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New Mexican spots & taquerias in Dallas–Fort Worth

55 Mexican spots & taquerias coming soon, just opened or changing hands, from permits and licenses.

New Mexican spots & taquerias · 55 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

DentonKM

Just openedConfirmed

Kristal Mexican Restaurant

1115 W Hickory St, Ste 105 · Denton, TX 76201

Open now.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Oct 22 · Applied for liquor license · beer

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MckinneyBT

Likely openConfirmed

Badmash Taco

215 S Coit Rd, Ste 116 · Mckinney, TX 75072

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 20 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Sep 12 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Oct 1, 2026

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DallasTS

Likely openConfirmed

The Taco Spot

19177 Preston Rd, Ste 170 · Dallas, TX 75252

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 19 · Applied for liquor license · food & beverage certificate

Liquor license · Aug 31 · Applied for liquor license · wine & beer

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DallasMP

Likely openConfirmed

Mariscos la Perla

2817 W Davis St · Dallas, TX 75211

Spotted 51 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 16 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Tax registration · Aug 26 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Sep 5, 2026

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Garland

Likely openConfirmed

Chipotle

4680 N Shiloh Rd · Garland, TX 75044

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 8 · Applied for liquor license · wine & beer

Tax registration · Jun 22 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Sep 1, 2026

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Melissa

Likely openConfirmed

Chipotle

1220 Melissa Rd · Melissa, TX 75454

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 8 · Applied for liquor license · wine & beer

Tax registration · Mar 27 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Jun 2, 2026

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MidlothianCF

Likely openConfirmed

Cristina's Fine Mexican Restaurant

201 Nicolette Creek Rd, Ste 101 · Midlothian, TX 76065

Spotted 41 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor tax filing · Oct 7 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Oct 7 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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DallasHM

Likely openConfirmed

El Huarache Mexican Restaruant

3237 W Northwest Hwy, Ste 102 · Dallas, TX 75220

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 6 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Aug 18 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Aug 1, 2026

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MidlothianCF

Likely openConfirmed

Campuzano's Fine Mexican Food

108 N 8th St · Midlothian, TX 76065

Spotted 32 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor tax filing · Oct 6 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Oct 6 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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BedfordBC

Likely openConfirmed

Backlot Car Guy's Tacos & More

2816 Central Dr, Ste 115 · Bedford, TX 76021

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 2 · Applied for liquor license · wine & beer

Tax registration · Aug 7 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Aug 1, 2026

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DallasPC

Likely openConfirmed

Padres Cocina

4001 W Wheatland Rd, Ste 100 · Dallas, TX 75237

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 2 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · May 28 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Jul 1, 2026

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Dallas

Likely openConfirmed

Chipotle

3407 Canyon Bluff Blvd · Dallas, TX 75211

Licensed and likely open by now.

Construction filing · Oct 1 · Construction finished · accessibility inspection completed

Tax registration · Aug 17 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Oct 6, 2026

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MckinneyTS

Just openedConfirmed

Tin Star Tacos

8801 Eldorado Pkwy, Ste 100 · Mckinney, TX 75070

Spotted 147 days before opening

Open now.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 30 · First liquor sales reported · September 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jun 26 · Liquor tax account opened

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StockyardsPR

Likely openConfirmed

Los Paisanos Restaurante Y Taqueria

1446 N Main St · Fort Worth, TX 76164

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 28 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Sep 28 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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DallasTC

Changing handsConfirmed

Tacos Chacon

720 E Jefferson Blvd · Dallas, TX 75203

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Tax registration · Sep 18 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Sep 18, 2026

Liquor tax filing · Sep 11 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2025)

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GarlandCC

Changing handsConfirmed

El Calamar Comida Mexicana

2425 W Walnut St, Ste 325 · Garland, TX 75042

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 8 · Liquor tax account opened

Tax registration · Apr 17 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Apr 21, 2026

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RockwallAM

Changing handsConfirmed

Agaveros Mexican Food From Scratch

101 N Goliad St · Rockwall, TX 75087

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor tax filing · Aug 31 · First liquor sales reported · August 2026

Liquor license · Jul 28 · Liquor license surrendered · full bar

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LewisvillePlanned for Nov 10

Just registeredConfirmed

Chipotle

1131 Fm 407 · Lewisville, TX 75077

Just registered as a new Mexican spot.

