Fred's gets a modest upgrade to 3 stars. While it's never quite lived up to what I want it to be, it's also not as frustrating as my earlier experiences made it feel. The location is convenient, the patio is still a nice draw, and the burgers are solid, even if they're on the pricey side for what you get. The atmosphere is casual and familiar, and it's an easy place to stop in without much planning. Service can still feel hit-or-miss, and the value doesn't always line up with the cost, but overall the experience has been... fine. Nothing exceptional, nothing terrible. It's a place you can go, have a meal, and leave without strong feelings either way. I wouldn't call it a destination, but it works if you're nearby and want something predictable. A neutral three-star experience feels appropriate at this point. Keep on trying! read more

This burger and fried chicken spot is 100% worth the hype! I didn't realize they were featured on Food Network but totally makes sense. This is a place to take your family or friends, not from Texas, that come to visit. Or, if you're just hankering for some good ol' comfort food. The portions are huge, the food is flavorful and you can't go wrong with any menu item. Even though the place was packed (always a good sign) our waitress stayed on top of everything and made sure we were taken care of. Great food, great service, and definitely a spot I'd go back to. The chicken fried steak was out of this world! The bolo burger is a must order. I loved the sourdough batter they use and fries, onion rings and fried pickles were outstanding. And I cannot forget about the chili burger. All delicious. My phone died so I didn't get to take pictures. You will not be disappointed. read more

Slow moving on being greeted to be seated, but not a deal breaker to ruin our evening. Hostess was really nice and sat us right away in the bar area. Our waiter the bartender greeted us soon after to take our drink order. I would recommend the Hot Pink and Paloma. Both are excellent drinks! I ordered the Fred burger with fries and it was so good! Food came out in a timely manner after placing order. The music in the restaurant is perfect for an evening out. Would highly recommend for a family dinner or a night out for parents without the kiddos to enjoy a great meal with a drink. read more

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I'm going to park this right here! One of the best burgers we have had in a long time. The hamburger is seasoned and Juicy, (perfectly cooked) the bun is light and airy with the right amount of toasting. 2 slices of tomatoes, with cheese, extra pickles, onions, mayo and mustard. Pure perfection. The fries arrived hot and seasoned. I'd challenge anyone to find a better burger in DFW. To whom ever could eat "the big Fred" deserves a medal! Service was exceptional. Fast and courtesy with a warm smile. read more

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We had a party of 8, and our waitress was very attentive and took great care of us. The portions are huge, the food was well seasoned, and we all left happy. The environment is fun, with a lot of Texas themed decorations, neon signs, and music in the background. Fred's is definitely worth a visit, but make sure you show up hungry! read more

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Met a friend here for an early dinner on a Tuesday night and was very pleased with the experience. Our lovely server was always smiling and very attentive, checking on us frequently without being pushy. The burgers are great and the sweet potato fries were delicious. Note: Burgers are cooked medium rare to medium. Be sure to let your server know if you want the center cooked all the way through. (Our server didn't ask how we'd like them done and I wish I'd mentioned my preference.) The restaurant is also a bit loud (even at 5pm on a Thursday), but we could still hear each other fine for conversation. Definitely a great place to grab an affordable lunch or dinner if you're in the area. read more

We hadn't been to Fred's in a few months and tonight was a good reason why. Fried pickles were too salty, burgers were dry and well done... too tightly packed, not seasoned at all. It was very disappointing. Not to forget our service was just mediocre. Things need to improve. read more

2 hours for kids tenders and nachos! The food was super cold on top of that. The server was really trying to support multiple areas. The other kids were standing around, no sense of urgency. It does not take 4 people to clean a table. There needs to be better communication and management. So sad, we were waiting for so long for Fred's to open. read more

You NEVER go wrong at Fred's. The food is always fantastic, the beer always cold, and the service and people are exceptional. We bring our grandkids, visitors, and friends here. Quickly became our weekly go to bar and grill. read more

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Fred's was okay! We liked our actual meal, which consisted of the Original Fred's Burger and Chicken Fried Steak sandwich. However, our starter wasn't that great as the queso tasted like it was re-heated/not fresh. The chips were alright. We hardly saw our waitress except at the beginning when she took our order, a totally different person brought our food. We assumed she was the only one working but we could have been wrong. These days it seems to be the norm for one server be on a shift serving every table. Regardless, we received our food in a timely matter. I don't think we will return though, for the price we paid I would've expected more from the food. It wasn't as good this time around. read more

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I wanted to try Fred's since coming to TX because it was on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive In and Dives. It did not disappoint. We tried the loaded fries. It's enough for 3 or 4 to eat from. The Big Smash burger and the Hot Honey chicken is to die for. The hot honey chicken was delicious. The classic margaritas had a nice punch to it it. I love classic cocktails. Needless to say, I had plenty to take home. read more

