Rafa's Cafe Mexicano

Mexican Egg Dishes

Divorced

Fried eggs, one with tortilla chips, onions, tomatoes, mild poblano peppers and Jack cheese. Saturday and sunday till 3 p.m. Brunch is served with beans, Mexican potatoes, seasonal fruit and corn or flour tortillas.
$9.95
Migas Tex-Mex Style

Scrambled eggs with onions, tomatoes, poblano peppers, Jack cheese with Mexican potatoes, refried beans and fruit. Saturday and sunday till 3 p.m. Brunch is served with beans, Mexican potatoes, seasonal fruit and corn or flour tortillas.
$10.95
Rancheros

Fried eggs with ranchero sauce. Saturday and sunday till 3 p.m. Brunch is served with beans, Mexican potatoes, seasonal fruit and corn or flour tortillas.
$9.95
Scott's Eggs

Two tostadas with black beans, topped with two fried eggs and Mexican chorizo sauce, served with Mexican potatoes and fruit. Saturday and sunday till 3 p.m. Brunch is served with beans, Mexican potatoes, seasonal fruit and corn or flour tortillas.
$12.50
Steak & Eggs

Steak with 2 fried eggs, served with refried beans, Mexican potatoes and fruit. Saturday and sunday till 3 p.m. Brunch is served with beans, Mexican potatoes, seasonal fruit and corn or flour tortillas.
$13.95

Lunch Specials

1. Numero Uno

Cheese enchilada, beef taco, Mexican rice and beans.
$11.95
11. Numero Once

Beef or chicken fajitas served with beans, rice, sour cream, guacamole salad and pico de gallo.
$14.95
12. Numero Doce

Tenderloin steak and enchilada with chili, rice, beans and pico.
$15.95
14. Numero Catorce

"Austin Style" enchiladas. Two cheese and guacamole enchiladas with chili sauce, Mexican rice and beans.
$13.95
15. Numero Quince

Two beef burritos topped with choice of ranchero sauce or queso and served with Mexican rice and beans.
$12.50
16. Numero Dieciseis

Chicken enchilada with sour cream, rice and chicken taco al carbon with chili con queso.
$11.95
2. Numero Dos

Soft cheese taco, cheese enchilada, refried beans and Mexican rice.
$11.95
20. Numero Veinte

Pan fried taco, sour cream chicken enchilada, rice and beans.
$12.25
21. Numero Veinteuno

Fajita Burritos (beef or chicken with queso) rice, beans and pico.
$12.95
22. Taco Salad

Lunch portion of the taco salad.
$10.25
23. Fajita Chalupa Lunch

Lunch portion of our Fajita Chalupa, beef or chicken.
$10.75
3. Numero Tres

Chalupa, cheese enchilada and Mexican rice.
$10.95
4. Numero Quatro

Beef taco, crispy chalupa, chili con queso on a tostada.
$10.95
5. Numero Cinco

Sour cream chicken enchilada, special flauta, rice and refried beans.
$11.95
6. Numero Seis

Beef and bean burrito, taco and guacamole salad.
$10.95
7. Numero Siete

Beef taco, soft cheese taco, Mexican rice and beans.
$10.95
8. Numero Ocho

Soft cheese taco, cheese enchilada, shell taco, Mexican rice and beans.
$12.95
9. Numero Nueve

Spinach enchilada with ranchero sauce, soft bean taco with chili con queso and guacamole tostada.
$10.95

Botanas Appetizers

Raphael's Nachos - Half

Beef and bean nachos with guacamole & jalapenos.
$9.95
Raphael's Nachos - Full

Beef and bean nachos with guacamole & jalapenos.
$14.95
Kathy's Nachos - Half

Chicken with white Monterrey cheese, jalapenos, guacamole, and sour cream.
$10.50
Kathy's Nachos - Full

Chicken with white Monterrey cheese, jalapenos, guacamole, and sour cream.
$14.95
Southwest Veggies Nachos - Half