Tax registration · Aug 27 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 10, 2026

Construction filing · Jan 6 · Construction registered · $675,000 · tenant improvement for fast casual mexican restaurant in empty shell b · est. 3/14/2026–7/17/2026

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NorthlakePlanned for Nov 17

Just registeredConfirmed

Chipotle

1228 Fm 407 W, Ste 100 · Northlake, TX 76226

Just registered as a new Mexican spot.

Tax registration · Aug 26 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 17, 2026

Construction filing · Mar 9 · Construction registered · $500,000 · tenant infill of a new, first generation space (2,555 sq. ft.) with a · est. 5/12/2026–9/16/2026

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North Richland HillsTR

Likely openFiled

Taqueria la Revolucion #3

7509 Blvd 26 · North Richland Hills, TX 76180

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 19 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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TerrellPlanned for Jan 1TC

Likely openFiled

Taqueria El Chabelo

100 1st St · Terrell, TX 75160

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 15 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · plans to start sales Jan 1, 2027

Tax registration · Feb 17 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Feb 17, 2026

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EvermanPlanned for Nov 1CM

Just registeredFiled

Carnitas Michoacan El Sabor de Mi Pueblo 3

1809a Everman Pkwy · Everman, TX 76140

Just registered as a new Mexican spot.

Tax registration · Oct 14 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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DesotoTC

Likely openFiled

Tacos Chava's

324 E Belt Line Rd · Desoto, TX 75115

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 7 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · started sales Oct 10, 2026

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Balch SpringsTS

Likely openFiled

Taqueria Soto

12111 Seagoville Rd · Balch Springs, TX 75180

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 7 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Oct 10, 2026

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ColleyvilleTT

Likely openFiled

Tick Tock Taco

4605 Colleyville Blvd · Colleyville, TX 76034

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 2 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Oct 1, 2026

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AzleGD

Likely openFiled

Gorditas Dona Vale Mexican Restaurant

527 Boyd Ct · Azle, TX 76020

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 2 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Oct 7, 2026

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GarlandTT

Likely openFiled

El Toro Taco

6530 N President George Bush Hwy · Garland, TX 75044

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Sep 30 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Sep 28, 2026

Tax registration · Nov 19 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Jan 1, 2026

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FriscoCT

Likely openFiled

Crush Taco Holdings

11445 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 230 · Frisco, TX 75033

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Sep 29 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · started sales Sep 28, 2026

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Fort WorthPlanned for Dec 9MS

Just registeredFiled

Mexican Seafood

6250 North Fwy · Fort Worth, TX 76137

Just registered as a new Mexican spot.

Tax registration · Sep 29 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Dec 9, 2026

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ParadisePlanned for Nov 1MM

Likely openFiled

Margarita's Mexican Restaurant Paradise Private Cl

202 Main St · Paradise, TX 76073

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Sep 24 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

Tax registration · Jul 24 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Jul 11, 2026

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WaxahachieTS

Likely openFiled

Taco Suave

121 N Highway 77 · Waxahachie, TX 75165

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Sep 24 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · started sales Sep 1, 2026

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PlanoMB

Likely openFiled

La Maria Breakfast and Taqueria

1821 E Spring Creek Pkwy · Plano, TX 75074

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Sep 23 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Sep 7, 2026

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DallasPlanned for Oct 26

Just registeredFiled

Chipotle

671 W Illinois Ave · Dallas, TX 75224

Just registered as a new Mexican spot.

Tax registration · Aug 26 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Oct 26, 2026

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Bishop ArtsTY

Changing handsConfirmed

Taco Y Vino

213 W 8th St · Dallas, TX 75208

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor tax filing · Jul 31 · First liquor sales reported · July 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jun 22 · Liquor tax account opened

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Oak LawnCF

Changing handsConfirmed

Campuzano's Fine Mexican Food

2618 Oak Lawn Ave · Dallas, TX 75219

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor tax filing · Jul 31 · First liquor sales reported · July 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jul 2 · Liquor tax account opened

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ArlingtonTT

Changing handsConfirmed

Taqueria Taxco

4133 S Cooper St, Ste 307 · Arlington, TX 76015

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor tax filing · Jun 30 · First liquor sales reported · June 2026

Liquor tax filing · Apr 9 · Liquor tax account opened

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DallasCY

Changing handsConfirmed

Corazon Y Fuego Cocina Fina

18484 Preston Rd, Ste 118 · Dallas, TX 75252

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor tax filing · Jun 30 · First liquor sales reported · June 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jun 15 · Liquor tax account opened

