Mariano's Hacienda Ranch — Restaurant in Dallas

Delicious food!! This was my first time at this restaurant. It did not disappoint. I grew up in the restaurant business so of course I’m noticing everything, cleanliness, decor etc. My friend and I decided to have our lunch/dinner meeting here and the minute I saw Patricia our fantastic waitress preparing the table side guacamole I knew we were in for a yummy satisfying treat and I was right !!! The front end service was very good, we had to wait 15 minutes which was fine. We were seated by a gracious hostess to our roomy booth. The booth was not tight and small a good amount of room so comfortable I was ! My friend ordered the Margarita Mariano👈 looked so delicious and it looked like the photos on-line. I always appreciate when the online photos mimic the exact drink or foods you receive so kudos there ! I got the Mango Margaritas with a mango garnish..fresh and soothing. Patricia made sure to explain some of the various dishes etc, I listened and started with beef nachos, we ordered the table side guacamole and I added the cup of Mariano queso…our appetizers came I noticed how they presented it with care and not thrown or slopped on with things floating off the plate edge, it was perfection and even better, tasted fresh and with Tex mex flavor I know and love. I knew our entrees would not disappoint. We both ended up getting beef enchiladas, I choose the Chile topping my friend choose the white cream topping, oh my !! The food arrived after we ate our appetizers. Patricia thank you for not shoving all the food together we had time to eat the appetizer while waiting for the entrees. Patricia clearly is a seasoned waitress with great service skills. The food was delicious , hot, flavorful and just yummy 😋!!!! I decided to take half home because I could not pass up the hot apple pie extravaganza dessert. It comes on a heated platform, Patricia drizzled something over the apple pie so it warms the homemade apple pie but the sizzling theatrics is pretty awesome, then they top it with not just any old vanilla ice cream I could tell it was the real deal, “Vanilla Bean Ice Cream”..so it’s fair to say I ate way more than I should have but I will say that the full tummy was well worth it. I enjoyed Mariano’s . I most definitely will be back to try the famous fajitas and drinks of course. Patricia thank you for your pleasant service and care….it was enjoyable and it gives me great pleasure to write this review. As I said I come from the restaurant industry my father owned a busy family restaurant while I growing up so I appreciate my experience at...

……. READ THIS REVIEW ……… GO-GO-GO!!!!! This is the place that INVENTED the margarita machine and the first frozen margarita!!! The food is true Tex-Mex at its best. I arrived at 6:30pm on a Thursday night and the parking lot is packed with a 45min waiting list. I got the last seat at the bar. (Whew!) Fast service from the bar and kitchen (8-10 min for food!). Impressive while totally packed. Very nice and attentive staff. Patrons are multi-generational and there was a great happy buzz in the air. Why advertise? They are packed every night… and now I know why!

Strawberry Margarita: Delicious. Perfect thickness and texture, normal strength (you can taste the tequila), and it doesn’t melt too fast. I recommend these over a swirl.

Red Salsa: Delicious, not sweet or bitter. Just perfect! Nice tight small chop on everything (not puréed), great flavor and balance of every ingredient you expect. (There is also a darker version I did not try.)

Tortillas: Super fresh, handmade, and only minutes off the grill when you get them. Awesome! (They last perfect in a ziplock.)

Beef Enchiladas: Perfect! Savory dark meat sauce, elegant and obviously old school cooking from home. It’s not thick and creamy like some lesser quality places serve - this is like a hearty Texas mini-chili consistency that’s exactly what I would expect, and not greasy! The meat is moist (not greasy), nicely seasoned and portioned. Yummy - get some!! (10 out of 10)

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas: Generous portion of shredded chicken, nice flavor but about 20% on the dry side. The sour cream sauce is very Tex-Mex traditional, soft hints of the sour come through, nice consistency. Overall 6 out of 10.

Beef Fajitas: Wow! Really good. Soft, moist, and tender meat, well seasoned and smokey. The handmade tortillas are a perfect compliment. I’m getting these again. (Ask for double onions and bell peppers or you will run out.) 10 out of 10.

Chicken Fajitas: Wow! Equally good. Thick long pieces and smokey, perfect moistness and flavor. Definitely worth getting. (Ask for double onions and bell peppers or you will run out.) 10 out of 10.

Overall restaurant score = 8 out of 10. (Could be 10 out of 10 depending on what you order.) definitely worth going once. Then decide for yourself if you want to come back. As for me, I’ll be back and...

My husband and I were recommended this restaurant and live nearby and they did not disappoint! We visited on Sunday around noon and it wasn’t super busy so we were sat right away. There is definitely no wrong choice in seating whether the bar, indoor, or patio dining. The restaurant is beautiful. We chose the patio and for it to be a hot Texas Sunday, the temperature on the patio was very comfortable. Upon seating we were greeted with chips and two types of salsa (mild and hot I assume). I don’t eat too spicy food so I chose the eat only the mild which was great and my husband also enjoyed the spicy. Our server, Brian, was so friendly. A very good server for us. Especially with it being our first time. Drinks: Of course I tried the frozen margarita and it was perfect. I also tried the Paloma and although it was good, I preferred the margarita. My husband had Papa’s and said it was similar to a margarita on the rocks but was a really good drink. Appetizer: The Queso Mariano is a must have!!! So good! You have to try it. Entrees: I had the Saltillo and it was a 10/10! I could eat the red Mexican rice by itself. It was very well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The refried beans were also very tasty alone. However, the mixture of everything with the chili that comes with it chefs kiss. So good. My husband had the Texas Surf N Turf w/ corn tortillas which were also amazing. The bacon wrapped shrimp was such a nice touch. The steak was tender and delicious. The tortillas are a must have! Dessert- The hot apple pie 🤤. Yummy! We decided to try it because we could smell the sweetness from the brandy sauce sizzling on the hot plate when another customer ordered and it was as delicious as it smelled! Another must try even if you’re not a fan of sweets (like us) you will still enjoy this treat. I can’t wait...