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I've been here twice and it's been pretty solid both times.The first time it got the cheese burger and fries.The burger was nice and hot and pretty juicy.The fries were hand cut and were pretty good.No complaints.Now the second time I came in I got the chicken club sandwich and substituted onion rings for the fries.I wish the guy would I've told me there was a up charge of 3 bucks for the rings.The club sandwich was pretty big and I could barely finish it.The only complaint about the sandwich was the chicken was a bit dry.As far as the onion rings go they are hand breaded and were pretty solid.The only thing about this place they are a bit pricey.I think my last bill was 24 bucks plus tip.Thats a little much for lunch.I still like this place and will be back.Just not all the time.But I will pop in every now and then. read more

We met here because its central to all the adult offspring. WOW we where impressed. Sat in the bar area and had a magherita(frozen) it was very good and only one needed. (I think they may have specials but we didnt have the timing right, however the price was fine) Several of us got burgers and they where big and did not disappoint. Came with fries and you can upgrade them to loaded. My daughters both did and they where covered and smothered in cheesy goodness. My son and his wife tried the chicken fried steak which came with 2 sides and was HUGE. This is a relaxed bar atmosphere and staff is attentive and food delish.. Add it to the love list read more

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The burger was fine but the fries were over-salted and incredibly mushy. It also gave me violent food poisoning. Guy Fieri really let me down read more

Really great local atmosphere. Great food. Reasonable prices. Staff was friendly and attentive.

This is a great place to get a filling and great meal! There is variety and the food is filling and delicious! The service was great! It is casual and sometimes crowded, but that just says it's a local favorite! read more

I've been in here before and it was not good. The manager was totally rude and didn't seem to know how to professionally de-escalate tense situations. The food was great and the atmosphere is nice, but if Jose Luis Solano is managing, just leave. read more

The burgers are good. However, we ordered the chips and queso to start. The chips tasted like they were fried in paint. Seriously tasted like paint. We didn't eat them. We told the waitress. She said awwwww sorry. And that's it. We still paid for them. Yes. I'm mad at that because that is service 101. But we did not complain. We paid the bill, tipped as one should and left. Morale of the story. Don't get the chips. You will ruin your appetite and spend money to not eat. read more

The best BLT I've ever had, hands down! My husband loved his burger as well. The bacon was the bomb. When we walked in we were greeted with friendly smiles. read more

Hadn't been here in several years and we've been back 3 times in the last month. We love their burgers and the variety of choices. The loaded cheese fries are amazing and fresh cut fries. read more

Fred's Texas Cafe - Western Center - Spicy chicken sandwich and onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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I LOVE FRED's! They have such delicious burgers and affordable brews. It feels like a fun neighborhood spot where you are bound to run into someone you know. read more

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Food was better than last time, service was awesome, but as a frequent customer I was wondering why the place was empty. I've been here many times and have never seen it so bad. What it boils down too is it is not a comfortable environment. I understand restaurants turning air way down to speed up turnover but this is ridiculous. I have not been able to remove my coat. It is freezing in here!!! read more

I know I am not alone in lamenting the passing of the original Fred's on Currie. Even back on Currie Street I was not a fan of the Fort, and especially of the newer Fort (well, except for that new restroom. LOL). If we could not find a booth or seat at the bar in the area next to the kitchen, we left for another destination until another day not far away. The new place on Camp Bowie leaves me colder than a frozen Thanksgiving turkey. But, hey, the food. And the Cold Ass beer. It is still served in the old, comfortably familiar ice-frosted glasses. How can one resist this? One cannot. At least this one. The Diablo burger still works its wicked, spicy sorcery much to one's delight. The light, crispy crusted onion rings still demand a second order. There is still table service in these days of counter ordering. Yeah, it's more of a trek now from the Mid-Cities to west FTW, but it's a trek that is well worth the time and effort. Long live Fred's! read more

Very, very good burgers definitely a variety. The fries are very good too. And the banana pudding is pretty good. They have peach cobbler. That's pretty good as well. read more

Food was great and the service attentive and friendly. People are just really nice. Best CFS I've had in Fort Worth. Made three meals for me tho!! read more

Fred's Texas Cafe - Western Center - Burgers Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

It's Sunday football and we chose Fred's texas cafe! You seat yourself (so you can see the screens you want to). Our waitress was pretty quick to take our drink order. It was my first time here but it was my boyfriend's 2nd time. He said the loaded chips and queso were good. So we ordered that. I was feeling something a little sweet today and decided to get the badlands bbq burger. Food came out. I'd say the chips were all right. Maybe 1/5. The texture of the bite wasn't quite right to me. Whether it was too hard or too soft, but the queso was pretty good! 5/5 For the burger, I'd say the bun is like a 10/5. Upon first glance the bun looked soft. But that extra toast on the bottom takes it home. That extra mile goes a long way. Each bite was so crispy/crunchy. My boyfriend's burger didn't have the same toastiness, so consistency could be better if that's what they were going for. But if it was on accident I'd say it was a lucky mistake for me ;) Other things that stood out to me were the pickles. I love pickles so I'm glad these were good. They have bite and flavor! The normal parts of the burger were good too so no complaints from me there (onions, bacon, etc). Lastly, I liked my boyfriend's onion rings, and I'm not an onion ring girl. The sauce that it comes with is pretty good too. I also tried the loaded fries and I'd say they were good, not bad. For my other impressions, I would've thought the bbq burger would actually have bbq sauce in it but it didn't have any at all lol. Maybe I read the description wrong. Next time I'd like to try the fried pickles and probably a different burger, like the burger of the month! I didn't know about it till after. This month's burger is the zaraguza burger. I think this place is good for the sports. I feel like the fans/customers are a lot more lively/vocal than other places I've been to. Overall, I think the toasted bun, onion rings, and pickles brought this review to a 4 star! read more

