Mexican Food in McKinney

A McKinney staple since 1992, this family-run dining room blends central Mexican flavors with Tex‑Mex comfort. Community Impact spotlighted its 30‑year legacy and deep neighborhood ties. Start with tortilla soup, then tableside guacamole and enchiladas suizas.

Downtown’s lively, family-owned cantina serves from-scratch Tex‑Mex, street‑style tacos, and brunch with tableside guacamole. Covered by Community Impact, it’s a festive pre- or post‑Square stop for margaritas, tamales, and chiles rellenos surrounded by local art.

A downtown daytime classic where the Torres family hand-makes chips to order and ladles birria consomé alongside tortas and breakfast plates. Featured by Community Impact and noted by Local Profile for taco cravings, it’s all heart and heritage.

Inside a Shell station lives some of the city’s most soulful street food. Community Impact reported their tortillas and chorizo are made from scratch; locals swear by the barbacoa, breakfast tacos, and that lively green salsa.

Family-run taqueria celebrated by Community Impact for beef fajita tacos, nachos, and generous plates. Expect char-kissed salsas, asada fries, and a friendly crew that keeps regulars returning on the east side of town.

A family operation focused on trompo carved to order—Community Impact profiled their story and comeback. Order a flight of tacos de trompo, suadero, and lengua, then finish with caramel‑filled churros.

Long-running, family-owned spot for sopes, gorditas, and weekend menudo on the east side. It’s the kind of everyday taqueria locals rely on—simple plates, house salsas, and plenty of regulars swapping tips at the counter.

Run by the Nevarez family since 2002, this upbeat kitchen evolved from pollo asado to seafood favorites like camarones a la diabla and caldo de siete mares. Community Impact highlighted their 2025 story and enduring, joyful ethos.