This tiny strip mall spot is more Mex than Tex, which means that the sizzling platters of meat are called parrilladas instead of fajitas. The mixed grill for two, piled high with grilled beef, shrimp, or chicken with tons of peppers and onions, is a serious bargain at just $24.

Skip the traditional fajitas at Lalo’s and go straight for the queso fajitas, a truly Texan dish that involves a platter of steak or chicken covered in crispy fried onions and showered in melty queso.

Pretty much everything on the menu at Don Pepe’s is stellar, but the fajitas are seriously top-notch. They’re not trying to reinvent the wheel here — veggie, chicken, and steak are the only options — and that’s exactly what makes it perfect.

This North Dallas gem boasts a bounty of fajita options. Classic or spicy beef, chicken, veggie, and shrimp options are on offer, along with the hearty “Jefe’s Plate,” which includes a 12-ounce ribeye, bacon-wrapped shrimp, rice, and the restaurant’s superlative bean soup.

Open in Dallas since 1971, the fajitas at Mariano’s has earned literal generations of fans. Here, perfectly marinated skirt steak or chicken is grilled over mesquite, then served with pillowy tortillas, guacamole, and plenty of cheese. Add a classic frozen margarita for the perfect Tex-Mex combo.

Vegetarians get a legit fajita option at Avila’s, which blends a mix of seasonal vegetables with the typical bell peppers and onions. Carnivores also have plenty of options here, including ribeye fajitas and classic carne asada.

The fajitas at this Deep Ellum mainstay have impressed locals for years, and the sizzling platters here are worth braving the neighborhood’s crowds. Char-broiled beef or chicken is paired with grilled onions, then served with rice and beans, guacamole, salsa, and more fixings. Definitely spend the extra $2 for grilled mushrooms and cheese.

After starting with an order of totchos at this Trinity Groves Tex-Mex destination, go straight for the fajita skillets. The options are pretty classic — shrimp, chicken, and tenderloin steak are the proteins on offer — but if there’s at least four people at the table, consider chef Beto’s family feast. Priced at $85, it’s a truly glorious feast of grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, carnitas, and all the fixings.