Black beans, corn, poblano peppers, tomatoes, Jack cheese, guacamole and sour cream.
$9.95
Southwest Veggies Nachos - Full

Black beans, corn, poblano peppers, tomatoes, Jack cheese, guacamole and sour cream.
$13.95
Rafa's White Cheese Pizza

Jack cheese, Brie cheese and topped with lime arugula.
$12.95
Rafa's Margarita Pizza

Jack cheese, and Brie topped with fresh tomatoes and fresh basil.
$12.95
Cheese Nachos

Cheese and bean nachos with jalapenos.
$12.95
Bean Nachos

With jalapenos peppers.
$12.95
Fajita Nachos - Half

Choice of beef or chicken with refried beans, guacamole, sour cream and jalapenos peppers.
$10.50
Fajita Nachos - Full

Choice of beef or chicken with refried beans, guacamole, sour cream and jalapenos peppers.
$14.95
Alitas Wings

Our own special chicken wings with a tangy sauce (mild) or chipotle marinade (spicy) and served with a regular queso dip.
$14.95
Queso Dip - Cup
$7.95
Queso Dip - Bowl
$10.25
Spicy Queso Dip - Cup
$8.25
Spicy Queso Dip - Bowl
$10.75
House Queso - Cup

Beef and spicy pico. "My favorite." - Rafa
$9.50
House Queso - Bowl

Beef and spicy pico. "My favorite." - Rafa
$11.95
Rafa's 7-Layer Dip

Layered with beef, beans, queso, two cheeses & topped with guacamole & sour cream.
$13.95
Tortilla Soup - Cup
$8.25
Tortilla Soup - Bowl
$10.50
Taco Soup - Cup

Whole beans, beef, cheese and tortilla chips.
$8.25
Taco Soup - Bowl

Whole beans, beef, cheese and tortilla chips.
$10.50
Fresh Guacamole Salad - Small
$10.95
Fresh Guacamole Salad - Large
$13.95
Queso Fundido

Jack and Brie cheese with rajas de poblano and portobello mushrooms. Served with flour or corn tortillas.
$12.50

Ensaladas Salads

Alexis Salad (for Sharing)

Assorted lettuce, cucumber, okra, pepperoncini peppers, mint cilantro, parsley and green onions with fresh lime juice.
$12.95
Chalupa Miguelito

With beef or chicken. Large chalupa with beans, queso, lettuce, jack and cheddar cheeses, guacamole and sour cream.
$13.95
Fajita Salad

With beef or chicken. Mixed Greens, tomatoes, sour cream, pico, avocado and grated cheese.
$14.50
Southwest Salad

With beef or chicken. Diced avocados, black beans, corn, tomatoes, tortilla chips and grilled chicken breast.
$14.50
Taco Salad

With guacamole and sour cream.
$13.95

Quesadillas

Fajita Quesadilla - Half

Beef or chicken with green chilis and served with guacamole, and sour cream.
$11.95
Fajita Quesadilla - Full

Beef or chicken with green chilis and served with guacamole, and sour cream.
$15.95
Shrimp Quesadilla - Half

Serve with guacamole, and sour cream.
$11.95
Shrimp Quesadilla - Full

Serve with guacamole, and sour cream.
$18.95
Southwest Veggie Quesadillas

Black beans, corn, poblano peppers, tomatoes and jack cheese.
$13.95
Cheese Quesadillas - Half

Three cheeses with guacamole, sour cream and jalapenos.
$8.95
Cheese Quesadillas - Full

Three cheeses with guacamole, sour cream and jalapenos.
$11.95

Specialty Tacos

Puffy or Shell Tacos (3)

Choice of chicken or beef.
$12.95
Tacos de Chipotle

Grilled chicken in a chipotle sauce in flour or corn tortillas. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans and guacamole.
$16.50
Pan Fried Tacos

Choice of chicken or beef.
$12.95
Fish Tacos Acapulco Style

Cod lightly battered in panko or grilled and served with Mexican slaw, avocado, cilantro lime rice and black beans.
$17.50
Fajita Tacos

