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Last updated 6.22.09
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Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, Group Dining
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What People Are Saying About Mariano's Hacienda
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The Scene – Bright colors, mounted animals heads and a fun bar area with a thatched grass roof set a cheerful, lively tone at this busy Lake Highlands spot (there's often a wait.). A stream of families and couples keep the staff on its toes. An outdoor patio overlooks Skillman--not much of a view, but it sits nice and high off the road. – – The Food – Mexican combo plates, absolutely; but as part of the La Hacienda family, Mariano's has big ol' steaks, too, from tenderloins to T-bones. Basics such as fajitas get a nice upscale twist: Sundance fajitas start with…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- The "pinata room," a glassed-off space in the center of the restaurant, can be reserved for private parties.
- What to Drink:
- What else? The frozen margarita, which owner Mariano Martinez proudly boasts of inventing in 1971 when Mariano's was in Old Town.
- When to Go:
- Prices on entrees come down by nearly a third at lunch; portions are slightly smaller, as well.
01/14/12
CATERING SERVICE (FOOD) IS VERY POOR!!!
by WTF1 at Citysearch
I contracted with Hacienda to provide food for my Christmas Party. The food was low quality and some appeared to come from a "Sams Club" type store. The bacon in the bacon wrapped shrimp was uncured and undercooked, the shrimp was tough. The Mini Chimis were tastless and cold. The cheese torpedos were so so,, not much flavor . I wound up tossing about $400.00 worth of food from this place.
Unsympathetic response when I complained to the Catering Director,,
Bottom Line: DO NOT USE THIS PLACE, LOW QUALITY FOOD!!!!
07/13/10
Dallas' Best Mexican Food!
by Estrella7 at Citysearch
Delicious! Mexican & other food
Guacamole prepared table-side
Curteous, friendly servers
Great prices
Family friendly
Clean, and cheerful!
- Pros: Great Margarita's!--Patio Misters/Heaters
- Cons: None!
04/11/09
Always great!
by chevellechick71 at Citysearch
We have been here several times (5-7) and it was wonderful every time. The chips and salsa are great, my husband loves the fish tacos and I love the new spinach enchiladas. The service has always been prompt and friendly. Highly recommend
- Pros: Margarita on the rocks
- Cons: none
11/17/06
Fajita Heaven
by lhseume at Citysearch
My husband and I found this place after a trip to Super Target, yes it's a chain but the atmosphere and the food make it a frequent stop. The fajitas for two are succulent and tender (I recommend beef) also a treat is the table-side guacamole; it's fresh and perfectly seasoned. The wait staff is always welcoming and the patio features openness and fans for the hot summer and heaters for the cool Dallas evenings. Also for us frequent patrons they have the 'Marianos card', after so many visits you get a free meal, always a good deal. Highly recommend it!
- Pros: Food, atmosphere
- Cons: None!
