Since 1976, Desperados Mexican Restaurant has been a Dallas original where family recipes, strong margaritas, good music, and warm hospitality come together como familia.

It all started on Greenville Avenue with twelve tables, a hand-cranked tortilla press, and recipes carried from Mexico City by Jorge Levy and his partners. No fancy reservations. No shortcuts. Just homemade food, cold cerveza, and a neighborhood spot where everybody felt welcome.

More than 50 years later, that same spirit still lives here. The recipes still come from the same family cookbook. Our tacos are still made con mucho sabor. The margaritas are still flowing, and the tables are still filled with friends, families, and regulars who have been coming for generations.

Desperados has always been more than a restaurant. It’s a place where birthdays turn into long dinners, strangers become amigos, and one round somehow becomes two. From first dates to Friday night traditions, we’ve been proud to be part of Dallas memories for over five decades.

Jorge Levy’s journey helped shape the heart of Desperados. Built on hard work, family traditions, and a passion for bringing people together, his story is woven into every plate we serve.

What started as a small neighborhood restaurant became a Dallas institution without ever losing its roots.

Today, we still believe in doing things the right way: Fresh tortillas. Strong margaritas. Real recipes. Good people. Bienvenidos a Desperados.

Pull up a chair, order another taco, and stay awhile.