I hesitate to write this review as it was nice to have the place you myself on a Sunday morning…read more However, this gem is too good not to share. This small, strip center cafe is decorated authentically and the music is a nice touch. There is really a Mexican vibe. The service was outstanding as it should have been with only one customer. I ordered 3 bean, bacon, and egg tacos to go. A little small but for under 3 bucks big enough. Homemade tortillas and fresh ingredients. The 2 choices of salsa lit this lightweight up. But each one has fantastic flavor. This place will definitely get a return visit.

Delicious!!! My fiancée found this on Google and I'm super glad he did…read more I had the chilaquiles which had crispy tortillas, green salsa, and 2 eggs topped with crema & cheese. They're hands down the best I've ever had. He had the huevos rancheros that came with beans and papas. Service was friendly and fast. Definitely authentic and definitely recommend.

We have been chasing this wonderful establishment for about 40 years now; they are that wonderful!…read moreRicky was our concierge for our last dining experience perfect to a tee! Answered all of our questions and Wendy and Richard the bus crew were on the job! We are big tippers for great service! Must admit the young people who were lucky enough to be born into this restaurant family are blessed beyond measure. Quite a few grew up with my musically inclined kids at DHS. In conclusion you really can't go wrong with this dining choice whether Church crowd or for an occasional adult beverage, they can't be beat! Laura Fleming

Matador used to be reasonably priced. Now the prices have doubled. Same food which is OK. Same…read moreatmosphere-not Dallas cool at all with Dallas prices. $$$ Really-how hard is it to make Tex-Mex. For around $18-20.00 a plate. All extras are a la mode and and priced. Example chopped onions for your cheese enchilada $1.49. Are you kidding me? Better places to eat for sure. Try Villa Grande. Great prices and date-like atmosphere, Matador is somewhat of a 'dive'. Not a place for a date or celebration. I am a former 20-25 year customer.

Pretty good food. Ecellent service as well. I was surprised by the atmosphere and ambiance.read more

Came here last weekend for the first time and loved it! I hadn't had good authentic street tacos in…read moreawhile and this place didn't disappoint. Hubby and I both ordered the 3 taco plate where you get to choose your own tacos. I got the nopales, carne asada, and lengua. It comes with a side of rice, delicious beans with pork, and I added on a side of elotes. The food was delicious and filling and decently priced! We also tried their margaritas and a margarita flight. The mango chili margarita was so good and had a good amount of tequila. The white peach frozen margarita was delicious as well! Will def be back!

I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. The food was outstanding. The service was…read morephenomenal. You will never wait for a refill on chips, salsa, drinks, anything. I got the fajita burrito and it was perfection. The staff are so friendly and kind, and it has become our new favorite Mexican spot around Denton. Highly recommend! I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. The food was outstanding. The service was phenomenal. You will never wait for a refill on chips, salsa, drinks, anything. I got the fajita burrito and it was perfection. The staff are so friendly and kind, and it has become our new favorite Mexican spot around Denton. Highly recommend!

It's Mexican done right here, and the food is consistently great and environment is the best in…read moretown for a fiesta and relaxing time for the moment. This is a very mystical experience for first time diners, but it's a tradition that started over fifty years ago when my professor father, Joseph Lea Fearing III took us children to the Ruddell St. and Texas 380 location. This place makes the best Chicken Mole and Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas in town and during the Christmas holidays, be sure to check out the special made tamales. Cheers, Mark F.

Wild cactus is located walking distance to the Denton Square and has very chic and inviting…read moreambiance. We came with our kids prior to a Halloween function and I will say though our kids are older (teens), this place is better suited for date night, girls night, or a casual social outing. Their food menu is limited and you can tell that their crown jewel is the drink menu. The food was "ok" but we were most disappointed at the small cup of guacamole labeled as "table-side" for an exorbitant $15 dollars. Ambiance and drinks were good but not sure I would return unless it was for convenience and drinks only.

