Where’s the best birria tacos 🌮 in north Dallas?
Posted by EconomistUnusual8264@reddit | Dallas | View on Reddit | 349 comments
Been feeling very disappointed with the Mexican cuisine since I moved to Dallas from California! Can someone please help me find some amazing birria!
cerulean94@reddit
Damn bro that’s crazy. There are some out here that def hang with cali.
Moctezuma in Irving is the best and is ALL Birrias.. Ramen, Grilled Cheese, etc.. it’s amazing fs
rangermang0@reddit
The absolute best!!
rangermang0@reddit
Holy shit, I've been waiting on someone to ask this. Please try this place in Irving. It is a hidden gem, I promise you will not be disappointed. It's called "Taqueria Moctezuma" off West Walnut Hill Ln.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/i7hXYbvmXDJtBViu5
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Thank you!!! Excited to try it out soon!
rangermang0@reddit
I usually eat pretty healthy but I would have this as a cheat meal once or twice a month and it makes me miss living over there!! Enjoy, hope you like it!!
Away-Commercial6357@reddit
dream tacos 💜
D3Rpy_Un1c0Rn107@reddit
Guapo Taco
Alarmed_Parking6782@reddit
Chris & Johns with the Angry Pho Broth.
Even better as Birria Bao Buns.
juandl21@reddit
I had such high hopes for this place and it was ok at best. Tried it to get it out of my system, but I don’t think I would go back. Maybe I went on a bad day.
mattgoldey@reddit
I tried to go today for lunch not realizing they're closed on Mondays 🙃
j_husk@reddit
It's being closed on Saturday that kills me
mattgoldey@reddit
They could be raking in the cash on weekends. That place is surrounded by apartment buildings. Built-in customer base of people that could walk to the restaurant.
arkansaslax@reddit
Everything at cris & John’s is awesome. Gotta respect a restaurant with like 2 front of house staff and seemingly 30 back of house. Thank god for more parking at the new location.
Here-To-Be-Messy@reddit
Maybe I went on a bad night. Got the platter to try multiple things and most of it was meh.
Guson1@reddit
It’s very trendy meh.
Here-To-Be-Messy@reddit
It was a year ago when I tried it. Maybe it’s better now idk.
timidusuer@reddit
I'm with you. Their quality has wavered since 2022, especially with their meats.
username_user13@reddit
Have they moved locations yet?? I’m dying to go back but I don’t wanna go until they move 😅
arkansaslax@reddit
Not yet but looks like they must be close.
disaster308@reddit
Where's the new location going to be?
satchel65@reddit
Preston and Campbell. Southeast corner.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I’ve been wanting to try this place since moving here!!! Let me know any other food recommendations from this spot if you have.
j_husk@reddit
Their birria tacos are good, but not what I tend to get. My go-to is the Phodilla - a quesadilla with pho-ish filling and flavors. Sounds weird, I know, but trust me.
Everything is good there though. The Vietnamese/Mexican fusion stuff is unique, the loaded fries are great, good wings, bao buns... Best bet is to share one of their platters with a combination of stuff. Pretty good value too.
Parking is a nightmare but they're about to move to a better location.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
You’re awesome!! I love recommendations! I’ll definitely try when I go there.
dtxdestroyer@reddit
Everything at cris and John’s is bomb. Always crave it when it’s closed
Troll_U_Softly@reddit
Came to say this
engineer617@reddit
Birrieria Aguiñaga
tooheavybroo@reddit
North Dallas? Bro no good birria recs up there.
You’re going to have to go south dallas
otakumilf@reddit
There’s a little dive in Irving called Doña Lencha, the one on Story and 183. It’s good. They even have Moronga (blood sausage) and chorizo verde if you’re looking to try something different.
Stock-Smoke-621@reddit
Sueno in Richardson. Not even a close second.
Medium_Aspect27@reddit
Nuevo Leon -Addison --- very tasty
natural-born-griller@reddit
Mijas Taqueria - Lake Highlands at Royal & Skillman
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I looked this place up on yelp and it looks good! I’ll definitely try it out. Thanks for the recommendation
TitanicTardigrade@reddit
I second this. It always blows my mind when it’s not one of the top comments in these threads bc I’ve been going there for years, ordered most of the food on their menu, and it has never missed. Including their birria. Their birria is bomb.
Oh and their prices are super reasonable. Which is always a plus
Gently_Perv777@reddit
De la fuente , birrieria in Garland Tx
theobstinateone@reddit
Try Taco City by the main post office
xXOverkill@reddit
I just want to know where this pictures of fried dog food was taken, so I can make sure to stay so far away.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
🫠😂😂😂😂😂😂
RobOnTheCob331@reddit
Chilangos, only make it on the weekends (Fridays count)
theobstinateone@reddit
Confirmed
j_husk@reddit
Yeah, these are the best I've had. Not sure if OP considers that north Dallas, but they should definitely check them out.
