Tacos & Fajitas
Sizzling fajita, carnitas, barbacoa, chicharrón — piled on hand-pressed tortillas.
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Authentic Mexican Food,
straight from West Dallas.
A family owned and operated scratch kitchen in West Dallas — where every tortilla is pressed by hand and every plate is made from scratch, just like in Mexico.
Family owned & operated
100% scratch kitchen
Homemade tortillas daily
What we're known for
Made from scratch, the way it should be
No shortcuts, no fuss — just authentic, homemade Mexican food cooked from scratch the way it’s done in Mexico.
Enchiladas & Plates
Smothered in red or green chile, served with rice, beans and warm tortillas.
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All-Day Breakfast
Huevos rancheros, chilaquiles and breakfast tacos — from open to close.
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Soups & Gorditas
Pozole verde & rojo, menudo on weekends, and thick handmade gorditas.
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Our story · Mother & daughters
Family recipes, passed down for generations
La Moderna Mexican Cafe is a family owned and operated kitchen in West Dallas, just minutes from Trinity Groves. Our food isn’t from a book — it’s a collection of recipes passed down from generation to generation, carried from Mexico to a little white building on Morris Street.
At the heart of it all are a mother and her daughters who cook side by side every morning. They press the tortillas by hand, simmer the salsas from scratch, and season every dish the way abuela taught — the same way her own mother taught her. Every gordita, every bowl of pozole, every plate that leaves our kitchen carries a little of that history.
It’s a true scratch kitchen: nothing shortcut, nothing store-bought — just authentic, homemade Mexican food made with the patience and pride of a family that has cooked this way for generations. Come in a stranger, leave as familia.
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A taste of the menu
Fan favorites
A few of the scratch-made plates people drive across West Dallas and Trinity Groves for. See the full menu for everything.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes La Moderna's tacos some of the best authentic tacos in Dallas?
Everything is made from scratch in a family owned and operated kitchen. The tortillas are pressed by hand every morning, the salsas are simmered from scratch, and the meats — barbacoa, carnitas, chicharrón and fajita — follow recipes passed down from generation to generation in Mexico. Nothing is pre-made or store-bought.
Where is La Moderna Mexican Cafe located?
La Moderna Mexican Cafe is at 1510 Morris St, Dallas, TX 75212, in West Dallas — just minutes from Trinity Groves.
What are La Moderna's hours?
We are open daily from 7:00am to 4:00pm, including weekends. Hours may vary on holidays, so call 469-328-1672 to confirm.
Does La Moderna serve breakfast all day?
Yes. Huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, huevos a la Mexicana and breakfast tacos are served all day, from open to close.
Is La Moderna family owned and operated?
Yes. La Moderna is family owned and operated — a mother and her daughters cook side by side every morning, using family recipes passed down through generations.
What are the most popular dishes at La Moderna?
The barbacoa and carnitas taco plates, handmade gorditas, pozole verde and rojo, menudo, enchiladas, and the homemade flour and corn tortillas.
Does La Moderna make its own tortillas?
Yes. Both flour and corn tortillas are pressed by hand fresh every day, and you can buy them by the dozen to take home.
Hungry yet?
Swing by our West Dallas kitchen at 1510 Morris St, near Trinity Groves — or give us a call and we’ll have a fresh, homemade plate ready.