Salsa is good not too hot. Food comes out pretty quickly! It does have a small patio area. read more

Mena's Tex-Mex Grill Cantina - Cinco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richardson, Texas

This was my second time visiting Mena's Grill, but my first time dining in and sitting at the bar. Customer service was excellent -- truly a 5 out of 5. The bartender was attentive, kind, and professional. The atmosphere felt welcoming, and you can tell they have loyal regulars, which always speaks well of a restaurant. The staff overall seemed consistent and friendly. Now for the food. I ordered the queso to start. The flavor was good, but it wasn't hot -- more lukewarm than fresh-out-the-kitchen warm. For my entrée, I had the skirt steak with beans, pico de gallo, enchilada, and rice. The flavors were solid, but again, the plate came out lukewarm. For a Tex-Mex spot, temperature really matters. I don't need it piping hot, but I do expect my food to feel freshly made and properly heated when it arrives. That was my only disappointment. I've ordered carryout before without issue, and because the service and vibe are strong, I will definitely be back to give it another try. I just hope next time the food comes out hot and fresh. Overall: great service, good flavors, strong local energy -- just room for improvement on food temperature. read more

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Mena's is good. It's located in an area with other small shops and apartments. I tried the half order of fajita nachoes. Which is good. The only thing missing was the pico sauce. The chips and salsa were fresh and good. The customer service is good and it gets packed quickly. It's a small place. Check it out! read more

Mena's Tex-Mex Grill Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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We are regulars here at Mena's, for 15 years Let me just say we have NEVER had cold food, it's always piping hot. And the margaritas are strong and well priced, we have eaten at other mexican food establishments and they charge $18 for sweet lime-aid. We usually ask for Eric since he's our favorite! Table-side guacamole is a Yum, as anything with brisket. The beef fajitas are the most tender we have ever tasted. If you like spicy salsa, ask for the Verde salsa. Menas you make our tastebuds dance!!! read more

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My family and I decided to order and pick up some Mena's Tex-Mex Grill Cantina while we were traveling. I ordered the food online and paid with a credit card while in our vehicle traveling to our destination. It was easy and fast. I ordered it for a specific pickup time expecting that we'd get it close to that time but I got a text while we were on the road saying that it was ready but we were about 15 minutes away so our food was ready faster than we expected. Once we got to the restaurant my husband went in and gave them my name and got our food right away. After heading to our hotel we went up to our room to eat. I ordered a Full order of the Nachos Locos with Chicken. The Nachos were round tortilla chips with beans, cheese, and chicken on them, and they came with some guacamole, sour cream, and jalapenos. I also ordered the Fajitas with Chicken. The Fajitas came with rice, beans, grilled onions and peppers, potatoes, and tortillas. The Nachos Locos with Chicken were okay. They were semi soggy due to being made quick and our delay in the pickup but I wonder how much crispier they would have been if we sat down to eat our meal in the restaurant and got them out fresh. They were still pretty good. The chicken on the nachos was plentiful, the beans added a little flavor and the cheese was melted and semi gooey. The guacamole, sour cream and jalapenos were fresh and added more flavor to the nachos. The Fajitas with Chicken were delicious. The fajita chicken was cooked perfectly. The grilled onions and peppers added a lot of flavor and the potatoes were delicious. I combined all of the ingredients together onto a flour tortilla to create three very filling tacos. The rice needed a little more cooking as some of it was a little hard but they had some flavor. The beans were good as they had a hint of salt in them which added a little flavor. Overall it was an okay place to order and pick up food. The ordering process was easy and fast. The service was okay, and the food was tasty. read more

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We received a warm welcome from the manager. Very nice man who checked on us at the end of our meal. Our server, Jamie, did a great job as well for us. Started with delicious table side guacamole. Arguably the best in the city and certainly the best deal for a huge amount at $12.95. I highly recommend it. Also recommend the cheese enchiladas (definitely best I have had in Dallas), sour cream chicken enchiladas, refried beans, and ground beef taco. All were great! read more