Fantastic-Spinach450@reddit
North Dallas starts at 635 and goes to spring valley when it becomes far north Dallas
RobOnTheCob331@reddit
new location opened in Plano!
j_husk@reddit
Good to know - thanks!
wjconrad@reddit
The Preston and Alpha location also started doing breakfast tacos!!! Eggs + protein (sausage, chorizo, barbacoa, or just beans) + optional upcharges to add cheese or refried beans. 7AM to 11AM, last I checked couldn't be ordered online yet, wasn't in their POS system. $2.95 each with small upcharges for cheese or beans, decent sized, DELICIOUS.
Only downside is parking sucks there, tiny lot.
sudosudash@reddit
This is the answer. I like Salsa Verde too but the consume is better at chilangos.
PumpkinCarvingisFun@reddit
Second this as well!
Technical_Roll_7815@reddit
Second this!
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I’ll check it out! Thanks for the suggestion!
jtown889@reddit
The quesabirria tacos are so good
ratfink_111@reddit
Taqueria & Tamaleria Nuevo León in Richardson is so good!!!
theobstinateone@reddit
And the one in Carrollton on Belt Line is also amazing
LearningJase@reddit
Bro the barbacoa tortas are bomb and the green salsa is delicious
Business_Song_4659@reddit
Bro they also made it bigger use to be way smaller !!
ACG3185@reddit
I personally love the Carrollton location out of all of them. And yes, their birria tacos are 🔥
Darkvoider_96@reddit
Second the Carrollton location! Them birria tacos hit just a bit different than the rest ❤️
kuroxneko13@reddit
Can confirm. Their tacos are addicting
Miclo8@reddit
I second this, gonna take my wife there soon.
username_user13@reddit
OP, they have $1 tacos (trompo only?) on Tuesdays! Or so TikTok has been showing me recently 😅
Hembalaya@reddit
Can confirm. And they’re fire
username_user13@reddit
Thanks for confirming, see also; my lunch plans for tomorrow! 😂
Proof_Obligation_855@reddit
They have another location with the same deals in addison on Beltline.
mikeee382@reddit
My parents both grew up in Mexico and they swear by this place. They go there all the time.
shipitholla@reddit
Love this place
walkaaaaa@reddit
Came here looking for this!!
evoIX15@reddit
Milagro’s, Trinity groves.
Korben_DallasMulipas@reddit
Also try Doña Lola’s pupusas
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I used to always eat pupusas 🫓 in DC. Love them. Thanks for the recommendation!!!
ivehadsomany@reddit
My sister's friend Leticia's house.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
😂 I believe it
Rabid_Atoms@reddit
Birrieria Aguinaga
LearningJase@reddit
I like them for sure
Cheap_Group_5242@reddit
This is the way
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Sounds promising! I’ll check it out!
mountainmamaharte@reddit
Best birria is served out of someone's Tia's trunk. Cash only.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
😂 I don’t doubt it!
ChakaCar@reddit
king kups in mckinney is 🔥
Korben_DallasMulipas@reddit
Salsa verde on beltline
harmabevengeance@reddit
Moctezuma!! They are a birria restaurant. That's literally all they sell, so you know it's good
Skateboardbeester@reddit
And they now have combos! And free margs on Fridays.(unlimited)
spikeyfuzzy@reddit
Their birria ramen is FIRE. 🙌🏼
harmabevengeance@reddit
Yessiiir
IcedCoffeeVoyager@reddit
Moctezuma is killer. Great, now I want one of those birria grilled cheeses
Skateboardbeester@reddit
Taqueria moctezuma. Either the one in Irving or the one on Frankford. I promise!
ashlys21@reddit
If you love tacos try the Taco and Margarita tours with Dallas Bites & Sights Tours. I've done it twice and loved it. They take you to local places to try different tacos.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Sounds fun!!! I’d try it!
SafeExit3436@reddit
Birria is the taco shop version of a hotdog. Bunch of broiled beef bits with lots of seasoning to hide the poor quality meat. Make Tacos Great Again. Bring back asada, carnitas, chicken
SnooJokes6070@reddit
What some good Mexican food. From Cali with love. Birrieria Aguinaga
ironsheik84@reddit
La Salsa Verde
redlead3@reddit
Close to me. Added to my list. Being from Houston it's hard to find good places up here.
mattgoldey@reddit
The correct answer.
Sticky_Gravity@reddit
I see La Ventana people started to downvote you.
paisaarrecho@reddit
Does people genuinely think La Ventana is better than Salsa Verde?
Sticky_Gravity@reddit
Yes, it’s wild.
Orincarnia@reddit
I walked into La Ventana and ordered Tacos de Cammarones, and the girl at the front took 5 minutes out of her day to patiently tell me she couldn’t understand me.
