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    Cardona Cafe

    4.4 (80 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
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    Soft Beef Tacos
    Yitzhak O.

    I ordered two soft tacos with beef. They weren't what I expected. They had lettuce and tomatoes covering them. I was expecting Queso for some reason. They were very good but I'll read the descriptions more closely next time. I might try something else next time. I picked up some of their Beef Tamales and they are really good. I also picked up some of their Spicy chips for home. I remember eating their Chips at Los Alamos when they were in business. They were good and the Los Alamos salsas were very good and 9am the right amount of spiciness for me. Muy picante!!! I miss Alfred, Alex, and Norma. They always knew what I wanted and sometimes would make recommendations. I usually ordered Chorizo con Huevo with chopped jalepenos. They expanded my knowledge of TexMex breakfast.

    Charro Beans came with meal! Perfectly sized, hearty & oh so good like homemade! Is my Abuela back there?
    JB M.

    Aah Yes! Backstory: I wanted to know who made that delicious, perfectly crispy tortilla chip from Taco Casa & one day while there, I noticed some boxes that read "Cardona Foods" in their kitchen & after searching online, I came across this Authentic TexMex treasure! It was even better than I expected from the fast service to the delicious savory food that was better than than any TexMex in Dallas. I wish they were closer to me & open more hours but the fact that they only run Lunch hours was an indication that they really take focus on their food & specialize in TexMex, not Tex-Messss! Mmmmmm, sooo Goood!

    Migas, charro beans and ranchero sauce.
    Jeannie M.

    We come here almost every Sunday for breakfast, migas are the BEST! Breakfast is only served on Sunday, 9-2. They are closed on Saturday. You can also order off the regular menu. Migas are served with charro beans-perfect flavor and potatoes. Ask for the ranchero sauce, it's served warm and has a perfect seasoning! Coffee is very good too! Melissa is the best waitress

    Mexican dinner!
    Chuck M.

    My wife and I have a "lunch date" each and every Thursday. There are times when we get into a "rut" and eat at the same restaurants over and over. This week my wife said we were going somewhere new, some place I hadn't beet to before. I was intrigued and excited. We drove into an industrial area off Meacham Blvd. She said we were there and told me to turn into the parking lot of a warehouse looking building. The funny thing was there was no sign out front letting anyone know what the building was. We walked in the door and the restaurant was packed. Someone knew something that I didn't! We were seated immediately. Chip and salsa arrived at our table shortly after we had time to look at the extensive menu. I was watching the plates being delivered to the adjoining tables, the plates and servings were massive. Oh my gosh, no one could go away hungry from Cardona's! My wife ordered the "lite" lunch with a crispy taco, rice and refried beans. I ordered the Mexican Diner which consisted of a homemade tamale and choice of enchilada. I opted for the sour cream chicken enchilada. As we were waiting on our entrees we munched on tortilla chips and salsa. The chips were hot and crisp, not greasy at all the the salsa had just enough "kick" to make it interesting to the taste buds. Our entree arrived very quickly and they were fantastic. My plate had one of the best tamales on it I've ever had at a restaurant. The chicken enchilada was packed full of shredded chicken meat. The rice and refried beans were both seasoned perfectly. My wife said her crispy taco was delicious. It's so refreshing to have a new restaurant on our Thursday "lunch date" rotation. We'll definitely be back soon to "Cardona's" for lunch. Seek out the restaurant, you won't be sorry! It's worth the hunt to find it!

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    8 years ago

    This place is amazing, a hidden gem in Fort Worth. I highly recommend this place the food is great and the service is fast.

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    My new favorite Mexican food joint. Been there for lunch and breakfast. Excellent!

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    11 years ago

    Why have we never been here before? Really nice staff, food is amazing! They also cater and you can order ahead for your paryy.

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    12 years ago

    Just to let everyone know, they are now open on Sundays til 2 pm..I love the chips and hot sauce..

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    11 years ago

    Went for Breakfast, we both ordered the Huevos rancheros, the food and service was SUPER, what more could you ask for.

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    10 years ago

    This is great mexican food. Sour cream enchiladas are the best. Balentina is a very friendly and awesom server. We always request her.

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    8 years ago

    Went yesterday for my birthday. Best food I have had in years! Plan on coming back again and again.

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    11 years ago

    Love going here for lunch. Good Mexican food at a good price. Service is always good. They are very accommodating for large groups.

