Mexican Sugar - Irving (TX)

5 /5 Kathryn: Ruth was my server for the evening and she was very kind! She did a wonderful job with taking orders and made sure that my steak enchiladas were made to order. Even though the restaurant was busy, she kept up with the table very well and made sure everyone got their food and drinks on time! The food was delicious! Especially the cilantro lime rice! My only critique is that the salsa was not very good and could have been better. It had a strange flavor and was stringy. The rest of the food however was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was wonderful! The lights were dim, making it a cozy place to enjoy your meal. The overall style and décoré of the restaurant was upscale and the music was inviting! I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a nice evening out with their partner, friends, coworkers, or family! Make sure you have a reservation if you’re with a group because they do get busy!

5 /5 Tonya R.: Excellent service from Keni, who made sure our refills were taken care of, and all of our needs were met. She was super friendly and professional! We immediately got our drinks and chips and salsa. The salsa is served warm and it was completely delicious. Could not stop eating it. Keni brought over a stand for my purse and my husband’s hat. My husband couldn’t decide between the mole enchiladas or the striped bass, she recommended the bass which he decided to take her recommendation and he was not sorry. He loved his fish. I did taste it and it was delicious. Good flavor and also juicy. The salad came with orange, artichoke and avocado. Keni was nice and let us try a small amount of the mole - it has a sneaky spice that kind of hits you later rather than with first bite. Delicious complexity but spicy for those unaccustomed to it. Definitely will try the mole enchiladas. I had the hatch chile chicken enchiladas, which were delicious. More of a cream based sauce with good flavor. The cilantro rice was heavy on the cilantro, which I absolutely love and complimented the black beans perfectly. We were so full we didn’t have room for dessert. Maybe next time!

5 /5 Jodi Kubacki: Mexican Sugar is the real deal. All the flavors were really delicious. Great atmosphere and awesome staff. Ruben was very attentive and explained many of the dishes since it was our first time. The steak enchiladas were so tender and the chicken Quesadillas Appetizer was a full meal. We will be back to try more!

4 /5 Latonya Williams: Mexican Sugar, as our waitress shared, opened during the pandemic and has clearly stood the test of time—and for good reason. If your diet allows and you enjoy pork, the grilled pork chop is a must-try. You only get one life, and that dish is worth it. The cocktails were excellent, with flavor combinations that paired beautifully with their premium tequilas. There isn’t a bad seat in the house—whether you choose bar high-tops, standard dining, or the outdoor patio, which is equipped with heaters for our typically mild Texas winters (though a shawl or light coat is still a good idea for a November evening). It’s elevated, sophisticated Mexican dining without being overly formal—no tuxedo or evening gown required, unless wearing one simply makes your meal taste better! The reason for my four-star review instead of five is the delay in being acknowledged by our server in the main dining area. Our reservation was at 5:45 p.m.—an earlier time since we were heading to a comedy show nearby—and at that point, only three other tables were occupied. One of those, a party of six, appeared to be finishing up. Despite having two staff members working the section, we waited roughly 10–15 minutes before anyone greeted us. ***Reservations encouraged.***