La Ventana has great food, but they are racist as hell.
mattgoldey@reddit
I guess.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Appreciate the recommendation!
worfres_arec_bawrin@reddit
As a San Diego native this is the only one that’s hit the spot
GoodAlternative6033@reddit
Say “Birria quesa con consommé” and be blessed my friend. Also try their horchata. 👌
BossMkII@reddit
Quesabirria is how it's said :)
DemonDickFrmDa6@reddit
The best answer I’ve seen by far. I swear by this place.
d3vtec@reddit
X100, this spot is always busy
Different-Birthday71@reddit
Yep
Slow-Sleep@reddit
Can confirm this! I dated a girl.that made bomb Birria tacos and this place was a close 2nd
msixtwofive@reddit
Definitely not where you took that picture... Wtf
fransisco_flores@reddit
Sueño in Richardson.
Mathematician1111@reddit
I was born and raised in dtx, but I moved to California for four years and now I’m back in Tx. You might as well move back to CA. Once you try tacos in CA there’s no comparison. I used to defend Mexican food here but I get it now. Also don’t listen to chilangos recommendations they tax and are so skimpy on carne 💔. I personally don’t like spending my money on Mexican food here.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Fair take! I appreciate your perspective!
Outside_Echo5995@reddit
Hurtado in Arlington
txslg80@reddit
Follow Jazzys tacos on IG or FB and check out their locations for the week. They set up all around the Dallas area and their consomé is THE tastiest. Get the quesabirria tacos and dunk them in that consomé and holy cow!
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I’ll check it out. Appreciate the recommendation!
tactical_bbw@reddit
Birrieria Aguinaga, they have three locations but I always go to the Casa View one, great service too.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I will try to get there!! Thank you for the suggestion
insane_membrane214@reddit
Please go back to California
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Pay me and I will
Ambitious_Ad_9637@reddit
Taqueria Nuevo León. On the GBT. You are welcome.
deadfishy12@reddit
El Taco H in Denton
Drones-brigade@reddit
I’ve only been to one spot and that’s Hurtados
blvckKing21@reddit
Chilangos my boa
Novel-Bus573@reddit
Come to Fort Worth… Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez is where it’s at
PassengerOk7529@reddit
I don’t have anything nice to say about folks from California.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
That’s okay…this is my 10th state I’ve lived in. I’m a career nomad. I lived in a bubble in Orange County which is nothing like what you see or hear on the news. But I must say the food was top tier there.
Delicious_Hand527@reddit
I always hear this but I'm in Orange County right now and all my relatives go to the big places which are all lousy Tex-mex. We go to one mex-mex place called Hole Mole which is good. Lots of other food types is OC are just terrible - the costs have gotten out of control and the quality is low, and everything closes way too early. I'm in Huntington Beach area/maybe the whole in the wall side is better. And it's mostly like north Texas suburbs IMO.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Noooo…Huntington beach is the bland area lol. Have to go to Irvine, Santa Ana, & garden grove. That’s where all the flavor is! There’s a spot called navarros in Santa Ana and it’s phenomenal! That’s where I fell in love with Mexican food!
RamenNoodles3351@reddit
Taco City y Mas
joannamiller05@reddit
Rayo's Taqueria
BoxYeti@reddit
Oh man that’s the saddest birria I’ve seen in a minute
HockeyCookie@reddit
I know this place. It's good, but nothing they serve is going to look good on camera.
Casa Alma tollway @ Lebanon has good birria. Love their green pazole too
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Tell me about it. It wasn’t bad but not what I was looking for.
Peacethroughsmoking@reddit
Taqueria Nuevo Leon, haven't tried the other locations, but the Richardson one is solid.
DallasTXGV@reddit
Came here to recommend this! I go to the Carrollton/Belt line one and it never disappoints. The meat is also high quality and worth every penny. The sauces they bring out are also very tasty.
Peacethroughsmoking@reddit
Yeah I heard their chicharons are good too
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
🙌🏾 I’ll have to check it out!!! Thanks for the suggestion!!!
Peacethroughsmoking@reddit
Yeah I heard the chicharon is also good
dallasites101@reddit
Here's our list! Open to suggestions on any spots to add! https://www.dallasites101.com/blog/post/best-birria-tacos-dallas/
ContractOtherwise381@reddit
Cali has fake Mexican food. Everytime I see some weird like eggs and sour cream on Tamales or fried ice cream on concha’s online, the stores are always from Cali and always says “Authentic Mexican food” in their bio
kingkutty@reddit
El Tejas Twist in Forney
J2theLC@reddit
Follow the tortas
Tralliz@reddit
Won't find it in the North
LordOrbnauticus@reddit
Is this Torchy's???
OvenBakedChickN@reddit
La Birria Shack in GP!
Hands down..
plantmama32@reddit
LA SALSA VERDE 🔥
NAFilthyCasual@reddit
Rayos Taqueria
GrittySharkface@reddit
Agreed - love Rayos! Great family-owned spot, and very good birria and sopes!
WesWarlord@reddit
Yep. Keep trying others and always come to the conclusion that Rayo’s are better.
BigYogi@reddit
This should be higher on the list!
JoyArza@reddit
Agreed!!!
digitalplug@reddit
Talkin Tacos has some decent birria tacos
TTU09@reddit
Go to Sueno in Richardson! Solid spot
DynastyTexas@reddit
There’s actually a lot of great Mexican food in DFW. But what’s popular in DFW is food that photos well and is trendy.
