Was super busy, however the staff was great and the food was very good. Atmosphere was very nice…read morewill go again.

The food was fantastic. The service was great. The atmosphere was great and clean restrooms.read more

Given the star rating, we made our choice and it was an excellent decision! I had the chicken…read morefajitas and they were very moist and flavorful. Ample serving to be sure.

Excellent Chicken Enchiladas and Barbarcoa on 5.31.2026 and reasonably priced and fresh and…read moreoutstanding seasoning.

Authentic Mexican in Durant, Oklahoma?! Check out: El Kanelo!…read more My wife and I were in Durant, Oklahoma, attending an early evening Graduation at Southeastern Oklahoma State (Go Savage Storm!). We got to town mid-afternoon and had worked up an appetite chatting about Tacos and Shrimp dishes on our 2 hour drive up from Dallas, Texas. We spotted an unassuming Mexican cafe called El Kanelo (Cinnamon) on 729 N. First Street, and stopped in, not confident we would like the place & food. We were swiftly seated in a large booth, ordered water with lemmon (for which we weren't charged) and were brought crispy chips and fresh, home-made, chunky red salsa. The decor was traditional Mexican with dark wooden benches and tables adorned with colorful Mexican pottery back boards. My wife ordered the Steak (strips) Fajita dish ($15.99) and I ordered the Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo (suateed shrimp in garlic, olive oil and citrus juice) ($15.59). Both (large) dishes were brought out within 15 minutes sizzling hot, with richly seasoned aroma of lightly burned peppers. My shrimp was tender, not overcooked and smothered in richly flavored garlic butter. My wife's ample steak fajita's were served on a bed of onions, bell peppers (paprika) and piping hot yellow squash slices. Here is our verdict: Ambiance & Service: 3.5 stars Food Presentation & Quality: 4 stars Food Texture & Taste: 5 stars Quantity & Value: 4.5 stars Overall, an exceptional experience. We each left with a to-go box filled to the rim! We are already planning to go back this summer. Put El Kanelo in Durant, Oklahoma (10 minutes North of the Texas state line) on your road trip list!

The food was much better than the Mexican restaurants in the area. We will be coming back…read moreThe chili relano was very nice as was the tamale. I had the combination meal and they substituted the rice with refried beans. Personal preference Service was excellent and the margaritas were not as sweet as you sometimes get, so thinking they use a different mix They were okay and would consider the pitcher option next time The Ambiance was typical Mexican restaurant decor. Once seated hard to tell one from the other but it works. Will be back

Arroyo's located in Pottsboro is great stop for your Tex-Mex craving. The price and quick services…read moreis spot on plus the food is great too! I definitely recommend trying this place especially if you don't want to drive to Denison or Sherman. Definitely recommend trying!

Tried it out for the first time this afternoon. We live in downtown Denison so making the drive out…read moreto Pottsboro isn't usually on our list of to-dos but we had it recommended so we thought why the heck not. As a first time patron it was a little unwelcoming as we walked it. The divided space was a little confusing and nobody was there to greet us to let us know if we sat ourselves or not. Another patron actually told us to just take a seat. Fine but again, not amazing if it's your first time in. Shared a full quesadilla and got some tacos. Cokes were off but whatever, the meat in everything (steak quesadillas, chicken and carnitas tacos) seemed old from the day prior and DRY. Lacked flavor. My husband liked the beans and the guacamole was good. Our waitress only came back at the end to check on us. Glad we gave it a shot but we won't be back unfortunately.

Was visiting my sister in Denison and we went here for lunch, it was very yummy and the staff was…read morevery welcoming.

Having patronized El Tapatio numerous time, it's always hot and fresh…read more The menu is extremely extensive, so you probably need to figure out what you are craving before arrival. The chips and salsa are always on point. Everything we have tried here is good. I love the tacos here, so lately that's been my go to. We have tried enchiladas, tamales, fajitas beef, chicken, and shrimp, also the mexican shrimp cocktail is delicious. This place is large with plenty of seating. Ample parking, and minimal wait time if at all. We will definitely continue to come here. #DenisonTexas #GraysonCounty

Me and my father LOVE this place before going to work, it's a shame not much people are inside it…read morewhen we arrive there, this place was SOOOOO good it deserves to be packed!! These birria tacos are to DIE for and their flan is something special. PLEASE come to Tacos Locos!! It's affordable, Tasty, authentic Mexican food!

As an old native of the town, this place makes me ask, "Why wasnt this place here when I was?!"…read more Ultra-savory and fresh tradition Mexican food every time. All the classics you know, done right. They recently expanded next door and the atmosphere is very nice and well walked-out. Birra tacos are my go to. I woulda posted a pic, but they were consumed by the time I had the idea to leave a review. As far as I'm concerned, my two favorite tacos of all time are in Durant. Sorry to do this but gotta give respect where respect is due, the OG Taco Casa was a high school regular and still is when I'm in town. But that's Tex-mex. Tacos Locos is real Mexican with Menudo, Tortas, chilaquiles, etc. speaking of, the breakfast menu looks stellar, but I haven't tried it yet. Service is on point and speedy. Just go here.

The breakfast was horrible. We ordered breakfast tacos with potatoes. The corn tortilla had the…read moremost awful aftertaste. The "potatoes" were cut up string french fries. The waffles tasted like McDonalds pancakes. We were served alphabet watery tomato soup as well.

Durant has several superb authentic Mexican restaurants. We…read moretravel to Frisco TX frequently. Durant makes for an ideal lunch break spot, whether coming or going. I have a list to try. I'm going to show you the best ones. Let's start with Caminos de Guanajuato Mexican restaurant, a top pick. A small family ran business with wonderful friendly accommodating owners and excellent authentic food that make for an enjoyable dining experience. The other positive is the reasonably close easy access to Highway 75. Pozole for me, chilaquiles for my wife. The pictures tell the story. Learned something also. The owner explained that in Mexico, traditionally a small bowl of soup is served before the meal, vs. chips and salsa. He served us a tasty little bowl of chicken soup, along with the chips and salsa. Ask for both and be sure to try all of the salsas.

Great food and service! Best Tex mex in Denison! Been eating here for years! Love the chips and…read moresalsa too

Saturday we went over to Kent's Tex-Mex. And it was very good. There was a young man that waited on…read moreus that was one of the nicest servers I have ever had wait on our table. He was so friendly and waited on us as if we were the only people there even though it was very busy. All of the staff were very nice and friendly. The food was great and you will not be hungry when you leave there as the portions were huge. And the restaurant was crowded but even with the crowd it was not too loud and I had a great time.