Two Mules Cantina

We ordered from Two Mules Cantina while staying at the Texican Court, and it was phenomenal — some of the freshest, most flavorful Tex-Mex we’ve had. We tried the dip trio (queso, guac, and salsa) and every one was a hit. The queso was creamy with just the right amount of heat, the guacamole was chunky with a pleasant little kick (rare and delicious!), and the salsa was smooth, smoky, and spicier than your average restaurant version — in the best way. The chicken enchiladas verdes were the standout — generously stuffed with tender roasted chicken, topped with fresh cojita, and served with fragrant cilantro rice and flavorful charro-style beans loaded with tomatoes and peppers. We also ordered the loaded nachos, which were hearty, well-layered, and perfect for sharing, plus a side of off-the-cob elote-style corn sprinkled with more cojita. It was my first time trying that style of corn, and I’m officially hooked. Everything arrived hot, correct, and beautifully prepared. One tip for anyone ordering through the hotel: ask for plates — the food comes packaged more like DoorDash than traditional room service, but it’s absolutely worth it. Based on how fantastic everything was, I can’t wait to go back and try the fajitas and street tacos next time. Between the generous portions, reasonable prices, and top-notch flavors, Two Mules Cantina is a total win. We’ll definitely eat here again next time we stay at the Texican Court!

Went for brunch with a friend on a Saturday early afternoon. There was one person at the bar and two tables getting ready to leave when we arrived. The staff were standing at the bar talking. We were greeted when we walked up. We opted for seats at the bar as they tried to seat us right in front of the door where people were entering 🤔. We asked for pineapple mimosas and were given regular mimosas with orange juice. My friend can’t drink orange juice. The bartender caught his own mistake after a few mins and corrected it. We ordered the chicken fried steak with jalapeño mashed potatoes and gravy. When the food came we had to grab condiments from another table because we weren’t asked or offered anything else. The food was hot when it came out. The jalapeño in the mashed potatoes could cover the need for a little salt but passable. The chicken fried steak was mid 🤷🏽‍♀️. It was tender and crunchy on the outside. Asparagus was the star on the plate. That was pretty much the end of our service. We had to keep asking for a drink or to go boxes (asked three times). There were other tables by this point so we tried to give a little grace. However, when we couldn’t get any service, we asked for the check again multiple times. The host got upset that we asked for the manager who never showed up of course. The bartender kept walking back and forth didn’t acknowledge us or the other folks who had been sitting at the bar since before the rush. Only us and another two ladies. We had our two drinks long ago at this point and half our meals (literally fanning 🪰 waiting on boxes). We finally got our boxes and checks then left. We valeted here so we walked down the street to Gloria’s and got way better service. We will not be back

This place is very cool! I don’t have the full details but the restaurant seems to be connected to a hotel. There’s even a chapel connected. It resembles a small 1968 country side town. The food is very fair in price and you must go for happy hour. 🍻 I recommend sitting outside when there is nice weather. Pictured is the loaded fries which are stuffed gator tots sprinkled with ground beef on top. I can say that there should be extra beef on top. But still not bad and very filling. I also got the starter chip trio which comes with salsa, guac and queso. I recommend coming to this place and I will be back for more visits! Instagram: im_alwayshungryy

This place is a hidden gem. For a moment, we thought we were vacationing in Mexico. Service staff was friendly. Good food, great live music. It was a perfect place for a spontaneous date night for us.

We went on a Friday night at 7 pm and there was a live band that was ok, but not great. The place wasn’t very full but we were told we would have a 30 minute wait for a table. It was right at 30 minutes but then we didn’t get waited on for another 20 minutes once we were sat. The place was very cute on the outside and inside, but the menu was pretty limited. Chips and salsa were not complimentary. We had the trio dip which was chips, salsa, guacamole, and queso. It was good, but it cost $13. We shared the fajitas which were $26 dollars and we had half beef and half chicken. The meat was really tender. It didn’t have sides (like no beans or rice), but it came with tortillas and small containers of salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. I loved the salsa. It had a little bit of heat. The guacamole was chunky but no spice. Someone else at our table had the loaded tater tots, which looked good. I had a Diablo margarita that was very tasty but it didn’t have much heat. I have certainly had better Mexican food, but I have also had worse.

