Mariano's Hacienda - Arlington, TX - Mexican Restaurants on Waymarking.com

This is the flagship of Mariano Martínez's restaurants, one of two Mariano's Haciendas along with four La Hacienda Ranches. Martínez opened the original location in 1971 on Greenville Avenue at the Old Town Center, but in 2003, the landlord shifted gears and decided to go with more box stores and chains. His loss is Arlington's gain. When the restaurant first opened, its frozen margaritas were of varying consistency, so after drawing inspiration from a 7-Eleven Slurpee machine one morning, Martínez set to work modifying a soft-serve ice cream machine. You can see his original frozen margarita machine behind the hostess stand before you enjoy outstanding food and service. It's a little pricey, but well worth it for a special event, and if you have a large group, they can handle that, too.

The restaurant is popular just by its name and reputation alone, but its proximity to Six Flags, the two baseball parks, and the football stadium make it even more of a destination. They have plenty of seating, and unless you abstain or really, really, really don't like tequila, their original frozen margarita should be appreciated at least once. Enjoy the chips they bring out to you with their homemade fire-roasted salsa.

Their lunch menu is available from 11 AM to 5 PM, and you can get fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, and tamales, or specialty platters like grilled chicken, salads, a stuffed poblano, stuffed shrimp, or "Soup 'n' Sidekick", where you get a bowl of their tortilla soup that you pair off with your choice of salad, enchilada, taco or tamale.

After 5 PM, the main menu kicks in, loaded with shareable appetizers and even a few options for those with certain dietary needs: Ask your server for gluten free, plant based, and alcohol-free menus. The core favorites from the lunch menu are still available, along with flautas and burritos, and there are also some combination and specialty plates, which include fish or shrimp. If you plan to have room after all that, they've got a wonderful hot apple pie and a chocolate brownie that's popular with the ladies. Soft drinks are available, and in addition to beer and wine they have a full bar and a very nice margarita menu. Their website (see below) can provide specifics for those who are making their choices before arriving.

Address: 2614 Majesty Dr, Arlington, TX 76011 Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 11 AM to 10 PM Friday - Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM Signature/Favorite Dish: Frozen Margarita Cost of a one-person platter of beef fajitas (optional): $21 Restaurant Website (if available): [Web Link]

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