Mexican Restaurants in Garland, TX
Mexican restaurants in Garland, TX run the gamut from growing regional chains to mom and pop establishments. Here are some of the best Mexican restaurants in Garland, TX:
Luna De Noche Tex-Mex Grill
Headquartered in Garland, this regional chain has expanded during the last decade to six locations throughout the state of Texas. Each location has its own style and ambiance. The food is authentic Tex-Mex and the chefs are always experimenting with new dishes to add to the menu. The Garland location also serves a breakfast buffet on weekends. Kids under 4 eat for free.
Desperados
Desperados has been a Dallas landmark since 1976, with the Garland restaurant being its second location. Founder Jorge Levy is proud of the fact that he and his mother created the original menu in her own kitchen and since then Desperados has been serving real dishes from the heart of Mexico, as well as traditional Tex-Mex favorites. Levy's two sons, Jake and Michael, are now part of the family business, which also includes catering.
El Chico Cafe
The story of this Texas chain dates back to 1926 when a Mexican immigrant, Adelaida Cuellar, decided to open a stand at the Kaufman County Fair outside Dallas. Chili and tamales were on the menu. Eventually, her sons opened a cafe in Dallas, and from that small enterprise, the El Chico Cafe chain has grown to more than 75 restaurants. The restaurants stay true to Adelaida's traditions while striving to be innovators of new tastes.
Norma's Mexican Restaurant
Formerly known as El Pedregal, Norma's has been serving up fresh, homemade Mexican-American cuisine since 2000. That means you'll find fajitas and chimichangas on the menu along with burgers and chicken fried steak. The interior is simple, with pottery and paintings adding color to an otherwise simple dining room. The restaurant is a favorite among locals who rave about the food and reasonable prices.
Cristina's Fine Mexican Restaurant
First established in 1989, Cristina's Mexican Restaurant has expanded to 10 locations throughout Texas, including the restaurant in Garland. The Tex-Mex menu reflects the heritage of the Vargas family, which owns the chain and has its roots in central Mexico, as well as strong Texas ties. The family invites customers in to enjoy "comida casera," or good home cooking.
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Posted on Oct 7, 2011 by Brian Bixler