Two beef or chicken fajita tacos in whole wheat tortillas, served with frijoles de la hoya, pico de gallo and cilantro lime rice.
$17.50

Fajitas

Fiesta Fajita Platter

Serves 2. Beef, chicken, sausage links, jumbo shrimp and quail. Served with beans, rice, guacamole, sour cream, and pico & flour tortillas.
$44.95
Sizzling Fajitas

Served with refried beans, rice, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, grated cheese, flour tortillas (4). Served sizzling in our fajita sauce. Rice upon request.
$18.95

Specialty Dishes

Fresh Red Snapper Mojo de Ajo

Sauteed in lemon butter, fresh garlic, fresh cilantro. Served with cilantro lime rice and grilled vegetables.
$31.50
Shrimp Mojo de Ajo

Large shrimp sauteed with garlic, lemon, butter sauce. Served with cilantro lime rice and assorted grilled vegetables.
$25.50
Spicy Shrimp

Sauteed in lemon butter, fresh garlic and pepper flakes. Served with cilantro lime rice and assorted grilled vegetables.
$25.50
Carne Asada

Marinated tenderloin fillet, charbroiled and seasoned with spices, served with refried beans, papas enquesadas (Mexican-style fried potatoes) and pico de gallo.
$29.95
Carnolas

Medallions of tenderloin, seasoned and charbroiled. Served with cheese enchilada with chili, papas enquesadas (Mexican style fried potatoes) and pica de gallo.
$28.95
Steve's Steak Tacos

Marinated tenderloin steak tacos grilled with onions and poblano peppers. Served with charm beans and pica de gallo.
$23.95
Milanesa

Your choice of beef or chicken, pounded flat and lightly breaded and grilled. Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo and sour cream sauce.
$19.95
Pollo Rafa

Cubed chicken breast, vegetables and spices wrapped in foil, cooked in its own juices. Served with cilantro lime rice, charra beans and pico de gallo.
$19.95
Pechuga Parilla

Marinated chicken breast grilled with onions, tomatoes and mushrooms. Served with Mexican rice and charra beans.
$19.95
Pechuga Asada

Marinated chicken breast in our special marinade, grilled. Served with cilantro lime rice and assorted vegetables.
$19.95
Alambres de Pollo

Chicken kabobs marinated with lemon-butter cilantro sauce. Served with Mexican rice, vegetables and pico de gallo.
$19.95
Quail

Two grilled quail with garlic sauce. Served with cilantro lime rice, charra beans and pico de gallo.
$20.95
Chili Relleno

Battered or grilled. Poblano pepper stuffed with choice of seasoned beef or jack cheese. Served with pico de gallo, Mexican rice and refried beans.
$17.75
Fresh Red Snapper A La Feliz

Fresh red snapper topped with lump crab meat, shrimp, wrapped in foil, with white wine, spices, cooked in oven in its own juices. Served with cilantro lime rice and grilled vegetables.
$36.95

Comidas Tex-Mex Dinners

Rafa's Plate

"My favorite. I think you'll like it!" Beef enchiladas with chili & a sour cream chicken enchilada. Mexican rice, refried beans & crispy beef taco topped with guacamole.
$18.25
Cancun

Sour cream chicken enchilada, one cheese enchilada with chili and a soft cheese taco with queso, rice and beans.
$17.95
Azteca

Two cheese enchiladas, Mexican rice and refried beans.
$13.95
Mayan

Crispy guacamole tostada, crispy puffed taco, soft cheese taco and cheese enchilada with chili.
$16.50
Tulum

Cheese enchilada, soft cheese taco and crispy meat taco.
$13.95
Veggie Enchilada Plate

Mixed grilled vegetables served with Mexican rice, refried beans and your choice of sauce chili, green tomatillo, ranchero sauce or queso.
$13.95
Merida

Homemade tamale with chili, a cheese enchilada with chili, pan fried taco and Mexican rice with refried beans.
$14.95
Plato de Enchiladas

Beef or chicken. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans choice of sauce: queso, ranchero, sour cream, green tomatillo or chili sauce
$14.95
Inca

Puffy taco, tostada with guacamole and a tostada with beans.
$13.95
Jalisco

Cheese enchilada with chili, one pan fried taco and a guacamole salad served with Mexican rice and beans.
$15.50
Tino's Plate

One taco al carbon (beef or chicken), one cheese enchilada pico de gallo, Mexican rice and refried beans.
$14.75
Puerto Vallarta P.V.

