My amazing husband Colin and I got a VERY rare, like basically-never-happens lunch date, and…read moreMexican Sugar absolutely delivered!! I had the shrimp salad and pozole, and Colin had the chicken brasa tacos. All of it was delectable. We asked for a spicier salsa, and our amazing waiter Daniel brought us this orange salsa that was probably habanero and SO GOOD. I had the Machete, which was insanely refreshing and came with frozen watermelon cubes instead of ice Colin looooved his Out of Office. Atmosphere 10/10. Food 10/10. Service 11/10. We will absolutely be back--and asking for Daniel!

I'd probably give them a 4.5 for the vibes and service. We had a reservation and got seated a…read morelittle earlier than expected which was nice. Our server was soooo nice and very chatty which I actually enjoyed tonight. It was nice to talk to him and enjoy their atmosphere. The food is pretty good too just nothing I haven't had before honestly. Still really cute place that I would recommend to people! They have a limited menu so be aware of that, but what they have they do it well. Chicken Fajitas: Doesn't come out smoking hot which I would've wanted but it had great flavor. It was boujee fajitas for sure lol. A bit spicy but I enjoyed that. 8/10 Tacos: a little dry but again had great flavor. 8/10 Queso; tasty but didn't come out super hot, it was kind of clumpy. 6/10 Horchata: omg so good must get 10/10

Been a loyal customer of Via Real since the early 1990's…read more All of a sudden they decided to charge much more in taxes that I assume must partially be to offset what seemed like a nice "social hour" recently added. When we asked the manager about it, he didn't seem to know they changed this. 10/25/25 was 8.25% tax (including alcohol in the order). All recent bills were anywhere from 13% to 16.5% hidden in the "tax" line, not even itemized. I'm sure because they know most won't realize it. This may explain why on a Friday at 5pm (even with a social hour) the bar was empty except for one other couple. Not going to reduce the stars since I like many of the long-timers that work here, but whoever is running the show now should probably re-examine their decisions. #WWFD

My husband and I were visiting the area and decided to give this place a try because of the great…read morereviews. We sat at the bar on a Friday afternoon and were greeted by a great bartender named Edgar. He gave us a few recommendations, so we thought we'd go with his suggestions. So happy we listened! The sea bass enchiladas with charbroiled shrimp were fantastic! I absolutely wasn't expecting the depth of flavors. It was an amazing dish for sure. The charbroiled filet mignon was the star of the show however. We were not expecting such a great steak at a Mexican restaurant. The table side charring was perfect! Charred to a perfect medium rare with the right amount of seasonings. If we're ever in Dallas/Irving area...we'd definitely return! Well done.

The best carne asada I have had in a while. Chips awe fresh and thick. Guacamole is perfect. I'll…read morebe back!

Excellent excellent excellent. Great local Establishment…read morethat the locals go to and all the food is great. Look forward to going every time I'm in the area. Highly recommend checking them out!

We chose this place close to the airport for something Tex - Mex. The queso with a little heat was…read morea hit! The enchiladas were filling and we had leftovers as well. They had plenty of tvs to watch soccer, too, so we were set for a good time!

The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was very friendly and attentive…read more The food was on the pricey side, but they serve you a hearty portion, so it balances out. They offered complimentary chips and salsa along with beans. They were not seasoned black beans, so I had to add salsa to make them worth eating. The pozole was flavorful, and the broth was seasoned to perfection. It had plenty of hominy but was lacking in shredded beef. Shrimp tacos were awesome, and the side of veggies was a great side for a seafood entree. I get tired of just seeing fries. The bar area is a little divey. Average prices, well-made drinks. They have a daily happy hour.

This is a great place with delicious tacos. The decor is fantastic and makes you feel like you're…read morein Latin America with all the vibrant colors. The staff is friendly and welcoming. You order at the register, and they bring your food to you; you also get chips and salsa. I will definitely be coming back for some breakfast tacos. Tacos are delicious nice and juicy with a lot of flavor.

Popped in for some Saturday brunch, service was friendly and quick! We're new to the area so it was…read moregreat to have some hot Mexican food available. Chips and salsa are provided which is a nice perk! I had the horchata and it was great not too watery but not overly cinnamon flavored. The breakfast tacos were delicious and hit the spot. The chilaquiles were good but I wish the chips were made from the same tortillas the tacos were from! Overall the food is a tiny bit pricier to be able to consider this a hole in the wall but still delicious! It was quiet and spacious inside which was great. Will be returning!!

This is an Feb 2025 update to my prior review…read more This used to be my "go to" restaurant for when I have friends fly into town. Their decor is interesting, the drinks are delicious and strong and their menu is almost entirely gluten-free. I have Celiac Disease and this is one of the only local restaurants that I look forward to eating at. They seem to have unfortunately changed up their menu and eliminated the taco plates. They used to have amazing brisket tacos. Now, their food is really expensive and there are no tacos. They seem to have transitioned to a steakhouse menu. We visited on National Margarita Day so they had some drink specials. We sat on the outdoor patio, not realizing that none of the patio heaters had fuel tanks. Service was okay but we did have to go inside a couple of times to ask for stuff since nobody else was outside (pretty empty inside too). Please bring back your tacos!