Someone mentioned maskaras and they are pretty good and honestly have the only torta ajogada. There’s also Del Sur Tacos off of Jefferson ave.
Someone mentioned Birrieria Aguinaga, and while they have great birria, the quesabirria tacos are likely not what you are looking for. It’s just not their focus. They served birria for a long time and later added quesabirria tacos to the menu around 2020 because of popular demand.
I don’t know much about options in north Dallas, but oak cliff, pleasant grove, and a few other areas scattered around are the best areas to look. Bishop arts district is only a few streets over from the part of town with some of the most rich Latino culture in DFW. I love driving down Jefferson blvd, as well as Davis Street when searching for good Mexican food.
North Grand Prairie surprisingly also has really good pockets along belt line and pioneer and unsurprisingly that’s all spillover from the stuff around Jefferson blvd.
Fort Worth has my personal favorite option for what you are looking for and it’s called Tres Betos. It used to be a super sketchy looking spot bars on the windows and all and now they have a large nice restaurant with DJs and a nice bar. Idk if they still serve the Beto tray as I haven’t seen anyone order it at the new location but it was beautiful.
Hope this helps you find some better options!
Exact_Needleworker30@reddit
not north Dallas, go to downtown Dallas, chef tastebudz has the best birria hands down.
Equal_Past_111@reddit
Al Chile Taqueria
Miserable_Ad4310@reddit
Chef Tastebuds Downtown Dallas 🚨🚨🚨
ExpensiveChipmunk744@reddit
La Salsa Verde’s quesabirria is my fave. Their consomé is the best I’ve found.
Cheap_Group_5242@reddit
Birrieria Aguinaga BishopArts and Fito’s Tacos
katisauce@reddit
Seconding this!!
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll try!!!
Long_Strange_Trip_91@reddit
Mario Bros has some great tacos, tortas, etc, but I am not sure if they have Birria tacos or not.
j_husk@reddit
If their logo isn't a piranha plant with a taco for the flower, they're doing it wrong.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Sounds worth checking out! Thanks for the recommendation!
Medium_Librarian_612@reddit
Maskaras Mexican Grill
slimtuxedo@reddit
In South Dallas, but definitely a good rec.
mariotx10@reddit
Oak Cliff, not south dallas.
slimtuxedo@reddit
Oak Cliff is in south Dallas.
MSHinerb@reddit
It’s south of Dallas, but not what people consider South Dallas.
slimtuxedo@reddit
No, it’s actually in the city of Dallas in the southern part of Dallas. Thanks for playing.
MSHinerb@reddit
You’re absolutely correct geographically. It’s south of Dallas. But it’s not south Dallas. It’s okay that you’re wrong.
slimtuxedo@reddit
I have lived in oak cliff for a very long time and I know what South Dallas is. The OP asked for locations in North Dallas. Maskaras is located in the southern part of Dallas. You are basically the equivalent of a grammar nazi and probably ruin the vibe of every party you go to. Move along.
MSHinerb@reddit
Pot meet kettle big man. That makes us neighbors.
casiepierce@reddit
Please stop.
casiepierce@reddit
No it's not.
ObjectPlayful8821@reddit
Bricks for brains. South Dallas and Oak Cliff are separate neighborhoods and instead of understanding a basic concept, they want to argue and stay wrong. You have more patience than I do. Lake Highlands and Pleasant Grove must be the same too 🙄
slimtuxedo@reddit
OP asked for “North Dallas” so I guess we can only suggest restaurants in the neighborhood between 635>75>NW Hwy>DNT, which good f*in luck. I don’t think there is a single taqueria that exists in those boundaries, so I guess we should close the thread.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I’ll definitely try it out! Thanks for the suggestion
BrokenCot@reddit
Nah man, honestly, I came back to comment again, because that place is not worth its salt. Any place that does not sell Aguas Frescas and yet prides itself in Mexican culture such as luchador masks– bologna. Save your money.
dtxdestroyer@reddit
Whack comment. Walk across the street and bring your own. Food speaks for itself
BrokenCot@reddit
True that! I will bring my own beverage to the established Mexican Grill. The food speaks, and it says “I’m mid as fuckkkkk.” Place is a gimmick.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Hahaha 😆
Raider03@reddit
Do, this is the place. Plus, if you’re into Luchadors, it will be like Disneyland!
BrokenCot@reddit
You must be the owner. That place is DOG water.
DallasM0therFucker@reddit
It’s in Oak Cliff, in the southern part of the city, but worth a trip. They have a bunch of luchador masks and memorabilia decorating the place.
bubbageek@reddit
As someone born and raised in Texas, and having lived in California, you can’t compare the Mexican food between the two states. It’s different. Period. End of story.
festivechef@reddit
I have some google maps lists to share!
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Enjoy!
