I came to Paco's expecting just a solid meal and ended up discovering a whole hidden experience I didn't even know existed. Yes, it's inside Paco's Restaurant -- but Secreto is its own thing. Once you step inside, the vibe completely shifts. It's quiet, intimate, and feels like a true speakeasy tucked away from the noise. You honestly wouldn't know it was there from the outside, which makes it even better. The drinks were excellent. I tried the New Orleans-style daiquiri and it was smooth, balanced, and clearly made with intention -- not overly sweet, not watered down. You can tell whoever is behind the bar knows exactly what they're doing. The service was warm and welcoming without being overbearing, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and elevated at the same time. If you're looking for a low-key spot to actually sit, talk, and enjoy a well-crafted cocktail, this is it. Paco's is great, but Secreto is a hidden gem inside it -- and definitely worth checking out if you want something a little different. I'll absolutely be back. read more

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We were headed downtown for a piano concert and wanted to grab some dinner before the show so we had decided on Mi Cocina but their wait time was unacceptable, then I remembered right across the street was this place where Taco Diner used to be so we walked over to check it out. It looks exactly the same as it did as Taco Diner and I can't remember the menu exactly but looks pretty similar also, we ordered a house margarita and a mangonada margarita $10 and $12 both were pretty small glasses actually, I ordered the quesa birria tacos and they were actually really good and my girlfriend had the steak fajitas which she said were really good also except for the portion size was small. The service was slow even though they weren't very busy which is never a good thing when you have somewhere to be soon, overall pretty good place but I'm not gonna go out of my way for it read more

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This is probably my new favorite Mexican plane in our neighborhood. Great daily breakfast options - not just on the weekends. I loved that I could get lunch while hubby got his breakfast. My quesadilla was delicious and huge - enough for 2-3 meals and hubby's Huevos Rancheros was delicious. Love the atmosphere, too. It's cozy and welcoming and the service staff were helpful. My only critique is that the guacamole was way too spicy - but I know that's a personal preference. I wish I could do the peppers, but I just can't anymore. read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - Huevos Rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Pacos is one of those restaurants that does not get talked about very often, but has a pretty impressive menu. I ordered the trio fajitas, which came with chicken, shrimp, and steak. All three meats were just right and the accompaniments were great. The restaurant has a nice interior and the team was friendly, but a bit slow with the service. read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Where do I start. Let me say that we were craving one of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants but learned they close at 2:00 and open back up at 4:00 which lead us to next door. The reviews were interesting and spot on. I'll start with the Salsa. A Smokey thick based salsa that was missing flavor. My sis ordered the quesadilla and loved em. I tried one and it too lacked flavor. I opted to try something new. Tlacoyo a stew like dish. It was interesting but missed in flavor and felt microwaved. I doubt I would try it again. All in all a bit of disappointment. Service was great. read more

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Magnolia has become my new favorite There are still a handful of places I haven't tried and can't wait to make my way around to them all. This weekend we decided to check out Paco's. We walked in at around 1:00 on a Saturday and the place was nearly empty, I think people were waiting to get out and about that evening or maybe it's the Paco's isn't in the center of Magnolia's strip, but more on the far end. The place was clean, the menu small and to the point. We sat anywhere we wanted. The photos I've attached say it all! The food was delicious, the shrimp was my boyfriends favorite - he literally said second favorite shrimp he's ever had next to hibachi!! Their salsa was great, chips were replenished quickly & they were able to meet my request of a dairy free plate perfectly! We will definitely be back soon! read more

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Cute place, good food, good drinks, decent service. I've been a few times since discovering this place, not yet disappointed. read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - Birria quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Boo!!!! Came here to eat only to find out that it's like a club at night but I came here at 11:07pm and the first thing I asked is if the kitchen was open and the dude upfront said it closed at 11pm I was 7mins past time but ok. I walk in and once you walk down those steps you smell piss and body odor and it's crowded. We sat down and there's just people partying and dancing. It's too closed in to have anybody try to dance in that small space. They has a slight breeze of cool air but for the most part it was soo steamy inside. While i waited for drinks I noticed somebody was eating tacos and I asked how she got it and she said that she just order it. So I called the waitress and asked her if the kitchen is open and she said yes. I informed her and she didn't seem to care and asked if I wanted it so yes I asked for each taco. The food! The tacos were trash and I'm saying this not because I was angry but because I was sober and the food was trash. Tortillas were hard and the meat had no flavor. Had to drown it in salsa because they had zero flavor. The portions of meat in the tacos were nice but it tasted bad like I don't know how to Describe it. The carnitas which just looked like steamed pork taste funny and what was supposed to be a birria taco omfg! Yo that was terrible it was just a big glob of fat thrown into a taco and served. I spit that crap on the floor that's how disgusting it was and I honestly didn't care who had to pick it up. If you look at the picture you can see the fat I just thee it in the trash. Seriously $21 for four tacos and two small cups of water. Hell no read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - Gross tacos - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Went here for a date night on a Thursday with the hubs. I had the birria tacos and my husband had the chicken fajita tacos. The birtia tacos were excellent. Very flavorful. We really liked their rice and the beans were okay too. The queso was okay but the salsa was fresh and spicy. I really liked the house Margarita. Our server was attentive and they music playing in the background. They have parking in the back, which is nice given the traffic on Magnolia Ave. read more

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I was skeptical of this place because the reviews are so mixed but it's my friends favorite. The cocktails were delicioussss!! Must try. The fajitas were tender and so many onions and bell peppers which I love. The salsa has a nice kick to it, but the chips were slightly stale. The queso is, like on the menu, velveeta lol but they did a good job in adding flavor. Magnolia is also such a cute area to walk around before dinner to work up your appetite or after to bring down how much food you ate. Our server was so sweet and attentive. read more

