Tacos Juancho was named one of the 25 best new taquerias in Texas by Texas Monthly.
Imelda Garcia/Staff writer
Texas Monthly released its list of the best new taquerias in Texas, and of the 25 across the state, five are in Dallas-Fort Worth.
José Ralat, Texas Monthly’s taco critic, visited nearly 200 taquerias, covering 10,500 miles in just a few months. To be considered, taquerias had to have opened, reopened, or expanded their menus between August 2024 and March 2026.
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This report is considered an interim edition of the Best Tacos in Texas list, which is published every four years and whose most recent edition was in November 2024.
In his article, Ralat discusses the challenges facing taquerias in the state, such as high food prices and federal immigration raids.
“Hope and defiance are required to start any business, and no one knows this better than today’s taqueria owners,” Ralat wrote. “In the past couple of years, they’ve had to face major threats to their livelihoods.”
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Here are the five North Texas taquerias featured on Texas Monthly, in alphabetical order:
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Aqui se Come, in Arlington
This taquería is located inside Kwick Food Store. There, you can find beef barbacoa or pork carnitas tacos, as well as braised pork rinds. The most unique sauce is the chipotle-tamarind sauce. “The thoughtfully made taco is just one example of how Aqui Se Come exceeds the typical expectations for a convenience store taqueria,” Ralat wrote.
“Every late night, every sacrifice, and every ounce of passion we’ve poured into our work has always come from the heart for our culture, our community, and for the people who believe in what we do. To see that effort recognized means more to us than words can express,” the taqueria posted on its social media.
Aqui Se Come is located at 300 W. Randol Mill Road, Arlington. Aquí Se Come Facebook.
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Dragon Casa, in Dallas
A Mexican restaurant with Chinese influences located in North Dallas. Here, the tacos feature Peking duck or birria inside xiao long bao (soup dumplings).
“Truly honored to be named one of the new best taquerias in Texas,” wrote Dragon Casa on their social media.
Dragon Casa is located at 3355 E. Trinity Mills Road, Suite 213, Dallas. dragonhousetx.com.
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The rib-eye gaonera taco was the favorite of taco critic José Ralat in Tacos Juancho.
Imelda Garcia/Staff writer
Tacos Juancho, in Oak Lawn
At this taqueria, the al pastor tacos are the standout offering. The tortillas are a blend of flour and nixtamalized corn dough. The star of this taqueria is the rib-eye gaonera taco, inspired by the gaonera taco served at the Michelin-starred taqueria in Mexico City, El Califa de León. “Tacos Juancho’s version is far superior, featuring succulent beef, milky yet caramelized quesillo, creamy avocado, and queso fresco on a blue corn tortilla,” Ralat wrote.
“We feel very honored as a team,” owner Ever Jordan told The News. “This achievement shows that when you work with heart, authenticity, and a love for our culture, anything is possible.”
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Tacos Juancho is located at 3604 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas. tacosjuancho.com.
Taco King, in Plano
The specialty at this taqueria is halal tacos, featuring Mexican and Eastern Mediterranean spices. “The combination reflects the owner’s youth in East Los Angeles and his Palestinian American heritage,” Ralat wrote. The birria tacos and burritos are a must, but the real star is the King Taco, a cheese-topped taco filled with well-seasoned carne asada.
Taco King is located at 4100 14th St., Plano. tacokingtx.com.
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Taqueria La Revolucion, in Haltom City
This taqueria excels at seafood, especially its “taco gobernador,” a shrimp taco with cheese that’s cooked on the griddle until crispy, Ralat said. Other standouts are the ribeye tacos and the aguas frescas. “My favorite is the vibrant piña,” Ralat wrote.
Taqueria La Revolucion is located at 4000 E Belknap St., Haltom City. Taqueria La Revolucion Instagram.