Welcome to your favorite cantina…

Group of five people standing behind a food stall at the Texas State Fair of Texas, wearing black T-shirts with a mascot logo and an apron.

OUR TIMELINE

  • 2015 — Carmona opened Tacos Mariachi in West Dallas, a Tijuana/Baja-inspired seafood taco concept

  • 2018 — Featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives; named a CultureMap Rising Star Chef

  • Pre-2020 — Expanded Tacos Mariachi to a second location on Lower Greenville

  • 2020 — Both Tacos Mariachi locations closed due to COVID-19; Carmona himself survived a COVID infection

  • July 2021 — Reopened as Milagro Taco Cantina near the original Mariachi site, across from Trinity Groves — the name "Milagro" (Spanish for "miracle") reflecting both his personal survival and the restaurant's rebirth

  • 2022 — Milagro and Chimichurri jointly ran a State Fair of Texas vendor booth (empanadas, campeona taco, burrito Texano, mole fries)

  • 2023 — Represented Dallas on Good Morning America's "United States of Tacos" national competition

  • 2026 — Milagro underwent a "full-service glow up" — transitioning from counter service to full table service with a bar and expanded menu (mole taquitos, salmon La Costa)

Our story

Milagro Tacos Cantina is the work of award-winning Dallas chef Jesús Carmona.

"Milagro" means "miracle" — a name that speaks to Carmona's changing fortunes. After both Tacos Mariachi locations shut, he found that miracle in the chance to open a new spot two blocks from the original, just across from Trinity Groves. The space is filled with bright colors and décor designed to make you feel like you've just stepped into a local taqueria in Mexico.

What sets the food apart is the pairing of technique and tradition. Chef Carmona brings his classic French culinary training to Tijuana-style street tacos.

The restaurant recently underwent an upgrade, transforming into a bright, full-service restaurant with a bar.

The expanded menu adds shareable plates like queso birria empanadas, creative tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and specialty entrées — plus a weekend brunch with huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, and breakfast tacos.

And every fall, Carmona is a mainstay at the State Fair of Texas, where he pushes gallons of mole-drenched fries.

Person holding a drink in front of a yellow sign with red and purple lettering reading 'Milagro Taco Cantina' at an outdoor event.

UNREAL. Some of the best fajitas I’ve had in a while. Amazing flavor profiles, atmosphere is cozy, fun and relaxed. The drinks are top notch and just a wonderful staff. I was too busy enjoying the meal to take photos but everything looked amazing. I’ll be returning. that’s for sure!

-Ashley Williams (via Google Review)

Wow, talk about finding the hidden taco place with authentic Mexican food from Mexico city.
The chips were crunchy and perfect with the queso / sauce. Fajitas were the bomb, chicken was super tender and flavorful.
I also got a carne asada taco and the meat was the best I've tasted in a minute, no gristle!!
Definitely make it here. They also do octopus tacos for my next visit!

-Warren Barreto (via Google Review)