The Reserve in Las Colinas is a modern Mexican Restaurant in the heart of Irving-Las Colinas. It's a mixed bag, but it's also authentic and has a great deal on Taco Tuesdays. ($2.50 per taco) This review focuses on Taco Tuesday. It's worth checking out if you're in the area on a Tuesday evening. My Overall Rating - 4 Stars (for Taco Tuesday, 3 Stars on any other day) Atmosphere - The Reserve is a big restaurant with a dedicated bar and outdoor seating. It has a modern Mexican aesthetic, but on my multiple visits, it wasn't full. So, it's a great location if you need a place without making reservations. 1 Star. Service - Out server was friendly, but she was managing several tables on her own (Taco Tuesday crowd), and she did what she could. She was attentive when she could be, but the wait times for ordering and getting food were longer than expected. Not her fault but experienced it. 1/2 Star. Food - I ordered two barbacoa tacos. They were served with sauteed onions, crumbled queso fresco, and cilantro on traditional corn tortillas. The barbacoa was flavorful, well-seasoned, and a little oily, but also super tender. I also ordered the empanada, which looked beautiful on the plate--golden, crisp edges and a nice drizzle of sauce. Unfortunately, the taste didn't quite match the presentation. The filling was a bit bland and dry, and the pastry lacked the flakiness I was hoping for. It wasn't bad, but it didn't stand out the way the tacos did. 1 1/2 Stars. Return? - Yes.....but only for Taco Tuesday. The location and pricing make it a great midweek hangout spot. I'm curious to try other tacos but maybe skipping the empanada next time. 1 Star. read more

The Reserve - Las Colinas - Empanadas - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

I've tried this location and the one in euless and I won't be going back. The food is bland... tortillas are like a mix of naan and flour tortillas.... Just to name one example. Gave it a solid two tries tho! read more

The beans and Paloma were delicious. My personal preference was that the salsa was lacking and my barbacoa was more fat than meat. read more

Upscale Mexican. This is the old BD's Mongolian BBQ, which was replaced by Terra Mediterranean. Beautiful remodel with upscale entrees. I had the lunch tacos for $17. Beef fajita meat was tender and flavorful. The rice is perfectly cooked with odd frozen veggies. The beans have wonderful chunks of ham and frozen green beans. The chips are fanciful colors with a brownish salsa. The tacos come with sautéd onions and cilantro infused raw onions as well as fresh lime wedges. The meat was a bit grisly but mostly tender. The place is a bit expensive but a lovely experience overall read more

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We went here to celebrate a birthday for a girlfriend-- they were very accommodating when we had to push the time back. Initial impression, it's a very nice space and lots of cute decor and huge bar area. Definitely great for large parties. When we visited, it did have a strong sewage smell, so I had to deduct points for that. We ordered a trompo taco tower for the table, plus guac and queso -- the food was really good and we loved the complimentary salsa we got with the chips. The drinks were all great and strong! We did not order actual food there because the service was lacking; another reason why I'm giving this place 3 stars. Despite the nice location and good food, we had so much trouble getting basic requests (more chips/salsa, drink refills etc) and our checks was a complete mess. I did order food to-go and that took forever to bring out. Our waitress mentioned she was feeling overwhelmed dealing with personal issues; we're not heartless but at the same time, take the day off or ask for help. We would actually like to go back and give this place another try, but it might be a while. read more

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Call be fore you drive there. Ignore the hours posted. Says open until 9:00. Pulled up at 7:50 sign on the building lit saying "open" but we were met at the door with a smiling employee that said "sorry we are closed." We said your sign says open and your website says open until 9:00. With a bigger smile he advised "the kitchen is closed." read more

Showed up during happy hour. Not a lot of people were in there. The tacos and salsa were surprisingly delicious. I decided to come here as I found it on yelp and I'm so glad I did read more

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The taco tower was cold and pretty expensive to be cold. The queso was delicious. I got the Mexican Candy alcoholic beverage. It was watery and no alcohol at all to me. Our waitress is were very pushy and rushing. We had a reservation! cute place to take pictures but the bathroom smelled horrible!!! read more

The Reserve - Las Colinas - Mexican candy - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

We were out and about and wanted to stop somewhere for a quick afternoon drink. Service was spectacular, drinks were prepared in ice cold glasses! We will definitely be back to check out the menu options and the patio for live music! read more

