Desperados Mex Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Desperados Mex, a Tex-Mex gem located in Dallas, TX, offers a wide range of options for both meat lovers and vegetarians. With a full bar, outdoor seating, and attentive service, this restaurant is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The generous portions of chips and salsa are a must-try, especially the salsa verde. Customers rave about the loaded queso, chicken fajitas, steak, and chicken nachos. The cozy atmosphere with dim lighting adds to the dining experience, making it perfect for a casual lunch or a fun night out. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction, and the owner's personal touch makes diners feel like part of the family. Don't miss out on the delicious desperados tacos, Argentina steak, and flan for dessert. Desperados Mex is a must-visit for authentic Tex-Mex flavors and a welcoming ambiance.
Dinner
Ceviche Del Mar
Tender white fish, cilantro lime marinade, fresh tomatoes, green olives, onions, jalapenos and avocado
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Gulf shrimp, cilantro lime marinade, fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapenos and avocado
Stuffed Jalapenos
House-made, seasoned chicken and cheese stuffed jalapenos, battered and fried. Served with ranch dressing
Chile Con Queso
Smooth and creamy, the perfect beginning
Queso Bandito
Rich blend of our creamy queso with picadillo and fresh pico
Quesadillas Acapulco
Creamy jack cheese, fresh sauteed spinach, guacamole and sour cream
Special Platter
The perfect fiesta starter. A little bit of everything with Desperado nachos, stuffed jalapenos, Desperados quesadillas and chicken flautitas
Sopa De Tortilla
This is one of Mama's own special recipes, made fresh everyday
Sopa De Frijol
Always served with fresh cilantro, chopped onion and cheese
Guacamole
Our Original Family Recipe
Ensalada De Fajita
Crisp tortilla shell filled with fresh greens, tender beef or chicken fajita meat, pico, cheddar cheese and sour cream
Ensalada De Sonora
Tossed romaine hearts, baby spinach, avocados, tomatoes, pickled red onions, jicama, mandarin oranges in a margarita vinaigrette
NEW! Quinoa Bowl
Healthy Quinoa infused with Mexican flavors and served with a black bean corn salsa, fresh spinach, pico de gallo and queso fresco.
NEW! Stuffed Avocado Salad
An Avocado half surrounded by fresh greens and topped with black beans, corn, red onions, peppers, tomatoes and queso anejo.
Desperados Tacos
Two crispy flour tortilla tacos, gooey melted jack cheese and your choice of beef or chicken fajita meat come together to create this delicious signature. Topped with fresh pico de gallo and an avocado slice these "Juan and only" tacos are the most ordered entree since . Join us every Thursday after , when our World Famous Desperados Tacos are only $. for chicken & . for beef.
Shrimp Desperados Tacos
Our amazing signature tacos with gulf shrimp sauteed in an adobado sauce
Tacos Albanil
Our famous "brisket tacos" have finally made it to the menu. Three corn tortillas filled with tender brisket and served with bean soup, rice, tomatillo sauce freshly chopped onion, cilantro and lime
Fish Tacos
Fried white fish in flour tortillas with our signature Mayotle sauce, cabbage and lime. Served with sopa de frijol and rice
Tacos Adobados
Three corn tortillas with jack cheese lightly fried and filled with tender breast of chicken marinated in our Adobado sauce and served with pico, bean soup and rice
Tacos Al Carbon
Two fresh flour tortillas filled with marinated beef or chicken and served with a pico de gallo salad, rice and Mama's sopa de frijol. "Order a side of Chimichuri to take these tacos to another level"
Desperados Flautas
Similar to our signature tacos our flautas are rolled in flour tortillas, filled with seasoned shredded brisket or chicken and deep-fried. Served with fresh guacamole, refried beans and a sour cream ranchero sauce perfect for dipping
Chimichanga
Large flour tortilla, your choice of pulled chicken or picadillo, refried beans and cheddar. Topped with sour cream sauce and served with rice and fresh pico
Hamburger
Seasoned chopped steak with all of the trimmings. Served with fries
Chicken
Beef
Shrimp
Steak Argentina
