Rafa's Cafe

Rafa's Cafe Rafa's Cafe is a family owned Tex-Mex/Mexican cuisine restaurant located on W Lovers Lane in Dallas, TX. The menu features a variety of classic Tex-Mex dishes such as chalupas, burritos and fajitas, along with fresh seafood options like shrimp and red snapper. With 18 lunch specials available, customers have plenty to choose from whether dining in or taking out. Rafa's Cafe has been serving delicious food since 1975.
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Stuffed, flavorful, and made fresh to order! ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿง€ Our Chili Relleno has been a favorite for guests who love authentic Tex...
09/11/2026

Stuffed, flavorful, and made fresh to order! ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿง€

Our Chili Relleno has been a favorite for guests who love authentic Tex-Mex flavors with plenty of options. โค๏ธ๐ŸŒฎ

๐Ÿน๐ŸŽ‰ Happy Hour runs from 3โ€“6 PM with cold margaritas, frosty beers, and the perfect Tex-Mex snacks to keep it fun ๐ŸŒฎ
09/10/2026

๐Ÿน๐ŸŽ‰ Happy Hour runs from 3โ€“6 PM with cold margaritas, frosty beers, and the perfect Tex-Mex snacks to keep it fun ๐ŸŒฎ

Looking for something a little more coastal? ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŸ Fresh Red Snapper A La Feliz is prepared with shrimp, lump crab meat, an...
09/10/2026

Looking for something a little more coastal? ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŸ

Fresh Red Snapper A La Feliz is prepared with shrimp, lump crab meat, and fresh ingredients that make every bite shine. ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿฆ

๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ› Two tacos, seasoned to perfection, served with rice and beans. Try it with our famous spicy queso for an extra kick! ...
09/10/2026

๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ› Two tacos, seasoned to perfection, served with rice and beans.

Try it with our famous spicy queso for an extra kick! ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿง€

A colorful Tex-Mex classic! ๐ŸŒฎโค๏ธ Chicken, beef, and cheese enchiladas each topped with their own delicious sauce make thi...
09/09/2026

A colorful Tex-Mex classic! ๐ŸŒฎโค๏ธ

Chicken, beef, and cheese enchiladas each topped with their own delicious sauce make this one of the most unique plates on our menu. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿด

Football season is officially back! ๐Ÿˆ๐ŸŒฎ Your job: pick the game. Rafaโ€™s job: feed the crowd. ๐Ÿ˜‚ From fajitas and enchilada...
09/09/2026

Football season is officially back! ๐Ÿˆ๐ŸŒฎ

Your job: pick the game. Rafaโ€™s job: feed the crowd. ๐Ÿ˜‚

From fajitas and enchiladas to queso, guacamole and plenty of Tex-Mex favorites, let Rafaโ€™s Catering handle your game-day spread! ๐ŸŽ‰

One plate, three classics! ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ˜ The Merida serves up a homemade tamale, cheesy enchilada, and crispy pan fried beef taco f...
09/08/2026

One plate, three classics! ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ˜

The Merida serves up a homemade tamale, cheesy enchilada, and crispy pan fried beef taco for a meal thatโ€™s hard to beat. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธโค๏ธ

We love hearing from you! โค๏ธThank you to everyone who takes a moment to share their experience. Your reviews mean more t...
09/08/2026

We love hearing from you! โค๏ธ

Thank you to everyone who takes a moment to share their experience. Your reviews mean more to our family than you know.

09/07/2026
These arenโ€™t your average tacos! ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿฅฉ Tender marinated steak, grilled onions, and poblano peppers make Steveโ€™s Steak Tacos...
09/05/2026

These arenโ€™t your average tacos! ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿฅฉ

Tender marinated steak, grilled onions, and poblano peppers make Steveโ€™s Steak Tacos one of our signature favorites. ๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ

Fresh seafood, buttery lemon sauce, garlic, and cilantroโ€ฆ simple ingredients that create an amazing dinner! ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ‹ Come enjo...
09/04/2026

Fresh seafood, buttery lemon sauce, garlic, and cilantroโ€ฆ simple ingredients that create an amazing dinner! ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ‹

Come enjoy one of our house specialties tonight. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