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The 3.4 star review on yelp is pretty accurate. Came on a Sunday for brunch. Staff was friendly but the service and food are mediocre. Flavors were acceptable and they have a good $10 bottle mimosa special. However, the queso flameado is mislabeled and it was a big disappointment. It was not real "flameado" melted cheese but more like runny white nacho cheese. Also, on the chilaquiles the sauce was hot but everything else on the plate was cold. read more

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Came by and had a few margaritas and some chips and salsa. They have a great bar and the chips were complimentary. Enjoyed the stay, maybe next time will do food. read more

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This place was very underwhelming for dinner. We came in on a Sunday night at 7pm and the restaurant wasn't busy at all, however the service was ridiculously slow. There were only 3 people in our party so it's not like we had a lot of people to wait on. Our server never came back to refill our waters on her own so we had to keep asking her to do so. The food took a while to come out and when it did, it was barely lukewarm. We all had ordered the taco plates and had similar experiences. Of the three tacos that I got, the only redeeming one was the trompo taco. We read after the fact that this restaurant is known more so for brunch and that other people also experienced the slow service as well. Unfortunately, I do not plan on coming back here ever again. read more

The Reserve - Las Colinas - Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

Came back to find out about the evening vibe! Husband and I came in on a Tuesday evening and were seated immediately, our table wasn't the cleanest tbh. The chips and salsa was just ok. Our waiter was friendly and attentive and made great suggestions for dinner. We opted for the enmoladas (amazing and delicious) and the costillas (really good). Not your typical tex-mex place but delicious food! Worth a visit for sure! Enjoy! read more

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Came here for lunch on a Tuesday with my mom and enjoyed it. It was Taco Tuesday and we ordered the trompo tacos, they were SO good. Maria Mendoza was our server and she went above and beyond to serve us. She was very attentive and checked on us regularly. Water and coffee stayed topped off. read more

The Reserve - Las Colinas - Trompo Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

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The reserve was alright. First the service was a little slow. Second, I'm still not fixed on Texas mexican food. Third, for the quality of food we received. I thought it was a little pricey. The ambiance was nice, it's a nice place to enjoy a meal. I had rice and beans, with a quesadilla. The rice was a little bland, the beans were very good. The quesadilla was fine. I'm not going to sit here and bash this facility. I'm pretty sure there are a lot of people who enjoys this place. Although I said it was fine. I do not have any urge to return read more

We came here for Mothers Day after seeing a TikTok. We were pleasantly surprised at how great this establishment is, food was amazing. Best part was the service. Very attentive and they were able to accommodate our every need. 10 out of 10. Would recommend to anyone in the area. read more

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I enjoyed the trompo tacos! They were very authentic. The lunch deals were great. The server was really personable and kind. The inside was well-decorated. I will definitely come again! read more

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1.the rice tasted like the smell of the bathroom (disgusting) ive never had bad tasting rice before definitely a first and last. 2.horchata was frothed milk with sugar. PLEASEEEE what the heck was that 3. the trio ceviche or whatever it was called was pretty bad, using artificial lemon will never be good 4. ambiance was definitely weird felt like a cafeteria or something idk 5.never had bad flautas in my life and today was the day. gave 2 stars because our server was kind so the service deserves a star. read more

Food is pretty bland. Service is slow. They are nice people though! Prices are crazy high. Weird ambiance to the place as well. read more

The Reserve - Las Colinas - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

This was an awesome experience.I found The Reserve while restaurant surfing for a Sunday Brunch and No dissapointments here.The food and service were on point.Waitresse was extra attentive and very nice.The kitchen staff and maitre'd came over for a chat and it made the whole experience much more genuine. Flavorful and stomach filling portions. The Ambience and location makes it a perfect restaurant for a date or Cocktail Hour out or just lounging listening to the great authentic Mexican music!! The Old Fashions are on point!! read more

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This place is mid at best, honestly find some place else to go. The prices are ok but the food is just not good. Very bland and lacking flavor. The service was ok however they sat us next to a window in direct sunlight it was very hot. The restaurant is decorated nicely but that's about it read more

The Reserve - Las Colinas - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

The food was authentic Mexican and DELICIOUS! The highest representation of the food next to being in Mexico. They serve the cheese as a show. The salsa is homemade and delicious not too spicy. This is the kind of Mexican food my family and I look for. The service is TOP NOTCH, the ambiance is celebratory. Come for the delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a fantastic time. Muy buena onda!!! read more