Seared tenderloin, signature Chimichuri sauce, fresh pico, refried beans and papas Mexicanas
Chile Relleno
Egg battered poblano filled with slow roasted brisket, butter toasted almonds and raisins topped traditionally with Ranchero sauce
NEW! Carne Asada
Marinated skirt steak topped with caramelized onions & peppers and melted jack cheese. "Muy traditional"
Chicken Itza
Boneless chicken breast, Mayan-style rosemary/thyme glaze, award winning guacamole, rice and Mexican calabacitas
Pollo San Lorenzo
Chicken breast sauteed in a chipotle, roasted garlic, cilantro & olive oil sauce served with our award winning guacamole, rice and Mexican calabacitas
Pollo Santa Rosa
Flame grilled chicken breast topped with a creamy roasted poblano, garlic and onion sauce, served with our guacamole, rice and Mexican calabacitas
Pollo Ahumado
Seared chicken breast wrapped in Applewood bacon filled with Monterey cheese and roasted poblanos, topped with chipotle BBQ, rice and fresh salad
"Norm's" Camarones Acapulcos
Fire roasted gulf shrimp, filled with queso rancho & jalapenos, wrapped in Applewood bacon and served with guacamole, rice and Mexican calabacitas
Camarones Oaxaquenos
Tender gulf shrimp slow-cooked with roasted tomatoes, cilantro, jalapenos and nopalitos (prickly pear cactus), served with award winning guacamole, rice and Mexican calabacitas
Crabmeat Enchiladas
Sauteed lump crab meat, ajo, vino blanco, spinach & onions rolled in corn tortillas topped with a creamy avocado sauce. Served with rice and Mexican calabacitas
Sopapillas
Made in house and served warm with honey and butter ( to order)
Pastel De Cuatro Leches
A very delicious, moist and traditional white cake made in-house.
Kahlua Cake
Cappuccino ice cream cake topped with kahlua, whipped cream and toasted almonds
Flan
Caramel custard from Mama's cocina
Deep Fried Latte
The winner of the State Fair of Texas "Most Creative" deep fried food. A Sopapilla base, cappuccino ice cream, maple syrup, whipped cream and coffee flakes. Enjoy a little Fair all year
Flautitas
Your choice of beef/chicken or veggie
Stuffed Jalapenos
homemade, stuffed with seasoned chicken and cheddar cheese
Camarones Acapulcos
grande gulf shrimp stuffed with cheese and a jalapeno wrapped in bacon and grilled
Empanadas
Brisket or tinga chicken
Quesadillas
Traditional Pork Tamales
straight from mama's kitchen
Ceviche Nachos
Crispy tostada under with tender white fish, lime juice, tomatoes, onions, green olives, jalapenos and topped with fresh avocado
NEW Avocado Con Pollo
Premium avocado half topped with marinated chicken, black bean corn salsa and our signature mango chipotle sauce
Shrimp Shooters
Tender boiled shrimp mixed with pico de gallo set atop our famous guacamole
Grilled Chicken Skewers
Adobo chicken skewered between sweet pineapple
Taquitos
Your choice of seasoned ground beef, tinga or veggie
Chicken Tenders
the most tender part of the chicken breaded and delicious
Chile Con Queso
Rich and creamy, que delicioso
Queso Bandito
Rich blend of our creamy queso with picadillo and fresh pico de gallo
Guacamole
Party Tray
A combination of chicken & brisket flautitas, cheese quesadillas, stuffed jalapenos and chicken tenders, served with our sour cream guacamole dip
Shrimp Tray
Combination tray of Camarones Acapulcos, Shrimp Nachos, Quesadillas Acapulcos with Shrimp and Shrimp Cocktail
Vegetable Tray
Assortment of carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, and celery served with ranch dressing
Fruit Tray
Seasonal Fruit
Fajitas
Everyone's favorite. Your choice of beef, chicken or a combination served with all of the traditional fajita fixings
Desperados Tacos
Two crispy flour tortillas, melted jack cheese, your choice of beef or chicken fajita meat, fresh pico and an avocado slice combine to create our most ordered taco since . Served with rice and salad
Tex-Mex
Choose any of the following items plus rice, beans, chips and salsa to create your own personalized dish. Served with rice and bean. Enchiladas (Beef, Chicken or Cheese), Soft Cheese Tacos, Guacamole Tostadas, Beef Tacos, Tamales
Quesadillas De Pollo
Melted jack cheese, pulled chicken, rice, beans, lettuce and pico de gallo
Taco Combo
Crispy Tacos with Ground Beef, Soft Flour Tortillas with Shredded Chicken served with rice, beans, queso, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.