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    10 years ago

    Food was ok. I had the chicken fajitas. Asked for no beans could see where they just scraped it off my plate.

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    Mezcales Mexican Bar & Grill - Steak Fajitas

    Mezcales Mexican Bar & Grill

    4.4(417 reviews)
    3.9 miFar West
    $$

    Mezcales is my go-to Mexican food spot. I have not had a bad meal here. The food, the service, and…read morethe ambiance are all five star. The menu is extensive. There is something for everyone. There's plenty of seating as well as bar seating. I've been there on a weekend night when a Mariachi band was playing. That made the experience even more enjoyable. When my family and I go we always eat a couple baskets of their homemade chips and salsa and their queso with meat. They have a mild red salsa and a green spicy salsa. Both were fresh and very delicious. I had the Quesadilla dinner, Mexican rice and Charro beans are included. I must say, I have NEVER had better Charro Beans. My family had the Enchilada Dinner, the Carnitas Dinner, and Cowboy Salad. I can't finish this review without mentioning their Frozen Peach Margarita with sugar, no salt...THE. BEST. I. EVER. HAD.

    This has become our go-to local Mexican restaurant. The food is always consistently good, and the…read moreservice is friendly and fast every time we visit. We always start with a cup of queso, which never disappoints. Some of my favorites have been the carne guisada, beef chimichangas, and camarones al mesquite. My husband usually orders the tacos al carbon, enchilada dinner, or the beef quesadilla dinner, and he's enjoyed all of them. Their margaritas are also really good and pair well with the food. The restaurant has plenty of seating, though it can still get pretty busy during peak times. Even when it's full, it's still comfortable enough to have a good conversation without feeling too crowded or loud. Overall, it's a reliable neighborhood spot with good food, good drinks, and consistently solid service.

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    Joe T Garcia's - Steak Fajitas

    Joe T Garcia's

    3.3(2.9k reviews)
    2.8 miNortheast
    $$

    Stopped by Joe T. Garcia's for a quick lunch on my way to a conference and it ended up feeling like…read morea mini escape. The outdoor seating is so charming lush plants, colorful flowers, and a peaceful fountain that makes you want to stay awhile. I had the chicken fajita bowl, and it was fresh, flavorful, and hit the spot. The margaritas were definitely tempting but I behaved and stuck with water... next time for sure. Only minor thing, there was water on the floor going into and inside the bathroom, which could be a slipping hazard. A "wet floor" sign would definitely help. Beautiful atmosphere, relaxed vibe. Such a great little getaway in the middle of the day.

    We were recently in Ft Worth and decided to give Joe T Garcia's a try. We had been about 15 years…read moreago and were not impressed then. But we always hear people talk about how great Joe T's is so we thought maybe we just an isolated bad experience 15 years ago. But this time, it was even worse. Maybe people don't speak unfavorably out of fear of being shamed for not praising this "institution"? We arrived on a Wednesday at 5:30 so fortunately our unpleasant experience was not further worsened with a wait. The patio is still very beautiful and umbrellas were positioned to provide ample shade. But the fly situation was very annoying and could probably be helped with the spinning devices on tables or fans spread throughout the patios. The beauty of the patio doesn't compensate enough to endure the flies. The service started out good with waters, chips/salsa brought instantly. But within 15 minutes the service rapidly declined as more customers were seated. It was very tedious to the point of annoying to get refills on our drinks. Literally within 2-3 minutes of ordering we asked our waitress to switch one of the fajita orders from chicken to beef. She initially said "oh I'm sorry but I JUST put the order in". We looked puzzled and said "ok then it shouldn't be a problem changing it?" She went on to explain that she would add the beef to our table and just switch the chicken order to another table next to us who ordered chicken that she had not put in yet. All of that sounded very bizarre but the food was correct when it was delivered our table. At the time the plates were brought we requested a side of sour cream but it didn't come. After 5-10 minutes we spotted our server and requested it from her. But we still never got the sour cream. As I was paying the tab my daughter noticed that we were charged for an extra chicken fajita. So even though the server got the beef fajita added right after we ordered, she didn't take the chicken off the bill. She adjusted it once we pointed out the error. The food was the biggest disappointment out of all of it. I will always give grace to sub par service or atmosphere if the food is great. I say this with the utmost sincerity, I've had more flavorful beef and chicken at Chipotle. The chicken was so dry and served in big chunks which made it even tougher to chew. I seriously could not detect a hint of any seasoning, not even salt. It was very hot but not like the traditional sizzling fajita hot, more like it had been sitting in a heating pan or under heat lamps. For way too long. The beef was a tad bit easier to chew than the chicken but just as bland. The queso that we ordered tasted like canned cheese sauce watered down with chicken or vegetable broth and a tablespoon of pico added. The portion sizes of the entrees, the tortillas, the pico, the guacamole were all very generous. It's just a shame that it doesn't taste good.

