Sabor a La Mexicana — Restaurant in Duncanville

During a trip to Dallas to visit a brother in the VA Hospital, he suggested Sabor A La Mexicana as a good place to get mexican food. In fact he was adamant to the point of fixation about it, so the three of us decided to give it a try. In particular, it was the carne asada that was his effusive obsession. "It's behind the Red Lobster." He entreated.

So, on leaving the hospital, the three of us set out to find the illusive ethnic eatery behind the Red Lobster, to avail ourselves of the culinary delights so heartily recommended.

The restaurant was built into the front of an old repurposed mall, so there was plenty of parking. We learned later that the rest of the mall had been converted into a taco factory. On the outside there was a patio dining area as well as several mexican motif sculptures made from scrap metal. The thing that gave us a little apprehension about eating there, however, was that there seemed to be very few patrons. One would expect an excellent eatery to be smothered in clientele. Then there's the fear that low volume might mean problems with inventory control and diminished quality due to a lack of freshness. We almost turned around and left, but the insistence of our brother was still fresh in our minds and we went in.

Our waiter was quick and polite. The dining area was very clean and the food preparation was easily visible behind a half wall partition. The bathroom sparkled. Everything was well lit without being harsh. There was one other table occupied in the restaurant, but it soon became apparent that we were in fact the only patrons at the time. It was Wednesday after 8 pm, so that may have been a factor.

We all ordered margaritas. They were served in mugs. I prefer goblets. But, they were very good. Although almost all mexican food places serve picante sauce and chips as appetizers, sometimes it is really good and sometimes not so much. This time the picante sauce and chips were excellent in flavor and, though not hot enough for my palate, had enough capsaicin to notice.

Yes, I ordered the carne asada and it was hot on arrival and deliciously grilled with a slight hint of char. It needed no seasoning. It was not as tender as my brother had claimed, but it was tender enough that I enjoyed it immensely. It was served as a steak together with refried beans, guacamole, rice and a scoop of pico de gallo. All were fresh and flavorful. Also worthy of note is that the rice, in addition to being tasty and not bland, was uniformly soft and a delight to eat.

My two brothers dining with me were equally pleased with their meal. Although one of them is prone to criticize anything at the drop of a hat, he had zero complaints with his meal. In fact we were all so grateful for the good food and attention to detail that we left a 15% tip.

If you love mexican food, I highly recommend that you give Sabor A La Mexicana Restaurant a try. You wont be...

I went to this restaurant with a co-worker during lunch. The waiter asked for our drink order and we both ordered Cokes. The waiter returned with chips and salsa and informed us that the first round of chips and salsa was free but showed us the back of the menu in small writing that additional chips and salsa would cost $1.50. I informed the waiter that my Coke tasted flat and my co-worker said her Coke was flat as well. I asked the could he check the fountain or bring me a Sprite. The waiter said that all the soda drinks come out the same soda fountain and it would taste the same. At this point even though I asked for a Sprite, the waiter did not bring me one. My co-worker sent her Coke back and received another Coke and after tasting it she said it was still flat. I decided to keep and drink my Coke even though it didn't taste like a Coke. Another waitress came to refill my co-worker Coke and after tasting it she said it tasted like a real Coke. I'm not sure why the waiter had an attitude about me asking about the taste of the Coke. I have eaten at many Tex-Mex restaurants and I have never been told that I would have to pay for additional chips and salsa. Most restaurants will keep bringing you chips and salsa. I could understand if I was paying extra for guacamole, sour cream or queso but chips and salsa. This was my last experience eating at this restaurant because of the poor...

Food was ok for lunch time but really small portion two small enchiladas rice and beans $10 bucks lunch with water. If you want dinner would be three enchiladas cost a little bit more like $14.99 $16 not sure 🤔 I really don't like when they standing behind me and watching me eat it felt like and just before my last bit she was ready to take my plate then the cashier took my check as soon as I put the cash on the tray I wanted my waiter to do this he was the one that gave me my check. Or she could just let me get up and pay at the cash register by the door on my way out when I was done eating my chips. I felt like they rushed me out the place it was a slow day almost empty only maybe six customers in there very slow that day. I have to think about it if I wanted to go back and try dinner🤔 . I've been to Some Mexican restaurants that give you lots of chili and cheese on your enchiladas which will fill you up but their enchiladas was kind of small portion for what you paid for. I was setting on the table close to the cashier maybe this why she picked up the cash/ check and asked if I was done. but I was eating my chips and dip...