Darkvoider_96@reddit
Taco City off of I-30 and Hardwick. Their birria is pretty fucking great. Their salsa verde is just the right amount of flavor and heat.
username_user13@reddit
I’ll defer to others here for Birria tacos specifically, but I will say I like the Birria ramen from Rayo’s Taqueria. My .02 on really good solid Tex-Mex (not that you asked) is at La Hacienda or La Hacienda Ranch (same family, diff locations). It’s not cheap Tex-Mex, but as a South Texan living in Dallas for 8 years now, it’s got good roots in what I’m used to back home. Also, people get confused/don’t clarify enough—Tex-Mex is different than Mexican.
Obvious-Plantain-564@reddit
Omg, are you me? this is the only right answer.
Rayos is the best Mexican food in Dallas. Best queso birrias also. Always consistent and delicious. Family run by the sweetest ppl.
And Mariano’s- best. Tex mex hands down. Emily’s queso and any of their margaritas.
🤤
jmccw@reddit
🎯 Rayo's reigns supreme for me too. Also, DON'T SLEEP ON THEIR MIGAS! Best $10 meal in town. ✌️
Obvious-Plantain-564@reddit
Their chilaquiles are my breakfast to go and sorry I cannot/will not change that. I ask for them to be extra spicy. 🤣🤤 no one does chilaquiles like them. They’re more of a chile árbol rub/sauce… not liquidy tomato/tomatillo. Ugh. Amazing.
username_user13@reddit
😂 glad to know someone else shares my opinion! Is your guilty pleasure Tex-Mex also Chuy’s? Because then we’d REALLY be twins. I stand firmly that Chuy’s is the most consistent chain Tex-Mex (with some twists) that I enjoy. Gimme that jalapeño ranch anytime of day.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I’ll check it out!!! I don’t mind Tex-Mex. As long as it’s good! I appreciate the recommendation!!!
username_user13@reddit
Also fun fact, Mariano (the man behind La Hacienda) is credited with creating THE frozen margarita. So if you partake, I suggest any of their frozen beverages there too!
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Frozen margaritas- now your talking my language 😂
theonetheycallgator@reddit
It's a haul, but King Kups in Mckinney is my favorite for Birria tacos in the metroplex.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
That’s not too far. I’ll check it out. Thanks for the suggestion.
sirbobmontgomery@reddit
Not those in the pic
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
This is why I’m trying to find the best spot from people that know! 🫣😮💨
Otherwise-Jicama9673@reddit
Taqueria Moctezuma in Irving. Hands down the best I’ve had
Pure-Manufacturer532@reddit
As someone who grew up in Dallas and now live in San Antonio, you are in the wrong city for that question
casiepierce@reddit
That's basically what I said. Dallas/DFW/North Texas is not great for birria lovers.
highesttiptoes@reddit
Bro I’m a Californian that now lives in Dallas and I’m embarrassed for you, and scared what the comments have in store for you.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Man it’s just a genuine question. I just want some good food that’s all. This isn’t a shady question at all.
highesttiptoes@reddit
lol no I know! Just don’t tell a group do Texans you can’t find good Mexican food in Texas.
casiepierce@reddit
It's okay though, I'm a 9th generation native Texan and I will be the first to admit that I've found birria to be lacking here in Dallas/North Texas. Now in Houston and far west Texas, the birria is 🔥.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Hahaha okay 👌 noted! I will say that when i visited McAllen I went to this spot that was amazing! Just looking for something similar in north Dallas.
jbrown383@reddit
That’s cause you were in the Valley. If you can’t get good Mexican food that close to the border, we’re all in trouble.
Holls867@reddit
I just can’t seem to find good New Mexican food in DFW lol
rex_lauandi@reddit
You asked it in a shady way tho.
monkeyman80@reddit
There’s a few Valerie’s around the area. The family owned a bunch of Mexican places in San Diego.
ashwithasmile@reddit
El tejas twist!
casiepierce@reddit
By "north Dallas" do you mean the northern part of the city of Dallas or just, like, any place north of Dallas, not even in Dallas, or even, not even north of Dallas? I swear this sub kills me..
And the answer is Pleasant Grove.
colehuesca@reddit
Brother, as a Mexican native myself Dallas doesn't hold a candle to California when it comes to Mexican food. You can try though, chilangos tacos and taqueria Nuevo Leon for birria and tacos
Silly_Connection7676@reddit
Chilangos tacos
animeari@reddit
De La Fuente Tacos de Birria in Garland!
byrdnasty@reddit
Taqueria Los Angeles in plano
chrisbliss13@reddit
Depends how far north you are but Trompitoz Taqueria
https://g.co/kgs/XVgKz5a Is really good
jrf316@reddit
No where.
Level-Aside@reddit
My wife makes some good ones. Better than many places I have tried. Funny part she is black but learned from my mom
BikesOnDikes@reddit
Yeah. This guys wife makes good tacos.
FungShwavy@reddit
I also choose this guy’s wife’s tacos.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Hahahha aye! I’m about to train myself how to make birria! Nothing like homemade food!