One plate. Four Tex-Mex favorites! ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿฅ‘ The Mayan brings together a crispy guacamole tostada, puffy taco, soft cheese taco...
09/04/2026

One plate. Four Tex-Mex favorites! ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿฅ‘

The Mayan brings together a crispy guacamole tostada, puffy taco, soft cheese taco, and a cheese enchilada for an unforgettable meal. ๐Ÿ˜

09/03/2026

if you know, you know ๐Ÿ˜‹

โค๏ธ The Tulum combines cheesy goodness with a crispy puffy taco for the perfect combination of textures and flavors. ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ˜‹
09/03/2026

โค๏ธ The Tulum combines cheesy goodness with a crispy puffy taco for the perfect combination of textures and flavors. ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ˜‹

Simple. Classic. Delicious. ๐ŸŒฎโค๏ธ Two cheese enchiladas with Mexican rice and refried beans never go out of style. Thatโ€™s ...
09/02/2026

Simple. Classic. Delicious. ๐ŸŒฎโค๏ธ

Two cheese enchiladas with Mexican rice and refried beans never go out of style. Thatโ€™s why the Azteca has so many fans! ๐Ÿ˜‹

One bite of the crispy chicken flauta, one bite of the creamy enchiladaโ€ฆ now thatโ€™s a great dinner! ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ˜‹ The Puerto Vallar...
09/01/2026

One bite of the crispy chicken flauta, one bite of the creamy enchiladaโ€ฆ now thatโ€™s a great dinner! ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ˜‹

The Puerto Vallarta Plate has become a favorite for good reason. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰

08/31/2026

Dallas has been set to BROIL. ๐Ÿฅตโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Our solution? Get inside, grab a cold beer ๐Ÿบ and let Happy Hour do what Happy Hour does best. ๐Ÿ˜Žโ„๏ธ๐ŸŒฎ

Puffy. Crispy. Covered in queso. ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿ˜Lunch Special  #4 is basically what happens when you refuse to pick just one Tex-Mex...
08/31/2026

Puffy. Crispy. Covered in queso. ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿ˜

Lunch Special #4 is basically what happens when you refuse to pick just one Tex-Mex favorite. We support this behavior. ๐Ÿ˜‚

Friday night decisions at Rafaโ€™s: Carne Asada? ๐Ÿฅฉ Quail? ๐Ÿ”ฅ The Fiesta Fajita Platter? ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ— Or maybe start with a Tequila Ol...
08/28/2026

Friday night decisions at Rafaโ€™s: Carne Asada? ๐Ÿฅฉ Quail? ๐Ÿ”ฅ The Fiesta Fajita Platter? ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ—

Or maybe start with a Tequila Old Fashioned and let the decision-making skills improve from there. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿฅƒ Friday dinner is served!

Address

5617 W Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX
75209

From downtown Dallas, take the DART Green Line to Inwood/Love Field Station. Transfer to Bus Route 453 towards Walnut Hill Station. Get off at the intersection of W Lovers Lane and Inwood Road. From there, walk west on W Lovers Lane for approximately 10 minutes and look out for the restaurant on your left.

For those driving, take W Northwest Hwy to Inwood Road and turn south. Turn right onto W Lovers Lane and continue until you see the restaurant on your left. There is parking available in a lot adjacent to the restaurant building.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 9:30pm

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What people say

Tex-Mex restaurants are known for their delicious and flavorful dishes that combine the best of Mexican and Texan cuisine. And Rafa's Cafe on W Lovers Lane in Dallas is no exception. This family-owned restaurant serves up San Antonio-style TexMex/Mexican cuisine that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

One of the standout dishes at Rafa's Cafe is their Enchiladas Suizas, which are perfectly paired with a cold beer. And if you like it spicy, be sure to order some Chiles Toreados. But if tacos are more your thing, don't worry - Rafa's Cafe has plenty of options to choose from.

Not only is the food at Rafa's Cafe delicious, but the service is also top-notch. The waitstaff is friendly and professional, making you feel right at home. And if you're looking for catering options, Rafa's Cafe has got you covered with their fabulous catering menu.

Overall, Rafa's Cafe is a must-visit for anyone looking for authentic Mexican food in Dallas. With dine-in, take-out, and catering options available, there's no reason not to give this restaurant a try. So head on over to W Lovers Lane and experience the deliciousness of Rafa's Cafe for yourself!