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The place inside is beautiful! I got the chilaquiles and another plate of pancakes. Everything, EVERYTHING was delicious! The presentation of the plates was so fancy! We got a mimosa tower enough for about 3-4 glasses each (we were 5). Super good our waitress, Gabby, was on it! She was very knowledgeable of the menu and answered all our questions! She was amazing and sweet. When I come back, I'll definitely be on the lookout for her! Thank you for a great birthday experience! read more

The Reserve - Las Colinas - Mimosa tower, half empty.. we drank it - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

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*Strong sewage smell- put in some air fresheners asap, please. The smell was outside so I don't blame the restaurant but *Ambiance: 1/5. Cold LED lighting throughout and bad Italian wall art were puzzling Not very nice inside: sports on the TV's, chipped paint on the walls,and messy hostess stand, but the prices were strangely very high. $17 for queso? *Food was 3/5: came out correctly and warm but was not very tasty. We did not finish our meal. Very tough steak. Beans and rice were both white!!? Colored chips are a red flag. They would be wise to give people more beans/rice to fill the plate- they're so cheap and make people feel like they at least got a lot of food with their meal. *Value 1/5 food, 4/5 for happy hour drinks. *Service: ok, nice people. We fetched our own drinks from the bar when we saw it waiting. Food took unusually long. Payment took 10+ minutes and had significant issues with their system. This was not a good experience and I hope they change the office-cold lighting and add some emergency febreeze. read more

They have great deals on Saturday! Would come back. Food was very tasty and the price was cheap read more

The Reserve - Las Colinas - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Food is decent, 4/10. Customer service is not great. I honestly wouldn't recommend this place. Place is clean at least.

Don't be fooled by what you see on social media. Honestly, while this place may look extraordinary online and seem to have a great vibe, the reality is completely different. From the moment we arrived, everything was disappointing. The food didn't meet our expectations, and the service was terrible. The day we visited, their POS system was down due to internet issues, but the worst part is that no one informed us when we arrived. Had we known, we would've gone somewhere else without hesitation. Instead, we waited nearly an hour for our food, and then another full hour just to receive the bill and be able to pay. Two hours lost due to poor communication and lack of organization. We asked for some sort of compensation for all the inconvenience, but received no clear response. We also asked to speak with the manager, but it was practically impossible to find them--their presence was completely absent throughout the entire situation. In short: I do not recommend this place. What you see on social media does not reflect reality. It's far from the experience they promise. No se dejen engañar por lo que ven en redes sociales. Honestamente, aunque en redes este lugar parece extraordinario y con un ambiente increíble, la realidad es completamente diferente. Desde que llegamos, todo fue decepcionante. La comida no cumplió con nuestras expectativas y el servicio fue pésimo. El día que fuimos, su sistema POS no funcionaba por problemas con el Internet, pero lo más grave es que nadie nos informó de esto al llegar. Si lo hubieran hecho, habríamos elegido otro lugar sin problema. En lugar de eso, nos hicieron esperar casi una hora para recibir la comida, y luego otra hora más solo para poder pagar. Dos horas perdidas por falta de comunicación y organización. Solicitamos algún tipo de compensación por todos los inconvenientes, pero no obtuvimos respuesta clara. Pedimos hablar con el gerente, pero fue prácticamente imposible localizarlo; su presencia brilló por su ausencia durante todo el problema. En resumen: no recomiendo este lugar. Lo que muestran en redes sociales no refleja la realidad. Muy lejos de ser la experiencia prometida. read more

I always enjoy La Reserve's cuisine! The ambiance is welcoming and the perfect spot for brunch/lunch. Today we had Jessi as our server, she was prompt and courteous. She answered our questions about the menu and made some good recommendations as well. A great waitress, always makes an enjoyable experience. We had the Chicken Flautas for an appetizer: so crispy and the chicken so tender. Nothing I detest more than dry unseasoned chicken! But these are a MUST ORDER! For entrees we ordered the Ribeye Steak & Buenas Dias breakfast plate. My corn tortillas were homemade and that's a big deal!!!! Ouff and if that wasn't enough they had a to die for Tres Leches that was out of this world. I love that they let you order off the brunch menu anytime of the day it really offers something for everyone no matter their mood. The food quality here is always top notch, everything is always seasoned well, and everyone who works here always has a smile. I am so happy that this place is nearby. It truly is a Gem! ***kid friendly*** ***work lunch ideal*** read more

