Two Mules Cantina - Irving (TX)

2 /5 Emily Esler: Everything left something to be desired. When we arrived on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch, it was confusing on where to park, and from the parking lot, how to get into the restaurant. Once we made our way thru the hotel gardens into the restaurant, we were impressed by how cute the decor was and how well it fit their theme. And that, unfortunately, is where the positive ended. There was not a clear host stand so we approached a server who was standing by some menus. As we did so, he turned and looked towards the door & greeted two other guests who entered. They went to the bar, and then if I hadnt drawn his attention to us, he wouldve ignored us more. We chose a table from the open seating, and perused the menu. He provided us with water, but didnt inquire if we wanted anything else so we didnt get drinks like we planned. He came back & we ordered the Texas Trio to start. The queso was okay (a step above Velveeta in a crock pot), the guacamole was not very good (needed salt, lime & tomatoes...just some body to make it more than mushed avocado), the salsa was good, and the chips were somewhat warmed & half crumbled. We ordered the elote, poblano chicken enchiladas & nachos to share between the 3 of us. And tho 2 of us had near empty water glasses, no refills. When the food arrived, it was...acceptable. The elote was missing spice/heat and wasnt very warm. There was no heat in the poblano chicken enchiladas, the rice was gummy & missing something to make it good, and the borracha beans werent warmed thru. The nachos...well, they were served in a bowl. So the toppings only covered a third of the chips and was messy. The service...the server was working with at least 2 other staff members while there were 3 people at the bar, a table of 2 outside, and a table of 4 inside for the first 30-minutes of our meal. The waters were refilled once (had to ask twice) and never asked about, we had to ask. We went to the bar to ask for our ticket & a to-go box because our server had been MIA for 30+ minutes...to be fair we had seen him, but it was like he was deliberating NOT looking towards us. When he came over, he asked if we were ready for our ticket & if we needed any boxes... YES! Did the bartender who sent you over over not say? Overall, not only a lackluster experience with the food, but a terrible customer service experience. We only tipped because weve all waited tables before & cannot stomach not tipping.

5 /5 Vicki Landry: We ordered from Two Mules Cantina while staying at the Texican Court, and it was phenomenal — some of the freshest, most flavorful Tex-Mex we’ve had. We tried the dip trio (queso, guac, and salsa) and every one was a hit. The queso was creamy with just the right amount of heat, the guacamole was chunky with a pleasant little kick (rare and delicious!), and the salsa was smooth, smoky, and spicier than your average restaurant version — in the best way. The chicken enchiladas verdes were the standout — generously stuffed with tender roasted chicken, topped with fresh cojita, and served with fragrant cilantro rice and flavorful charro-style beans loaded with tomatoes and peppers. We also ordered the loaded nachos, which were hearty, well-layered, and perfect for sharing, plus a side of off-the-cob elote-style corn sprinkled with more cojita. It was my first time trying that style of corn, and I’m officially hooked. Everything arrived hot, correct, and beautifully prepared. One tip for anyone ordering through the hotel: ask for plates — the food comes packaged more like DoorDash than traditional room service, but it’s absolutely worth it. Based on how fantastic everything was, I can’t wait to go back and try the fajitas and street tacos next time. Between the generous portions, reasonable prices, and top-notch flavors, Two Mules Cantina is a total win. We’ll definitely eat here again next time we stay at the Texican Court!

5 /5 Kt Hong: This place is a hidden gem. For a moment, we thought we were vacationing in Mexico. Service staff was friendly. Good food, great live music. It was a perfect place for a spontaneous date night for us.

5 /5 Steven Briggs: Great food and service in a vintage west atmosphere. I wasn’t happy about the parking situation (mandatory valet) but I enjoyed my enchiladas and the happy hour margaritas. Chips and dips were great as well. Service was fast and friendly and the place wasn’t too busy at all. I truly expected it to be busier.