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    Joe T Garcia's - Just gorgeous all throughout the courtyard area.

    Just gorgeous all throughout the courtyard area.

    Joe T Garcia's - Mixed Fajiitas

    Mixed Fajiitas

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    Los Molcajetes

    Los Molcajetes

    4.2(955 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    This place was packed and we opted to sit at the bar. Got lucky as there were 3 seats that opened…read moreup. The bartenders were great! The crispy tacos were delicious. Seasoned and flavorful and stuffed! The salsa is soooo good. Lots of onions and cilantro and the queso was Devine. Cheesy/buttery goodness. Another great experience!

    The restaurant was not busy so there was plenty of sitting yet all that came in were seated close…read moretogether. Would have liked a little space for privacy. I noted their beautiful Mexican pots with fabulous plants around the establishment. We were seated and waited on quickly....ordered margaritas, which was a little bit difficult, because I don't understand Spanish and it seemed our waitress knew little English or we just could not understand her. This was frustrating, can you imagine how long it took us to order the meal. Once done when the chicken & steak fajitas came out fresh and sizzling. Chicken was tender and seasoned perfectly where the steak was tough & bland. The wrong beans were brought, but OH Well, no big deal They have a variety of dishes to select from. (See Photos of Menu) The establishment was handicapped friendly. Was clean on the inside and out. As we ate and drank our drinks, the waitress seated, a lady and her 2 children, one being a very young behind us. Immediately the baby started crying and no break, never quit. That was it for me !! Got a to go box and we were out of there. Lenise, my good friend said her sister loved the place, so now we can say .. we tried it. Hope you have better luck, have a good day.

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    Los Asaderos Mexican Restaurant - Carne Guisada enchiladas on overload!!!

    Los Asaderos Mexican Restaurant

    3.8(304 reviews)
    3.1 miNorthside
    $$

    Well here we are again. I'm giving this business a lot of grace because we come here often. And I…read morehaven't been writing updated review on them. So since mom passed away, everything is pretty poor here! I mean food is still pretty tasty but the service, the expectations, the food presentations. They need a lot of work! The son of the owner is FREAKING LAZY!!!!!! Dad was working the kitchen today and he's in the front of the house being LAZY AS ALWAYS! If he's your server RUN AWAY and come back later or ask for better server. He's entitled. He NEVER EVER comes back to check on you. He avoids eye contact. He'll take your order and then sit down to play on his phone or watch TV. Then take food from the window throw it in your table and never come back. Sit back down to be on his phone. There are 2 servers that are very very good, tall white guy and one lady but the rest are TRASH!!! So if you are looking for great food but can overlook the service this is the place but sometimes even the tasty food can't overcompensate the service. We might not comeback for a bit. Oh and we also saw the son today took our server tip from our table and put it in his pocket! And he didn't clean our table at all. He just pass our table, pocket the $7 and left. And he did not even wait on us at all today! I hope that girl got her tip back! So that was the turning point for us for a while. Watch out for him when you leave cash tip for your server.

    First of all, this place is a gold mine. Came here for lunch with someone who swore this spot had…read moresome of the best local Mexican food around, and I didn't hesitate for a second. From the moment the chips and salsa hit the table, I knew I was in trouble in the best way possible. It tasted like something your grandmother makes without measuring anything, just cooking straight from memory and love. I was told to try the menudo. Normally, that's a dish I approach with caution because it can be a little much for me, but she swore by it. One spoonful in and I wanted to walk straight into the back and hug whoever made it. No exaggeration. The flavors were deep, balanced, and comforting. You can taste the patience, the experience, and the passion it takes to make a dish like that the right way. The service was just as memorable as the food. Warm, welcoming, and genuine. You can tell this is a family affair, the kind of place where everyone cares about what comes out of the kitchen and how you're treated at the table. Los Asaderos Mexican Restaurant is the kind of spot that reminds you why local places matter. I'm already planning a return because there's no way I'm leaving this menu unexplored. This is comfort food done with heart, and it shows in every bite.

