No North Texas restaurants made The New York Times’ list of 41 standout Mexican restaurants across the United States
Timesreporters, editors and photographers traveled the U.S. for over a year to find their favorites. Five Texas restaurants made the cut: Nixta Taqueria in Austin, Hugo’s in Houston, Garcia’s Mexican Food in San Antonio, Taquería Elemi in El Paso and Burnt Bean Company in Seguin
The D-FW omission echoes Michelin’s picks in Texas
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Dallas’ two Michelin-starred restaurants in the 2025 guide — Mamani and Tatsu Dallas — serve French and Japanese food, respectively. Mexican restaurants Tatemó in Houston and Mixtli in San Antonio, meanwhile, earned stars
Notable Mexican restaurants in D-FW include Puerto Cocina and Bar and El Carlos Elegante in the Design District, Don Artemio and Dos Mares in Fort Worth and Revolver Taco Lounge and Purepecha in Deep Ellum.
Chef-owner Regino Rojas of Revolver Taco Lounge and its Michoacán tasting room, Purépecha, was a 2025 James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef in Texas. Rojas has been a semifinalist for Best Chef seven times.
Some newcomers — including Olōyō and Maroma — have also received praise for their food.
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For now, North Texans looking to try one of The Times’ picks for Mexican eateries will have to hit the road
What is your favorite Mexican restaurant in North Texas?
The New York Times recently released its list of top Mexican restaurants in the country, with none in the D-FW area
