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Mico Rodriguez, 'Godfather of Dallas Tex-Mex,' dies at 68
CultureMap Dallas • • business
Key Points:
- Alexander's Cantina & Cocina, a family-owned Mexican restaurant and bar, has opened in North Dallas at 4805 Frankford Rd. #105, expanding from their original Plano location established in 2023.
- The menu features Tex-Mex and Mexico City street food, including signature dishes like pambazo, alambre, and bistek a la Mexicana, along with seafood and vegetarian options.
- The Dallas location offers more space, a new bar, and entertainment such as salsa nights, allowing for expanded menu items like mojarra frita and carnitas.
- Alexander's recently discontinued soft-serve margaritas due to high costs, sweetness, and declining popularity, opting to focus on their popular and affordable happy hour specials instead.
- Their happy hour, known for $5.50 house margaritas, $6 flavored margaritas, and $4 beer, runs daily at Plano and Sunday-Thursday in Dallas, becoming a key attraction for customers.
