Will be in Ft. Worth for one night. Looking for good Tex-mex or Fajitas, but not a dive. We are staying at the Stockyards but don't mind a short Uber. TIA
Best Mexican food in Ft. Worth
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Last: 6 yr ago by JR Ewingford
Joe T's is not the best, but you asked for tex-mex and "not a dive" so it's probably your answer.
Americado is pretty great. We also tried Meso Maya for the first time recently and we were impressed. Benito's is sort of "divey" I guess, but the food is great. Or Paco's on Magnolia. Or Esperanza's. And Mi Cocina, despite being a chain, is always reliably good.
There. I listed 6 places off the top of my head that are infinitely better than Joe T's. You're welcome.
There. I listed 6 places off the top of my head that are infinitely better than Joe T's. You're welcome.
Most of the best places (i.e., place I go) ARE dives, though.Tailgate88 said:
Will be in Ft. Worth for one night. Looking for good Tex-mex or Fajitas, but not a dive. TIA
NO to Joe T's.
Mariposa's is probably the kind of place you're looking for. It's off Camp Bowie just south of I-30. Japaenos cheese tamales are awesome.
La Playa Maya is more traditional TexMex a little further west on Camp Bowie. Their brisket flautas are insane.
Esperanza's is close and my bartender just recommended it as well. Thanks Ags! TexAgs never disappoints.
There's a la playa Maya in the stockyards
El Paseo.
Enchiladas Ole
Corps_Ag12 said:
There's a la playa Maya in the stockyards
Esperanza was closed so we ended up at La Playa Maya. Everything was great, very happy. Ubering to Sundance Square for gelato now. Thanks all!
Glad to hear it
This place is so good if you're looking for enchiladas, obviously. Great text mex enchiladas, plus some more distinct offerings. Curry chicken enchiladas with mole sauce are ragonk.PatAg said:
Enchiladas Ole
Revolver Tacos
I like Joe T Garcia's..give it a try
OldArmyAggie94 said:
I like Joe T Garcia's..give it a try
Here to post my customary testimonial for the Original on camp Bowie. Maybe I'm just nostalgic but the Roosevelt plate side of rice and beans might very well be your new favorite.
I like it as well, don't love it, but like it. Cool atmosphere, good drinks, chips & salsa suffice, enchilada meal is good, as are the beef fajitas. The only things I don't like are the chicken fajitas, it's a little pricey for what you get, and they don't take credit card.OldArmyAggie94 said:
I like Joe T Garcia's..give it a try
albatross said:
Here to post my customary testimonial for the Original on camp Bowie. Maybe I'm just nostalgic but the Roosevelt plate side of rice and beans might very well be your new favorite.
So greasy.
So then you know how good it is...while you're eating it. Three hours later you are reaping what you have sewn.
No love for the tacos that come with the enchilada dinner? Those things are like crack. Sometimes I'll just order like 6 of those and eat off my wife's fajita plate.williamwolf114 said:I like it as well, don't love it, but like it. Cool atmosphere, good drinks, chips & salsa suffice, enchilada meal is good, as are the beef fajitas. The only things I don't like are the chicken fajitas, it's a little pricey for what you get, and they don't take credit card.OldArmyAggie94 said:
I like Joe T Garcia's..give it a try
I also don't think it's all that pricey for what you get, especially the mexican dinner. It's what, $13? Two enchiladas, two tacos, two "nachos" and crapload of rice and beans. That's not far off what any other place would charge for that much food.
Easily $12 across the street at Los Vaqueros. Which is also good btw.
Chicken Fajitas over Beef at Joe Ts.
Agreed, those tacos are good (bundled in the "enchilada meal" which I like), as are the "nachos" strangely enough.'03ag said:No love for the tacos that come with the enchilada dinner? Those things are like crack. Sometimes I'll just order like 6 of those and eat off my wife's fajita plate.williamwolf114 said:I like it as well, don't love it, but like it. Cool atmosphere, good drinks, chips & salsa suffice, enchilada meal is good, as are the beef fajitas. The only things I don't like are the chicken fajitas, it's a little pricey for what you get, and they don't take credit card.OldArmyAggie94 said:
I like Joe T Garcia's..give it a try
I also don't think it's all that pricey for what you get, especially the mexican dinner. It's what, $13? Two enchiladas, two tacos, two "nachos" and crapload of rice and beans. That's not far off what any other place would charge for that much food.