Chicken flauta with guacamole dressing, sour cream chicken enchilada and Mexican rice and beans.
$14.50
Enchiladas "Banderas" with Asadero Cheese

Chicken enchilada with sour cream sauce, beef enchilada with ranchero sauce and a Jack cheese enchilada with green tomatillo sauce. No substitution.
$14.95
Flautas de Pollo

Pan fried flautas served on a bed of lettuce with sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, Mexican rice and refried beans.
$14.75
Chimichanga

Beef, chicken or vegetables. Choice of sauce, queso, ranchero or verde sauce served with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, Mexican rice and refried beans.
$14.95
Chicken Enchiladas (3)

Chicken enchiladas (3) with sour cream sauce. A favorite here!
$14.50

Para Los Nino's 10 & Under Only

Mexican Plate

Choice of cheese enchilada with chili, beef taco, soft cheese taco, cheese quesadilla, or burrito. Kids meal includes soft drink and sopapilla or churro for dessert.
$7.95
Hamburger & Fries

Kids Meal includes soft drink and sopapilla or churro for dessert.
$8.95
Hot Dog & Fries

Kids Meal includes soft drink and sopapilla or churro for dessert.
$8.95
Corny Dog & Fries

Kids Meal includes soft drink and sopapilla or churro for dessert.
$8.95
Chicken Strips & Fries

Kids Meal includes soft drink and sopapilla or churro for dessert.
$8.95
Cheese Pizza & Fries

Kids Meal includes soft drink and sopapilla or churro for dessert.
$8.95
Pepperoni Pizza & Fries

Kids Meal includes soft drink and sopapilla or churro for dessert.
$8.95

Sides

Side of Sour Cream
$1.75
Homemade Flour Tortillas (3)
$2.75
Side of Pico de Gallo
$1.75
Side of Rice
$4.75
Side of Guacamole
$3.25
Side of Beans
$4.75
Side of Jalapenos
$1.75
Tortilla Chips - 8 oz.
$5.50
Tortilla Chips - 16 oz.
$8.95
Side of Grated Cheese
$1.75
Salsa - 8 oz.
$5.25
Salsa - 16 oz.
$7.75
Salsa - 32 oz.
$11.95

Postres Dessert

Sopapillas
$5.25
Homemade Flan
$5.95
Henry's Homemade Ice Cream

Two scoops, vanilla, cinnamon, coconut or chocolate.
$4.25
Apple Tart

With two scoops of Henry's Homemade Ice Cream. Served in a hot skillet.
$7.95
Churros
$5.25

Beverages

Ice Tea
$3.95
Lemonade
$3.95
Coke
$3.95
Diet Coke
$3.95
Dr Pepper
$3.95

Cocktails

Bloody Mary
$9.95
Pina Colada
$9.00
Salty Dog
$10.50
Screwdriver
$10.50

Bottled Beer

Bud Light Domestic
$6.50
Budweiser Domestic
$5.50
Coors Light Domestic
$5.50
Heineken
$5.50
Michelob
$5.50
Miller Light Domestic
$5.50
Modelo Especial
$7.25
Negra Modelo
$7.25
O'Douls
$5.50
Pacifico
$7.25
Victoria
$7.25

Margaritas

Strawberry Margarita
$10.50
Swirl Margarita
$10.50
Benito's Margarita

Most popular.
$16.45
Del Sol Margarita
$14.45
House Margarita
$8.95
Mango Margarita
$10.50
Peach Margarita
$10.50
Perfect Patron Margarita
$14.00
Rafa's Tableside Margarita
$18.45
Ranch Water with Topo Chico Margaritas
$17.25
Skinny Organic "Fresh Lime Margarita"
$14.00
Tequila Sunrise Margaritas
$12.50
Top Shelf Margarita
$14.00

Wine by the Glass & Bottle

Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon Red
$14.50
Meiomi Chardonnay White California - Glass
$12.00
Meiomi Chardonnay White California - Bottle
$44.00
Storypoint Cabernet Red California - Glass
$12.00
Storypoint Cabernet Red California - Bottle
$38.00

Dale Z.

