Eddie Dominguez's Tupinamba

Tupinamba is the Everybody Loves Raymond of Dallas Mexican restaurants--it’s not bad, and if it’s convenient, you’re up for it, but you wouldn’t go too far out of your way to check it out. To say the décor is reminiscent of a hotel restaurant would be a gross understatement; the place looks exactly like a hotel restaurant, sickly blue shell-patterned upholstery and all. Just shy of being overpriced, Tupinamba’s best dish is the fajitas and the rice is decidedly delicious and fluffy, but the enchiladas leave a lot of tastiness to be desired. The salsa’s mild but tangy and comes in a cool refillable carafe. The Dominguez clan has also got a weird Texas A&M thing going on, with "12th Man" themed menu items and a giant glowing A&M logo on one wall. El Gig’em, or something...

• Cuisine(s): Mexican, South American

  Hours: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon-Thu, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri & Sat, Noon-9 p.m. Sun. (Brunch on Sunday only.)

  Price: $$

• Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash

  Attire: Casual

  Features: Catering, Kid Friendly, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible

• Serving: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch

  Reservations: Recommended for Large Parties

  Parking: Lot Available