Is the time-honored institution of combo plates and ranchero sauce known as Tex-Mex fading quietly into the night? Texas Monthly seems to think so — at least where Houston is concerned. Thankfully, here in Dallas traditional Tex-Mex seems to be going strong, even in the face of the modern Mexican trend that's swept the restaurant scene in recent years. Farm-to-table ingredients are great and all, but neon orange queso and ranchero sauce-smothered enchiladas will always have a special place in our hearts. Next time you're in the mood for a combo plate, check out one of these 10 essential Dallas Tex-Mex destinations.
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10 Essential Dallas Tex-Mex Restaurants
Where to get your enchilada and queso fix.
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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.
1. Avila's
4714 Maple Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
Dallas, TX 75219
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2. Herrera's Cafe
3311 Sylvan Ave
Dallas, TX 75212
Dallas, TX 75212
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3. Luna's Tortilla Factory
8524 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
Dallas, TX 75235
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4. Manny's Uptown
3521 Oak Grove Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
Dallas, TX 75204
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5. Mena's Tex-Mex Grill
2810 E Trinity Mills Rd, Ste 197
Carrollton, TX 75006
Carrollton, TX 75006
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6. Mesero
2822 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
Dallas, TX 75206
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7. Mia's
4322 Lemmon Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
Dallas, TX 75219
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8. Pepe & Mito's
2911 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75226
Dallas, TX 75226
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9. Rafa's Cafe Mexicano
5617 W Lovers Ln
Dallas, TX 75209
Dallas, TX 75209
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10. El Ranchito
610 W Jefferson Blvd
Dallas, TX 75208
Dallas, TX 75208
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