El Tapatio Meat Market

Hours: El Tapatio Meat Market is a slightly big but a little hidden store offering authentic, freshly prepared Mexican food and reasonably priced butchered meats. The street tacos are some of the best and are legit, loaded generously with meat, onion, cilantro, and a grilled jalapeño. Popular choices include asada, carnitas, and pastor, with pastor being a favorite. The discada is also a standout. They offer big portions that keep you full. Everything is flavorful and delicious, with particular praise for the marinated fajita steaks and beef fajitas. Meals are complemented by fresh corn tortillas and multiple salsas available in the dining area. The store has different variations of drinks and snacks in coolers. There is a large eating area. Ordering is done at a counter in the back before paying at the front register. The line during lunch can be long, sometimes wrapping around the store, but the staff works fast. The employees are the nicest people, always smiling and very kind, even when navigating language differences. While timing for large orders can occasionally be off, the food is cooked fresh right away.

1. Little Elm, Texas