Mexican Restaurants in Texas
When Guy Fieri rolls his red Camaro into the Lone Star State, he knows he’s hitting jackpot territory for Mexican cuisine. Over the years, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives has featured 27 Mexican restaurants across Texas, with 23 still serving up the flavors that caught Guy’s attention. From 2008 to 2025, the show has documented an incredible culinary journey through the state’s most authentic taquerias, panaderias, and family-owned gems.
San Antonio leads the pack with 8 featured spots, followed by Dallas and Austin with 5 each, Houston with 4, and El Paso rounding out the top cities with 2. These restaurants have earned an impressive average rating of 4.4 stars from devoted customers. Among the standouts, Taco Taco Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio tops the charts with a stellar 4.9-star rating, while Fat Tummy and La Panaderia—both San Antonio favorites—follow closely at 4.8 stars each. Whether you’re craving street-style tacos, fresh-baked conchas, or sizzling fajitas, these Triple D-approved destinations deliver the real deal.
Taco Taco Mexican Restaurant
Still Open
San Antonio, Texas
Fat Tummy
Still Open
San Antonio, Texas
La Panaderia
Still Open
San Antonio, Texas
Ro-Ho Pork & Bread: Tortas Ahogadas
Still Open
San Antonio, Texas
The Original Marini’s Empanada House
Still Open
Houston, Texas
Con Huevos Tacos
Still Open
San Antonio, Texas
Boteco
Permanently Closed
Austin, Texas
El Palote Panaderia
Still Open
Dallas, Texas
La Colonial Tortilla Factory
Still Open
El Paso, Texas
Lankford Grocery
Still Open
Houston, Texas
Maria’s Taco Express
Still Open
Austin, Texas
Hello Dumpling
Still Open
Dallas, Texas
Smoke’N Ash BBQ
Still Open
Arlington, Texas
Cuchara Restaurant
Still Open
Houston, Texas
Bob’s Taco Station
Still Open
Rosenberg, Texas
Taco Taco Cafe
Permanently Closed
San Antonio, Texas