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Pacheco Taco Bar opens Irving restaurant with Mexico City-inspired fare
Pacheco Taco Bar opened at the end of October in Irving. (Courtesy Pacheco Taco Bar)
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Pacheco Taco Bar held a grand opening ceremony Oct. 31 at its new Las Colinas location at 310 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Ste. 116, Irving. The Mexico City-inspired menu offers a variety of tacos, including fried shrimp, fish, rajas con crema, chicken fajita and more. Other menu options include salads, chips and dips, vegetarian bowls and more. 469-248-0992. www.facebook.com/pachecotacobar
By Gavin Pugh
Gavin has reported for Community Impact Newspaper since June 2017. His beat has included Dallas Area Rapid Transit, public and higher education, school and municipal governments and more. He now serves as the editor of the Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake edition.
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