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The 10 Top Tacos in Dallas

Soft or crunch, meaty or veggie, here’s where to order up the best tacos in the Metroplex

by Courtney E. Smith Updated
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A little bit of everything delicious at Revolver Taco.
| Kathy Tran
by Courtney E. Smith Updated

There are so many great spots to get them in Dallas and all around the Metroplex, when it comes to tacos. From crunch to soft and meaty to vegan, one thing about Dallas tacos is that one feels compelled to stick to old-school ideas about what a taco must be.

Here are some of the best, most inventive, most comforting, and most delicious tacos around DFW.

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Escondido TexMex Patio

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Brunch, lunch, dinner? These are all great times for tacos. Escondido Tex-Mex Patio serves them up with a variety of flavored frozen margaritas all on one of the city’s largest porches. There’s literally no way to go wrong here.

5950 Royal Ln A, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 471-5929
(214) 471-5929

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Resident Taqueria

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Get your taco made to order and stuffed with options that can include pecan smoked chicken, house-made chorizo, and caramelized cauliflower. Throw in a side of the garlicky pinto beans if you know what’s good for you.

9661 Audelia Rd #112, Dallas, TX 75238
(972) 685-5280
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Jose

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Try something from the ever changing Tacos de Tacha menu at Jose — it features seasonal, fresh, and creative fillings in a street taco corn tortilla.

4931 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 891-5673
(214) 891-5673

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El Vecino Tex Mex

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El Vecino is a neighborhood favorite for good old-fashioned Tex Mex. Their classic crispy taco plate is the way to go to, but soft tacos hit the spot too.

718 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218
(469) 802-6060
(469) 802-6060

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E Bar Tex-Mex

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Hit up this Dallas establishment for a plate of tacos de carnitas, in which slow-cooked pulled pork is smothered with onions, chipotle aioli sauce, queso fresco, and cilantro.

1901 N Haskell Ave. #120, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 824-3227
(214) 824-3227

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Revolver Taco Lounge

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Revolver is a great spot to push the boundaries of what you order in your taco. These tacos are a work of art, from duck breast to scallops to wagyu. 

2701 Main St Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 272-7163
(214) 272-7163

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El Palote Panaderia

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Not surprisingly, Dallas’s premiere vegan Tex Mex spot is a delicious destination for tacos. They’re made with soy-based chicharrones. Pro-tip: don’t skimp on the dipping sauce.

2537 Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 807-2673
(972) 807-2673

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Del Sur Tacos

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This one is for the Lucha libre fans or folks who like a success story. Del Sur went from a gas station operation to a storefront with an extensive Tex Mex menu. The tacos are a la carte, and the cochinita pibil is a must-order.

720 E Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 982-0004
(972) 982-0004

Taco Y Vino

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Tacos and wine? Yes, please. This adorable Bishop Arts spot offers six tacos and a bottle of wine for $40 — and you can mix and match any way you like. Hard to beat that deal.

213 W Eighth St, Dallas, TX 75208
(469) 372-0022
(469) 372-0022

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Maskaras Mexican Grill

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This spot tucked away near the Oak Cliff nature preserve is a Mexican food gem. Order the taco plate, with street tacos and one “Taco Maskaras,” featuring carne asada, queso derretido, pico, and guac.

2423 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75233
(469) 466-9282
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Escondido TexMex Patio

5950 Royal Ln A, Dallas, TX 75230

Brunch, lunch, dinner? These are all great times for tacos. Escondido Tex-Mex Patio serves them up with a variety of flavored frozen margaritas all on one of the city’s largest porches. There’s literally no way to go wrong here.

5950 Royal Ln A, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 471-5929
(214) 471-5929

Resident Taqueria

9661 Audelia Rd #112, Dallas, TX 75238

Get your taco made to order and stuffed with options that can include pecan smoked chicken, house-made chorizo, and caramelized cauliflower. Throw in a side of the garlicky pinto beans if you know what’s good for you.

9661 Audelia Rd #112, Dallas, TX 75238
(972) 685-5280
(972) 685-5280

Jose

4931 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209

Try something from the ever changing Tacos de Tacha menu at Jose — it features seasonal, fresh, and creative fillings in a street taco corn tortilla.

4931 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 891-5673
(214) 891-5673

El Vecino Tex Mex

718 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218

El Vecino is a neighborhood favorite for good old-fashioned Tex Mex. Their classic crispy taco plate is the way to go to, but soft tacos hit the spot too.

718 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218
(469) 802-6060
(469) 802-6060

E Bar Tex-Mex

1901 N Haskell Ave. #120, Dallas, TX 75204

Hit up this Dallas establishment for a plate of tacos de carnitas, in which slow-cooked pulled pork is smothered with onions, chipotle aioli sauce, queso fresco, and cilantro.

1901 N Haskell Ave. #120, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 824-3227
(214) 824-3227

Revolver Taco Lounge

2701 Main St Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75226

Revolver is a great spot to push the boundaries of what you order in your taco. These tacos are a work of art, from duck breast to scallops to wagyu. 

2701 Main St Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 272-7163
(214) 272-7163

El Palote Panaderia

2537 Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75227

Not surprisingly, Dallas’s premiere vegan Tex Mex spot is a delicious destination for tacos. They’re made with soy-based chicharrones. Pro-tip: don’t skimp on the dipping sauce.

2537 Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 807-2673
(972) 807-2673

Del Sur Tacos

720 E Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75203

This one is for the Lucha libre fans or folks who like a success story. Del Sur went from a gas station operation to a storefront with an extensive Tex Mex menu. The tacos are a la carte, and the cochinita pibil is a must-order.

720 E Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 982-0004
(972) 982-0004

Taco Y Vino

213 W Eighth St, Dallas, TX 75208

Tacos and wine? Yes, please. This adorable Bishop Arts spot offers six tacos and a bottle of wine for $40 — and you can mix and match any way you like. Hard to beat that deal.

213 W Eighth St, Dallas, TX 75208
(469) 372-0022
(469) 372-0022

Maskaras Mexican Grill

2423 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75233

This spot tucked away near the Oak Cliff nature preserve is a Mexican food gem. Order the taco plate, with street tacos and one “Taco Maskaras,” featuring carne asada, queso derretido, pico, and guac.

2423 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75233
(469) 466-9282
(469) 466-9282

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