Posh tacos

FUZZY’S is a locally owned franchise, and one Dallas taco blogger recently called the chain “the new Starbucks” because it’s growing so fast. You won’t find anything like Fuzzy’s on the streets of Mexico City. But Lakewood residents love them just the same. Tacos come with tomatoes, cilantro, cheese and feta-garlic sauce. Filling choices include grilled or tempura shrimp or fish, shredded pork and chicken, served on flour tortillas or tucked into crispy shells. They also have a wide selection of Mexican beer on draft, and cheap bowl-o-margaritas. 6465 E. Mockingbird at Hillside, 214.370.8226, fuzzystacoshop.com.

RUSTY TACO could get the award for worst restaurant name. But it’s named after owner Rusty Fenton, and on the day Rusty Taco opened last year, they ran out of food in a few hours. It’s that popular. Rusty offers a simple menu of nine tacos for $2 each, plus chips, salsa, queso and guacamole. And it’s all done i n a cool, converted former gas station. 4802 Greenville at University, 214.613.0508, therustytaco.com.

TACO JOINT doesn’t really have posh tacos. It’s just that they’re much more Tex than Mex. Taco Joint offers ground beef tacos on flour tortillas with yellow cheese and salsa that is delicious, if mild. Just like mom used to make. The best meal at this Austin-centric place is breakfast — migas, fajita and egg tacos, and the “great gordo”, a giant breakfast burrito with bacon, eggs, potatoes and cheese. 911 N. Peak, 214.826.8226, thetacojoint.com.

GOOD 2 GO TACO was making gourmet tacos before it was cool, and they were featured on Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”. Good 2 Go moved from the Green Spot into cool new digs on Peavy last year, and they’re still serving some of the best fancy tacos in town. 1146 Peavy at Garland, 214. 519.9110, good2gotaco.com.