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    Los Asaderos Mexican Restaurant - Carne Guisido Enchaladas.  Special request they make for me!!

    Carne Guisido Enchaladas. Special request they make for me!!

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    Chuy's - QUESO - Blend of melted cheese, Green Chile & Ranchero Sauces. Add seasoned ground beef, guacamole & pico de gallo.

    Chuy's

    3.6(423 reviews)
    5.1 miArlington Heights
    $$

    What an absolutely phenomenal experience. We are in such awe from our experience I am sitting on…read morethe sofa over one month later talking about how wonderful our first experience at Chuys. Daniel was our waiter and was so professional and treated us like we were family and welcome in his family home/restaurant. We were in excellent hands. From this moment, we didn't even need to try the food, we knew we were in good hands. True Texan hospitality. He was patient, explained the menu, personable, made local recommendations. If I were a restaurant owner, this is who I would want to work for my business. Thank you! We sat in a booth near the bar area. We opted for this when we came in because the dining room seemed quite crowded. We didn't have any cocktails during our visit because we were driving. They did look lovely though. We ordered a mocktail and this was beautifully crafted. It wasn't slapped together and was perfectly balanced and had the perfect amount of citrus. Our enchiladas with special sauce was out of this world. The flavor and the quality of the meat. We went back to another location a few days later and it missed the mark. Please come here to this location! Everyone knows what they are doing and you can taste it in the quality of the food and it shows in the service. A huge kudos to knowing good talent as this industry is not easy. We will absolutely be back. We have loved ones in Texas and were visiting from out of state. I am so thankful for this first experience. Thank you Daniel and team! Merry Christmas!!!

    Food: Boom boom sauce was amazing as Always. Services:…read more asked for beef enchiladas received chicken Wife ordered beef fajita quesadilla she also received chicken then she brought me the wrong card back when i paid .... The struggle was real... Ambiance:it Chuys it's looks cool always.. we will be back we love Chuys today was just not our day i guess ‍

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    Chuy's - GUACAMOLE - Fresh avocados & Salsa Fresca, all mashed up.

    GUACAMOLE - Fresh avocados & Salsa Fresca, all mashed up.

    Chuy's - PANCHOS - Tostada chips, refried beans, cheese and your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground beef.

    PANCHOS - Tostada chips, refried beans, cheese and your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground beef.

    Chuy's - QUESADILLAS  - Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, green chiles & onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream & tomatoes.

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    QUESADILLAS - Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, green chiles & onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream & tomatoes.

    Buena Vida

    Buena Vida

    4.1(193 reviews)
    5.8 miSouthside
    $$

    My friend and I came here last spring. The parking is limited, however we were able to find parking…read moreon the side of the restauraunt. The interior and exterior of Buena Vida is warm and inviting. The staff were friendly and quick with our order. There are plenty of areas to sit and their menu offers a variety of options. I opted for the barbacoa and chipotle lime tacos with a side of borracho beans. The beans were flavorful and paired well with the yummy tacos. My friend enjoyed her tacos as well. My meal satisfied me without feeling stuffed. I look forward to my next visit.

    Man, this one was a complete surprise. Our original plans for the evening were thrown off due to…read morenot knowing which places in the area were open when, so we opted for this place since it was accessible and the parking seemed to be more reasonable than others in the area. They're your typical trendy taco place, with their own selection of merchandise and crazy/cheesy jokes strewn about on t-shirts and signage. They have an ample bar space, but it looked like only one patron was interested in that; the rest of us were there to eat. You order your food at the counter and get a buzzer to come back and pick it up. The staff is friendly enough, but you don't really interact with them much since it's all pretty much self service after you go to the counter. The drink station has cane sugar based sodas; it's a bit heavy on the foam, but otherwise good. We opted for the birria pizza, a couple of cups of pozole, and a side of elote. Everything was solid. The elote was good, not great, but the pozole really hit the spot given how cold it was outside. The birria pizza is what blew me away, though. This was easily one of the most unique, but tasty, things I've ever had. It's not really a pizza, more like a topped quesadilla, but they did a great job of it. I'd not only come back here next time I'm in Fort Worth, I'd be interested in opening a location in Houston if I had the money to franchise it.

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    Buena Vida - Looking toward the order counter and kitchen.

    Looking toward the order counter and kitchen.

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    Buena Vida

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