Mi Cocina Restaurants

Atomic DC · 35 Years · Mambo Miles

If there's one place that tells the story of my life, it's Mi Cocina. I go so often it's become my second home. Sometimes I'm there multiple times in the same day. It's become such a running joke that if you searched my text messages for "Mi Co," you'd find hundreds of conversations. One of [...]

Atomic DC · Love Stories

If our dating life had a paper trail, a lot of it would be Mi Cocina receipts going back to 2016. For four years straight, Mi Cocina was our Thursdays. I'd land at DFW after a week of consulting travel, Lauren would pick me up, and we'd drive straight to the West Village location to [...]

Atomic DC · Love Stories

My husband and I had our second date at Mi Cocina. It was the first time I'd ever dined there as a new resident of Dallas, and I quickly fell in love with the Mambo Taxi, even getting one as an ornament for our tree. In the years since, we've had so many celebratory moments [...]

Atomic DC · Love Stories

My husband and I had our first date at Mi Cocina at Watters Creek ten years ago, and we still go weekly, sometimes more. We've become family to them, and they to us. We know most of the staff, and we get treated like VIPs when we're there. Tonight we took our dog, Oso, to [...]

Atomic DC · Family Traditions

For the last 20 years, Mi Cocina has been part of our family celebrations, but it's been so much more than that. It was where my wife and I went on dates before kids. Now our kids ask us to take them. It was a place where my late suegra could find something on the [...]

Atomic DC · 35 Years · Mambo Miles

I've celebrated my birthday at Mi Cocina every year since I moved to Dallas from Kansas in 2015, with family, friends, boyfriends, co-workers, and everyone in between. In 2020 I planned to have Mi Cocina cater my 30th birthday, Mambo Taxi machine and all, but COVID had other plans. The following year, I invited a [...]

Atomic DC · Family Traditions

Mi Cocina has become a huge staple in my household for lunches, dinners, birthdays, and the special holidays in between. I remember growing up when Mi Cocina was a luxury restaurant to eat at, and now for my kids it's just normal. They often compare every other place to Mi Cocina, because we love it [...]

Atomic DC · Milestones & Celebrations

There have been multiple Mi Cocina stories, but the one that always brings me back is my 17th birthday dinner with all my friends, where I met a family from my neighborhood. Fast forward, and their girls are like my sisters. I began babysitting them shortly after we met at Mi Cocina. It's truly my [...]

Atomic DC · Milestones & Celebrations

In 2000, we visited our first Mi Cocina at the Galleria and celebrated a birthday party with a plethora of Mambo Taxis. Since then, we've probably visited every location, with The Star being our favorite. I also found my new favorite Rita, the Double Barrel. We visit throughout the year, and we always go on [...]

Atomic DC · Love Stories

Our Mi Cocina story began on a Sunday morning in the middle of the pandemic. I'd been set up on a blind date with a pilot who happened to be in town, and we met on the patio at Mi Cocina in Southlake Town Square, at a table in the back corner. I mentioned I'd [...]

Atomic DC · Family Traditions

Let me set the scene: I'm a 35-year-old woman who grew up across the street from the original Mi Cocina at Walnut Hill and Skillman, so I have quite literally known you my entire life. As our family grew (I'm the second of four kids), we would cross the street, climb the tree (if you [...]

Atomic DC · Love Stories

My husband and I had our first date at Mi Cocina Uptown. We went back every year for our dating anniversary, and it turned into the place we go for every big life event. I even have a picture in our room of the map location of the restaurant from our first date. After I [...]

Atomic DC · Milestones & Celebrations

Over the past decade, Mi Cocina has been a staple for my high school friend group. We graduated from Highland Park in 2010, and growing up, Mi Cocina in Highland Park Village was a staple for any Park Cities kid. In 2017, once most of our group moved back to Dallas after college, we started [...]

Atomic DC · Family Traditions

My Mi Cocina story starts around age 2 or 3. My parents have been taking me my whole life, and my first memories are of my mom loading tortillas with butter and sugar from the little containers on every table. In high school, my best friend and I hit the Allen location every Friday for [...]

Atomic DC · Buzz · News

Patio season is officially back in Dallas, and Mi Cocina + Monkey Bar on 9 just earned a spotlight. In a recent CW33 feature highlighting the city’s top outdoor dining spots, our Highland Park Village pairing was recognized as a go-to spring destination. The article recommends starting with dinner at Mi Cocina, a Dallas staple [...]

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Guacamole deserves more than a spot next to the chips. That is the message behind a recent feature in The Takeout, and Mi Cocina was highlighted as part of the conversation. The article explores what many diners get wrong about guacamole in the U.S., encouraging guests to think beyond the appetizer bowl and use it [...]

