Update – I read in the local paper that they have now closed.  I’m sorry I didn’t get there earlier but am publishing the write-up to encourage all to visit one of a kind places today and watch to see where these folks land.

Mixtitos Kitchen is a large place in East Dallas run by Chef Jose Luis Rodriguez who was honored by Telemundo 39 for his tacos.  It is a fusion restaurant combining flavors of Mexico, Japan, France and Italy.  They are open daily for lunch and dinner.  Opening in the summer of 2023 Chef and his wife Harumi have struggled for business but continue to get accolades in the press and on the Nextdoor Neighbor app, so I thought it was time to try it.  Indeed, Chef Rodriguez greeted us at the door and then went into the kitchen to make our lunches.  My dining companion and I both ordered specials of the day and that was a great choice.  It doesn’t have the standard options that are on a Tex-Mex menu and the location is not the best but it’s worth going to cause the food is really good and it’s the kind of place I wish we’d see more of – independent and chef driven.  Go and let me know what you think.

Set-Up

 

Food

The chips and hot sauces were ordinary.  The chips were thick, crisp and full of corn flavor but neither of the salsas packed much punch, if any at all.

 

The Cowboy Tacos were three corn tortillas filled with brisket, onions, and cilantro alongside beans and saffron rice.  They were a special take on the tacos for today.  My dining partner gave them great scores for flavor.  The beans and rice were also a hit with her.

 

A special of the day was a chili relleno filled with cheese and topped with grilled beef in a creamy sauce.  It was delicious.  This was different than any I’ve had before.  The good-sized poblano pepper was nicely breaded and stuffed with cheese – this was where usual ended.  It was sitting on some saffron rice and topped with a creamy sauce and then some tender grilled chunks of beef.  It was a really fun combination of flavors and textures.