pernil (braised pork). The crispy plantains were one of the highlights of the meal, providing a nice texture and crunch. The pork was tender and juicy, although I unexpectedly encountered a large bone joint in one portion. The chicken cups were less successful. They were noticeably oily and lacked the juicy, flavorful bite I was expecting. The standout flavor of the meal was actually the chimichurri sauce. It added brightness and depth, and I found myself pouring it over nearly everything on the plate. Overall, the experience felt very much like eating at a friend's home--comforting, unpretentious, and made with care. That home-style atmosphere extended to the food preparation as well, which appeared informal (I did see prep without gloves) and may not appeal to guests who expect a more polished restaurant experience. While there were some enjoyable elements, particularly the hospitality, plantains, pork, and chimichurri, the execution of several dishes was inconsistent. A decent meal with a welcoming spirit, but not one that fully lived up to its potential.

Always love this place. Mimi is the best. Her and her kids especially Raul have built a beautiful…read moreestablishment that's been serving its patrons for a long time. Empanadas are the best. Full of fillings and fresh crunchy goodness. This is our family staple when in the area. Thank you Mimi for all the love and kindness throughout the years.

We've loved every empanada we've tried here. Our favorites are the brisket, cheesesteak, Texas…read moreTwinkies, choriqueso, and chilipanzinga. I also enjoyed the Criolla, though my husband wasn't a fan. The dessert empanadas are just as impressive especially the guava and cheese, which was absolutely delicious. Service is quick and efficient, and while the space is small, it has a casual, welcoming feel.

I am in Dallas for work this week and I met up with a friend here tonight for dinner. I scoped out…read morethe menu on Yelp ahead of time and I knew I wanted some variety of steak dish. My friend suggested splitting a dish or two so we split the pupusas - there is an El Salvadoran restaurant I used to live by that does great pupusas so I was curious to compare. These were very good, and for $14, they could certainly be a meal. My friend got the tropical salad with shrimp and I got the Carne Asada. The chimichurri sauce was delicious and so was the steak. I'm not a huge fan of beans so I didn't eat those. Even though I did like the pupusas, I would say the steak was the star of the meal for me. For dessert, I ordered the Quatro Leches cake because I'm a huge fan of Tres Leches. This was good, but too sweet, my friend pointed out that there was some sort of frosting or something on top - maybe the fourth leche? - which made it sweeter. There were also pecans on top, which was interesting. I'm not sure I would order this dessert again here. I also got some sort of tropical drink, which was really good and my friend got the house Mojito, which at $12 is nicely priced I feel like. Overall, this place was pretty good and I would come back here, my friend did mention it's a chain, but I think it only has a few locations, including Dallas. Be aware that the entrance is on the opposite side of the road, and they also have a pretty nice patio, which is where we sat for dinner - a treat for me to dine outside in 65° weather in February, since I live in Michigan!

I had lunch with a colleague on Thursday, 5/28. He had the Ceviche Tostadas, and I had the…read moreTropical Salad (minus the strawberries with Ranch Dressing). DELICIOUS! This was one of the best salads I have ever had! FANTASTIC!!! Our server, AM, was great!

Don't walk, RUN TO LUCI'S! This place has recently just expanded to include a bar and lots of…read moreseating. I've not had a bad thing there yet! Be sure to mix the two sauces for an extra flavorful kick.

The 2-story strip-mall/office park that Luci's is located at is a ghost town, littered with 'for…read morelease' signs and with only a handful of active businesses open. Which is why it was such a surprise to open the door and find a bustling and full restaurant that was packed well after we left. The service is friendly and super-efficient though so we did not have to wait long for our food. And the food is amazing! The cachapas are the real deal - great corn flavor and loaded with cheese. Pro tip: the fried pork is better IMO than the beef (and a little cheaper) - tender, juicy and very well seasoned. Both the tequenos and the mushroom pastel are delicious as well - don't forget to add their avocado salsa to EVERYTHING. Next time I'll consider ordering the parillada which includes several meats and sides (for one = $20 but for two seems like a steal for $34!). This is one of the best South American restaurants I've been to in DFW and I highly recommend it!

Inside of a super nice food hall - feels like an old European train station with country music and…read moreall types of food stations. The tacos were mediocre. The shredded beef one tastes like pork and just has shredded cheese on top. The chicken taco has cilantro and onion on top and was a little better, but the chicken wasn't anything special. They were ready quickly and the lady at the counter was nice, but I wouldn't recommend.