Cornhole on the back patio with fires and nice ambiance. Plenty of seating inside. If you're just going for dinner at the restaurant, double check with the staff, they told us not to pay for the parking even though it does have signs that you're supposed to pay. Good drinks, nice happy hour. Our group didn't classify this as Tex-Mex, it had chicken fried steak and burgers on the menu. Overall good place though

Incredible! The chicken enchiladas were the best I've ever had, and the waiter was very helpful and personable. I'll definitely be back!

Great food and service in a vintage west atmosphere. I wasn’t happy about the parking situation (mandatory valet) but I enjoyed my enchiladas and the happy hour margaritas. Chips and dips were great as well. Service was fast and friendly and the place wasn’t too busy at all. I truly expected it to be busier.

I saw the low reviews. I'm staying at the hotel, so gave it a shot. Service was great. Food was super good. Had the enchiladas, they were tasty.

The food was great I enjoyed it! I'm not sure why the low rating, everything I had was flavorful.

I really liked the ambiance and it's a decent sized patio. Nice outdoor space for a really nice day. Server was nice but aloof... we had to request the happy hour menu as they didn't provide without asking, and then she disappeared for no less than 20 mins. I was overcharged on the chips and salsa as the hh menu said $5 and I was charged $7. Salsa was okay, chips okay, margarita tasted good but I'd need about 7 to be anywhere close to drunk -- and I'm a lightweight. Beef fajita taco was really good though, if I came back it's the only thing I'd get again.

I was surprised to see only 3 stars. My experience was good. Skinny margarita, no complaints. Dip trio was good. Poblano enchiladas were not dry. Rice was ok, beans were flavorful but I like mine more simple. Fries had seasoning and kids chicken tenders were good, breading wasn't too thick or hard

I absolutely loved the space, but the food was not as much, and the service was rather slow. I will admit we were a party of 12 with no reservations. They had a table perfect for us. We were seated immediately. It was 20 minutes before lunch, so some wanted lunch while others chose to wait for lunch to cross over. I ordered off both menus. I had the breakfast brisket taco. It was a little fatty, yet really flavorful and pretty good. The pancake was cooked to PERFECTION with the crispy edges and fluffy in the middle. The bacon had just the right amount of crisp. The kale salad was gorgeous but lacked flavors, extremely bland, but very pretty. The brussels sprout were a little oily, not as crispy as described. They seemed to have been sitting, so they weren't hot upon arrival. The french fries were good, and the ranch was DELICIOUS! The overall staff was friendly, but the service was slow.

REALLY gone downhill, which is sad because it used to be great. 1. They removed the beloved queso from the hh menu and replaced it with.... Chicken livers and a pretzel? What? (I thought this was an April fools joke at first, but it's not) 2: They now charge you $10 to park, and they won't validate parking. It's like they don't want you to come to their restaurant. 3: Drinks. Twice I've ordered a familiar drink and been so disgusted that I couldn't even finish it. Instead of a gimlet, I got a slimy glass of purple syrup. At $14/drink, I can't recommend it. Avoid this bar.

The restaurant itself is in a good area and has good parking. Especially with how close it is to the Toyota music center. We went for happy hour before a show and ordered two drinks a quesadilla and the fajitas and chips and queso. The queso was pretty good! The quesadilla was good and the fajitas were better! But our service wasn't great. I had to ask for water and to get the check and for her to pick up the check. I'd come back so that I could park here again but otherwise would likely try somewhere else.

