I almost want to gate-keep this place. When you find a hidden gems and you're afraid it's going to end up on one of those DFW love Instagram/tiktok post and ruin it. Lol But I also want to support this small restaurant and brag about literally how delicious everything is. From the empanadas that are cheesy and meaty you could eat as a meal alone, to all the flavors of each sauce they offer is exceptional. The poblano sauce is so good, I'd like to get a job in the kitchen for the recipe. We also asked for a side of the mole sauce just to try, it was smoky, sweet, and the right amount of spices. The tacos remind me of the tacos I get in Mexico with the grilled pineapple and picked onions. The salsa offered with the chips is warm and I love that. Will definitely be a go to restaurant for me. Thank you for the delicious meal. read more

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I have now ordered takeout from Familia once as well as had lunch in the restaurant. Both experiences were very good. I forgot to snap a picture but I'll list some things I tried: Empanadas- 10/10- a must order. Flavor, texture, and taste are all amazing. Molé enchiladas- the molé is so good- especially for Dallas since most places are Tex Mex and molé is more Mexican. Definitely order if this is in your "taste profile." Lunch specials- I don't even know if this is on their website but they have a great lunch menu and they have a lunch combo special where you can pick two items for $10.50 and it comes with rice and beans. I ordered the cheese enchilada and the mini chimichanga. Full disclosure I didn't eat the mini chimichanga because I didn't know it was covered in queso and I hate queso (unpopular opinion- I know). I loved the enchilada though and it had chili con carne sauce which was delicious. Rice and beans were also very good. Next time I'll just say no queso on the chimi. The restaurant is really tiny but cozy and you can tell it is family owned. Definitely will be a regular spot for me and will be back. read more

Familia has a small dining room so you get get excellent care from the wait staff. I was immediately greeted and had a drink, chips and salsa before I knew it. Gloria guided me toward an excellent pollo poblano dish that was expertly cooked with delicious green sauce that topped the sliced chicken breast stuffed w jack cheese. The rice and beans that accompanied it were super tasty, not just an afterthought. I will come again to try the guiso and enchiladas! read more

Familia Restaurante - Chips and Salsa. Loved the green! - Seafood Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Visited this little hidden gem in Irving and was very pleased with the food and service. Had La Parillada with steak, chicken and shrimp and my wife had the sopes, delicious! The service was amazing, very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend if you're looking for a taste of authentic Mexican food. read more

When my husband and I were dating 20 years ago, we frequented the Stockyards and loved a taco truck at 2 am with amazing tapatios. This place has a better version and I don't have to wait until the middle of the night! So good with cabbage and a creamy sauce. The brisket inside is so good! We also ordered the queso blanco with brisket and it has a fantastic flavor. Rounding out our dinner we ordered the empanadas and they were very nice! I cannot wait to go back and have the chicken poblano enchiladas! I bet I never go without ordering those tapatios! Service was great too. It's a hole in the wall, and so don't miss it!! read more

Familia Restaurante - Tapatios - Seafood Near Me - Irving, Texas

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I went there because of how high it was rated on yelp. Got the mole chicken , didn't like it because it had a slight bitter taste to it in my opinion. However I only took 2 bites and asked if I could send it back. They said no. Which I'm confused because I thought it was customary at a restaurant if you don't like it you're able to send it back for whatever else you want lol. They came back after telling me that saying I could only send it back for fajitas or poblano chicken. I did fajita and it was fine because I feel like it's hard to mess up fajitas. But it was off putting to me I was denied sending back my food. read more

My wife and I have been to La Familia about 20 times in the last year. It's definitely one of our favorite Mexican restaurants! We were there yesterday for lunch and had the guiso de res which is fantastic--best in Dallas in my opinion! The homemade tortillas are wonderful. Flavors are all very authentic and fresh. Service is always friendly and fast. The interior is small but charming. This is a real hidden gem! read more

