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Tacos Juancho was named one of the 25 best new\u00a0taquerias in Texas by Texas Monthly.<\/p>\n
Imelda Garcia\/Staff writer<\/p>\n
Texas Monthly released its list of the best new taquerias<\/a> in Texas, and of the 25 across the state, five are in Dallas-Fort Worth. \u00a0<\/p>\n Jos\u00e9 Ralat, Texas Monthly\u2019s taco critic,<\/a> 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. \u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n This report is considered an interim edition of the Best Tacos in Texas<\/a> list, which is published every four years and whose most recent edition was in November 2024. \u00a0<\/p>\n In his article, Ralat discusses the challenges facing taquerias in the state, such as high food prices and federal immigration raids.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cHope and defiance are required to start any business, and no one knows this better than today\u2019s taqueria owners,\u201d Ralat wrote. \u201cIn the past couple of years, they\u2019ve had to face major threats to their livelihoods.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n Make Dallas News a preferred source so your search results prioritize writing by actual people, not AI.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Add Preferred Source<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Here are the five North Texas taquerias featured on Texas Monthly, in alphabetical order:\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Aqui se Come, in Arlington \u00a0<\/p>\n This taquer\u00eda 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. \u201cThe thoughtfully made taco is just one example of how Aqui\u00a0Se Come exceeds the typical expectations for a convenience store taqueria,\u201d Ralat wrote. \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cEvery late night, every sacrifice, and every ounce of passion we\u2019ve 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,\u201d the taqueria posted on its social media. \u00a0<\/p>\n Aqui\u00a0Se Come is located at 300 W. Randol Mill Road, Arlington. Aqu\u00ed Se Come Facebook<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Dragon Casa, in Dallas \u00a0<\/p>\n A Mexican restaurant with Chinese influences located in North Dallas. Here, the tacos feature Peking duck or birria inside xiao long bao (soup dumplings). \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cTruly honored to be named one of the new best taquerias in Texas,\u201d wrote Dragon Casa on their social media. \u00a0<\/p>\n Dragon Casa is located at 3355 E. Trinity Mills Road, Suite 213, Dallas. dragonhousetx.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n The rib-eye gaonera taco was the favorite of taco critic Jos\u00e9 Ralat in Tacos Juancho.<\/p>\n Imelda Garcia\/Staff writer<\/p>\n Tacos Juancho, in Oak Lawn \u00a0<\/p>\n 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 Le\u00f3n. \u201cTacos Juancho\u2019s version is far superior, featuring succulent beef, milky yet caramelized quesillo, creamy avocado, and queso fresco on a blue corn tortilla,\u201d Ralat wrote. \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWe feel very honored as a team,\u201d owner Ever Jordan told The News. \u201cThis achievement shows that when you work with heart, authenticity, and a love for our culture, anything is possible.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Tacos Juancho is located at 3604 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas.\u00a0tacosjuancho.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Taco King, in Plano \u00a0<\/p>\n The specialty at this taqueria is halal tacos, featuring Mexican and Eastern Mediterranean\u00a0spices. \u201cThe combination reflects the owner\u2019s youth in East Los Angeles and his Palestinian American heritage,\u201d 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. \u00a0<\/p>\n Taco King is located at 4100 14th St.,\u00a0Plano. tacokingtx.com.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Taqueria La Revolucion, in Haltom City \u00a0<\/p>\n This taqueria excels at seafood, especially its \u201ctaco gobernador,\u201d a shrimp taco with cheese that\u2019s cooked on the griddle until crispy, Ralat said. Other standouts are the ribeye tacos and the aguas frescas. \u201cMy favorite is the vibrant pi\u00f1a,\u201d Ralat wrote. \u00a0<\/p>\n Taqueria La Revolucion is located at 4000 E Belknap St.,\u00a0Haltom City. Taqueria La Revolucion Instagram<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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