Taco News

Young couple open dream restaurant Donde Los Tacos in Oak Cliff Dallas

Donde Los Tacos

A mom-and-pop taqueria is open in a sweet spot in Oak Cliff: Called Donde los Tacos, it’s in the former gas station at 900 W. Davis St., in the triangle at Tyler Street, that was once home to the law offices of Dallas City Council member Chad West, where it opened in April.

Donde los Tacos is from husband-and-wife Martin and Jennifer Reyes, opening their first restaurant; Jennifer previously worked at a school and Martin did construction.

“My husband and I had a favorite taco restaurant that shut down, and ever since then we were always on the lookout for a good taco restaurant,” Jennifer says. “We weren’t able to find one we liked in Dallas. When this location became available, we jumped on it and started the restaurant.”

Their menu of Mexican-inspired tacos includes steak, trompo marinated pork, chicken, chorizo, fried shrimp, and a slow-simmered beef called suadero.

“Our suadero and trompo are popular because we don’t dye our meats; a lot of places dye their meat bright red,” Jennifer says. “With our daughter being autistic, we don’t believe in dyes, so we marinate it overnight. You want to have food you can enjoy without aftereffects."

Appetizers include guacamole & chips, queso, and Mexican street corn. The majority of their tacos are $3 but on Tuesdays, they offer a $2 taco deal.

One new item is the el perron, a ribeye taco with cheese, grilled cactus, avocado, and slaw. At $6.25, it's a little pricier than most of their tacos — but given the caliber of its ingredients, it's still a steal. They also offer a vegan pastor taco using plant-based protein.

They serve breakfast all day and they also serve alcohol, with three options: palomas, micheladas, and their version of a margarita called DLT-rita, made with tequila.

The restaurant is small and cozy with original brick walls and a mural collage of photos of people making tacos. There's seating for about 20 people, featuring black tables and cheerful red lacquered metal chairs.

“We didn’t want a huge restaurant, we wanted something where customers feel comfortable going in and having a drink,” Jennifer says.

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Closing News

Longtime Dallas restaurant Sevy's Grill to close after nearly 30 years

Photo courtesy of Sevy's Grill

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A longtime Dallas restaurant is closing in 2026: Sevy's Grill, which has been open at 8201 Preston Rd. near Preston Center for nearly 30 years, will close on June 27, 2026.

According to a release from the owners, they're closing due to what appears to be an increase in rent.

"After months of negotiations, we were not able to come to a mutually beneficial agreement for our fourth 10-year lease," the post said.

The restaurant is located in Preston Sherry Plaza, which was acquired in September 2025 by Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate. Somebody gotta foot the bill.

Sevy's says they are looking at other locations.

"Our focus now is to finish these next 6+ months taking care of our guests and staff at the same caring level we built our brand on: Warm, professional service, consistently good food and a comfortable ambiance where the guest is always first," the post says. "First on our list of priorities is taking care of our guests in December and all the wonderful celebrations of family, friends and business groups. We do still have some availability for reservations, including our last New Years Eve at Preston Sherry. Come celebrate with us as the exciting anticipation of a new year for all of us."

"Our second priority will be the search for a new location to continue doing what we love," they said. "We are already reviewing possible sites and will keep everyone updated regularly."

Owned by chef Jim "Sevy" Severson and his wife Amy Severson, the restaurant has long been a neighborhood favorite with a lively bar scene, and was nominated in CultureMap's 2018 Tastemaker Awards for Best Neighborhood Restaurant. They were a frequent choice for winemaker events and are also known for the longevity of their staff.

"Eight team members have been with us all 29+ years, with an average tenure in the kitchen of 15+ years and a Management team that you all know," their post said. "Come support our staff as we celebrate the next 6+ months.Thank you again for your support through all the normal challenges of running a restaurant as well as economic downturns, market bubbles, Y2K, and of course the COVID era. As I tell my family and friends to “enjoy the ride in life”, wow, what an amazing ride it has been for us! And as always, Sevy’s Grill is here for you."