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In a recent feature highlighting Dallas’ most historic restaurants, Mi Cocina was named among the city’s enduring culinary icons. From steakhouse legends to neighborhood staples, the list celebrates the restaurants that have stood the test of time, and we are honored to be included. Since opening in 1991, Mi Cocina has become part of Dallas [...]

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Tex-Mex in Texas is about tradition, and Mi Cocina is proud to be part of that story. A recent feature from Family Vacations U.S. spotlighted Tex-Mex joints across the state that continue to draw crowds for the same classic favorites, and Mi Cocina made the list. The article highlights what guests have loved for years. [...]

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We have something sizzling to celebrate. Mi Cocina was recently featured in Tasting Table as one of the restaurant chains serving the best fajitas, according to customer reviews. The article highlights what our guests already know. From our Sunset Style fajitas topped with crispy fried onions and queso to our bold flavors and consistent heat [...]

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Mi Cocina’s own Monkey Bar in Highland Park Village is getting national attention. In a recent Observer roundup of the most noteworthy cocktail bars in Dallas, Monkey Bar was recognized as one of the city’s standout spots for great drinks and even better atmosphere. Known for our famous Mambo Taxi and unbeatable people-watching, Monkey Bar [...]

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Monkey Bar is making a comeback with a fresh new location, this time on the rooftop of Mi Cocina in Highland Park Village. Opening June 18, the revamped bar will feature elevated cocktails and a modern vibe while honoring the spirit of the original. Guests can expect stunning views, updated interiors, and a nostalgic nod [...]

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Atomic DC · Blog · Buzz · Mambo Taxi · News

Mi Cocina in Klyde Warren Park opens Oct. 18, 2021. published by Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News 10/11/2021 Edgar Guevara wishes he could have stood in Mi Cocina’s kitchen in Dallas in June 1991, some 30 years ago, watching the chefs cook the restaurant’s first Tex-Mex dishes. Guevara has been the CEO of the [...]

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Southlake's Mi Cocina completes its interior renovation published by Ashley Bradshaw, Southlake Style 3/31/21 One longtime Southlake Town Square restaurant has a new look. Home to the Southlake Style Readers’ Choice 2021 top cocktail (the Mambo Taxi), Mi Cocina, located at 1275 Main St., temporarily closed its doors in January to undergo a remodel [...]

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Partners Card is an annual fundraiser for The Family Place, the largest family violence agency in Texas. 100% of Partners Card purchases goes directly to supporting survivors of family violence. During Partners Card Week, October 26th through November 4th, cardholders can enjoy 20% off purchases at participating retailers and 10% off at participating restaurants. [...]

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No one really knows the truth about the origin of the famous cocktail, the margarita, and there are several debated theories tracing all the way back to the 1930s and 1940s. One of the most common stories was printed in Esquire Magazine's December 1953 issue which credits Ms. Margarita Sames, a Dallas socialite known [...]

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For the last three years, Mi Cocina has partnered with our guests to provide gifts to children in our immediate communities through various outreach programs and organizations. Each year, we are overwhelmed by the generosity of our guests and the amount of toys, clothing, games and hygiene supplies that are donated. Take a look at [...]

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You've seen them on our seasonal Chef's Specials menus. Now enjoy them year round! Mi Cocina introduces the crowd-pleasing Red Chile Chicken Pozole and light and zesty La Flaca Salad to the Lunch and Dinner menus for guests to enjoy no matter the time of year. Red Chile Chicken Pozole Spicy and Hearty, Traditional [...]

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Feeding a crowd on game day? Mi Cocina's Party Pack Menu includes your Tex-Mex favorites perfectly portioned for 6-8ppl starting at just $39.95. Whether you're hosting a football watch party in your home or tailgating outside the stadium before kick off, Mi Cocina's Party Pack menu makes it easy to bring the same flavors you [...]

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It's our favorite time of the year, when we partner with our guests to provide meals to local food banks in Dallas/Fort Worth and Tulsa. Through Friday, December 29th, when guests purchase $100 in Mi Cocina gift cards, together, we will feed a family through a local food bank: the North Texas Food Bank, [...]

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It is our honor to serve those who serve our communities. This Labor Day, each Mi Cocina restaurant delivered a delicious meal to local Fire Departments and Police Stations while they kept our friends and families in the neighborhoods surrounding our restaurants safe. It is our honor to serve you. Thank you for all you [...]

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(left to right) Francisco, Elia, Jose Luis, Chris & Victor Villanueva Currently celebrating its 26th year in Dallas/Fort Worth, Mi Cocina entered the Dallas Tex-Mex scene in 1991 built on the idea of celebrating families, both of our guests and of our team members. With a portrait of Mama, founder Mico Rodriguez's [...]

