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On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is a Tex-Mex restaurant located on North I-35 E in DeSoto, TX. Since opening in 1982, the restaurant has been committed to making fresh chips and salsa in-house and serving up delicious Tex-Mex flavors including tacos, margaritas, enchiladas, burritos, and sizzling fajitas. Diners can enjoy their family-friendly fare at the restaurant, order takeout, or have their food delivered.
(2059)

Recent social media posts

We’re bringing the flavors to you this Memorial Day with our to-go options.Enjoy your On The Border favorites from the c...
05/18/2026

We’re bringing the flavors to you this Memorial Day with our to-go options.

Enjoy your On The Border favorites from the comfort of your home.

05/13/2026

Wednesday nights are for the half-price fajita fans.

Send this to the person who’s taking you to snag our beef & chicken fajitas for two.

At select locations only. Check the store nearest you for details: ontheborder.com/locations

05/08/2026

She took you to On The Border growing up, now it’s time to return the favor.

Treat mom to a fiesta at On The Border this Mother's Day.

Cinco plans? A $5 Classic Marg.Get your Cinco de Mayo festivities started at On The Border.Regular size only, available ...
05/04/2026

Cinco plans? A $5 Classic Marg.

Get your Cinco de Mayo festivities started at On The Border.

Regular size only, available at select locations. Please drink responsibly.

05/04/2026

Cinco for Cinco. 🎉

$5 Classic Margs are coming your way for Cinco de Mayo.

Regular size only, frozen or on the rocks. Available at select locations only. Please drink responsibly.

A touch of lime to complete the ideal lunch.🍽️: Chicken Bolder Border Bowl
04/27/2026

A touch of lime to complete the ideal lunch.

🍽️: Chicken Bolder Border Bowl

04/24/2026

Revamped ingredients, bold flavors, and unmatched hospitality awaits.

Making memories here. 🫶
04/21/2026

Making memories here. 🫶

04/17/2026

You can hear the sizzle through the phone. Perfectly grilled beef fajitas are on the way to your table. ♨️

The trifecta: Chicken Quesadillas, Beef Fajita Nachos, and Chicken Flautas 🤩Which Border Sampler item are you reaching f...
04/14/2026

The trifecta: Chicken Quesadillas, Beef Fajita Nachos, and Chicken Flautas 🤩

Which Border Sampler item are you reaching for first?

04/10/2026

Happy National Siblings Day!
Love, The Newest Member of the Pappas Family of Restaurants 💙

04/08/2026

Our cheesy, beefy empanadas make a craveable starter for the whole family.

Mood board for the week: fajitas & ice-cold margs
04/06/2026

Mood board for the week: fajitas & ice-cold margs

04/06/2026

Watching fresh tortillas being made will never get old. 😌

Fajitas are Shrimply an open canvas, ready to be painted.What are you adding to the tortilla to build the perfect bite?
03/30/2026

Fajitas are Shrimply an open canvas, ready to be painted.

What are you adding to the tortilla to build the perfect bite?

The flavorful & vibrant ingredients of our Beef Fajita Salad.
03/24/2026

The flavorful & vibrant ingredients of our Beef Fajita Salad.

Catch flights, not feelings. ✈️Which flavor are you taking off with: Classic, Mango, or Strawberry?
03/20/2026

Catch flights, not feelings. ✈️

Which flavor are you taking off with: Classic, Mango, or Strawberry?

Big flavor that won't break the bank. Tuesdays mean tacos at On The Border.
03/17/2026

Big flavor that won't break the bank. Tuesdays mean tacos at On The Border.

We interrupt your scrolling for an importantannouncement: ​This margarita is perfect for you.
03/07/2026

We interrupt your scrolling for an important
announcement: ​

This margarita is perfect for you.

Some messages are better served with sour cream and guac.
03/03/2026

Some messages are better served with sour cream and guac.

Friday plans: bold bites, zero compromises.
02/27/2026

Friday plans: bold bites, zero compromises.

The perfect drinks for the perfect day.​
02/22/2026

The perfect drinks for the perfect day.​

Your fork just found its soulmate.
02/19/2026

Your fork just found its soulmate.

Make it a Tex-Mex kind of Valentine’s.
02/14/2026

Make it a Tex-Mex kind of Valentine’s.

06/14/2025

✅ Mesquite-grilled fajitas
✅ Endless chips & salsa
✅ A day where he doesn’t have to share with the kids (ok, maybe just one bite)

Eat as many Chicken Tinga or Seasoned Beef tacos as you want for $9.99. And save some room for rice, beans and our alway...
06/01/2025

Eat as many Chicken Tinga or Seasoned Beef tacos as you want for $9.99. And save some room for rice, beans and our always-free chips and salsa.

We just unlocked the key to happiness.
05/30/2025

We just unlocked the key to happiness.

Great weather we're having.
05/15/2025

Great weather we're having.

Celebrate all the moms this weekend. And if you’re a Border Rewards member, you’ll also get 2x the points. May 10–11. Jo...
05/10/2025

Celebrate all the moms this weekend. And if you’re a Border Rewards member, you’ll also get 2x the points. May 10–11. Join here: https://bit.ly/3Efj8XM

05/06/2025

Watermelon margs are back! Get yours today 🍉

Team On the Rocks 🧊 or Team Frozen 🥶? Either way, grande house margs are just $5 this Cinco de Mayo!
05/05/2025

Team On the Rocks 🧊 or Team Frozen 🥶? Either way, grande house margs are just $5 this Cinco de Mayo!

Your ultimate Cinco de Mayo guide has arrived.
04/30/2025

Your ultimate Cinco de Mayo guide has arrived.

04/22/2025

Booked & busy!

Don’t miss out, endless tacos are back now! 🌮
04/18/2025

Don’t miss out, endless tacos are back now! 🌮

We hope your Friday looks something like this.
04/11/2025

We hope your Friday looks something like this.

Never-ending warm, crispy tacos with fresh toppings. Our Endless Tacos are back. Stop into your local cantina and eat yo...
04/01/2025

Never-ending warm, crispy tacos with fresh toppings. Our Endless Tacos are back. Stop into your local cantina and eat your fill of Seasoned Ground Beef or Pulled Chicken Tinga tacos for only $10.

Address

1003 North I-35 E
Desoto, TX
75115

To get to the Tex-Mex restaurant at North I-35 E in Desoto, you can take a DART bus or train and get off at the Desoto station. From there, you can walk towards the restaurant.

If you are driving, take Exit 41 from I-35E N and turn right onto Parkerville Rd. Take another right onto North Interstate 35E Frontage Rd and continue straight until you see the restaurant on your left. Parking is available in the shopping center's parking lot.

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What people say

According to a recent newspaper review, the On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina located on North I-35 E in Desoto has a lively atmosphere and delicious food. The reviewer noted that the guacamole was fresh and flavorful, while the fajitas were cooked to perfection. This review was published just two months ago.

However, a different newspaper review from six months ago described the service as slow and the food as lackluster. The reviewer mentioned that their margarita was weak and the chips tasted stale.

Online customer comments vary, with some raving about their experience at On The Border and others expressing disappointment. One customer wrote, "The salsa is amazing and the staff is always friendly." Another customer stated, "I was unimpressed with my meal and found it to be overpriced."

Overall, it appears that recent reviews of On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina in Desoto are mixed. While some customers have had positive experiences with the food and service, others have been less than impressed.

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