Present_Hurry5950@reddit
Gimme Taco - Quesabirria Taco 🔥🔥
2much2often@reddit
Jazzy’s Taco Truck
Losing_Nemo@reddit
Jazzy's is a hidden gem. Definitely worth checking out if you can catch her in your area!
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the recommendation!!! I’ll check it out!
Dmtz214@reddit
Thought I was gonna be the first to say this
catmomlyfe81@reddit
If you're ever in Austin, Gabriela's birria tacos are insanely good
I know this is Dallas. I just couldn't not say it
lucidlunarlatte@reddit
It’s a bit out of the way but if you ever are swinging by Denton, stop by La Fondita for their birria pizza or tacos. It’s literally life changing good. Comes with the little soups to dip too.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I pass Denton everyday on my way to work! I’ll check it out!!! Thanks for sharing!
garyprud50@reddit
Apparently, Dallas Health regulations might limit some choices. Although birria is the OP's quest, this article about Tacos Trompos is educational. https://thetacotrail.com/2014/07/09/four-styles-of-trompo-tacos/
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
This is very interesting! Thanks for the article!
WerewolfFormal7595@reddit
Fire side chicken and tacos
jamafam1@reddit
La Tacotrona food truck - they post of socials where they’re set up for the week.
Ateam043@reddit
I’ll get downvoted to hell, but as someone that moved from Cali, we were very spoiled with Mexican food. And the Mex border only being a quick 2 hour drive from LA…oof, top to beat.
Tacos La Banqueta has been the only spot I’ve tried so far that has been ok.
I miss those “hole in the wall” spots where the place looks trashed but the food being bomb AF.
General-Carob-6087@reddit
Honestly, my favorite taco spots are the little hole in the wall taquerias inside gas stations. Next time you’re driving around at lunch time and see a bunch of work trucks in the parking lot with guys in safety vests or work clothes going into a gas station go in that gas station. Likely damn good tacos to be found.
Ateam043@reddit
absolutely, those are usually the best spots!
Just haven’t found one out here that I can say “damn that’s bomb AF”. Not yet anyways.
jmccw@reddit
Imma hook you up: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jo5WZ87z2KEstDcU7 🔥5 trompo tacos for ten bucks 🔥
Ateam043@reddit
Good looking out, always willing to try new spots!
lucidlunarlatte@reddit
Denton has La Fondita and Ambro’s. Bit out of the way but La Fondita has a Birria pizza.
dtxdestroyer@reddit
No shame in some trial and error. Great places in different areas of DFW.
El Tizoncito - flautas, tinga tostadas Cuates - tacos Margaritas - barbacoa Seafood Shack - ceviche El Paisa - breakfast tacos E Bar - brisket Ojedas - ground beef or enchiladas Pepe’s and Mitos - fajitas Taco Joint - jalepeno ranch Taco stand - Cali Cris and John - Vietmex Fridas Tacolandia - street
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I’ll up vote you because I agree. This is my 10th state I’ve lived and I like to think of myself as a very experienced foodie at this point. I’ve even lived abroad for a few years and I just want good food! Not knocking anyone’s state or city. This is a genuine question!
E-POLICE@reddit
I lived in Mexico for a couple years and it’s tough to find actual good Mexican food in Dallas. I’ve tried almost all the suggestions and a couple have come close but I’ve yet to find somewhere that has tacos like in Monterrey.
RawrRawr83@reddit
I’ve lived in both cities and Mexico City. LA has much better authentic Mexican and easy to find taco trucks and stands pretty much everywhere. People in this thread are just in their feelings
universal-mustard@reddit
I love our Tex Mex style and I’m sure Cali has its own style but please don’t think vidorra in rockwall is what we consider to be good Tex Mex. Go try Gonzalez in oak cliff or e bar for good Tex Mex. If you like tacos La banqueta try tacos estilo chilango which imo is better. Go to the Hispanic areas and try any whole in the wall where not a word of English is spoken and it will blow most places out of the water. But saying Tex mex sucks because vdorra does is like me going to California and saying their sea food sucks because I went to red lobster and it wasn’t very good.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I’m not saying it sucks and tbh California sea food does suck imo hahaha I’m a foodie not a person that just says everything is good. If you undercook or overcook and don’t season your food “it’s a no for me” I’m just trying to find a great spot!
universal-mustard@reddit
Check out some of that. I’ve lived here my whole life and those are spots are what I like. Manny’s is great too and there’s a few of those but it depends on what you order. I’m an enchilada guy at Tex Mex spots so I focus on that. There’s some other posts on here for recommendations too.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I appreciate the recommendations!! I will definitely keep you updated when I try these spots out!!
diptripflip@reddit
La Banqueta sucks. My god.