The ambience is beautiful without a doubt but the food was a slap in the face. Luke warm food with premade ingredients. The civiche was in canned tomato sauce. Brisket was under seasoned. Not lacking salt but flavor. Brussel sprouts were burnt with no flavor. Mac and cheese was made with imitation cheese. Why are we using premade guacamole on the tacos. It's not good ! Service was good but please have the ambiance match the food. It's not right to the customers.

Some of the worst texmex food I've had in a really long time. Just accepted that the texmex scene in the Dallas area is not good. The appetizers were prob the best thing we got. The chicken flautas are the only things worth getting. Had the best flavor. The queso app was cold and gooey. Hubby ordered the enchiladas de puerco and they came out cold. Rice is flavorless. Beans had a smoky flavor but still not that good. I ordered the fajitas and they were the worst I've ever had. Steak was well done and so tough. The chicken was dry. And my rice and beans weren't good either. It didn't matter how much sour cream and Guac I put on them. Couldn't save those fajitas. They had really good service so it's a shame that the food is so bad. Pricing is expensive too for what you get. You're better off going to Chuy's.

Sometimes it seems DFW has more restaurants than people, still at times it's difficult to find a wonderful meal. Thank goodness for executive chefs like Marco Collins, with decades of vast culinary experience he's breathed new life into Two Mules Cantina's menu, which now changes seasonally. Nestled off the artful entrance of the Texican Court Hotel, this casual yet warm space is both kid and pet friendly, complete with outdoor picnic tables and fire pits. Best described as so much more than Tex Mex! You and your guest can enjoy everything, from their famous Grilled Fajitas to mouth watering Quail, Burgers or enormous Pork Chops that satisfy even a Texas size appetite, all smoked on site daily. For those craving something lighter, the Summer Salad is a delicious winner all year long. From breakfast to dinner, Two Mules Cantina's generous portions, and accessible prices make it a great restaurant to order several dishes and share, because you'll want to taste it all. Be sure to leave room for dessert, and yummy cocktails; it will give you more time with the wonderful staff. Say hello if you see me, I love that! XOXO LORENZO

Service is a bit slow/under staffed maybe, but there is a trade show going on across the street so they are busy. They have a live band outside which sounds pretty good but a bit too loud inside for me personally. Not a lot of options for someone allergic to chili peppers but found something I could make work, hello chicken sandwich! Happy hour pricing is good!

We have absolutely loved coming to this restaurant during our stay at the Texican Court! We first came during happy hour on our first day and the chips with salsa, guac, queso trio was absolutely fantastic paired with our lemonade and frozen margarita. We came back the next morning for breakfast and it was wonderful as well! There was a small change from what we ordered to what we received on one of our dishes, they have slightly changed their cook menu but have not changed the in-person menu or the online menu. However, the waitress quickly apologized and even offered to discount the plate that was not made as it was described on the menu. Even though, it was still delicious and wonderful! The ambience is a wonderful treat as well! We plan on going back for happy hour again and getting lunch there as well. We really love this place!

The food made everyone in my party sick. I'm not sure how to describe it really, but everything had a "twang" that made it taste like you were eating old dairy products. The place has a trendy vibe to it and the service was good, it's a shame the food was so bad.

Small spot located on this property that appears to be all under one umbrella. Service was great and attentive, as well as friendly. Went in around 3pm, menu was very small and saw quite a few salad options, not my thing. Went with the salsa, guacamole & queso trio. Chips were VERY stale and not fresh. Queso was pretty runny and that's never good. I'm not too sure what kind of salsa that really was but the guacamole was fine. All in all, not really a restaurant vibe but more of a hotel lobby cantina thing going on.

I ate here several times over the course of the weekend I had a conference there. I was very pleased with every meal I had! The breakfast was great. Chilaquiles was fantastic. Potatoes....perfect. I also had the blt lunch and it was so good. The tacos were great too.

