Looking for the next great tacos in Dallas? Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood.
Taqueria La Ventana
3847 Cedar Springs Rd., Oak Lawn
Taqueria La Ventana offers Mexico City-style street food focused on a wide range of tacos.
"Our distinct ambiance and delicious, fresh menu will fit in perfectly with the thriving Cedar Springs community," says Brian Livingston, owner and president of Firebird Restaurant Group.
Menu options include over 10 meat and veggie items to fill your choice of tacos, burritos, bowls and salads. Your experience will not be complete without an ice-cold cerveza, frosty margarita or Mexican soda along with a fresh and delicious churro. (You can check out the full menu here.)
Taqueria La Ventana's current Yelp rating of 3.5 stars out of nine reviews indicates the newcomer is finding its way, but it's still early days.
Yelper Matt O., who reviewed the restaurant on April 28, wrote: "Food was delicious! I'll be going back for sure!"
"Tacos so good they make you want to say 'Muy Delicioso'," said Yelper Ceton V. "They have turned the old space into a great casual restaurant for wonderful street food! Well staffed, efficient, clean and most importantly great food!"
Taqueria La Ventana is open from 4 p.m.–4 a.m. on Wednesday-Friday and 11 a.m.–4 a.m. on weekends. (It's closed on Monday and Tuesday.)
Tako Korean BBQ Tacos & More
600 N. Pearl St., Ste. H 102., Downtown
Tako Korean BBQ Tacos & More is a Korean fusion spot offering tacos and more.
With an average five-star rating out of the first 10 reviews on Yelp, it's off to a strong start. Main items on the menu include Korean barbecue-style pork tacos, kimchi fries and beef burrito bowls.
Seth H., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new location on March 21, said: "The pork tacos were tasty and the prices are great. The portions sizes are good for the price. The staff is friendly."
Yelper Aminah M. added: “Great portion sizes. Nice staff, tasty food...everything looked so tasty, I ended up ordering too much, and it was delicious.”
Tako Korean BBQ Tacos & More is open from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
Tacodeli
8031 Walnut Hill Ln., Northeast Dallas
Tacodeli is a breakfast and brunch spot, offering a laundry list of tacos, among other things.
There are 10 breakfast tacos to choose from and over two dozen specialty lunch tacos with names like Shrimposito, Pollo Fantastico and Freakin' Vegan. There's also the option to build your own taco, with your choice of either two, three or four ingredients. Sides range from traditional beans and rice to items like sauteed spinach and mashed potatoes.
Tacodeli currently holds four stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Anita D., who reviewed Tacodeli on April 4th, wrote: "It was love at first bite."
"Food was top notch," added Yelper Susan S. "Their tacos are great without gimmicks — meat was tender and ingredients were fresh. Get the 'Cowboy,' but sub avocado for the guacamole."
And Yelper Kylie G. wrote: "These tacos are SO GOOD. Their breakfast tacos, Freakin Vegan and Shrimposoto are our favorites. They are fresh, filling and reasonably priced."
Tacodeli is open from 7 a.m.–3 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m.–3 p.m. on weekends.
