Mariano's Hacienda Ranch

Legendary Margaritas

What makes it fun

If you're craving a date night with Tex-Mex flair, fireworks in your mouth, and a little nostalgia in the mix, Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch is your perfecto pick. Let's start with the margaritas. Mariano Martinez, the original Mariano, invented the frozen margarita machine. Yup, the one now in the Smithsonian. So sipping a margarita at Mariano's Hacienda Ranch is not just delicious, it’s legendary. This spot leans into ranch ambiance with wood, stone, warm lighting, big open spaces, and grills fueled by mesquite logs that give dishes a smoky kiss. The menu features mesquite-grilled fajitas, queso made tableside, Texas Torpedoes (jalapeño stuffed, fried to golden), and vintage Tex-Mex classics.

Google Reviews

4.5

Based on 3109 reviews

Kristen Crenshaw

7 months ago

Delicious and great service!

Olivia Galvan

7 months ago

I ate very good sada meat and a super special and delicious sauce.

N L

7 months ago

You cannot go wrong!!

Pamela Frank

7 months ago

The food is always excellent here. When we were there it was very busy and it was hard to get and keep our servers attention. Other than that, perfection!!

Crystal M

8 months ago

I saw a TikTok of a lady saying her favorite item from here was the Spicy Chicken Verde, so I had to try it. The sauce was on the salty side for me, but I am usually sensitive to salt so others may like it. I added a side of grilled vegetables, which I asked the waiter if they came seasoned or with garlic butter & he said that they did however I didn't detect either. I'd like to go back to try the chicken & shrimp fajitas. My mango strawberry margarita was good.

THE EXPLORER

8 months ago

We were in Dallas to visit our family and one night we went to Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch for dinner. It was standing room only. We had to wait about 30 minutes for a table back in the family/large group area.
Waiter came right away for drink orders and back again soon for food orders. I ordered a combo enchilada and taco dinner with beans and rice.
Food came out fairly fast for such a huge restaurant. When you enter, you pass the bar area and then we walked thru a dining room to get to the back room. Seemed to be full all night.
A very pleasant dining experience and we and everyone else were all having a great time.

Melanie Till, REALTOR, MBT Real Estate

9 months ago

By far, our favorite Tex-Mex spot in Dallas! The atmosphere is always lively and full of energy, and more often than not there’s a wait — which just goes to show how beloved this place is. One of the best touches? The tortilla makers who hand-roll and cook them fresh right in front of you, and they’ll happily pass along a sample to your kiddos while you wait.

The house-made tortillas are soft, warm, and tender — the perfect companion to any dish. The fajitas, whether steak or chicken, are juicy and perfectly seasoned, cooked over a live fire that gives them that rich, smoky flavor you can’t replicate at home. My personal favorite is the tortilla soup, loaded with flavor and hearty enough that I always end up with leftovers for another meal.

Drinks have inched up in price, but if you sign up for their emails you’ll find some hidden happy hour specials that make it well worth it. All in all, it’s a go-to spot where great food, fun vibes, and family-friendly touches keep us coming back again and again.

Jr Austin

10 months ago

Well prepared classic texmex meals. Tons of different margaritas and salsa for every palate. They also have a good selection of lunch specials. Service is attentive but not bothersome. The restaurant is clean and full of fun things to look at too!