Very disappointing that they have changed their menu, so no options for vegetarians. Also, they did not have happy hour. I wish they would update their website and social media so that customers are aware!

Loved the atmosphere! So this is the restaurant connected to the hotel "The Texican" and I can't speak for the hotel itself; but the restaurant was great. Our waitress/bartender, Emily, was so sweet and attentive. Delicious drinks, good food, great service. Would happily come back to try more of their food! The only dilemma we faced was a misunderstanding from the staff that buses the tables. We had just ordered food as well as drinks, but got up to use the restroom. The plate was hardly touched and drinks were full. When we returned all of our things were gone even though they were unfinished. The manager was courteous and quickly had our food remade and our server replaced our drinks.

amazing service and they let my dog inside. yes yes yes!! great food. great atmosphere. definitely will be back.

Food--nothing special about this place. Over priced however. Service--well I guess it could have been worse. Ambiance--probably the best thing about the place, but nothing amazing by any means.

Food is okay. Service isn't that great. Ambience is okay. No clear signs for the entrance. We went front door towards the main entrance is closed. Not sure if it's that day or every time or some renovation during that time. Online it shows happy hour is available. We went there and realized they cancelled the happy hour long time. Ordered chicken quesadillas and Nachos. Taste is so so... Not sure if I'm ready to visit this restaurant again.

Great food, grilled fajita chicken is amazing, they made the best Paloma I've ever had, the queso was very flavorful overall food is great. There is Not a child's menu but they are very accommodating and charged us very little for our picky eater. We had a

Great atmosphere and great service!! Of course the food is awesome as well Edgar the bartender is spot on with drinks ordered. He is very attentive and serves up a great smile as well. Love the eclectic vibe of the whole hotel vibe. We didn't stay at hotel as we have come for the bar/restaurant and Monday night trivia. Definitely a great experience for a second visit with live music on the patio (Saturday). We will be back for continued supporting of the community.

Currently staying at the hotel and walked over for a quick bite. It's a cute spot but they were out of several items on the menu. I ended up not ordering anything because the bartender was dismissive, inhospitable, and borderline rude. Rather spend my money elsewhere.

Came here on 3/27/2023 around 5:30 pm. We were here for happy hour and they had great deals. The vibes were very cute. The service was just okay. The people I were with said their meals were wonderful. I probably would have thought the same except I ordered chicken fajitas and they were cold. They were NOT sizzling. Everyone around me that had fajitas - they were sizzling - mine were not. We asked the waitress why mine were not sizzling and she said that it was how the kitchen handed it to her. Extremely disappointing to eat cold fajitas. Would not return or recommend unfortunately. Maybe would have had my fajitas not been cold.

Flys everywhere. They were out of everything. The food was not that great. The cheese quesadilla had way to much cheese that we were pulling it out and putting it off to the side. For the price it was not worth it.

You drive by this place enough times and think, hmm, I should try them out.... Don't. Food was mediocre service was abysmal and one of the serving boys had an attitude that should have him fired on the spot. So do yourself a favor and skip this place, I assure you, it's not worth it. (And the o you reason I gave them two stars is because the spicy margarita I had was actually pretty good so had to give them that...)

I'm a regular at this place as I live in the area. Edgar the bartender is an amazing person, excellent customer service, and makes this place impeccable. The food seems to change at times, its current menu is the best ever.

Found this spot last minute when I was starving, great atmosphere and their enchiladas were delicious and fifilling. Would definitely come again before I leave texas.

First time here and am on a business trip, so it's a quickie. Grabbed a takeout order of the Caprese Salad . While this veers off of the typical specialties offered on the menu (which look amazing , BTW) it is FANTASTIC!! Literally one of the best I have had! Service at the bar was excellent, too. Based on this limited experience, I am a fan!! Worth checking out!

