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Authentic Mexican Taqueria in Deep Ellum

Welcome to Taqueria El Arquito on Commerce Street, your destination for authentic "comida popular Mexicana" in Deep Ellum Dallas. Our chefs, Juan Diego Gutierrez and Jose Angel Avila, bring a magical, homemade "casero" taste to every dish using secret family recipes. Located just a short drive from Fair Park and the Dallas Downtown Historic District, we serve up the best Tacos de Trompo, signature homemade chorizo, and savory salsas made fresh daily from scratch. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a late-night bite, our sincere and straightforward service ensures a traditional dining experience every time.

Slow-cooked with the ancestral methods our founders brought from Mexico City — the same trompo, the same salsas, the same recipes since day one.

Our Story

Family-Owned, Since 2020

Taqueria El Arquito, founded in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, is a casual taco restaurant inspired by Mexico's architecture and culinary heritage. At El Arquito, we serve Mexico City's most recognized and traditional delicacy, Tacos de Trompo, with our unique family recipe introduced by our co-founders and chefs, Juan Diego Gutierrez and Jose Angel Avila.

— Juan Diego Gutierrez & Jose Angel Avila, Co-Founders

From one taco stand to ten neighborhoods across Dallas–Fort Worth — same family, same trompo, same tradition.