Las Palmas Tex-Mex

"When a cast-iron platter of fiery queso flameado is flambeed and cocooned into corn or flour tortillas tableside, you know you’re not at just any Tex-Mex spot. You’re at Las Palmas—the Tex-Mex spot. This Uptown restaurant, with a sun-soaked patio and movie theater-dark dining room, has an opulent touch: lobster tostadas, Akaushi wagyu fajitas with housemade tortillas, and the aforementioned plate of cheese they light on fire for you. There’s no shortage of solid Tex-Mex restaurants in Dallas, but Las Palmas’s fancier-than-usual menu rarely disappoints. Waits for a table can reach upwards of an hour, but that’s what spicy, Tajin-rimmed margaritas are for." - Rosin Saez

"Las Palmas’ thick, tomato-based version features chicken tinga, queso fresco, avocado, cilantro, crispy tortilla, pico de gallo, and crema served in a large bowl with the broth poured tableside." - Rachel Pinn

"Keep it chill with a Tex-Mex Christmas Eve. The atmosphere here doesn’t lend itself to needing to dress up and the enchiladas, fajitas, and crudos are top-notch. And truly, what goes together better than margaritas and holiday cheer?" - Courtney E. Smith

"Las Palmas is located catty-corner to Bowen House and serves as a great alternative if the latter is full. The venue is popular and usually requires reservations." - Courtney E. Smith

"The spirit of Dallas and 21st-century Mexican food are what this Uptown restaurante celebrates. Taste it in the cheesy quesadillas and the Pizza Vaquero, which puts the Mexican pizza to shame." - Courtney E. Smith, Amy McCarthy