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Celebrate National Fajita Day this weekend with friends and family with Mi Cocina's NEW Party Packs to go! (view menu here). These easy, customizable Party Packs offer tasty taco and fajita options at portions perfect for small gatherings at a new, lower price. Order your Party Packs from your local Mi Cocina [...]

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For this month's Mi Cocina location spotlight, we're heading over to a part of East Dallas known as Lakewood. Marked by the beautiful White Rock Lake, historic 1920s and 1930s era homes, diversity in dining and shopping centers and one of the city's most popular landmarks, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Lakewood has [...]

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Share your first day of school photos with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tag @MiCocinaRestaurants for a chance to win dinner for your family from the NEW Mi Cocina Party Packs To Go Menu! Our NEW Party Packs To Go Menu features tacos and fajitas, chips and dips for small groups beginning [...]

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Mi Cocina Lakewood was honored to host an annual dinner on Monday July 31st to raise funds for the Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities.Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities is a 501-c3 public charity that provides unique educational opportunities and experiences for children. The Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities’ flagship mentoring program -- TEAM 22 -- [...]

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Through Mi Cocina's Full-Service and Delivery Catering Services, you can also enjoy Mi Cocina’s fresh-brewed tea and refreshing lemonade at your upcoming event. Check out our video on how to make a fun summer Tequila Lemonade Margarita with Mi Cocina’s lemonade and Casamigos Tequila! ​ Recipe: 1/2 oz Casamigos Blanco Tequila 2 oz [...]

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Double Barrel Margarita National Tequila Day is more than just a reason to enjoy some cocktails, it's a celebration of culture, heritage and the history of tequila. The origins of tequila can be dated as far back as the Aztecs in the form of mezcal, prior to the arrival of the Spaniards. The popular drink as we know [...]

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It is our honor to serve those who serve our communities. This Independence Day, each Mi Cocina restaurant delivered a delicious meal to local Fire Departments and Police Stations while they kept our friends and families in the neighborhoods surrounding our restaurants safe. It is our honor to serve you. Thank you for all [...]

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Mi Cocina introduces our Summer 2017 Chef's Specials menu with old favorites and new delicious options including the Nachos Locos shareable appetizer, eye-catching Frozen Margarita Flight, decadent Poblano Chicken Enchiladas and the NEW "La Flaca" Salad. Order one of our feature items and post a photo to Facebook or Instagram using #micocinatexmex. NACHOS LOCOS Twelve [...]

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Mi Cocina introduces our Spring 2017 Chef's Specials menu with old favorites and new delicious options including the NEW BBQ Brisket Enchiladas, light and refreshing Tacos "de Pescado", veggie-packed Spinach Enchiladas and the sweet heat Jalapeño Agave Margarita. Order one of our feature items and post a photo to Facebook or Instagram using #micocinatexmex. BBQ BRISKET ENCHILADAS Two Oven-Roasted Brisket [...]

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From your Mi Cocina Familia, best wishes for a beautiful year ahead! Share your first day of school photos with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tag @MiCocina_TexMex for a chance to win dinner for your family from the Mi Cocina Familia Style To Go Menu!

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The same day they celebrated Mi Cocina's 25 Year Anniversary, founders Bob McNutt, Dick Washburne and Ray Washburne surprised Mi Cocina Restaurant Director, Diana Goicoechea, with a painting of her mother to be displayed inside her restaurant in Highland Park Village. Diana's mother recently turned 80 years old and the entire family was able to celebrate [...]

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June 7th marked the anniversary of Mi Cocina and 25 years of serving the finest Mexican cuisine with warm, friendly service in Dallas / Fort Worth and The Woodlands, Texas, Atlanta, Georgia and Tulsa, Oklahoma. An intimate gathering was held at the original restaurant located at Preston and Forest in Dallas that evening, allowing the restaurant's founders [...]

Atomic DC · Buzz

Mi Cocina introduces the Milagro Sangria, a fruit-forward, tequila-based cocktail featuring Milagro Silver Tequila, red wine, agave nectar and a blend of fruit juices enjoyable by the glass or by the carafe to share. The Milagro Sangria is served in glassware exclusively designed for the new seasonal drink featuring paintings by artist Luis Sottil of Tampico, [...]

Atomic DC · Blog · Mi Cocina · Nebraska Furniture Mart · New · Now Open · The Colony

A new Mi Cocina restaurant opened today, Monday, May 2nd in the Grandscape Development in The Colony, Texas on the Sam Rayburn Tollway between Plano Parkway/Paige Road and Spring Creek Parkway. It was an honor to have David Terre, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of The Colony, and The Colony Chamber of Commerce with us [...]