Taqueria El Arquito: Authentic Mexican Tacos in Mesquite

Enjoy our signature family recipes and street-style favorites at our newest location on North Belt Line Road.

Welcome to Taqueria El Arquito in Mesquite

Welcome to our Mesquite location! At Taqueria El Arquito, we bring the authentic taste of "comida popular Mexicana" to the heart of the community. Known for our Tacos de Trompo and unique family recipes created by Chefs Juan Diego Gutierrez and Jose Angel Avila, we prepare everything from scratch daily. Whether you are looking for a hearty breakfast, a quick lunch, or a family dinner, our "casero" style cooking—featuring signature homemade chorizo and our famous salsas Roja, Cremosa, and Avocado—delivers a magical taste in every bite.

Signature Items

Rooted in Tradition

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

10 Tacos Trompo Special

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9 reviews

I had ordered several items from the menu but me and my family enjoyed. It was our first time trying this place out and it did not miss. The flavor in everything was delicious good customer service - $19.29

Cubana

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3 reviews

Excellent service got order perfect The food was absolutely amazing better than anything around here and I've been here for about 15 years management was so nice they let us sample three or four things before I ate just out of the kindness of their heart I would definitely recommend this place to anyone especially the people that have lived here for a long time and people that have just moved here thank you so very much for hospitality and services Will definitely be coming back 100%.

Christopher Skipworth

Menudo

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2 reviews

It was great! The spices and spicy level were perfect !

Breakfast Tacos

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7 reviews

I ordered breakfast tacos for the office and everyone LOVED them so much. The staff is now going to have lunch there or pick up lunch. El Arquito is really great if your looking for some real mexican food. - $2.89

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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

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