We were going to the mall in Irving and decided to try a very good rated Yelp find. My husband had the chicken tacos. The tortillas were homemade and seemed very authentic. The empanadas were so good we would go back just for them! And two huge empanadas. A generous portion of brisket and cheese. So good. The chips and salsa was very good as well. Over all a very good lunch. Now I will say the service was great. Ambiance was a bit on the old side and the floor looked it. But for a hole in the wall Mexican place we were not deterred read more

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This is a very small restaurant with limited seating, but that's probably why the food is so outstanding. It's not Tex-Mex, it's full-on authentic Mexican, and we loved every bit of it. The server was incredibly attentive, helping us with our selections and checking in often. Every dish was bursting with flavor, even the chips and salsa were amazing! The salsa was especially delicious. We tried the chicken with mole, which you don't find everywhere, and it was fantastic. The tablitas were not only delicious, but also beautifully presented. This is definitely a hidden gem that everyone should try. We'll absolutely be coming back again and again! read more

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Great Food and Great Service.. Cute Atmosphere and Nice and Cozy. I will come back again.

I recently discovered familiar restaurante while I looking to get some mexican food after work. I stopped by and looking over the menu, they have all the staples such as enchiladas. I decided to try a few things so I got an order of enchiladas as well as the pollo con mole. The food was absolutely delicious and the mole sauce was super rich and flavorful. The place has a pretty authentic vibe, it's a nice cozy spot. Plus the food comes out pretty quickly. read more

I hate leaving less than stellar reviews because I love to boost small businesses. Read many good things about this place. We were looking for basic, authentic and homemade Mexican food. I think we may have just chosen the wrong dish. The service was excellent and friendly. We chose the mango salad which was very good. The fajita chicken in it was really good. The pollo mole was ok, in that the chicken fell off the bone. But there was a flavor in the mole sauce I couldn't quite place, that we didn't care for. It was served with beans,, rice and homemade flour tortillas, which were all good. That's why I'm thinking we just didn't order the right dish. All things being equal I don't think I would eat here again. The food was filling but not great. read more

Familia Restaurante - Mango Salad - Seafood Near Me - Irving, Texas

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I love Familia Restaurant....The restaurant is very small but well worth eating here everything is delicious here! read more

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Service was terrible. Staff was rude. It smelled like sewer inside. The food was cold and lacked seasoning. Honestly not a fan. I'm super surprised it has good reviews. Floor was dirty and sticky. Bathroom was grotesque. Please beware if you come eat here!! read more

Familia Restaurante - Outside of restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Irving, Texas

The best hidden gem! It's a small restaurant but serves amazing food! Staff is very friendly and helpful. I feel every item on this menu is delicious. I love mole so naturally had to go with that. It's not fancy but the food is made with love! Enjoy! read more

Familia Restaurante - Pollo en Mole - Seafood Near Me - Irving, Texas

The enchiladas with green sauce were OK, remember pork and beans be careful if you don't eat pork. My favorite was the empanadas. I use chicken instead of beef and oh my goodness they were so good. So delicious. I liked it better than the main course. Very friendly service as well. read more

Familia Restaurante - Seafood Near Me - Irving, Texas

Delicious food in an intimate space. The first time i visited the restaurant, i was surprised when i walked in because it felt as if i was entering a ma and pa space leaving the big chains surrounding it outside (literally). The service was excellent as the staff welcomed us, walked us through the menu and took our order. The food is delicious. I have gone 4 times now and every time, i get the tacos al carbon. It hasn't failed me yet. Some friends that have joined me have loved the enchiladas. They have desserts too btw, so ask. Overall, i will keep returning because it is good food. read more

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We searched out this restaurant to try something new. The seating is very limited. There are a mix of 10 chairs and booths. The service was quick and friendly. Now to the food. We had an appetizer, some enchiladas and caldo. No beer or wine. The picosa enchiladas were very spicy to a point where they are not enjoyable. The beef enchiladas were good. The caldo was tasty. The appetizer was "ok". The only issue we had was the pricing for the amount of food received. We had 5 folks and our total was $120. The plates were small, so the pics look like normal, but the plates played a huge part in the "look" of making the plates look full. They did have lunch specials which may have reduced the cost, but not sure we will be back. read more

