La Picosa

So i see some negative reviews on this place. Im going to start with "Authentic Mexican" food. If you can not read the menu because its in spanish, you have to know its good. Authentic mexican good can and most likely WILL be spicy. Its part of thier culture and there are even stories that go back to some of the mayan gods on why (a good read). The sauces in the pictures red is very hot, green is mild to warm. The tortillas/taco shells are hand made. The food is very cheap. The plates range from 9-14 dollars for a full sized typical mexican resturaunt style plate. (Rice, beans, main dish) and a drink. It is cash only. Inconvienant at the most but there are ATMs everywhere and its a mom and pop style resturuant. It was also very clean when we went. Not the kind of place you will get montezumas revenge (food poisoning). This was my go-to this time in dallas. I ate dinner here 2-3 nights of my trip. If you dont like spicy stay away from chicken tinga or the red sauces and you should be fine. If not ask. If you arnt sure whats what. Google is your friend, there is also a translate app.

Awesome authentic Mexican food. Highly recommend any of the tacos; lengua are phenomenal though. Staff is super friendly and accommodating to those with zero Spanish voacab. If you’re in the area in the morning, definitely try the menudo. First time experimenting with the dish and I was beyond pleased.

I've been here three times and had three amazing dishes. The cuisine here is what I would call "real Mexican"– it's not Tex-Mex, nor is it some chef's hip modern take on Mexican that's adapted for American palettes to the point that it loses its Mexican-ness. Instead, it's an honest plate that tastes like something you'd eat if you were in a Mexican home in Hidalgo. Note for my fellow Americanos: there's a picture menu above the register. Use that if you don't feel comfortable ordering in Spanish or you've been slacking on your Duolingo.

ONLY CASH. Translation: This food is fricken legit and amazing. Ordering can be a bit of a challenge sometimes if you aren't fluent in Spanish but if you're kind and try to use some Spanish they'll do the same with English. My girlfriend and I have a gone a few times and my Spanish vocabulary is growing with each visit! I 100% recommend this place to anyone craving Mexican food , this is not Tex-Mex by any means!

If your looking to get your street taco fix then this place has your taste. It's a taqueria after all and the tacos taste just like Mexican street tacos should. However I can't say anything good about the torta , lacks flavor and dry. Any case, the lady and what seemed to be her family were welcoming and brought food out within 5 mins.