This is the hotel bar for the Texican Court. It was cold and miserable out, so we went for the closest option. They have happy hour from 5:30-6:30 which wasn't bad. I like that they have a versatile menu. You can get everything from burgers to fish tacos, which is what I got. I would order it again. The fish was not over cooked. It had a good cilantro jalapeño crema and salsa with it. I paid an extra $2 for the rice and beans and enjoyed the flavor of both. What would get the restaurant more stars? Better service... it was really slow. Chips and dip may have made the wait better because we would have something to nosh on... but alas there were none. I ordered the corn in a cup off the happy hour menu. I'm not sure it was really worth $5 and not particularly like elotes. Should have been more of a side not an app.

My husband and I wanted to try something different for dinner one night and heard good things about two mules. Went and the only had a few guest there. Sadly, we did not have the best experience. The food was not the best and extremely overpriced. We didn't get offered any chips and salsa, and had to ask for things like water. We will not be back.

I go to restaurants for the food. I went there for lunch with 3 other people and ordered the trio appetizer. Pretty sure the guac was purchased from a store. The salsa was meh. The queso was, how to say this, NOT queso. In general I love chips & queso, not at this place. Did not taste like queso, texture was not like queso. Gross! I ordered chicken quesadillas because lunch menu is sooo limited. Just sour cream and a salsa are served with them. The salsa tasted like alcohol. The quesadillas are served as 4 pieces. I had 1.5 and only because I was trying not to complain about the place. I am not a fan, at all of McD's but they make McD's seem like gourmet food. With so many places to choose from, I recommend go elsewhere. Just horrible.

Some of the best enchiladas I've ever had. I don't even like shredded chicken enchiladas but these are absolutely amazing. I try to find my way here everytime in DFW. Service is always good, beer selection is great and atmosphere is top notch. Stay at the hotel or not, Two Mules is worth a visit

The restaurant is attached to the hotel but can be visited separately from a stay at the hotel. The whole little area is a vibe. Like a western slap dab in the middle of Irvings entertainment District. They hosted a little girls night dinner for us there it was maybe 13 or 14 of us there. The service was awesome even given the limited number of servers at the restaurant. Things to be mindful of, the servers accommodate the people in the restaurant and also people at the hotel from the pool or wherever. We ordered queso, fajitas, tacos and then I can't remember the name of my burger but I do remember it was big as all get up. I had to cut my patty in half just to be able to eat my burger. And I know it's a Mexican restaurant and I ordered burgers and fries but it was so good. The queso was good but the chips were a hit and miss but overall the ladies enjoyed their meals.

Don't rely on the menu in yelp. They changed their menu and it is VERY limited! Ambiance is great for a date night. Service was quick and friendly. Have to pay for parking. $10/24hrs. Texas Trio is certainly worth it. Queso, guacamole, and salsa. All three delicious. The chicken fry steak was fantastic, but oh very small! The wife said the tacos weren't anything spectacular. Hence the 3star review. Not a bad place by any means. But limited options, small portions, and mediocre flavor.

Very good food! Attached to our hotel. Live music every weekend - so impressed with the musician!

A lovely little place just like being in Mexico. However unfortunately all three of us were disappointed at quality of food. Texas hash with potato's had cubes of tough chewing brisket pieces. Texas quiche was cold and shrunken. My $20 dish of chicken and waffles had two burnt small pieces of chicken wings with a large waffle. When I asked waiter is that the style chicken which is usually presented, his reply was "it's chicken, isn't it!" we guessed since we looked like we were just passing through they did not give a darn about quality and presentation.

Service is HORRIBLE! Servers stand around doing nothing while customers haven't been serviced. Don't bother sitting outside, thinking you're going to enjoy the weather and live music (if they have it that night) because you have to go inside to place your order, or perhaps the waitress just didn't want to serve us. We asked if we could get water and she directed us to the self service jug sitting out. Food is mediocre at best and service is even worse. The low ratings for this place are legit. Don't bother. Go across the street for more options and better food.

