Los Amigos ~ Lake Dallas, Texas

Los Amigos resides in an old DQ building... in Lake Dallas! In a sleepy town where Hunts Brother Pizza at the local gas station mart reigns supreme, it is a real treat to have an authentic Mexican restaurant. Their specialty is Tacos al Trompo, you know pork and garlic and onion tied up on a spit with a pineapple propped on top so the juices can drip into the cracks between the slow roasting pork. My mouth waters just thinking about it.  But they also serve wonderful barbacoa, delicioso al pastor, yummy chicken & beef too. Tacos on corn or flour would only be better if the tortillas were "Heche a mano" (hand made). The breakfast tacos, enchiladas and chile relleno are very good too. We come often. My kids love it, Ms. Music loves it, and my friends love it too.  They have a pretty large menu with pozole, menudo and quesadillas too. Oddly, 1/2 the menu consists of American diner food! Chicken fried steak, burgers, omelets and pancakes too! The first time we are here, baby Music wanted pancakes. We were all a little skeptical from a place that you don't hear much English. The pancakes were amazing! In fact everyone wanted to have some. Turns out the cook used to work at the Old West Cafe, my favorite diner in the area. 

The chips are warm, fresh, crispy and lightly salted. They are not greasy at all and are  plentiful. Served with their homemade warm salsa fresh off the grill in a molcajete.  It is tomato based, fresh and light with a nice kick that really enhances the flavor. Additionally they bring out 3 other salsas in squirt bottles, ahhh how I love them! All are plenty hot! The red consists of dried chilies, cumin, salt and water. Then they have green tomatillo. When fresh, its tangy and light. The favorite of mine and for most of my compadres is very spicy, creamy green made from roasted jalapeno, roasted garlic, and a bit of avocado blended til it's smooth and creamy and oh so hot! Amigo's dining room is less than fancy, just like an old DQ. The staff is super friendly.  Outside they have a handful of old round metal tables large enough for 5. It's a cute part of town and I love sitting outside there. Oh yeah, they have a drive through too! You get all that for a low price!

- Mr. Music review