Street Tacos
Tender Brisket and Tinga Chicken served on corn tortillas with rice, beans, chopped onions, cilantro, limes and a spicy salsa.
Ensalada De Fajita
A crisp flour tortilla shell filled with fresh greens, beef or chicken fajita meat, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheddar cheese.
Hamburger
/ lb. premium ground beef with all of the trimmings. Served with potato chips
NEW Stuffed Avocado Salad
An Avocado half surrounded by grilled chicken, fresh greens topped with black beans, corn, red onions, peppers, tomatoes and queso anejo.
NEW Quiona Bowl
Healthy Quinoa infused with Mexican flavors and served with a grilled chicken, black bean corn salsa, fresh spinach, pico de gallo and queso fresco.
NEW Large Fajita Burrito
Large flour tortillas filled with your choice of beef, chicken or veggies with Mexican rice, refried beans and cheese. Served with chips, queso and salsa.
Beverages
CORPORATE LUNCH DELIVERY SPECS:
Orders must be turned in with at least hour notice.. Minimum of fifteen () orders are required. There is a % delivery charge. All orders come with plates, plastic ware, napkins, chips and salsa. All delivery orders are packed buffet style unless individual packaging is desired
Tex Mex
Choose any of the following items plus rice, beans, chips and salsa to create your own personalized dish: Enchiladas (Beef, Chicken or Cheese), Soft Cheese Tacos Guacamole Tostadas, Beef Tacos, Tamales
Pollo San Lorenzo
Sauteed in pure olive oil with roasted garlic and cilantro, served with guacamole, rice and Mexican Zucchini
Steak Argentina
Morsels of charbroiled tenderloin covered with our signature Chimichuri sauce and served with Mexican potatoes, beans and pico de gallo
Pollo Ahumado
Seared chicken breast wrapped in Applewood bacon filled with Monterey cheese and roasted poblanos, topped with chipotle BBQ
Cuban White Rice
Black Beans
Black Bean Corn Salsa
Mixed Veggies
Grilled Zucchini
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Mexican Zucchini
Chipotle Mashed Potatoes
Mexican Potatoes
Shrimp Mashed Potatoes
Mexican Green Beans
Corn On The Cobb
Mashed Potato Bar
Homemade Sopapillas
These are very traditional and very good. Light and flakey pastry, fried and covered with cinnamon and sugar. Served with honey and butter
Pastel De Quatro Leches
A traditional white cake made with four different types of milk, very moist
Kahlua Cake
Cappuccino ice cream cake topped with kahlua and whipped cream
Deep Fried Latte
WINNER of the Big Tex Choice Award at the State Fair of Texas. A sopapilla topped with homemade cappuccino ice cream, syrup, whipped cream and instant coffee... Wow!
Churros
A fried pastry rolled in cinnamon sugar
Cookies
Delicious treats in a variety of flavors
Catering
Lunch
Ceviche Del Mar
Tender white fish, cilantro lime marinade, fresh tomatoes, green olives, onions, jalapenos and avocado
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Gulf shrimp, cilantro lime marinade, fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapenos and avocado
Stuffed Jalapenos
House-made, seasoned chicken and cheese stuffed jalapenos, battered and fried. Served with ranch dressing
Chile Con Queso
Smooth and creamy, the perfect beginning
Queso Bandito
Rich blend of our creamy queso with picadillo and fresh pico
Quesadillas Acapulco
Creamy jack cheese, fresh sauteed spinach, guacamole and sour cream
Special Platter
The perfect fiesta starter. A little bit of everything with Desperado nachos, stuffed jalapenos, Desperados quesadillas and chicken flautitas
Sopa De Tortilla
This is one of Mama's own special recipes, made fresh everyday
Sopa De Frijol
Always served with fresh cilantro, chopped onion and cheese
Guacamole
Our Original Family Recipe
Ensalada De Fajita
Crisp tortilla shell filled with fresh greens, tender beef or chicken fajita meat, pico, cheddar cheese and sour cream
