50‑Day Margarita Mile Celebration: Top Must‑Try Dishes Across Dallas’ Iconic Food Trail
Important update: The Margarita Mile is transitioning into a seasonal, self‑guided tour. The app will pause after September 30, 2021, and re‑launch on National Margarita Day, February 22, 2022, with a festive celebration. Learn more.
Dallas proudly commemorates the 50th anniversary of the frozen margarita machine, invented here in 1971. To honor five decades of chilled cocktails, the Margarita Mile will host a 50‑day giveaway from March 22 to May 11, offering a $50 gift card to a participating restaurant each day. Enter by following our Instagram page for full details.
Below is a curated guide to the standout dishes at each Mile location—perfect for those who win a gift card or simply want to explore Dallas’ culinary gems.
Mariano’s
Order the off‑menu VIP Platter—a four‑person sampler featuring cheese quesadillas, flank steak, chicken nachos, flautas, queso, guacamole, and fried jalapeños.
The Rustic
Elevate patio dining with The Drunk Chick, a full game hen roasted on a beer can, served with jalapeño‑spiced spoon bread and ancho‑lime butter.
El Fenix
Celebrate Dallas’ culinary inventions by tasting the Appetizer Combo: fresh guacamole, fire‑roasted queso, and a blend of roasted chipotle, poblano, jalapeño, onion, tomato, and garlic.
Meso Maya
Skip straight to dessert with the Pastel de Moras—a skillet‑baked blueberry cake topped with Mexican ice cream and blueberry drizzle.
Desperados
For the 35th anniversary, try the secret El Treintaycinco, a sampler of Desperados Tacos, Steak Argentina, and Camarones Acapulco.
La Ventana
Beyond classic tacos, order the elote, a Mexican street corn dish smothered in creamy sauce, chili powder, cotija cheese, and lime juice.
Gloria’s
Experience the mariscada—formerly caldo de siete mares—featuring shrimp, scallops, red snapper, mussels, lobster tail, and seasonal vegetables.
Jose
Don’t miss the chef‑curated Tacos de Tacha—an ever‑changing selection of flavored masa crafted by award‑winning chef Anastacia Quiñones‑Pittman.
Revolver Taco
Sample the Langosta Taco, lobster sautéed in butter, topped with pineapple pico, jalapeño salsa, sea beans, and golden berries.
Jalisco Norte
Enjoy Sunday brunch featuring award‑winning chilaquiles and the signature Margarita, Rita Champ—a tequila‑infused mimosa.
Beto & Son
Discover the Next Gen Noodle Bowls—a fusion of shrimp diablo, assorted meats, and vibrant sauces.
Fearing’s
Sample Southwest Sampler—griddled crab cakes with chipotle crema, BBQ short rib enchilada, chorizo queso fundido, lobster bites, and avocado relish.
Las Palmas
Indulge in the inventive nacho fries—topped with classic nacho toppings for a crunchy twist.
Matt’s Rancho Martinez
Try the Bob Armstrong Dip, a family‑heritage specialty made with premium ground beef, chile con queso, guacamole, and sour cream.