Easily $12 across the street at Los Vaqueros. Which is also good btw.
I think the drink prices are what get me, not that they are THAT pricey, but we usually get a lot, so the total sneaks up on you.
I might have to try them again. When I had them, the chicken was all breast meat, as opposed to thighs, so it was dry to me (pretty normal with breast).boogieman said:
Chicken Fajitas over Beef at Joe Ts.
That's why I just buy them by the pitcher
I just don't understand all the hate for Joe T's.
I've never had a bad experience there...and it's definitely a Ft. Worth icon.
I've never had a bad experience there...and it's definitely a Ft. Worth icon.
ToddyHill said:
I just don't understand all the hate for Joe T's.
I've never had a bad experience there...and it's definitely a Ft. Worth icon.
It's a fun experience but I think the food falls short of average. I still like going though i just can't see how it would rank on someone's best Mexican food list.
The Original over off of Camp Bowie is pretty solid.
And their brisket nachos are the heat
Uncle Julio's over off Camp Bowie and I-30.
Nicer atmosphere than most - definitely not a dive.
Nicer atmosphere than most - definitely not a dive.
Born & raised Fort Worth. Our favorites in no particular order:
- uncle julios, chain, quality Tex mex, never had a bad meal there, excellent service, excellent fajitas & margaritas, Sometimes wait can reach 45mins- 1hr but they do call ahead seating.
- Benito's- more traditional Mexican, one of the magnolia originals, 2 mins from where I grew up, love the chicken mole & suiza enchiladas. Very nice owner!
- Esperanza's- (main st or park place) same family as joe t's, can get the joe t's Enchilada dinner & fajitas and margaritas, I like the Monterey enchiladas which aren't on the menu, I also like the carnitas or barbacoa plate. FYI the main st location closes at 7pm
- el rancho grande- on main st north side, I like the beef enchiladas, carne guisada, and chicken & guac chalupas, my parents first date place in '67 (the old small, building next door), the owners are sisters and amazing people
- Juanitos taqueria- Hemphill- traditional taqueria, lengua, chicaron, carnitas, tripa
- pacos- magnolia- formerly paco & johns, not traditional Mexican.
- mi cocina- chain restaurant but has great brisket tacos and one word "mambo taxi" margarita!!!
- uncle julios, chain, quality Tex mex, never had a bad meal there, excellent service, excellent fajitas & margaritas, Sometimes wait can reach 45mins- 1hr but they do call ahead seating.
- Benito's- more traditional Mexican, one of the magnolia originals, 2 mins from where I grew up, love the chicken mole & suiza enchiladas. Very nice owner!
- Esperanza's- (main st or park place) same family as joe t's, can get the joe t's Enchilada dinner & fajitas and margaritas, I like the Monterey enchiladas which aren't on the menu, I also like the carnitas or barbacoa plate. FYI the main st location closes at 7pm
- el rancho grande- on main st north side, I like the beef enchiladas, carne guisada, and chicken & guac chalupas, my parents first date place in '67 (the old small, building next door), the owners are sisters and amazing people
- Juanitos taqueria- Hemphill- traditional taqueria, lengua, chicaron, carnitas, tripa
- pacos- magnolia- formerly paco & johns, not traditional Mexican.
- mi cocina- chain restaurant but has great brisket tacos and one word "mambo taxi" margarita!!!
Yes, Rancho Grande (mentioned above} and The Original are the best IMO
Joe T's is where you take out of towers.
Uncle Julios for unadventurous eaters and yuppies.
The Original is strong, to quite strong.
Esperanzas will serve you full bar at 0700, even on Sundays (illegal I think)
If you're staying in the stockyards and want legit Tex-Mex, head north on Main to some of of the little shops around NE 28th St.
Uncle Julios for unadventurous eaters and yuppies.
The Original is strong, to quite strong.
Esperanzas will serve you full bar at 0700, even on Sundays (illegal I think)
If you're staying in the stockyards and want legit Tex-Mex, head north on Main to some of of the little shops around NE 28th St.
Los Vaqueros is great. Stockyards location.
Mexican Inn, no frills, great food.
Sorry, Mexican inn is not good.
Agree. Mexican Inn is nothing special.
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