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ArlingtonNM

Changing handsConfirmed

La Nueva Mexicana

3316 Merrilee Dr · Arlington, TX 76011

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor license · Jun 26 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Liquor tax filing · Nov 26 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2021)

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ArlingtonTT

Changing handsConfirmed

Tequila and Taps

200 N Mesquite St, Ste 105 · Arlington, TX 76011

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor tax filing · Apr 30 · First liquor sales reported · April 2026

Liquor tax filing · Apr 2 · Liquor tax account opened

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MesquitePD

Changing handsConfirmed

Plaza Del Sol Mexican Grill

302 S Galloway Ave · Mesquite, TX 75149

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Tax registration · Apr 8 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Apr 8, 2026

Liquor license · Dec 3 · Liquor license expired · wine & beer

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WaxahachieCF

Changing handsConfirmed

Campuzano's Fine Mexican Food

2167 N Highway 77 · Waxahachie, TX 75165

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor tax filing · Jan 31 · First liquor sales reported · January 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jan 16 · Liquor tax account opened

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Grand PrairieTC

Changing handsConfirmed

Taqueria Los Compadres #2

2409 Dalworth St · Grand Prairie, TX 75050

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Tax registration · Jan 22 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · started sales Feb 1, 2026

Liquor license · Nov 4 · Liquor license expired · beer

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RichardsonAM

Changing handsConfirmed

Anejo Mexican Heritage

1151 N Jupiter Rd, Ste 119 · Richardson, TX 75081

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Tax registration · Jan 17 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Jan 4, 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jan 12 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2006)

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Grand PrairieT

Permit filedFiled

Tacos El 24

901 E. Main St · Grand Prairie, TX 75050

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Construction filing · Aug 19 · Construction registered · $175,000 · a remodel of an existing closed church's chicken into a tacos el 24 · est. 9/15/2026–11/15/2026

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Farmers BranchPlanned for Nov 5FT

Just registeredFiled

Fitos Tacos de Trompo #14

3660 Belt Line Rd · Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Just registered as a new Mexican spot.

Tax registration · Aug 11 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 5, 2026

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Waxahachie

Permit filedFiled

Torchy's Tacos

120 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Ste 102 · Waxahachie, TX 75165

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Construction filing · Jun 25 · Construction registered · $850,000 · restaurant interior finish-out · est. 9/14/2026–2/1/2027

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Highland ParkTK

Permit filedFiled

Tacodeli - Knox

4447 N Central Expressway, Ste 120 · Dallas, TX 75205

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Construction filing · Jun 25 · Construction registered · $600,000 · tenant improvement restaurant to empty space in multi-tenant building. · est. 7/30/2026–10/20/2026

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Deep EllumTT

Permit filedFiled

Talkin' Tacos

2805 Main Street · Dallas, TX 75226

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Construction filing · Jun 12 · Construction registered · $372,000 · 2385 · est. 8/11/2026–11/11/2026

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Denton

Permit filedFiled

Chipotle

1101 Randall St · Denton, TX 76207

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Construction filing · May 29 · Construction registered · $1,800,000 · new ground up building · est. 9/28/2026–5/24/2027

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Bedford

Opening soonFiled

Taco Bell

3351 Harwood Road · Bedford, TX 76021

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Construction filing · Feb 9 · Construction finished · accessibility inspection completed

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Benbrook

Opening soonFiled

Taco Bell

8636 Benbrook Blvd. · Benbrook, TX 76126

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Construction filing · Feb 1 · Construction finished · accessibility inspection completed

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Fort Worth

Permit filedFiled

Taco Bell

7217 Boat Club Road · Fort Worth, TX 76179

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Construction filing · Jan 19 · Construction registered · $1,250,000 · construction of a new 2,115 square foot taco bell restaurant · est. 6/1/2026–9/30/2026

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Bartonville

Permit filedFiled

Chipotle

3001 Fm 407, Ste 100 · Bartonville, TX 76226

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Construction filing · Nov 19 · Construction registered · $725,000 · new tenant fit-out · est. 8/1/2026–12/1/2026

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Uptown

Permit filedFiled

Taco Bell

4716 Ross Ave · Dallas, TX 75204

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Construction filing · Nov 11 · Construction registered · $1,100,000 · ground up taco bell with drive thru · est. 2/23/2026–5/23/2026

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Watauga

Opening soonFiled

Taco Bell

6261 Rufe Snow Dr. · Watauga, TX 76148

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Construction filing · Oct 30 · Construction finished · accessibility inspection completed

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Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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