Top 9 Mexican Restaurants in Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake

On any given day, if you were to ask a member of Minteer Real Estate Team where to eat, 99% of the time, each of us would answer Mexican or Tex-Mex. It’s easily all of our favorite type of food. It’s food we know, we love and, are honestly, a little picky about. So here are our top 10 Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake in alphabetical order (mostly because we couldn’t all agree on a ranking). Prepare to be hungry.

1. Anamia’s Tex-Mex

Family owned and operated, Anamia’s brings great tasting food in a casual, yet upscale and contemporary, setting. Anamia’s prides itself on its service and really taking care of and getting to know their patrons. When you visit try G’s Tacos – three corn tortillas with refried beans, grilled beef or chicken fajita, topped with Mexican slaw, pico, diced avocado, queso fresco – or the pechuga primavera – chicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms, poblano peppers, zucchini, celery and carrots. And their tableside guacamole is a must – it’s made right at your table and has generous servings.

2980 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake
Hours:
Mo-Th: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
F-Sa: 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Su: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

2. Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano

Esparza’s is a downtown Grapevine tradition. Enjoy one of their famous margaritas (voted one of the best in the Metroplex) while enjoying Esparza’s tasty chips and salsa. Try their steak milanesa or brisket tacos.

124 E. Worth St., Grapevine
Hours:
Mo-Th: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
F-Sa: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Su: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

3. Gloria’s Latin Cuisine

Combining Salvadoran meals with a little Tex-Mex, Gloria’s has something for every Latin foodie. Make sure to sip one of their margaritas or mojitos on their relaxing patio. Try their camarones a la plancha or their  enchiladas a la Gloria. Word to the wise: don’t miss the black bean dip that is served with their homemade chips.

5611 Colleyville Blvd, #300, Colleyville or 1121 E. Southlake Blvd, Southlake
Hours:
Su-Mo: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Tu-Th: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
F-Sa: 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

4. La Hacienda Ranch

Home of the first frozen margarita machine, La Ha’s (as regulars call it), margaritas are out of this world. Come for the drinks but don’t miss their menu with its smoky nodes. Try the poblano al carbon (a flame-roasted poblano stuffed with Mesquite grilled chicken and Monterey Jack and comes with a Sundance enchilada) or the hacienda ranch chicken (Mesquite grilled chicken breast with sour cream sauce, cheese, grilled onions, sautéed baby bella mushrooms and grilled farm fresh vegetables.

5250 Hwy 121 Colleyville
Hours:
Su-Th: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
F-Sa: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

5. Mi Cocina

Mi Cocina seems to be a Dallas institute with various locations throughout the Metroplex. The upscale restaurant brings the freshest and highest quality ingredients into tasty dishes. It’s solid Tex-Mex fare. Try their Tilapia con Mojo, Ernie’s Chicken or Sunset Enchiladas with their famous sunset sauce. Word to the wise: get any dish with their sunset sauce. Your mouth will thank you later.

1276 Main St, Southlake
Hours:
Mo-Su: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

6. Mi Dia From Scratch

This is spicy Mexican fusion food that everyone can agree is tasting. Combining the flavors of Mexico City with recipes from Santa Fe and traditional Tex Mex Dishes, enjoy duck carnitas street tacos, huevos rancheros, relleno al carbon or New Mexico tampiquena served Christmas style (red and green chile sauce topped). Their commitment to serving everything from scratch makes this Mexican restaurant a must eat.

1295 S Main Street, Grapevine
Hours:
Su-Th: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
F-Sa: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

7. Rio Mambo

Rio Mambo has a great atmosphere – a great patio to relax over drinks and chips and salsa – they serve both verde and red salsa – and a cool, hip bar. Not only is the atmosphere is great but so is the food. Try their nachos, fajitas or any of their enchiladas. You really can’t go wrong with any dish or drink you choose.

5150 Highway 121, Colleyville
Hours:
Mo-Th: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
F: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sa.: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Su: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

8. Tommy Tamale Market & Cafe

Looking for some absolutely amazing tamales? Look no further than Tommy Tamale. Started in 2009, they have everything you need for a great Tex-Mex meal from their gourmet tamales to their diverse selection of salsa. You can either eat in the café with some rice and beans or guacamole or take some to go and cook in your own kitchen (your guests will never know if you didn’t make them yourself).

1689 W. Northwest Highway, Grapevine
Hours:
Mo-Sa: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

9. Uncle Julio’s

The first Uncle Julio’s opened in Dallas in 1986 and the popularity rose quickly because of their drink: The Swirl – the original frozen margarita and sangria drink. While the drinks are worth a visit alone, try their smoky grilled fajitas or sizzling shrimp brochettes or their grilled quail. Every meal is delicious and will want you wanting to return and quickly.

1301 William D Tate Ave, Grapevine
Hours:
Mo-Th: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
F: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sa: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Su: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.