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The food, service and ambience are all very good here. The food is especially flavorful and brought out hot. I also love the fresh salsa's served with the chip. read more

Everything was amazing! I'm Mexican (family from Zacatecas) and we get nervous trying new Mexican food spots in Texas because usually it's Tex Mex but this place made us feel at home The waitress and food 10/10. I got the enchiladas picosas (cheese only), warning they have a good hit! My parents got the pollo poblano and camarones al mojo de ajo! Definitely recommend read more

Familia Restaurante - Seafood Near Me - Irving, Texas

I came here after being stranded at DFW overnight based on the reviews showing mole enchiladas on the menu. The place is tiny and I could have missed it easily. But the chips and salsa were great and the mole enchiladas were perfect. The waiter noticed using the chips to scrape up the last of the sauce on my plate so he brought me a little container of it. Nice touch! read more

Familia Restaurante - Mole Enchiladas En Mole - Seafood Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Have I found my favorite Mexican restaurant in Irving? Maybe. Have I found the best home-made (corn & flour) tortillas? - Most definitely!! A little place at the end of a strip mall on MacArthur, it actually looked closed when we arrived with all the shades drawn. (Hot tip... they let you discretely bring in beers from the liquor store directly next door. I had seen the great Yelp reviews and knew it had only been open a few months. It is a pretty small dining room with maybe 10 tables, but cutely decorated on a budget. Our server was very connected to the restaurant and making sure service was efficient. They set you up with a basket of what I believe are house made tortilla chips and 2 salsas. The green one is fantastic. We ordered the tabilitas (short ribs cut Korean style, served in a sizzling pot of juicy, salty magic sauce.) We cut the meat off the bones and placed it in the (house made!) tortillas and then dipped that into the sizzling sauce. When we ordered our served asked "corn or flour tortillas?" I could not decide so he gave us both, I normally am a flour tortilla gal, but these corn tortillas were very light and nearly indistinguishable from the flour one. SOOOO good. Our other entree was the chicken poblano. It was a pounded and tender, grilled chicken breast, topped with plenty of cheese and bright green poblano sauce. WOW, just really a unique but seemingly authentic mexican dish. I know it wasn't light, but the freshness almost made it seem healthy. It wasn't overly greasy. Each entree came with some beans and rice. The beans were nice and brothy with chunks of onion and peppers. I cannot wait to go back, and will bring my San Francisco friends to this literally "hidden gem" family restaurant in Irving. read more

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I recently found this restaurant and was blown away. First thing I noticed was their simple, straight forward menu. Second, their chips and salsa, I could eat the chips by themselves, they where soo good. But why would I? their salsas where excellent. I ordered the pork guiso, and it came out piping hot, it was excellent, both visually and flavorfully. Perfect rice, and excellent beans. Fresh tortillas, I went with both flour and corn, because I can never make up my mind. This is obviously a family run restaurant and the service was authentic and warm. It's been a while since I've seen such a clean establishment, both the dining area and the restrooms. I HIGHLY recommend this place, I will DEF be back. read more

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Went in and order a aqua fresca they messed up and made me the wrong thing and then charged for the wrong thing

Great service and delicious food! I highly recommend this place. It is a cute, but smaller restaurant, so maybe try to get there early to get a table. If there's a wait, it is totally worth it, I assure you. We ordered the empanadas, Tapatios, Rellenado de Res, Tablitas, Milo's Tacos and Chile Relleno. Every item was so good! The chips and salsa were addicting and the rice and beans were fantastic. We don't eat pork, so we opted for the black beans and they did not disappoint. We will definitely be back! read more

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Yum. Queso Fundito was excellent. Tacos were fantastic also. Fish itself nothing special, but everything else was really good. Definitely would come back here. Small place, more authentic than ambience. read more

Excellent food, good value. Service was good and cozy dining area was perfectly suitable for a simple dinner out. Will fine here again.

