Dallas Restaurants : Mexican Cuisine

Javier's Gourmet Mexicano

Tex-Mex may be standard fare in these parts, but Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano reminds us that there’s so much more tastiness that lies south of the border. Javier’s celebrates the rich culinary heritage of Mexico City through a menu that trades in the burrito and the enchilada for the complex spice blends and masterful pairings of authentic continental Mexican cuisine. Set in a dining space reminiscent of an Old World hunting lodge, the Javier’s menu showcases succulent seafood, prime cut meat, and comforting chicken specialties. Follow up your feast with an after dinner drink and smoke in the Javier’s Bar and Cigar Lounge.

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Lanny's Alta Cocina Mexicana

Classic techniques and a formal understanding of haute cuisine shape the way Executive Chef Lanny P. Lancarte II approaches his Mexican-inspired menu. Growing up in the kitchen of Joe T. Garcia, his great grandfather, Lancarte translates the meaning of the meal in Mexico through a menu that offers possibilities like the Cream of Oaxacan Pasilla Soup, Mole Braised Lamb Shank, and Arroz con Leche to finish. Lancarte compliments his dishes with an Old World/New World wine list that exposes patrons to selections usually reserved for the cellar. While Lancarte continues his work learning and experiencing Mexican cuisine, the fruits of his labor make for seriously enjoyable dining.

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Monica's Aca y Alla

Monica’s Aca y Alla deftly translates the vibrant, exotic spirit of Mexico into new and inventive, fusion-style contexts. Diners are welcomed into a boisterous dining room, where pulsing salsa music mingles with lively conversation, and lush red walls and yellow banquettes cloak the space in inviting, sunny warmth. The menu is similarly invigorating, blending the traditional flavors of Mexico with globally diverse ingredients and culinary styles to create dishes that are exuberant and flavorful. With live Latin jazz every weekend, salsa dancing, and exceptional happy hour specials, Monica’s Aca y Alla embodies the enchantment of an equatorial escapade without the cost of a plane ticket.

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Trece

A selection of fine Mexican cuisine and tequila is what you’ll find when you visit Trece Restaurant and Tequila Bar. With over 120 kinds of tequila on hand and an assortment of traditional Mexican platters with a modern twist provided by Chef Amador Mora, the one thing diners are sure to experience is flavor when they visit this spacious and modern restaurant. Trece offers six different rooms in which to enjoy your dining or drinking experience, including inside and outside patios and a tequila lounge. All of the rooms are decorated with modern design and art, providing a dining experience with a sophisticated yet hip feel.

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