This is the restaurant of the Texican Court hotel. I can't speak to the entire menu because we have only eaten here once, but what we had was solid. My wife and I split the Texas trio (quest, salsa, and guacamole) and the chicken flautas. We both enjoyed the Texas trio more. Each of the individual elements was solid. The chips were very thin and salty! I had the Diablo margarita. It was spicy! You could even see jalapeño seed floating around after being muddled. I would order it again. My wife got a regular margarita and said it was good. The atmosphere was nice! The staff was very nice. Live music was good! It was too cold to sit outside but they have an awesome outdoor seating area! Definitely worth a try if you're at the Texican Court!

I recently stayed at Texican Court and walked to another restaurant my first night, not realizing what a mistake that was. I had all of the rest of my meals from Two Mules Cantina and was not disappointed one time! I tried a variety of menu selections and would recommend all of them! Amazing food, generous portions, friendly service and great atmosphere! Thank you for making my stay in Irving memorable. My only recommendation would be that you offer call ahead orders. I was attending a conference across the street and needed a quick lunch option and wasn't able to call in an order to pick up.

Food was awful. Service was abysmal. Tried to order food outside and didn't get attended too for an hour and half. They didn't serve us and lied about being able to order food and drinks. Absolutely never go to this restaurant

We stayed at the Texican Court and didn't want to go far for dinner so decided to try this place out. Super cute! It was a Monday night so it was almost completely empty. Only one person on staff running the bar and waiting tables. He was polite and fast. Food was amazing! We made it in time for happy hour prices so very affordable. Moscow Mule was spot on! Only thing I would suggest is more staff but I know a lot of places are dealing with that a lot lately. Would definitely go back!

With freezing 25-degree weather and crazy winds, I decided to eat dinner at the hotel. I sat at the bar area for HH and the bartenders were SUPER kind and welcoming. They have a decent HH menu and I thoroughly enjoyed the beef empanadas and chicken flautas. The empanadas were packed with beef and the flautas sat on a layer of queso. The décor of the Texican Court is beautiful and thoughtful. After your meal you can enjoy the night outside with bonfires and comfy seats (if the weather permits). They also have a "Reverse HH" which starts at 10 PM - Midnight! The Goods: - Decent HH options - 10/10 customer service - Urban and sophisticated interior - Bone fires, games, and trendy outdoor seating - 2 HH times Aiight: - None Whaaack: - None Whereabouts: Located in the Texican Court hotel with plenty of free parking outside.

We used to be regulars here but something changed recently and it isn't nearly as good as it once was. No more happy hour or street corn - our favorites! Employees are very kind but the change in quality ruined it for me

Our food was cold and very unseasoned. It was not nasty but just not rich at all. Our server Marcos was nice though.

My husband, best friend and I like to try new happy hour spots. This week is was Two Mules.. We were excited because they have happy hour specials including margaritas for $4. The place was pretty empty on a weekday, but it's new and has a ton of potential. The design concept for the boutique hotel was an old-world-style Texas motel, which I think they have achieved nicely with some modern touches. The outdoor area is great, lots of places to sit, fire pits, ect. Would be a good spot for like music as well. We didn't try the food but had several options for happy hour dishes that seemed like they would be good! I think the only thing they could improve on would be their happy hour margarita...the taste reminded me a little of bathroom cleaner. Room for improvement but overall a great new bar to try at a unique hotel.

I absolutely love Two Mules. I've taken both small and large groups here for business lunches. It has always been delicious and the service has always been great. Highly recommend.

Absolutely amazing meal from the best Chef Patrick! My carne asada was moist and very flavorful. The potatoes and homemade salsa was mouthwatering!! The bartender Myra took phenomenal care of my order. This is my new go to place going forward!!

We were looking for some appetizers and beverages and the staff are really what made the experience for us. The menu is limited but what they offered was tasty. We weren't sure what we wanted for drinks so the team made great suggestions, kept us topped off and entertained!