jackiechan9320@reddit
La Fondita in Denton
Mandinglowe@reddit
Vidorra
Fun-Albatross9288@reddit
Doña Lencha in Irving
JWheezy11@reddit
Hurtado bbq
Mountain_Idea_2689@reddit
El Tiz Tizoncito. Phenomenal. North Dallas. Slaps
dtxdestroyer@reddit
Depends on regional cuisine you’re in the mood for. Here’s a few tried and tried for the rotation
**Maskaras - Birria, ahogadas
** Birria Aguinaga - Birria Jalisco
**Chilangos - Birria and trompo
**El Tizoncito - flautas, tinga tostadas, Monterrey
**Cuates - tacos, Veracruz
**Margaritas - barbacoa
**Seafood Shack - ceviche
**La Calle Doce - Veracruz seafood
**El Paisa - breakfast tacos
**E Bar - brisket, Tex mex
**Ojedas - ground beef or enchiladas
**Pepe’s and Mitos - fajitas
**Taco Joint - jalepeno ranch
**Taco stand - Cali, Baja
**Cris and John - Vietmex
**Fridas Tacolandia - street
**Las Palmas - Tex-Mex
**Jose - upscale
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Love this list! Thank you! You’re amazing 🤗
dc5antonio@reddit
Taqueria Los Angeles that’s located in Plano, and Tacos La Banqueta puro DF that’s around old East Dallas are my top 2.
Csharp27@reddit
Came here to say Taqueria Los Angeles, probably exactly what they’re looking for.
threeoldbeigecamaros@reddit
My dude woke up and chose violence
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
😂 it’s not even like that.
Csharp27@reddit
You fired the first shot OP
Csharp27@reddit
Would love to see the metrics on this post lmao
AccomplishedLove6169@reddit
Lol that’s wild cause he did
KennyDROmega@reddit
Comments are going to be fun.
superdeedapper@reddit
Hurtado’s barbecue
dtxdestroyer@reddit
This is the answer. Worth the drive
Worldly-Volume9402@reddit
Frida’s tacolandia 2 really good 👌👌
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
This looks legit!!! Thank you!!! 😋
Infamous_Grass6333@reddit
Frezco's.
YungRemi420@reddit
Lemmon street taqueria is top tier, they are also 24/7 so clutch for a late night meal
Kulia-i-ka-nuu@reddit
Not north Dallas but in Dallas, Donde Los Tacos birria tacos are amazing.. pretty new spot
hippythop@reddit
Taqueria Moctezuma
dtxdestroyer@reddit
Maskaras hands down. Consome, vibe, and quality is unparalleled.
Chillangos weekends only on the cheap to get your fix
TrustMeImShore@reddit
Not just birria, but everything in this place is great. Definitely the BEST Horchata I've had.
La Salsa Verde Taquería
2950 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220
Highly recommended. It's always packed. Every time I go into town I have to go and get some tacos or a torta with some horchata.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
🫡 thank you. I’m going to try for sure!
DesperateDelay3439@reddit
Lemon street tacos on lemon
Iwannadielmaoo@reddit
most DEFINITELY not the spot ur at in that photo. owners r pos too
Lennysleeps@reddit
Taqueria Moctezuma! Get the Birria Pizza
malengiolo@reddit
Sazón de Loa in East Plano
ObiWanUrHomie@reddit
I’ve been in Texas for 8 years and I still think Cali-Mex is unsurpassed 😭
Jejunumballoonum@reddit
Gonna catch hell for this because it ain’t actually Mexican food so much as texican bbq but… hurtados makes a damn tasty version of birria tacos 🌮 😳😬
MSHinerb@reddit
Not for Birria, and not street tacos, but go check out Resident Taqueria for some great “fancy” tacos. They’ve got some good ones.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the recommendation!!! Sounds like a fun spot!
ILikeToParty86@reddit
Where are you? That spot looks dumb.
But anyways north dallas aint gonna satisfy your thirst, you’re gonna have to travel a bit
I had birria “pizza” in pleasant grove and its basically a quesadilla but it was so fucking good
Just saying North Dallas has a lot of good food but not what ur searching for. Oak cliff, pleasant grove, west dallas, east dallas but like far east dallas. Ive had better tacos from gas stations with taco spots inside than straight up taco places here, except for trompo (rip)
SarcasticOneMG72@reddit
Frezko's in Euless are pretty good
KaibaVsJoey@reddit
Cortez Tacos in Fort Worth. They won a Michelin star this year
blacktoise@reddit
No. No they did not.
There is only one restaurant in DFW with a Michelin star.
hisnamewasnot@reddit
http://guide.michelin.com/us/en/texas/fort-worth_2954653/restaurant/birrieria-y-taqueria-cortez
blacktoise@reddit
A star and Michelin recognized are different.
Fuck, there’s a difference between:
Star Bibb Gourmand Recommend Recognized
Texas_Mike_CowboyFan@reddit
Says here there are 27.
https://dallas.eater.com/maps/dallas-fort-worth-michelin-star-bib-gourmand-restaurants
TheRon_Says@reddit
Michelin recognized is not the same a getting a Michelin star. It say's that in the opening paragraph of your link.
