Here’s where to get great Mexican food in Fort Worth, according to locals
Fort Worth locals say that these Mexican restaurants are ones they go back to over and over again — and they’re not Joe T.’s, Pulido’s or The Original.
I’ve been active on Nextdoor, a social media app designed for neighborhoods, asking users about their favorite restaurants and updating them on all things dining related.
Members have been generous with recommendations. I’ve already rounded up which Italian restaurants locals love. And I also put together a list of affordable meals around town. But this time, I’m going to tell you about which Mexican restaurants people suggest.
Favorite local spots for Mexican
La Rueda
Where is it? 2317 Oakland Blvd., Fort Worth
What is it? A “no frills” Tex-Mex restaurant with steak, hamburgers and other American options. Breakfast dishes include chilaquiles, pancakes, pork chop and eggs and fajita omelettes. The main menu has enchiladas, chile rellenos and affordable steak dinners.
Recommended by: Crystal T said it’s one of her neighborhood favorites in east Fort Worth. In a previous Star-Telegram article, a reader recommended La Rueda for their mac and cheese or chicken enchiladas.
Taqueria La Revolución
Where is it? 4000 E. Belknap St., Haltom City and 7509 Grapevine Highway, North Richland Hills.
What is it? Authentic Mexican street tacos, agua frescas and papas asadas (roasted potatoes). Texas Monthly just recognized this spot in their “25 best new Texas taquerias” list.
Recommended by: Jacqlene J. suggested this spot, saying their tacos are delicious. Texas Monthly taco editor, José R. Ralat, praised their “taco gobernador,” a crispy and cheesy shrimp taco. While he says this spot excels in seafood, Ralat also recommended their ribeye taco.
Las Fuentes Taqueria
Where is it? 2216 W. Seminary Dr., Fort Worth
What is it? Primarily a taqueria known for birria and barbacoa, but also serves Mexican comfort food like enchiladas and soups and a popular breakfast.
Recommended by: Cristina Plascencia said Las Fuentes has, “the best Traditional Mexican Breakfast food.”
La Casa De Lina
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Where is it? 5216 Wedgmont Circle North, Fort Worth
What is it? Mexican comfort food known for agua frescas, frozen margaritas, enchiladas (mole, salsa verde and sour cream trio), pambazos and desserts.
Recommended by: Jenny Spencer says Casa De Lina is her family’s favorite for an “authentic, family owned experience.” Eats Beat’s Bud Kennedy says this family-owned restaurant is “one of Fort Worth’s best little Mexican breakfast cafes along with Tesoro, Cafecito and Esperanza’s.”
El Paseo
Where is it? 5436 Jacksboro Highway, Fort Worth. Also has locations in Azle and Mineral Wells.
What is it? Old-school Tex-Mex cantina known for fajitas, enchiladas, flautas, chile con queso and margaritas.
Recommended by: Richard Wright recommends the Fort Worth location for their affordable meals.
Cafecito
Where is it? 401 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth
What is it? Known for breakfast with pink-tortilla tacos, burritos, but also serves pink chilaquiles, molletes and sincronizadas (ham and cheese quesadillas).
Recommended by: Sylvia Lozano said, “Food was great, service was great. It was decorated really cute! Loved the atmosphere!”
If you want to connect with me on Nextdoor, my profile can be found under my name Ella Gonzales. Feel free to also send restaurant news tips to my email, egonzales@star-telegram.com.