Mena's Tex-Mex Grill Cantina - Entrance - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Man this hit the mark tonight. Great salsa and chips. Potent margarita. My seafood chile relleno was fantastic. Treat yourself and stop in. read more

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Today we were pleasantly surprised that there was live music during brunch/ lunch. Our food was good and our server Andres was very friendly read more

Mena's Tex-Mex Grill Cantina - Outside sign - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Beside the food and drinks being delicious, the service was unmatched. All of the servers were so attentive and on top of it. I loved the way they decorated too. It was a Mexican chic vibe. Very well put together. read more

Mena's Tex-Mex Grill Cantina - Spicy Paloma - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richardson, Texas

A bit of a letdown on this visit to Mena's. The restaurant was very loud as usual but when the server speaks in a whisper and you have to ask him to repeat himself over and over, it gets annoying. The food portion seemed smaller this time around. I did find small chunks of potato in the beef enchilada which was odd. Will probably be back as it has been in our rotation for years but it was not a great experience this visit. read more

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A wonderful Tex-Mex restaurant within walking distance from my hotels. I was happy to be seated at the bar, as the bar seats are super comfortable (better than any barstools I've ever experienced!). The bartender was super attentive, and he even remembered what "regulars" would want without them having to ask. I got the queso and the coco martini (basically like a fresh pina colada in a great way). The queso arrived quickly, and I basically ate an entire bowl of chips. I was going to place my meal order quickly, but the bartender warned that the food would come out super quickly - good to know, and I paused my order. What I did order was the enchilada plate with two cheese enchiladas topped with chili con carne - it was a winner!!!! The chili was great, and the enchiladas were really well prepared. I was only able to eat 1/2 of it due to my splurge on the queso and chips. A really great dinner, and the price was super reasonable! Highly recommend!!! read more

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Mena's Tex-Mex Grill Cantina is my 'go-to' restaurant when I visit my daughter who lives in Plano, TX. The food is always plentiful, delicious and beautifully presented. I had the Beef Fajitas, my daughter had the chicken burrito and my granddaughter had the brisket tacos. It was all delicious and we each brought home dinner for the following evening. read more

I stopped in because my daughter was hungry for Mexican and it was close by. She got the half order of Nacho locos with beef, a small side of rice and a small queso. The nachos are mini tortillas with beef and melted shredded cheese, hence the side of queso dip. All other toppings are on the side. I ordered the 5 layer dip, held the beef. It was tasty and the chips were fresh. There was a full bar with the option of frozen drinks. I only drink wine and didn't partake because they didn't have wine I like. My husband ordered a frozen jalapeño margarita. Rimmed in Tajin, it had a fresh jalapeño and orange slice in it. Looked pretty. Hubs said "it did what it was supposed to do." We were there for lunch and the crowd was doable. The service was acceptable and they were attentive. It is a casual atmosphere with outdoor seating. Good for a lunch meet up, friend gathering, casual date or happy hour meet up. I wouldn't race to go back and in husband's words "did what it was supposed to do." read more

Food is quite tasty. The queso was a bit disappointing as it had the taste of cheese soup rather than true queso. Music was a bit loud due to a speaker near our table which made conversation difficult. Flan and tres leches were homemade and delicious. read more

Well it's been a minute since I've been here. I used to live close by and enjoyed delicious margaritas and ceviche and a few occasions. The staff were friendly and always helpful. It has a cool vibe with the melted candles as you come into the hostess area. Seeing this pop up in my feed. Yes I'll be back soon ! If you're looking for some good food and drinks for date night, this is it !! read more

Good happy hour drinks, but the food is noooo bueno. Overrated ://// I had something very basic, but I remember thinking this is very below average food. Disappointing because it's very close to me and I love the area. read more

Good food with good service and a nice restaurant. We eat here from time to time but we like other places better. If we didn't have so many other Mexican restaurants to choose we could eat here and be satisfied. read more