New Flavor Alert at Harvest Hall!…read more The fam and I are regulars at Harvest Hall in Grapevine, and it's always a vibe. So I was super pumped to see a new spot pop up, Arepa serving up Latin cuisine! Right off the bat, I was greeted with a warm smile from the owner, who gave me some awesome menu suggestions. I went with the brisket bowl and no lie, it was bombtastic. That green sauce they drizzle on top? Straight up addicting. Flavor packed and totally satisfying. I need to go back and see what it was. Love seeing new flavors added to a place we already love. Can't wait to go back and explore more of the menu--and whatever else pops up next at Harvest Hall. Always something new, always cool vibes.

I came here because I saw someone review trompo tacos, which I love. Was a bit disappointed to see…read morethat they didn't have these on the menu. The kitchen was just a grill area. The lady was really nice and pleasant and helped a couple gringos order dinner. :) Tried their street tacos and had a barbacoa, pastor, and carnitas. It came with rice and beans. May have been an off night. But I can't say that anything was awesome or would I would consider GOOD. It was just kinda meh. The barbacoa had a lot of grease, which I would expect to be very flavorful. It was somewhat bland. The pastor was really dry and probably my least favorite. It may have just been in the warmer all day or something. The carnitas wasn't bad. It was tender and the best flavor. Their salas were good. The green didn't have any heat to it and had a pleasant taste. The red one had a nice flavor but made me sweat a bit. The rice was light, fluffy and tasted food. The beans were beans... not a ton of flavor could've used some salt. Decent dining experience. It's in an older gas station. Not the cleanest place (not the taqueria's fault), but it wasn't nasty. Won't swear this place off, but not in a rush to go back. Service was fast and friendly. May have been an off night for them. There are worse places to eat.... We supported a small business, if nothing else. :)

Service was good. Ladies were very nice. Prices were decent for breakfast tacos. What I got was…read moredisappointing. Ordered 5 bacon, egg and cheese and a chorizo, egg and cheese. The chorizo was good. It was what I expected. However, there wasn't much bacon in the BEC tacos. In fact, there wasn't much of anything in any of the tacos. They were ... lite. Lite in flavor and size. Very skinny. No look, it's obvious they know how to cook and I'd bet their street tacos would be good, but this breakfast was disappointing. TM, if you're reading this, please put more fillings in your tacos.

After leaving the community center in Grapevine, TX, I had a craving for some Mexican food. I had…read moreheard several people talking about Mi Dia From Scratch, so I decided it was finally time to see what all the buzz was about. I arrived during the lunch rush, and both the parking lot and the restaurant were packed. Even though they were extremely busy, we were immediately greeted by a courteous and polite young man who quickly escorted us to a booth. We were seated in Ms. Maria's section, and she was a wonderful server. She greeted us with a warm smile, brought us menus along with the lunch menu, chips and salsa, and promptly served our water. She gave us plenty of time to look over the menu and was friendly, attentive, and very courteous throughout our meal. The chips and salsa were very good. My only suggestion would be to offer a salsa without cilantro for those who prefer it. We ordered the Create Your Own Combo Plate, which included a chicken flauta, a crispy taco, rice, and refried beans topped with cheese for $15.50. The taco was perfectly crispy and well seasoned, while the chicken flauta was covered in a flavorful red chile sauce that had just the right amount of heat. The rice and refried beans were seasoned perfectly and complemented the meal well. We also ordered the chimichanga, smothered in cheese sauce and served with rice and refried beans, for $16.00. It was well seasoned, delicious, and satisfying. The flavors weren't overpowering--they were balanced and enjoyable, making it a dish I would gladly order again. This was my first visit to Mi Dia From Scratch, and I came away very impressed. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was lively, and the restaurant also offers a nice outdoor seating area. Between the excellent service and flavorful food, I will definitely be back. I hope you'll give it a try too!

Wow! They really do have great and fresh food here! I greatly appreciate the New Mexican flavors…read moreand use of green chile in their salsa. Upon ordering, you get a a basket of chips with the red and green salsa. I had the hatch tacos and they were AMAZING. The meat was cooked to perfection and had great flavor in terms of seasoning. The bartender was very kind and welcoming. The restaurant is very clean. Their use of fresh herbs infuses the restaurant with a wonderful and pleasing scent. This place is a mass that you have not tried it!!!