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    Mena's Tex-Mex Grill Cantina

    4.3 (578 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Carmen H.

    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!!!

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    Marissa G.

    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.

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    John J.

    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!

    Douglas C.

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

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    april l.

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

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    Alvena G.

    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.

    Bill U.

    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.

    The coco martini - dangerously good!
    Jennifer S.

    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!!!

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    Lucie N.

    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!

    Carne a La Tampiquena
    Paul P.

    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

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    Jayden F.

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

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

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

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    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:)

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

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