FOOD Carne a la Tampiquena was alright. It was pretty salty overall and falls a lot more on the heavier side. The beef was tender and flavor was ok. Salsa is also a bit salty but also is good consistency and flavor. The chips are fresh and crispy! VIBES The place has nice vibes with dim lighting. Seating includes booth and standard chair and table seating. It's quite spacious. Looks like most of the people here are either catching up with friends, eating with family, or going on dates. SERVICE Service was great! No complaints here! read more

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I wish Yelp let us give 4.5 rating.... This place is a 4.5 It is located in a walkable area with apartments and restaurants. I love the design of mixed-use type developments like that. The restaurant has a nice ambiance. The restaurant has a nice bar area and ample seating. The food was fresh and good. I had Queso, Carne a La Tampiquena and a Tres Leches. The chips and sales and queso were good but I like a little more spice so I got some legit hot sauce to mix in. Made it excellent. The Carne a La Tampiquena was fork tender and was seasoned well. The enchilada was an enchilada.... Not much to write about. Tres Leches was on point! Great finish to the meal. Overall would highly recommend read more

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Great food and drinks! Drinks were strong and tasty. Highly recommend the carne asada. Service and manager were both amazing. read more

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Fresh made salsa is outstanding ‼ Don't order the tamales though Going to try fajitas next read more

Food was very good and reasonably priced. Good sized portions. Service was excellent.

I've come here several times and have always enjoyed my visits. Their service is good, their prices are very reasonable, and have a good happy hour and drinks. Every dish I've ordered so far, including the carne asada, have always been very savory and seasoned just right. For a tex mex joint, I do think they have their own unique flavors and presentations of classic dishes, compared to other tex mex places. It is definitely a casual, family friend restaurant, and does get busy during the lunch rush on weekdays from people coming to have lunch during work. But even then, it is not too too busy where there is a long wait. Will definitely be back again. read more

Mena's Tex-Mex Grill Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Nice ambiance with a modern look to it. The guacamole and salsa were very good. Had the brisket chimichanga - tender meat with good flavor. Service was quick and attentive. read more

The best Mexican food and service in North Dallas!!! Service is awesome! Food and service extremely fast

The food was great! The Pink Lady drink was fabulous. The service was really good and attentive. High recommendations for them. Everyone should try it. read more

Mena's Tex-Mex Grill Cantina - Pink Lady - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Stopped by at this scenic location for dinner on a Friday everning, a few weeks ago. I must say that the location is very central and easily accessible. The ambience was also great with live music and service was great! We ordered some brisket quesedillas, chicken enchilladas and a shrimp platter. The food was average, very uninspiring and Would I go there again.....probably not as there are better Tex Mex joints around the corner that serve better fare. read more

The food was good. Gluten free options. Good service. I'd go back- it wasn't the best- but it was good. Hope this helps:)

The wait staff was very inattentive. We had to wait outside 6 minutes before they opened., even though they were ready to open. There was a soccer game on that all the staff was watching. Our food was cold and it took about 30 minutes to get our check after the waiter cleared the table. That was with my credit card clearly visible on the table. read more

Mena's Tex-Mex Grill Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Mena's is a local staple. The staff is always helpful and delivers impeccable service. From Jasmine (incredibly professional and kind) to Alejandro (if you want to joke around a bit he's your guy - great sense of humor), Araño, the list goes on - this place is a must try (especially the brunch). read more

This is the best Mexican restaurant in the area! I drive from McKinney to get here and it's totally worth it. The service is fast and the food is absolutely fantastic. I've never had a bad experience here and will also continue to come here!!! read more

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Had dinner on a Friday night. We didn't have to wait long for a table since we had just beaten the crowd. We were served some warm chips and salsa to start with. The chips were just okay but the salsa was excellent. My wife ordered the carne asada plate and I ordered the camarones rancheros. The carne asada was definitely one of the best we've had in a long time. The beef was perfectly grilled and the seasoning was excellent. The shrimp in the rancheros sauce was large and nicely cooked but I've had better rancheros sauce. Both plates came with various sides, all of which were very good. The service was adequate. The waiter was all about getting your order and moving on, which was just as well since the noise in the restaurant was incredibly loud. My wife and I had to practically shout to each other throughout dinner. The live music was nice but added to the already loud noise. We liked the food so we may try a different location, in hopes of quieter dining. Parking was somewhat tough, especially near the restaurant. The prices are very reasonable given the quality of the food. read more

