Maracas Cocina Mexicana

"Aplausos" ring out for "tasty, well-executed" Mexican fare and "friendly, welcoming" service at Monica Greene's Deep Ellum eatery, where "phenomenal" live Latin jazz rocks the house on weekends; bargain food and drink specials throughout the week complement the bright, colorful decor.

Posted on November 27, 2013. Brought to you by zagat.

Deep Ellum restaurant offers weekend Latin music, daily specials and an international twist on Mexican cuisine.

Average Rating

80

The Scene
This is one of the sophisticated options in Deep Ellum, with an emphasis on creative Mexican dishes. The red walls, black ceiling and columns, and tan booths and tables create a...

Posted by by Nathan Stull at Citysearch on April 24, 2006. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Average Rating

80

Ambiance is perfect - on weekend nights they have a band and it's a party! Super fun spot! Food is delicious - has been the same (delicious) menu since it...

Posted by Jayci G. on April 14, 2017. Brought to you by menupix.

Average Rating

80

Stopped in last Sunday while at the Arts Festival. Felt a sunburn coming on, so I was just kinda like oh hey, let's eat and walked in. My pasty white skin...

Posted by Krista R. on April 13, 2017. Brought to you by menupix.

Average Rating

60

Decent Tex-Mex. Ordered the "Main Street Special", which is cilantro infused potato enchiladas topped with a poblano sauce and brisket. Wasn't too...

Posted by Krystal W. on January 07, 2017. Brought to you by menupix.

Average Rating

80

Had an amazing time at Maracas!
Our group of 15 was easily accommodated regardless of short notice. The restaurant is large and lovely.
Our group quickly hopped onto the $4.50 Sunday drink specials. The drinks were tasty and pretty strong! Let's just say we ordered quite a few.....
Chips and salsa were great and were constantly refilled. We also ordered...

Posted by Alana A on May 28, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Best Ancho sauce ever

Average Rating

80

We went here for lunch while walking around Deep Elllum The Plato Guiso de pureco was excellent.
I had a spinach quesadilla with auto sauce that was probably the best I've ever had fantastic. You must come and enjoy bon appétit

Posted by Kahanna on April 14, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

American, Casual Dining, Dress Code Casual, Mexican / Latin America, Reservations Suggested

Posted on May 19, 2021. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Located in the heart of Deep Ellum, Maracas Cocina Mexicana, formerly Monicas Aca y Alla, offers a wide array of specialty and traditional Tex-Mex dishes including their famous white queso, Mexican lasagna and green pasta, to name a few. There's something for everyone with our mostly gluten-free menu including shrimp, beef, chicken and vegetarian options and a full bar with margaritas, sangria,...

Posted on July 01, 2017. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Monica Aca y Alla is a European restaurant that features Mexican and Tex-Mex specialty cuisines. It offers brunch, lunch and dinner options to guests. The restaurant s menu includes steamed and grilled tortillas, low-fat cheese and enchiladas. Monica Aca y Alla serves aca nachos, quesadillas, tortilla soup, cheese enchiladas and Ceasar salad. It also provides cha-cha burritos, enchiladas...

Posted on April 16, 2015. Brought to you by mapquest.

Offering traditional Mexican cuisine, Monica's Aca y Alla is located in the Deep Ellum District of Dallas. Menu items include quesadillas, Veracruz Red Snapper and several fresh seafood dishes.

Posted on June 24, 2014. Brought to you by worldweb.

Located in Deep Ellum where Monica Aca y Alla used to be, Maracas Cocina Mexican features gourmet Mexican cuisine. The restaurant has a bright and modern decor, along with a patio that features beautiful views of Downtown Dallas. Start off your meal with the delicious queso appetizer, along with endless chips and fresh salsa. Some of the most popular menu items there are the chicken tacos, taco...

Posted on July 30, 2013. Brought to you by 10best.