The Reserve - Las Colinas - Tres Leches - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

Gabby greeted us warmly and gave us exceptional service. I enjoyed Ensalada la Reserva, a spring mix salad with mangoes, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, almonds, pecans and chicken with mango dressing. I also sampled my husband's delicious beef enchiladas. Chocolate drizzled churros completed this scrumptious meal. Great ambience with a flowered arch perfect for photos. read more

The Reserve - Las Colinas - Ensalada la Reserva - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Okay so walked in and immediately met my friend at the bar where I was recommended the mango margarita top shelf; I can honestly Singh was one of the best margaritas I've ever had. We then got a table inside of the restaurant and it was next to a very bad odor so we asked the hostess to move us; her name was Myra And she was super nice and accommodating and moved us to another spot with no hesitation. The salsa and chips were to die for and I ordered two Pastore tacos and one chicken taco and I was pleasantly surprised at how much it tasted like on the street street tacos so I will definitely be back and our server was Jesus he did an amazing job and everything was timely everything was hot and he was super polite and accommodating read more

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Service is great at the bar with Kevin and Aliyah as our bartenders. They're kind and hospitable and super attentive. The food is a hit or miss honestly but you just have to find what you like. The parillada is disappointing to say the least but the chimichanga and tacos were great. For context: The parillada was a fajita platter piled high with mostly peppers and onions, I ordered the larger portion which had 2 pieces of shrimp, 4 very small and thin slices of chorizo, chicken slivers that they use for the tacos and a few chunks of steak. Honestly, make everything on the parillada fresh, up the portions and increase the price and you'll make people happy. The chimichanga was phenomenal and the tacos de tripa and trompo were amazing. The drinks are great as well. My wife loves the watermelon candy and I drink micheladas and vampiros. read more

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Delicious food accompanied with great hospitality! The coffee reminds me of home. For the kids, the sopa de fideos is good but it's a big portion to be aware. read more

Great food and great cocktails! It's nice to have a later night (12AM) place to sit and enjoy on the weekends. The staff are super friendly, so we like to sit at the bar. Highly recommend the watermelon candy and reserve mojito cocktails for those that enjoy sweeter drinks. The trompo tower and chimichanga were so good, especially with the house salsas. Still dreaming of the refried beans and queso fresco too. We're definitely headed back here for happy hour and brunch! read more

The Reserve - Las Colinas - Camarones - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Ordered to go through DoorDash. Order was not prepared by time given. No napkins in the bag. Horchata drink tastes like spoiled milk. Definitely will not be going back. read more

The Reserve - Las Colinas - Horchata that tastes like spoiled milk. - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

Very beautiful spot! A few friends came out to listen to some jazz tonight! Great vibe! Awesome customer service and good drinks and food! Outside or inside you can sit! Awesome selection of tequila and whiskey too! read more

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The food was good. The Reserve Special was best dish. The arrachera was good too but the 3 tacos are just great. read more

The Reserve - Las Colinas - Arrachera, delicious. Rice and beans was pretty good. - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Hey, I just wanted to drop a quick review. This place is awesome. The food is delicious. The drinks are the icing on the cake. And all that was accommodated with the great service of Maria. I will recommend everyone and everybody to stop and get something to eat for lunch or dinner. 100% recommended read more

Food was ok. Atmosphere was nice . Service ok. Overall, won't be back. Not because it was bad, but it wasn't anything special. Sorry. But I ordered Parmesan , garlic green beans, a side I paid for. No parm, no garlic, barely cooked. In the DFW food scene, you have to do better. Won't be back, just saying. read more

I cant believe this is my first time here, my whole family ordered a different course and every single one of them was tasteful!! The attentive service complimented the whole experience! Seeing the way people was being celebrated for their b days made it fun and enjoyable time. The Trompo Tacos reminded me of Mexico City's specialty...!!! The reserve will become one of our go to for any special occasion for sure! Special thanks to Paola who made us feel right at home!! The Murillo FAM read more

Really wanted to like this. The street corn appetizer was cold. Absolutely prepared in advance and scooped out of a container. Soupy and lacked flavor. Had the enchiladas with the red sauce. White beans? Rice was not Spanish rice. And the enchiladas were mediocre at best. Biggest problem here was battling the MANY small flies attacking my food. Is this normal in Dallas? Service was fine. Ambiance... techno with a Latin flair? Bizarre. read more

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