Looking to try new Fort Worth tex mex place

[BudKennedy]

All really good suggestions ... I usually tell folks to go to La Playa Maya and El Paseo for big places, and Asaderos or Molinas for hole-in-the-wall. And Jesus for the best Tex-Mex cheese enchiladas.

 

[Chongo94]

Is that the one on N Main, on the west side before the Stockyards? If so I agree. First found it in the mid-80s as an undergrad and thought it was awesome. Always a good sign to look around and see nothing but Spanish speakers.

That’s it. And totally agree.

 

[Bizarro Frog]

Mariachis on Camp Bowie is pretty legit. It's not real big but have a full bar and a regular or vegetarian menu. The Birria De Res Tacos (don't tell your cardiologist) and the Mariachis Tacos are solid. Don Artemio on 7th is a high end Mexican Steak House and bad arse. Marias on University is a little expensive but good as well. Los Tacos H on 8th/Cleburne by Berry St has good inexpensive street tacos, lots of salsas, good nopales tacos.

 

[Diehard]

My favorite is El Paseo on Jacksboro Hwy. Can really get crowded. Reminds me of the way El Chico was 50 years ago, before big corporations temporarily ruined it by trying to turn it into a California/midwestern style Mexican place. Most of their food in freshly made...the chips seem to be freshly fried.

My favorite unique Tex-Mex place was Caros on Bluebonnet Circle. Very unusual but tasty. It's what I went to when I did not want traditional Tex-Mex.

Man, Caro's was really great. Different taste in a way but kind of like Mama's Pizza .Different but good. Was there a LOT.

 

[HG73]

My favorite is El Paseo on Jacksboro Hwy. Can really get crowded. Reminds me of the way El Chico was 50 years ago, before big corporations temporarily ruined it by trying to turn it into a California/midwestern style Mexican place. Most of their food in freshly made...the chips seem to be freshly fried.

My favorite unique Tex-Mex place was Caros on Bluebonnet Circle. Very unusual but tasty. It's what I went to when I did not want traditional Tex-Mex.

Caros was Dad's favorite. Puffy chips. Waiter had the absolute worst hairpiece ever. Hilarious.

 

[frogs9497]

Not fancy, but Benito’s is good. On Magnolia.

 

[Realtorfrog]

Is that the one on N Main, on the west side before the Stockyards? If so I agree. First found it in the mid-80s as an undergrad and thought it was awesome. Always a good sign to look around and see nothing but Spanish speakers.

Hottest hot sauce in FW!! And they’re open until 2am. New owners so could have changed

 

[Dogfrog]

Man, Caro's was really great. Different taste in a way but kind of like Mama's Pizza .Different but good. Was there a LOT.

As I recall years ago the original was near Curzon and Camp Bowie? The puffy tacos were awesome and when you left the place you were gone with the winds (and that’s a good thing).

 

[BrewingFrog]

As I recall years ago the original was near Curzon and Camp Bowie? The puffy tacos were awesome and when you left the place you were gone with the winds (and that’s a good thing).

It is my understanding that the original Caro's is in McAllen, and is still in bidness. I am planning on visiting friends down there in a couple of weeks, and shall report my findings...

 

[Frog Attack II]

Just as a follow-up... We went to the stock show and exhibition hall tonight... But we hit Dos Molinas beforehand....great referral! Loved it. Will try some more of these as well.

Thx to KillerFrogs Family!

 

[froginaustin]

Is that the one on N Main, on the west side before the Stockyards? If so I agree. First found it in the mid-80s as an undergrad and thought it was awesome. Always a good sign to look around and see nothing but Spanish speakers.

A good sign for a hole-in-the-wall Tex-Mex place is the same as for a hole-in-the -wall diner.

Lots of fat people eating there.

 

[OICU812]

A good sign for a hole-in-the-wall Tex-Mex place is the same as for a hole-in-the -wall diner.

Lots of fat people eating there.

Gordos!

 

[CountryFrog]

There's a new Taco Casa that just opened up on 287 between Mansfield and Arlington.

 

[Dogfrog]

Will second the suggestion for Jesus BBQ. A fair price for a platter of cheese and onion crack. I’m also a patron of La Tortilandia on Berry.

NF

Yea we often go down to LT after games to get away from the crowds. Owner’s a good guy.

 

[JugbandFrog]

Juan’sBurrito Express off McCart has been solid for over 30 years

 

[JugbandFrog]

It is my understanding that the original Caro's is in McAllen, and is still in bidness. I am planning on visiting friends down there in a couple of weeks, and shall report my findings...

I lived down there forever and never heard it ever mentioned. While you are down there, check out Teddy’s BBQ in Weslaco (my cousins’s Top 50 bbq joint) His bbq is excellent.

While you are at it, if you want THE BEST chicken fried steak in all the lands go to Monterrwy Cafe and order the Special Mexican Dinner (comes with two enchiladas, one taco, rice,beans, and a chicken fried steak),

Weslaco has MANY great eating options and a reason I left there weighing 370 lbs!

 

[OICU812]

Special Mexican Dinner (comes with two enchiladas, one taco, rice,beans, and a chicken fried steak

I’ll have the side order of angioplasty with that, please.

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog]

Btw, I have it on good authority that Joe T's could be sold soon.

 

[Limp Lizard]

It is my understanding that the original Caro's is in McAllen, and is still in bidness. I am planning on visiting friends down there in a couple of weeks, and shall report my findings...

Please do. Thank you.

 

[tyler durden]

I second the recommendation of Benito’s on Magnolia. Don’t sleep on Paco’s either. I could have a plate of tlacayos every day.