"The city mostly earned the honor of recognition, which means being listed in the influential travel guide, with a handful of Bib Gourmands, one Exceptional Cocktail Program award, and a single Michelin star recipient"
Texas_Mike_CowboyFan@reddit
As if I read the link....c'mon. This is Reddit. Or Didn'tReddit.
rjeim21@reddit
Recognized 27, only one received a star
Texas_Mike_CowboyFan@reddit
Tatsu?
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Appreciate the whole article you sent!! I’ll check out more than just the tacos. Appreciate it!!!
Yo_Eleven@reddit
There are zero stars awarded to the restaurant you linked.
arkansaslax@reddit
Says they are a select restaurant which is different than getting a Michelin star.
itsToTheMAX@reddit
holy shit that looks good
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I’ll have to try!!!
TanBurn@reddit
But do they have avocado in them?
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
No it didn’t
speed817@reddit
Bib Gourmand is not the same as getting a Michelin star
CaptainErronous@reddit
https://www.instagram.com/chef_tastebudz?igsh=MTdlcmVpeHVsYTd4cg==
This guy has a place downtown called Taco City and makes amazing birria pizza. Also has regular birria and tacos. Check his posts/stories since he’s not open every day.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
This sounds amazing!!! 😯 okay I’ll have to stop by this week! Appreciate the recommendation!
Onionringlets3@reddit
Nuevo Leon
...fight me
waterly_favor@reddit
The Combo Gordo Taco in Lewisville
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Appreciate the recommendation!! I’ll check it out!
Reaper930@reddit
Chilangos, Haskell/Ross
devstology@reddit
El mero mero foodtruck
My_Weiner_Stinks@reddit
Yum
SweetTeaMoonshine@reddit
If you want decent Barbacoa there’s a place by pleasant grove named Barbacoa Agave. If you want good tacos go to Taqueria Pedritos on Jefferson ave. If you want some decent tortas go to Tortas Las Tortugas also by Jefferson. Good luck.
Specific_Series_6117@reddit
Vaqueros! In Allen now.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
That’s close! I’ll try this week!! Thanks for the suggestion!
lelskis@reddit
Is that JFK in the back?
p8nt_junkie@reddit
Dexter Holland?
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
😂😂 it definitely wasn’t lol but I see it tho. Hahahaha his ghost hahaha
reserved_seating@reddit
The guy or the airport
lelskis@reddit
The guy
reserved_seating@reddit
I get more of a Roger Clemens myself.
Graynard@reddit
Hmm I was thinking La Guardia
Groobear@reddit
Damn you got an eye
QuarterCold1973@reddit
IKYL
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I wish I was but there’s a lot of restaurants here but I just want to cut to the chase of where the best places are.
QuarterCold1973@reddit
I totally get that. Get straight to the point.
Report back and let us know about your experience. Folks on here normally have great suggestions.
Texas_Mike_CowboyFan@reddit
Both in Plano, El Norte and Salsa.
Foundrynut@reddit
El Norte!
Bonesawisredeee@reddit
Greenville Street tacos taqueria!
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I’ll have to try! Thanks for the recommendation!
sunday_nn@reddit
Not wherever this is
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Facts! Hahahaa
Fategfwhere@reddit
Feel you. Coming from Houston, the taco scene has been somewhat disappointing.
Plastic-Piglet2012@reddit
Sueno!
Elbandito78@reddit
Love me some Sueno
Him_Thorpe@reddit
Glad you’re getting recommendations because that birria looks awful
dez_caught_it@reddit
When I see post like this, I often wonder if Californians ever go to Mexico and find it disappointing that it’s not real Mexican food 🤣
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
That’s not true homie.
dez_caught_it@reddit
I don’t believe it. Ever been to places like Mexico City and other southern Mexico states?
fyurious@reddit
I know it's not North Dallas, but you've gotta try Chef Tastebudz in Downtown Dallas. They're in a hole in the wall on the side of the Rokwood Nightclub. Everything there is amazing!
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Aye I like to explore and I want to go to downtown Dallas more so here’s a reason! I’ll check it out. Appreciate the recommendation!
fyurious@reddit
If you go with another person, get the Birria pizza. Trust me, that's our favorite.
mattgoldey@reddit
https://tacolosabuelos.com/
This little taco truck is fantastic
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
Ayyyeeee I love taco trucks!!!
landspd@reddit
Grillas Grub, Food truck.
independant_786@reddit
Cookies kitchen in Mckinney
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I’ll definitely try! Appreciate the recommendation
rickyroca73@reddit
Taqueria Los Angeles in Garland . Salsa Verde only the one inside the Shamrock in Plano on Avenue K. To me this is the best Salsa Verde.
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
I’ll have to try! Thanks for the recommendation!
Daddeh@reddit
Jack in the Box. Fight me
EconomistUnusual8264@reddit (OP)
😂😂😂
justdiddly@reddit
Taqueria & Tamaleria Nuevo León. They have a few spots in DFW. The one in Richardson is my go-to. I’ve only ever had the quesabirria tacos and the birria quesadilla, but the rest of their food looks bomb!
123abdce@reddit
Bro looking at the crowd you in the wrong place