Las Palmas Tex-Mex
Tex-Mex restaurant · Uptown
2708 Routh St, Dallas, TX 75201
Highlights
Tex-Mex combo plates & creative south-of-the-border cocktails
Tex-Mex combo plates & creative south-of-the-border cocktails
"A family-run Tex‑Mex restaurant praised for thoughtful execution of classic dishes, from quintessential bacon-wrapped shrimp to a rarer queso flameado; the steak fajitas made with Akashu wagyu are singled out as exceptionally good. The operation feels like a well-run, local outfit (they also own a nearby bar), and the menu offers authentic Texas and Mexico influences that emphasize quality and tradition." - Courtney E. Smith
"Chill vibes and a cool patio make Las Palmas an Uptown favorite. Smoked meats, especially the carne asada and hickory-smoked rubs, pair extra well with its margaritas. Find staples like the house and skinny margaritas, which are also available for less than $9 during its weekday happy hour from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., or switch it up with the LP spicy margarita, infused with tequila and jalapeño. Pull up to the big bar in front, grab a patio table outside, or hole up in one of the leather-covered booths to enjoy a few." - Courtney E. Smith
"Don’t let the fact that influencers swarm to this spot stop you from going — it’s big enough to avoid them (probably). It serves easily the best Tex-Mex in Uptown, with the combination plates of crispy tacos as the highlight. The sizzling fajita plates go pretty hard, too, and it has a Morrissey plate for vegetarians (spinach enchiladas, raja tamale, grilled veggies, and refried beans with queso blanco). Some TikToks are circulating about the “off menu” Caesar salad wrap, which is the on-menu Caesar rolled up in freshly made tortillas. The place is thoughtfully designed and roomy, with a couple of dining rooms and a spacious outdoor patio. Solo diners will enjoy sitting at the bar, which is cool without being too much of a scene. There is a valet service, and using it is recommended because parking here is a chore." - Amy McCarthy
"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