Ensalada De Sonora
Tossed romaine hearts, baby spinach, avocados, tomatoes, pickled red onions, jicama, mandarin oranges in a margarita vinaigrette
NEW! Stuffed Avocado Salad
An Avocado half surrounded by fresh greens and topped with black beans, corn, red onions, peppers, tomatoes and queso anejo
NEW! Quinoa Bowl
Healthy Quinoa infused with Mexican flavors and served with a black bean corn salsa, fresh spinach, pico de gallo and queso fresco
Chimichangas
Large flour tortilla, your choice of pulled chicken or picadillo, refried beans and cheddar. Topped with our sour cream sauce. Served with rice and fresh pico
Guiso De Pollo Con Calabacitas
Diced chicken breast slow simmered in a garlic, poblano, corn and zucchini sauce
Desperados Burritos
Two flour tortillas, your choice of slow roasted brisket or seasoned chicken, salad, Mama's frijoles, rice and chipotle BBQ
Guiso De Puerco Con Chile Cascabel
Slow cooked pork shoulder, dried chile cascabel , roasted tomatoes and zucchini
Quesadillas De Pollo
Melted jack cheese, pulled chicken, bean soup, rice, fresh pico and salad
Guiso De Pollo Con Salsa Verde
Diced chicken breast cooked in a fresh cilantro tomatillo sauce with comino & potatoes
Tacos Fritos
Two fried brisket tacos, pico salad, queso fresco, tomatillo sauce, bean soup & rice
Guiso De Res
Lean tender beef tips & potatoes slow simmered in a chile ancho and cascabel sauce
Fish Tacos
Fried white fish, cilantro, cabbage, mayotle sauce served with fresh lime, rice & bean soup
Guiso De Camaromes Con Nopales
Fresh gulf shrimp cooked in a tomato garlic sauce with mild peppers and nopalitos (prickly pear cactus)
Desperados Tacos
Two flash fried flour tortillas, Monterey Jack cheese and your choice of marinated beef or chicken fajita. Topped with fresh pico and sliced avocado. Served with refried beans and lettuce
Tacos Adobados
Two lightly fried corn tortillas filled with jack cheese, adobado grilled chicken and fresh pico. Served with rice and sopa de frijol
Tacos Albanil
Our famous "brisket tacos." Two yellow corn tortillas, slow roasted brisket, bean soup, rice, warm tomatillo salsa, onion, cilantro and lime
Tacos Al Carbon
Two fresh flour tortillas with your choice of grilled beef or chicken, fresh pico, rice and Mama's sopa de frijol
Taco & A Cup Of Soup
One signature Desperados Taco accompanied by a cup of Mama's Tortilla Soup, the perfect portion
Lunch Fajitas
A lighter portion of tender and juicy chicken or beef fajitas served with all of the traditional fajita fixins
Desperado Flautas
Two flour tortillas filled with slow-roasted brisket or pulled chicken, rolled and fried. Served with award winning guacamole, refried beans and a sour cream ranchero sauce
Hamburger
Seasoned chopped steak with all of the trimmings. Served with fries
/ Desperados Nachos
bean and cheese nachos, fresh guacamole, sour cream and jalapenos
/ Desperados Tacos
One flash fried flour tortilla, monterrey jack cheese and your choice of marinated beef or chicken fajita
/ Tacos Al Carbon
One fresh flour tortilla with your choice of grilled geef or chicken, fresh pico, rice and Mama's sopa de frijol
/ Desperados Flauta
One flour tortilla filled with slow-cooked roasted brisket or pulled chicken, rolled and fried. Served with award winning guacamole, refried beans and a sour cream/ranchero sauce
Sopapillas
Made in house and served warm with honey and butter ( to order)
Pastel De Cuatro Leches
A very delicious, moist and traditional white cake make in-house.
Kahlua Cake
Cappuccino ice cream cake topped with Kahlua, whipped cream and toasted almonds.
Flan
Caramel custard from Mama's cocina
Deep Fried Latte
The winner of the State Fair of Texas "Most Creative" deep fried food. A sopapilla base, cappuccino ice cream, maple syrup, whipped cream and coffee flakes. Enjoy a little Fair all year.