A upscale Mexican restaurant that mixes traditional recipes, with a modern twist. The restaurants…read morevibe is business causal. I could definitely, imagine a few business deals being finalized here over dinner. The service was top notch, as well as the food. I would definitely come back Cochinita Pibil- The achiote-marinated braised pork shank fell right of the bone. The entree came with lemongrass rice, oregano-pickled red onions, & spicy sour orange sauce.

Eduardo was an excellent , friendly, attentive server. He helped to make my sister's birthday…read moredinner a truly special event! The food was also delicious. We will be back!

Food - Drinks -…read more Service - Waited with empty water & cocktail glasses for a while. Waiter forgot to enter our food order. We asked for additional peppers, he never brought them. Left us again with empty water & margarita glasses on the table. Come on Mi Cocina, you are better than this. VERY disappointed.

I received this location as a recommendation from ChatGPT. I was a bit skeptical since Ai can be…read moretoo optimistic or just wrong. I was NOT DISAPPOINTED. The inside reminds me of most of the Tex-Mex themed restaurants in Dallas. The FESTIVE colors, chairs & booth seating, bar photos on the wall. Service to the table was nothing exceptional. After scanning the menu, I ordered the trio fajita which is steak, chicken, and shrimp. I wanted to be able to pick my meat combo. I really just wanted the Chicken and Shrimp. Luckily, the Mister was able to eat the beef. They came sizzling! The Chicken was tender and the marinade was not over-powering. The shrimp was cooked but very fishy. I squeezed fresh lemon on it and it pulled out the intended flavor. I was not particularly awed with garnishments. I wanted shredded lettuce and maybe my choice of beans black or pinto. Nonetheless, the overall plate was good and I RECOMMEND for anyone looking for a high protein meal. The chips and dip came out first with both salsa and a bean dip. LOVED the bean dip as a counter to the spicy salsa. They did not have queso blanco but I know this is mostly a lower Mexico to central-America staple.

My new favorite Tex Mex restaurant. Love the fajitas…read more It was my wife's and my first time here. Kayla gave us fantastic service. Ample seating with festive birthday. The manager also came and gave us free beef fajita samples since he found out it was our first time. The flavor and juiciness of the beef blew me away. My wife and I got queso to compliment the complimentary tortilla chips and salsa and bean dips. I was a big fan of the beans too, didn't think I would be. We ended up getting a trio (beef, chicken, shrimp) fajita 1/2 pound and it was perfect for the 2 of us. You can taste the grilled and charred flavor on the meats. The chicken and shrimp were slightly on the drier side but when combined with the sour cream, beans, guac, cheese, they were perfection. For the two people, the limitation ended up being more the toppings to the fajitas but it was just enough. At about $25 for 2, that was a steal. The queso was about $9. Right before we were about to leave, Kayla recommended the tres leches dessert and you know we had to try it. It was solid. Loved the cream on top. Definitely would come back again!

I see that it has been more than 10 years since my last review so it is time for an update…read more We went here for a late lunch after attending an event at the American Airlines Center. There was a time when Meso Maya was the go-to for upscale Mexican in Dallas. The culinary scene in Dallas has changed so much that it is not longer the case. But the downtown Meso Maya remains an icon and continues to deliver consistently good food and service. The restaurant still has the warm ambience and remains in good condition even after all these years. It was too hot to sit on the patio so we ate indoors. The interior is smaller than I remember. The restaurant still starts you out with complimentary chips which are strips, and a smoky, spicy salsa. it was great. I started with the a mescal margarita and it was excellent. The kid had Topo Chico and the wife had Prosecco. Everyone enjoyed their drink. For entrees, the wife had her favorite, the vegetable budin, which is like a lasagna. The flavors were deep and rich. She loved it. I tried the carne tacos and they were excellent! The meat was tender and smoky. The beef had been marinated for a wonderful flavor. Good quality with no fat. I usually avoid ordering beef at restaurants because I often get more fat than meat which I detest, but not at Meso Maya. Our server Luis was very good. Present when we wanted and not when we did not. Overall, the restaurant was a hit on every level--ambience, service, and food. We like the downtown location the best and will return.

Another business trip to Dallas , another stop at my favorite "not Tex-Mex" authentic Mexican food…read morerestaurant. Today I went with the Carnitas Relleno. OMG. This was huge and full of flavor. Carnitas were spot on. Black beans delicious. Very good rice. I haven't had the same thing twice. Next trip will be the same - something new.

Stopped here for lunch on a family recommendation. The food was perfect and very flavorful. The…read morevibe here is very low key and quiet which is good sometimes when you just want a little peace and quiet during lunch. Staff here is very friendly and always checking to see if you need anything during your meal.

Rudy's was one of my family's favorites. The food was always good and served piping hot…read more The best thing, though was the great family atmosphere. You were always greeted and treated like family. Rudy's lasted from the 1980's till now which tells you something about what people in the area thought of Rudy's!