On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

4.1
2179 reviews

About

Mexican RestaurantRestaurant
Our day begins making fresh chips & salsa in-house and continues as we fire up your favorite Tex-Mex flavors. Enjoy our family-friendly fare at the restaurant, to-go, or delivered in Irving, TX.

Location

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
2001 Hwy 287 N, Mansfield, TX
76063, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
2,179 reviews
5 stars
1,204
4 stars
462
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 star
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Many customers praised the attentive and friendly service from various servers, particularly highlighting Charly and Hector.

Food Quality

While some dishes received positive remarks, there were multiple complaints about food being served cold or poorly prepared, leading to dissatisfaction.

Atmosphere

The restaurant was noted for being quiet and comfortable, but some reviews mentioned a lack of staff engagement during slower periods.

Mixed Experiences

Several customers reported inconsistent service experiences, with some receiving excellent service while others faced neglect or poor attitudes from staff.

Value for Money

Customers appreciated the happy hour deals and affordable prices, but some felt the food did not justify the cost.
  • MB
    Marcus Burckhard
    Nov 12, 2025
    1.0
    This restaurant has really gone downhill. Everything about the food has changed including much higher prices. Less food, they charge for any alteration to the menu. They seam to love cilantro, guacamole, and no onions on your fajitas. The meal came with mostly squash (yuck) as a vegetable. Refried beans also are not included on your fajitas. Salsa is the worst so even the chips are no longer an option to fill up on.
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    Bill Oatley
    Nov 8, 2025
    1.0
    Service was excellent however the GM came to our table at my request with an attitude . After frequenting this place for several years after dinning at Uncle Julios since the late 80's I feel sad that I won't be returning after I return one last time to thank the friendly staff and say good bye. I will be returning to Uncle Julios as the result of a GM that lacked people skills. In addition I do not believe he placed any credence on how many competitors were in the area such as Cha Chas . Los Molcajetes Mexican Inn Jalisco's El Arroyo and many more
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    Megan Ingle
    Nov 7, 2025
    2.0
    Third time in 2 months ordering take out from here. Will more than likely be the last. Every time they have given me Mexican rice instead of the cilantro lime rice (vegetarian) that is supposed to come with the meals. This last time I checked and pickup and they reassured me it was. But opening it in the car it wasn’t. I ordered fajitas - a dozen extra flour tortillas and was given 10 tortillas instead of the 16 it should have been. Never given utensils or napkins/straws.
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    Daniel Richardson
    Nov 6, 2025
    1.0
    When did OTB change their salsa? The new “salsa” is horrible! You think that if they were gonna make such a drastic change that they would at least still serve the “original” salsa also for the people that don’t like the new stuff. ALSO, They need to fire the entire kitchen staff and hire people that can read! Ask for NO rice they give you double, want medium rare steak, they overcook it, get cheese enchiladas when you order beef. This location has slowly been going down hill for a while now which is sad because we used to frequent this location once a week….Not anymore! I will never take my family back here again So sad
  • PG
    Parker Green
    Nov 1, 2025
    5.0
    I always enjoy a yummy (and great value!) lunch at On The Border when I'm in the DFW area visiting family. It's been one of our go-to spots for lunch & catching up for years now - I absolutely LOVE the value of the lunch combos you can order in the afternoon here and also getting one of the big margaritas from time to time. I've never had any issues with regards to anything on any of my multiple visits - from friendly and quick service, to tasty and hot Tex-Mex food, and a dining space that is always clean and very spacious. One of my favorite orders here is the lunch combo with an enchilada and fish taco - it also comes with rice and beans. Everything always HITS and I love the sauce on the enchilada and the big, juicy chunk of fish in the fish taco! YUM! This is a great location for On The Border that I always enjoy my visits to - I definitely recommend!

Frequently Asked Questions About On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

Does On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina accept reservations?

Yes, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina accepts reservations to accommodate your visit.

What are the regular opening hours of On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina?

The restaurant is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.