Service + Food was great. Chicken Mole was great and plan to come back and try more things on the menu.

Hidden GEM! The place is small and quaint. The food is divine. 5 stars for sure. The reviews are on-point. Servers are nice and attentive. Get in here!! I got the Pollo Asado... delicioso!!! read more

Familia Restaurante - Pollo Asado - Seafood Near Me - Irving, Texas

Best mole we've ever had! Salsas are delicious. Great service. This little spot just became one of our favorites. We will certainly be back!

Food was absolutely delicious! The beans and rice were on point. They tasted like my mom's home cooking. It was a good vibe all around. I will definitely be back. read more

Familia Restaurante - Their homemade flan. - Seafood Near Me - Irving, Texas

Had the soft Tacos. They were extremely good! I'd definitely recommend the food here.

The food is fantastic. People knit pick some of the weirdest things. That floor was dirty? Are you eating off the floor? Try this place. Don't listen to some of the other ignorant reviewers. Service was also great. read more

Friendly and family-owned. I'm glad that I discovered Familia early in my extended stay in Irving. Tucked into a corner of a strip mall, it serves satisfying (and authentic) Mexican fare. My favorite is the Chile Relleno, an egg-battered Poblano pepper, stuffed with brisket served with fresh, house-made tortillas (try the corn!). Or order a plate of enchiladas, which will allow you to sample the variety of their salsas. The Chicken Poblano features a chicken cutlet, smothered in a tasty green mole sauce. The real borracho beans seal the deal! read more

Yes, if you're thinking about trying this place out, yes, you should try this place! Yummmy food, the staff were very kind and attentive. This food all the flavors of home cooking and yet made special for a restaurant. A wonderful casual spot, no fuss, that'll make you want to come back! Best empanadas, the corn tortillas? amazing!, the tortilla chips were also amazing! We loved our dishes and the horchata as well. Enjoy! read more

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We did a little staycation by the DFW airport and found this restaurant. They just opened last November and the food was really good. What stood out was Talbitas on the menu. I've never seen that at a restaurant before. The short ribs were so tender and the flavor was outstanding. Homemade chips and salsa also were so good and complimentary! I also appreciated that they were able to accommodate my highly allergic toddler. read more

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Great food. Perfect service. Small but nice enough atmosphere. Gotta love BYOB with liquor store right next door! read more

Familia Restaurante - Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Absolutely outstanding. The food was SUPER yummy - I ordered based on ingredients, and ended up with essentially a steak chile relleno COVERED in the most amazing queso. The meat was flavorful and tender, and everything was cooked perfectly. The staff made sure to check in and make sure we were happy - we will absolutely be back! read more

Oh! What a Find in Las Colinas, TX My wife and I were in Dallas for 24 hours. We searched for good Mexican cuisine before heading to the airport. Familia Restaurant is now a favorite whenever we return to Dallas. Our Beef Chimichanga with the fixings was superb!!! The chips and salsa were quite tasty. And the sopapillas were so delicious. I should have ordered seconds to go! The restaurant was small, clean, quiet, and has a family feel to it. We are definitely coming back. read more

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Staying at a nearby hotel for a conference and didn't love the menu at the hotel restaurant, and didn't want to drive around an unknown area to eat by myself. So, DoorDash to the rescue! I ordered the Enchiladas Picosas and they are just as delicious as the Boom-boom chicken enchiladas from Chuy's. Nice amount of spice level. I also got chips and salsa and a side of flour tortillas. The tortillas were warm and delicious and fairly certain homemade. It was ready very quickly and still hot when I made it back up to my hotel room. I can't say what the inside of the restaurant is like, but the food was excellent and I would be willing to dine in. Even with the up charges for DoorDash the price was less than what I would have paid to eat in the hotel, and 99% sure better food as well. read more

Familia Restaurante - Enchiladas Picosas - Seafood Near Me - Irving, Texas