El Bandolero
Smoked bacon with roasted poblano chiles, red onions and cheddar cheese, topped with a tomatillo sauce and crema Mexicana
El Zarape
Your choice of marinated and grilled chicken or beef fajita meat, with caramelized bell peppers & onions, cheddar and jack cheeses all topped with our chipotle sauce and crema Mexicana
Veracruzana
Sauteed fresh spinach, lump crabmeat, sweet red onions, Monterrey jack cheese topped with our special cilantro lime hollandaise sauce
Migas
Fluffy scrambled eggs and corn tortilla strips topped with your choice of chipotle or tomatillo sauce, sour cream and Monterey jack cheese, served with Mexican hash browns, refried beans, pico de gallo and HMT's
Chorizo Con Huevos
Fluffy scrambled eggs mixed with spicy chorizo and served with Mexican hash browns, refried beans, pico de gallo and HMT's
Huevos Rancheros
Two eggs sunny-side up, atop a crispy tortilla, smothered in a delicious ranchera sauce and served with Mexican hash browns, refried beans, pico de gallo and HMT's
Huevos Con Fajitas
Steak and eggs gone south of the border, with tender beef fajita meat, two scrambled eggs served with Mexican hash browns, refried beans, pico de gallo and HMT's
Bacon And Eggs
Two eggs cooked the way you like and served traditionally with strips of crispy apple wood bacon along with Mexican hash browns, pico de gallo, refried beans and HMT's
Brunch
Bulk Pricing
Chips
Brisket
Tamales
No Chili
Beef Enchiladas
Cheese Enchiladas
Chicken Enchiladas
Sopapillas
Ceviche Del Mar & Shrimp Cocktail
(both no crackers)
Chili Con Queso
Sopa Tortilla & Sopa De Frijol
Ensalada De Sonora With Chicken
(yes adobo, no marinade)
Chicken Fajitas
(no marinade, with corn tortillas)
Desperados Tacos Chicken
(no marinade, with corn tortillas, no refried beans, sub salad)
Tacos Adobados
(yes adobo, no marinade, no rice, sub salad)
Tacos Albinil
(no rice, sub salad)
Tacos Al Carbon Chicken
(no marinade with corn tortillas, no rice, sub salad)
Desperados Flautas
(with corn tortillas, no refried beans, sub salad)
Steak Argentina
(no marinade, yes chimichurri, no refried beans, sub salad)
Pollo San Lorenzo
(yes sauce, no marinade, no rice, sub salad)
Pollo Ahumado
Camarones Acapulcos
(no rice, sub salad)
Tex Mex
Cheese & Chicken Enchiladas (with queso) Soft Cheese Tacos (with the Tex Mex no rice, no refried beans, sub salad)
Guacamole
Chile Con Queso
Quesadillas Acapulco
(no meat)
Cheese Nachos
Pasta Salad
(no chicken)
Pasta Adobado
(no chicken)
Sonora Salad
(no chicken)
Veggie Fajitas
(fresh carrots, celery, cabbage, onions & bell pepper)
NEW! Quinoa Bowl
(no chicken)
NEW! Stuffed Avocado Salad
(no chicken)
Special Diet
Bar
La Margarita
time winner of the best margarita in Dallas. Fresh lime juice, Sauza Conmemorativo, Cointreau and a little something special
Super G
Be careful with this one. A large frozen or rocks margarita with a little extra Sauza Conmemorativo and Gran Marnier
The Traditional
Slightly on the tart side but the way they are "drunk" in Mexico. Fresh lime juice, Sauza Silver and Cointreau served "up" in a shaker
Flacarita
Our "skinny" margarita. Only calories and only on the rocks
The Michael Grant
Made famous by the Black Book Investigations series by Robert Sadler. Many have heard lead character Michael Grant ordering a margarita at Desperados with Patron Silver, Gran Marnier and "a splash of ."
Mexican Martini
This recipe kicks it up a little. Sauza Silver tequila, triple sec and fresh lime juice are combined with just a little spicy
Fruitritas
For those who like it a little smoother. Decide between Strawberry or Mango and put your toes in the sand
Vino
Your choice of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon served by the glass
Cerveza
Ice cold favorites served with or without a lime
Kid's Cheese Enchilada
with chili, rice and beans
Kid's Soft Cheese Taco
with queso, rice and beans
Kid's Old Fashioned Beef Taco
with rice and beans
Kid's Fajitas
Beef or Chicken with flour tortillas, rice and beans
Kid's Cheese Quesadilla
with rice and beans
Kid's Grilled Cheese
with fries
Kid's Fried Chicken Fingers
with fries