Mexican Restaurants in Texas

Our guide to Mexican restaurants in Texas

Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.

The core of most menus is corn and flour tortillas used in many forms: tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, tostadas and tamales. Salsas and moles are where kitchens show their personality, so it is worth trying the house salsas even if you order something simple.

Opening hours

Based on 1,481 Mexican restaurants in Texas with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 88% are open on Sundays, 77% are open seven days a week and 65% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 467 menus from Mexican restaurants in Texas, the median item costs $9.95; half of all priced items fall between $4.58 and $14.39. The most common menu sections are Appetizers, Drinks, Desserts, and Tacos.

Services

Of 3,243 Mexican restaurants with detailed profiles in our guide: 99% list “dine-in”, 96% list “good for kids”, 93% list “delivery”, 84% list “accepts reservations”, 83% list “high chairs”, and 80% list “kids' menu”.