The Alamo Tex-Mex Restaurant & Bar, Dallas

Eduardo Ortega and Marvin Madrid took their time deciding on the perfect location to set The Alamo Tex-Mex Restaurant & Bar. After a lengthy search and several tense rose ceremonies, the restaurateurs settled on a former cantina to build from the location's existing traditions and spacious, colorful accommodations. Chefs marinate their fajitas with a piquant blend of spices, and tap into the wellspring of classic Tex-Mex dishes to fill their menu with enchiladas, chimichangas, and grilled tilapia. A six-hour-long happy hour closes each day to whet patrons' whistles with a house-margarita recipe and daily water-balloon-eating competitions.