Mena's Tex-Mex Grill Cantina - Carne asada was excellent - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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I sat at the bar which has very comfortable chairs and a nice ambiance. I ordered a draft beer which wasn't the best but I also placed an order of Grandma's Tacos and those were absolutely delicious. The steak was very tender and served with rice and bean soup which were also delicious. The tacos were filled with sliced onions, peppers, and avocado and made for a delicious meal. read more

such a good little spot! staff was AMAZING, wait time on food was super quick and our server was attentive (bringing us more water, refilling chips/salsa, etc) without much ask. food was good! nothing OUT OF THIS WORLD, but got our tex-mex craving satisfied. loved the enchiladas and my partner enjoyed his pollo con hongos. the beans were not to my palette, but i enjoyed the rice. the ambiance was warm, familial and felt cozy on a chillier evening. will come back again! read more

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This place is the Mexican food gem of Richardson. Great drinks food and atmosphere! Gets super busy on the weekends!

We were in the Richardson area for a kid's birthday party and decided to check out Mena's after the party. The chips and salsa were a great starter. Chips were not greasy and the salsa was homemade and has nice chunks of onions and tomatoes. I would not say it was super spicy but there was a little kick. We started with the "Great Dip" which is basically queso with some ground beef in it. A cup was $6.50 and it was good although it would have been better with some peppers or some kind of spices. I had the "Juan", which was a cheese taco, cheese enchilada, a crispy beef taco, and a guacamole tostado. The wife had the tostado as she loves those with guac. I enjoyed everything else and have no complaints. Good flavor. The wife had fajita enchiladas and this is where the restaurant fell short. The fajita beef was tough and had no flavor, so it had not been marinated. The wife said the beef was "unchewable." I tried a piece and I would say it was tough. She only ate one of the enchiladas. The margaritas were good, I had a rocks and a frozen and the frozen was better. The wife's Mexican martini was super strong, too strong for her. Our serve Jaime was efficient and professional. Overall, not a bad Mexican restaurant. Not quite as good as the Gold Standard of Mariano's, but it was good except for the fajita beef. read more

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I went here to eat with my co workers during lunch. I ordered the brisket tacos for $13 dollars. The service was okay. They forgot to refill our chips and salsa and water as well. The food does come out fast despite it being crowded at the restaurant. Since we were a big party they gave us a bill separately and they did not add on a tip which was nice as some restaurants add in a 18% gratuity if parties are larger than 6. So I gave them 20% tip. Food was pretty good, but brisket as a little dry for me. read more

Came here for a work dinner and everything was ok. Apps came quick service was attentive. I didn't love my meal but to be fair we came with a party of 34 and I can imagine how hard that is for the kitchen to accommodate that many meals at once. read more

What a surprise! Well this was Tex Mex in Tex so no big surprise that this NYer was very impressed. Had Chile Relleno many times but this was by far the best. The Chile was large and moist with tender and fresh chicken with a little heat, but not too much. The Mole sauce ( my choice) was outstanding with just a touch of chocolate which cooled off the Chile nicely, and added at touch of sweetness. Even their beans were very good. The few comments about poor tortilla chips couldn't be further from the truth imo. Very fresh, crisp, nice and warm. My guest had the Summer Fajitas with chicken and said the it was very good as was their classic Margarita. Prices are very readable and as mentioned my times, the service is very pleasant. I will return for sure! read more

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Arrived on a Friday night and the place was slammed. Walked 15 min for a table and immediately ordered spicy margaritas. After drinks arrived we ordered chips & guac for an appetizer and shrimp & steak fajitas. The fajitas were cooked to temp and the accompaniments were all good. Overall a good Tex mex experience read more