IMPRESSION: The Mexican is Rather Impressive

Suizas de Pollo

by Andrew Chalk

The Mexican, nestled in Dallas’s dynamic Design District, boasts a packed parking lot by 7 PM on a Tuesday night—a sure sign that this massive restaurant is doing something right. The building itself dwarfs almost every other eatery in Dallas, yet even on this evening it feels lively without being overwhelming. Despite valet congestion, the front desk managed the flow with composure, guiding me directly to the private dining room for my meeting. First impressions matter—and here, they clearly get it right.

We began with four crave-worthy botanas, each one tasty enough to leave you wanting more. But the standout came with my main course: possibly the most delicious enchilada I’ve ever eaten. The Suizas de Pollo was stuffed with roasted, free-range chicken, bathed in a salsa verde cremosa, and finished with a drizzle of Queso Cotija. Unlike the dry, flavorless chicken you often find elsewhere, this was plump, juicy, and clearly treated with care—perhaps brined or sourced from a farm with pedigree.

The earthy tortilla paired beautifully with the salsa verde, whose tomatillo base maintained just enough brightness without overwhelming the dish. The creamy component tempered the spice perfectly, leaving a lively, balanced bite every time.

I hadn’t expected such high quality, yet The Mexican overcame my skepticism with ease. This is Tex-Mex elevated, thoughtful, and undeniably memorable.