★★★☆☆

Jan 21, 2025

Food was good and enjoyable however parking is a total nightmare, not even sure how this place stays open with the terrible parking. Also, one side of the restaurant is light and airy, remodeled and looked nice but they sat us on the other side which was dark, dreary and old, that was a disappointment. Our waiter was also always in a huge hurry and we felt rushed. Again, the food was very good and would return for the awesome enchiladas, but I would ask to not sit on the dark bar side.

Maggie L.

★★★☆☆

Jun 11, 2024

Beef tacos with rice and beans were very good. Sour cream chicken enchilada served on a screaming hot plate, but the enchilada itself was tepid at best.

Cynthia L.

★★★☆☆

May 1, 2023

It was our first first and probably our last, location was not busy but our service was off. Waiter looked upset to be waiting on us and hardly came by we had to ask the busboy for appetizers/order.Food was good though.I've never had Yelp give me a 20% coupon and it did for this location I showed it to waiter and he showed to manager or owner and came back and told us they so not honor which is okay I was ok without since we didn't expect it. But after the bad service the fact we couldn't use coupon just made the experience worse. My kids loved the food. Salsa was on point too and you could draw on the tables that was neat. *Parking is bad. We had to park across the street. I forgot to take pics of our entrees but portions were big.

Laura P.

★★★☆☆

Apr 19, 2023

Standard straightforward Tex-Mex for white folks - what we all grew up on and loved when we didn't know what authentic Mexican food could be! Rafa's is a Park Cities institution, and has been here since 1975 - and it shows. The interior is dated, the menu is dated, the customers are loyal and God bless 'em. I admit to expectations when it comes to Mexican food - there's so much awesome authentic Mexican out there it's hard not to develop those. But as a native Texan, I know to check those expectations at the door because Tex-Mex is all about familiarity and comfort, memories and no surprises. Rafa's delivers on all those attributes, and has for 60 years. Back in the day, me and my husband lived for a few years in Corpus, and discovered the South Texas Puffy Taco - an ethereally crispy shell filled with savory and spicy filings. (When in San Antonio, go to Henry's for the best Puffy tacos in Texas - YW).!We tried Rafa's today because we did an online search for Puffy tacos and they are on the menu. These are not true STX puffy tacos, they are more puffy tostadas. Wayyy too much baked salad lettuce mix for my taste, but a solid comforting meal.3 stars

Shayla D.

★★★★★

Jun 12, 2024

I really like all of the employees here. The food is back to being great! My favorite items are the puffy taco and carne asada. The pollo rafa is also great! Ambiance is great for lunch and casual dinners.

Blake C.

★★★★☆

Jan 11, 2024

Any Dallas local knows that Rafas is a timeless classic in the realm of authentic Tex-Mex cuisines. Simply put, Rafas offers delicious homemade Tex-Mex fare that never fails to satisfy. The restaurant embraces traditional style Tex-Mex without going over the top like some establishments tend to do. When it comes to the food, Rafas confidently delivers savory dishes that are simple and flavorful. Their staff is also very kind and courteous and many we have gotten to know because we frequent often. For a well-rounded Tex-Mex affair, Rafas is always a reliable choice. Whether you're seeking a taste of classic dishes or a comforting atmosphere, this restaurant has it all.

Kristie A.

