Where To Find The Best Mexican & Tex-Mex Food In Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth has a variety of delicious cuisines and incredible restaurants to tempt your palate, from casual eateries  to upscale gourmet spots. This can sometimes be overwhelming when you just want to plan a dinner out. If you’re in the mood for Mexican food, you’re in luck, as Fort Worth has some of the best Mexican restaurants in all of Texas. For your next date night, family night, or just night out on the town, check out the list of top-rated Mexican restaurants below and see which one sounds best.

Los Molcajetes

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The small dining establishment of Los Molcajetes is usually packed with customers, and for good reason: it’s known for the best Mexican food in Fort Worth. Unassumingly situated in a local strip mall, this casual restaurant serves delicious Mexican staples, such as guacamole, fajitas, and quesadillas. It’s a great spot for both kids and adults, as it has a children’s menu but also serves tasty margaritas.

The ambiance and service here is warm, inviting, and friendly, which keeps customers coming back for more.

Location:  4320 Western Center Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137

Esperanza’s Restaurant & Bakery

As one of the most popular neighborhood eateries in the Fort Worth area, Esperanza’s Restaurant & Bakery has prided itself on serving some of the most delicious, authentic Mexican food around for years. The restaurant is a continuation of Joe T. Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant, which used authentic Garcia families dating back to 1935.

Stop by for a lovely brunch and make sure to try the chili relleno and the huevos a la mexicana. Remember, if you want your dish to be extra spicy, simply ask for it to be served Mexicana style, and the chef will add some jalapenos and onions. You also won’t want to skip out on the guacamole. Thanks to its popularity, the restaurant has expanded and you can now find the eatery at two different locations in Fort Worth, on North Main Street and Park Place Avenue. Grab some baked goods on your way out.

Location: 2122 North Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76164

El Paseo

Open since 1986, El Paseo offers modern takes on traditional Mexican recipes. The kitchen prides itself on selecting and using only the best and freshest ingredients around, from produce to premium meats. If you head to El Paseo with a lot of people, try the restaurant’s platter, which includes an array of quesadillas, flautas, and nachos. Other customer favorites include chile con queso, carne guizada, and steak ranchero.

This family-run business welcomes children and big groups, and you can enjoy a delicious Tex-Mex meal any day of the week except Monday and Sunday evenings.

Location: 5436 Jacksboro Highway, Fort Worth, Texas 76114

Los Vaqueros

With a few different locations now having opened up, Los Vaqueros  has become a local favorite thanks to the old family recipes it uses, as well as the quality of its customer service. Third-generation Mexican Americans run this restaurant, and they’ve impressed the importance of family and making their customers feel like they’re at home on all their wonderful staff members.

The restaurant caters to a variety of dietary preferences, as it serves plenty of vegetarian taco and enchilada options. Try the crispy beef taco, and finish up a big meal with their most popular dessert: praline. Best of all, the establishment is in the Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District, so you can browse this beautiful neighborhood right before or after your meal here.

Location: 2629 North Main St., Fort Worth, Texas 76164

Chuy’s

Head on down to Chuy’s restaurant, which first started in 1982 when its original location opened up in Austin. The food here comes out fast but good, and the atmosphere is casual and friendly. If you’re looking for a place to have an intimate conversation, Chuy’s might not be it, as both the decor and music tend to be on the louder side of things. However, this makes it a great destination for a fun Friday night out. Try the tortilla soup, baja shrimp tacos, or pretty much anything from the nacho bar, and you won’t regret it.

Location: 2401 W. Seventh St., Fort Worth, Texas, 76107

Dos Molina’s Mexican Restaurant

Dos Molina’s Mexican Restaurant has served original Mexican cuisine to locals and visitors for years near the Stockyards National Historic District. Regular customers recommend the tamale dinner and chicken enchiladas, though you can’t go wrong with almost anything on this menu.

This intimate family restaurant has a service staff that is incredibly attentive and friendly, and the portions are large enough to satisfy even the biggest of appetites. Stop on by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and make yourself right at home in this cozy Mexican eatery.

Location: 404 NW 25th St, Fort Worth, TX 76164

Don Artemio Restaurant

For a slightly more upscale Mexican cuisine experience, try Don Artemio Restaurant. The prestigious James Beard Awards honored Don Artemio Restaurant by naming the kitchen and establishment a 2023 restaurant and chef nominee. Chef Juan Ramon Cardenas, a chef, food engineer, and gastronomic researcher, carefully crafted the menu to reflect nuanced, traditional Mexican flavors.

Designed like an old Mexican house, the restaurant has a central patio surrounded by rooms. Reservations in advance are highly encouraged.

Location:  3268 W. Seventh St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107

Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Seafood

This Mexican spot focuses more on authentic Mexican dishes rather than the usual Tex-Mex you might find in Texas. At Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Seafood, as the name insinuates, you’ll also get to enjoy plenty of seafood dishes in addition to the usually meat-heavy Mexican staples. Some customer favorites include tostada de ceviche and molcajete de mariscos.

Location:  7419 Camp Bowie W. Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76116

Have you been to any of the Mexican restaurants on this list? If we missed one of your favorites in town, let us know by contacting us at Hiley Hyundai of Fort Worth, as we’d love to include your suggestions in a future post.