Fred's Texas Cafe - Western Center - Mostly eaten badlands bbq burger - Burgers Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

This is a really nice place. The food was delicious and the service was great. Super friendly and a great place to stop.

This was probably the best burger I've had yet at Fred's! It's a Big Fred with grilled onions and jalapeños! Awesome! And as always Sadie did a great job! read more

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Great food, pretty good service. Waitress seemed distracted and got a few orders wrong, but overall we enjoyed it. The bacon burnt ends were dry and tough. Burgers were on point. read more

amazing portions, super kind host/servers, and the food was set up amazing!!! a bit pricey but definitely worth it!! read more

Fred's Texas Cafe - Western Center - chicken fried steak queso - Burgers Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I ordered the Big Easy and it came out perfectly. Good atmosphere and music. Service was good and not overly crowded for a Saturday night. They have a big menu with tons of different burger options. read more

Fred's Texas Cafe - Western Center - Burgers Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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We found this little gem of a burger place just in time to hit our craving of a good lunch. The burgers were well seasoned and cooked. I opted out of the fries which are sold separately but do taste homemade and fresh only lightly salted with no added seasoning. My Serrano burger was spicy and honestly too hard for me to eat in one bite because it was piled up pretty high with the veggies! No complaints it was good and filling. Not having the fries was perfect for me. My partner chose the Diablo burger which was just as great! The chipotle butter sauce was delicious and made the burger what it was. I was able to try out their chipotle ranch -sauce girl here- and it was a nice dipping sauce to try on my burger and a couple fries I stole. The price of the combo is a little too high for my liking on the meal overall and is why I'm giving the place 3 instead of 4. It was good but not for the cost in comparison to other locations/quality read more

Fred's Texas Cafe - Western Center - Diablo Burger And Fries $17 - Burgers Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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This is what a burger bar should be. Not pretentious at all, good food and especially chili. Great chili. Kind staff. I'd come back any time I'm on the north side. The smoked bologna was great. Only complaint was a "medium rare burger" wasn't red enough inside. Still good. Great fries too. Cool decor as well with BN headquarters nearby. read more

Good but just your regular burger place. Very loud inside and fries were cold. Asked for ranch dressing multiple times. Also had to flag over the server for our check. read more

Atmosphere and ambiance was great. Staff was welcoming and took care of drinks and such. Food was alright. I had the chicken-fried steak and it was decent. Ordered the loaded fries and those were tasty. Plenty of menu items for anyone's taste read more

I had a fabulous burger, which had Dr Pepper candied bacon and also pico de gallo so it had a lot of sweet and zest and it was fabulous. Fabulous fabulous. My server was wonderful. I do not remember her name but she was great and I love the casual, relaxing atmosphere. Terrific restaurant. read more

The hostess was very kind and got my kids drinks as we sat down. When our waiter (Michael) came over to get my drink he stood behind me where I could not see him to get my order which was odd. About 30 minutes later I finally got my beer, and he took our appetizer order. The appetizer came out quickly, and sat empty on the table for about 20 minutes before he finally came back to get our entree orders. I will say the burger was very good. When he dropped off our burgers, I asked for another beer. About another 30 - 40 minutes go by, and I still don't have my beer and at this point I'm done eating and just ready to go home. I asked him is we could just go ahead and check out, he says sure. He brings out the check, and my beer... as I'm packing up kids to leave... guess he wanted to make sure I got charged for it? I also wanted to note, the only reason he stopped at our table the times we did is because I had to wave him down as it was like he was avoiding us... we are very simple and easy to deal with customers, so not sure what his deal was but it was from the moment he first came to get my drink order. Also think it's odd that they serve messy food with no napkins or utensils? read more

Great food and service. We always enjoy Fred's whenever we go. I recommend the chicken fried steak.

Burgers and fries were excellent. Service was terrible and adolescent. Little sassy teenager touched her hair repeatedly after taking 20 minutes to bring our two sweet teas and take our order. Ruined the experience for us. This child's contempt was real. Kids these days. read more

Wifey & I visited this location. Fun, upbeat atmosphere. Food was good. Reasonably priced. We sat on the patio. The weather was great. Our server, guy w/black fingernail polish(didn't get his name), was good. We will be back. A "Cheers" vibe. Friendly staff & friendly patrons. read more