People from other parts of the country come to Texas and order Tex-Mex expecting Mexican food. That confusion is understandable and also wrong, and it matters because once you understand the difference you stop ordering the wrong things and start eating a lot better.
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At Escondido Tex-Mex Patio, enchiladas may be the anchor, but the menu is built to flex. Their Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas hit the table exactly the way you want them to—soft corn tortillas packed with pulled chicken, blanketed in a bold, roasted green chile sauce, and finished with melted cheese that edges just into indulgent territory. The sauce is bright and vegetal, the chicken juicy, and the whole thing tastes like it was made with intent, not shortcut. Paired with smoky refried beans and rice with just enough bite, this is the kind of plate that reminds you why Tex-Mex remains undefeated.
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National Margarita Day calls for more than the usual salt-rimmed glass—and this year, Mexican Sugar is stepping it up. In a delicious collaboration with Texas favorite Henry’s Ice Cream, the restaurant is launching The Tejas Flight, a limited-time margarita trio inspired by bold Texas flavors and inventive craftsmanship.
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In University Park, just steps from SMU, Los Charros Tex-Mex Smokehouse has quickly become one of Dallas’ most exciting new dining destinations. Founded by restaurateur Julian Barsotti and barbecue artisan Corby Ferrell, the restaurant unites Tex-Mex tradition with Texas smokehouse mastery. Every detail—from the scent of hickory-smoked brisket to the lively interior—reflects their shared vision: bold, authentic flavors served with care and personality.
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Tex-Mex is huge in Dallas and not without more than a few choices. This is a small list that we’ve put together today that will satisfy the yearning.
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Hines, the international real estate firm, along with partners Mitsui Fudosan America and McNair Interests, announce 100% of Maple Terrace’s restaurant space is officially leased and will welcome Doce Mesas as the second dining concept at Maple Terrace, joining previously announced CATCH Dallas. Doce Mesas will take all 2,600 SF in the 2nd freestanding restaurant building at the project and is slated to open in Q2 2024.
The more than 15,000 square feet of Maple Avenue-facing restaurant space occupied by CATCH Dallas and Doce Mesas will serve as the gateway to Maple Terrace’s restored 1925 nine-story structure, which acts as the centerpiece of the mixed-use development.
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