Mucho Margaritas Happy Hour

Sip 'N' Spice

By Jennifer Medina

Tex-Mex, we appreciate what you've done for us, but sometimes we want to hang with your big brother. No hard feelings, I swear, but Mexican taquerias are where it's at these days. And they have the goods to make us come running, like Urban Taco's Mucho Margaritas happy hour. Featuring half price frozen margaritas and chicharron de queso snaps (pan fried Manchego cheese yumminess served with a variety of dipping sauces), it's the perfect oasis on the way home from work. We'll come see you another time, but first we have to get our drink on from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Urban Taco, 5331 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 125 at Mockingbird Station. Call 214-823-4723 or visit urban-taco.com.

Considered the first upscale Mexico City-style taquería, this is the original location of the local chain. Owners Markus Pineyro and John E. Tuma opened it in 2007. Since then, they have branched all over Dallas. Yet there?s nothing like the first Urban Taco. Its design is simply appointed in a style that melds traditional Mexican décor with modern flare -- native folk art shares space with imported Mexican furniture, sleek lines and color everywhere. Because of this, menu items -- everything from carnitas D.F. taco and quesadilla de queso Oaxaca to a chicken tinga torta -- are more expensive than the average taco shop?s fare. What you won?t find here is anything associated with Tex-Mex (i.e., no orange-dyed cheese).

• Cuisine(s): Mexican

  Hours: Daily 11am-10pm

  Price: $$

  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

• Attire: casual

  Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Family Style

  Serving: Dinner, Lunch

  Alcohol: Full bar

• Reservations: Accepted, Not Necessary

  Parking: Garage, Lot Available