★★★★☆

Jan 10, 2022

This place is really cool. Two totally separate feelings of this restaurant since there is a solid divide between the restaurant and the bar. I have never been seated in the restaurant part, but you have to pass through it to go to the restrooms. It's bright, quiet and very restauranty. The bar area is the opposite. Dark, colorful with all of the music artist portraits, loud and also cozy. Could easily spend a while here watching sports.We have always sat on the bar side. They have several tables and of course bar seating. The chips are those thin greasy type that are so good and the salsa is tasty and not too hot. The cheese enchiladas are always my go to and they are cooked perfect as in the cheese is just melty enough.Prices are pretty average for the area, and service has always been quick and friendly.Any time I have a cheese enchilada craving this will be my spot.

Cathy M.

★★★★☆

Mar 18, 2024

Enjoyed Sunday brunch with friends and all were happy and very full! Our food was hot, tasted fresh and it was very good--the portions were quite plentiful, too. I ordered puff chicken tacos and the chicken was succulent, juicy and well seasoned; I enjoyed every bite. The others in my group at breakfast dishes and by the time they finished their meal, all plates were clean! Their salsa isn't my favorite but it passes. Service was fast and friendly and the ambiance is very casual and relaxed. Rafa's is great for TexMex!

Caroline B.

★★★★★

Nov 24, 2024

This has to be my all-time favorite restaurant- when I'm home you can find me at Rafa's twice a week. The food speaks for itself, but I have to shout out the staff. Rafa's service is always top notch and the team makes you feel like family. Nothing beats the ambience at the bar on game day!!!

A G.

★★★★★

Sep 10, 2024

Love Rafa's!!! It's our go to for dine in or carry out. Outstanding chicken enchiladas! Best Chicken tortilla soup in town! Loads of white meat chicken in a clear broth. Also the brisket street tacos, off menu, are some of the best I've ever tasted! Hot, fresh and served with love here at this family owned restaurant. I highly recommend Rafas!!!!

Rafa's Cafe Mexicano

Menu

Mexican Egg Dishes

Divorced

Migas Tex-Mex Style

Rancheros

Scott's Eggs

Steak & Eggs

Lunch Specials

1. Numero Uno

11. Numero Once

12. Numero Doce

14. Numero Catorce

15. Numero Quince

16. Numero Dieciseis

2. Numero Dos

20. Numero Veinte

21. Numero Veinteuno

22. Taco Salad

23. Fajita Chalupa Lunch

3. Numero Tres

4. Numero Quatro

5. Numero Cinco

6. Numero Seis

7. Numero Siete

8. Numero Ocho

9. Numero Nueve

Weekend & After 5pm Lunch Specials

23. Fajita Chalupa

9. Numero Nuevo

Botanas Appetizers

Raphael's Nachos - Half

Raphael's Nachos - Full

Kathy's Nachos - Half

Kathy's Nachos - Full

Southwest Veggies Nachos - Half

Southwest Veggies Nachos - Full

Rafa's White Cheese Pizza

Rafa's Margarita Pizza

Cheese Nachos

Bean Nachos

Fajita Nachos - Half

Fajita Nachos - Full

Alitas Wings

Queso Dip - Cup

Queso Dip - Bowl

Spicy Queso Dip - Cup

Spicy Queso Dip - Bowl

House Queso - Cup

House Queso - Bowl

Rafa's 7-Layer Dip

Tortilla Soup - Cup

Tortilla Soup - Bowl

Taco Soup - Cup

Taco Soup - Bowl

Fresh Guacamole Salad - Small

Fresh Guacamole Salad - Large

Queso Fundido

Ensaladas Salads

Alexis Salad (for Sharing)

Chalupa Miguelito

Fajita Salad

Southwest Salad

Taco Salad

Quesadillas

Fajita Quesadilla - Half

Fajita Quesadilla - Full

Shrimp Quesadilla - Half

Shrimp Quesadilla - Full

Southwest Veggie Quesadillas

Cheese Quesadillas - Half

Cheese Quesadillas - Full

Specialty Tacos

Puffy or Shell Tacos (3)

Tacos de Chipotle

Pan Fried Tacos

Fish Tacos Acapulco Style

Fajita Tacos

Fajitas

Fiesta Fajita Platter