Just had the chips and salsa and drinks with the adult kids. Drinks are great . Grace is an…read moreoutstanding server. Friendly, chatted us up, needs a raise. Ambiance is great. Awesome vibe

We had a really great experience overall! The food was amazing, the service was excellent, and the…read moreatmosphere felt relaxed and casual--perfect for a laid-back meal. Everything we ordered was delicious. The guacamole tasted super fresh, the queso was flavorful and came in a generous portion, and the salsa had just the right amount of kick without being too spicy. The only small hiccup was the chips situation--they give you big portions of guac, queso, and salsa, but the chips come in a tiny bowl. (Literally 10 chips) very sad for 6 people to fight over so little of chips. Not a huge deal, just a bit surprising. We also tried the margaritas--they had great flavor, though they tasted absent of tequila. Overall, we really enjoyed it and would definitely go back...maybe next time we bring our own chips! :)

If I could give La Fondita Mexican Restaurant six stars, I would legally change the rating system…read morejust to make it happen. Let me set the scene: I walked in expecting a casual meal and maybe a decent taco. What I got instead was a borderline spiritual awakening wrapped in foil and served with rice and beans. First of all -- the giant piña colada. When they say giant, they are not messing around. This thing arrived like it had its own gravitational pull. I'm pretty sure I saw a small family of tourists orbiting it. One sip and I was transported to a beach that doesn't even exist on any map -- coconutty, icy perfection with just enough kick to make me briefly consider texting my boss that I've moved to an island and won't be returning. Then came the beans. Listen carefully: I don't throw this word around lightly -- perfect. These beans were so good I genuinely paused mid-bite and just stared into the middle distance reevaluating my entire life. Creamy, rich, seasoned like someone's abuela whispered ancient secrets into the pot. I would trust these beans with my taxes, my passwords, and honestly my emotional well-being. And the corn tortillas... dear lord, the corn tortillas. I have had tortillas in many places, including at my own abuela's table -- and saying this feels like confessing a sin -- but these might be the best I've ever had besides abuela's. Warm, soft, slightly charred in all the right places, like they were handmade by someone who has been perfecting this craft since before I was born and possibly before electricity was invented. If I could build a house out of these tortillas, I would. I would live there. Happily. And then--just when I thought things couldn't escalate further--the huevos rancheros arrived. Eggs cooked to that perfect sweet spot where the yolk still has a little rebellion left in it, laid over a bed of everything that matters, all tied together with a sauce that refuses to be anything less than unforgettable. It's the kind of breakfast that makes you question why you ever settle for anything less in life. Comforting, bold, and somehow both rustic and wildly impressive at the same time. Everything else on the plate? Outstanding. Rice that actually deserves to be eaten and not just politely ignored. Salsa that sneaks up on you like, "oh this is nice--OH okay there it is." Service? Friendly, fast, and somehow emotionally supportive. Atmosphere? The kind of place where you immediately feel like a regular even if it's your first time. Final verdict: If you are anywhere within a 50-mile radius of Denton and you are not eating at La Fondita Mexican Restaurant, you are making a series of deeply questionable life choices. I came in hungry. I left changed.

Amazing service, my wife is pregnant and wants to go into labor so I asked for spicy food on…read moreDoorDash and they gave me a spicy sauce to help her.

Very super yumy chips and beans and super yummy salsa. Very excellent service thanks to a woman…read more named Julie. The ambiance was super great , i imagine havent been there in years!!!

Just left Chuy's in Denton and immediately remembered exactly why I became a fan in the first…read moreplace. We started things off right with chips, jalapeño ranch dip, and queso, which is honestly the only proper way to begin a Chuy's visit. The queso was warm, creamy, and exactly what my soul needed, and the chips with that jalapeño ranch were the cherry on top. Speaking of cherries, we also got the Tito's cherry limeade, and it was the spring we didn't know we needed to bounce. Crisp, cold, a little dangerous in the cutest way, and honestly adorable -- the perfect little kick to start the meal. Our waiter was top notch: kind, attentive, and somehow always there right when we needed something without ever hovering. That kind of service makes the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. For food, we ordered the Baja shrimp tacos, and when I say the shrimp is BIG, I mean it (and no, we're definitely not out here flattering any men ). The shrimp was cooked perfectly, flavorful, and absolutely the star of the plate. They came with rice and beans, and even though I forgot to ask for the cilantro lime rice , I was still super happy with everything. We also got the steak fajita Tex-Mex burrito bowl, and every single bite just kept getting better. The steak was tender, packed with flavor, and once it all got mixed together with the salsa and scooped up on the crispy tostada, it was perfection. This meal was such a good reminder of why Chuy's became a favorite for me in the first place -- fun atmosphere, great food, amazing service, and one of those dinners that just hits from the first chip to the last bite.

Chuy's never misses! From the moment you walk in, the vibe is fun, colorful, and welcoming. The…read moreservice was fast and super friendly--our server made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. The food? Amazing. Everything came out fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The Tex-Mex here is seriously top tier, and the portions are more than worth it. And let's not forget the creamy jalapeño dip... easily one of the best things on the menu! If you're looking for a spot with great food, great service, and a lively atmosphere, Chuy's is definitely the place to go. I'll 100% be coming back