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Very good food and service. Enchiladas were a hit and you can't beat the steaming bubbling meat that comes out with the molcajete. Very cool place! read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - Beef fajita enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Pretty good. Ate at the bar with Rachel. She's the best. Nice lunch spot! We ate the tacos and my buddy ate the burrito. read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - Rachel - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

This was my first visit to Paco's on Magnolia. It's a small restaurant, but it still feels open and inviting. The bartender was super friendly and attentive, despite being super busy. The food was excellent, however in my opinion, everything was a bit spicy. I didn't mind the heat, but some folks (like my mother, whom luckily wasn't with me) can't handle any tiny bit of spice, so if that's you, best to just avoid this place. Overall, I really enjoyed them and will be back. read more

Really good local Mexican restaurant in Fort Worth. We stumbled across it when looking for a place to have dinner on a Saturday evening. Service was great and fast and our waitress was very friendly. The decor inside is super cute and loved the murals of past Mexican artists. Gotta check it out, you'll love it! read more

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Stale chips were served. The food was very greasy. We were the only people in the whole restaurant, which should've been our sign to leave. Everything was bad. read more

Over priced for the quantity and quality... Very limited menu, was charged a large group gratuity when we were not part of the group. read more

Encantada con este lugar - absolutely enchanted with the ambience, good and customer service in this Mexican restaurant. This is exactly what was missing in our beautiful Fort Worth. The magnolia locations offers a fun dancing Atmosphere and they are open late into the night however if you're looking for a place to sit back and enjoy the Sundance square views head downtown! Either way, you will be impressed with the menu selections. The chips are always fresh, restaurant is well staffed and I've always been attended to by professional and friendly staff. I enjoy the magnolia location a lot with the patio keeping it low key and laid back for a warm summer evening when I can enjoy my Paloma and guacamole. I have tried multiple entrees and they never miss! It's hard to find a Mexican restaurant that doesn't fall into TEX MEX category and I will dare to say, this one keeps it authentic with its true Mexicana hermosa essence. Don't miss the art on the walls, this is also a great place for cute pictures!! Magnolia and Sundance have a special place in my heart and I'm glad Pacos is part of the options to stop during my summertime Fort Worth promenades read more

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Went to Pacos because the wait for the Cheesecake Factory downtown was two hours for our large group. It turned out pretty good. The quesa birria tacos were really good. Service was pretty good. Only complaint was the queso which had good flavor came out completely cold. Would have bumped up to 5 star review minus that. Setting was nice and right off the Fort Worth square. Give me a try. read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - Queso - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Wanted to try something new. The service was decent when I came on a Monday evening. But the food is not good here. The chips and salsa are bland. I ordered the shrimp enchiladas with queso sauce as my entree. First off the queso looks and tastes like melted velveta. The rice tastes like it came out of a microwaved bag, and the refried beans seem like they came from a can. The house margarita was just ok. Nothing to rave about. There are so many good Tex-Mex food options in this area, needless to say I will not be spending any more of my money at this place read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - Shrimp enchiladas with queso sauce - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Pricey for the quality and amount of food you get. I was disappointed by the tortilla chips as the chips were still soaked in oil making it a soggy and chewy mess. The salsa was good though- a nice kick. Our food took over an hour to come out and some of the plates were cold compared to other plates which were steaming hot. The large alcoholic drink that we ordered came a long time after we received our food which was odd. The food was decent but nothing out of the ordinary to warrant the price assigned to each plate. The rice was mushy. The sour cream was squeezed out from a bottle. 1/100th of an avocado was given. Despite that, the service was excellent. Our waitress was very sweet which made up for other aspects of the experience. read more

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I loved our meal. We selected " the molcajete" and I must say " wow". It was amazing. The drinks delicious. My only issue with this place is, please use real glasses for our drinks. We ordered a few margaritas and specialty drinks and the came in a cheap plastic cup, the other drink came in the actual bottle? No no no. Don't cheap out on a glass please. read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - The molcajete. The cactus and that juicy sauce is amazing. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Went for cinco de mayo, sat inside. We appreciate that the server did tell us the wait for the kitchen is 20 minutes so we ordered appetizer and drinks . The margarita was warm and the fountain drinks served warm and flat . We sent back the lemonade for water down as well , ended up just drinking water. As far as the food, the skillet queso was served in a thin skillet and wasn't worth the pricing . They didn't advertise kids meals so I'm not sure how much they cost but the tacos with rice and beans , the carne asada meat was so tough my kids didn't like it nor did I in my steak fajitas. We didn't send back our food because we felt bad we kept complaining about our drinks so we just ate the overly salty rice and beans. The shrimp diablo was good and the Michelada . We were shocked at a ticket price of $135 for the quality of food and still being charged for items sent back , but at that point the kids had to go to the bathroom (do not recommend them, very unsanitary.) we just wanted to get out. Well now that the charge has posted they added more to our ticket making it a total charge of $161.34 that was not authorized ! I will be calling and reaching out to Instagram since this is unauthorized. read more

We tried to go to another Mexican restaurant but it was outrageously expensive but the owner recommended we try Paco's! Thank you for the recommendation! We were eating early due to we were heading to the symphony! So the restaurant was not busy yet. I saw something on the menu I'd never seen before and had to give them a try, tlacoyos. I really enjoyed them. The margaritas were good as was the salsa. read more

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Service was great as well as the food! I was visiting Fort Worth and I went here on Thursday around 7:30 pm and our server was Breina. She was great and served our food in a well efficient time! Would 100% come here again! read more

Excellent service and the food and drinks were terrific! A must try if you're in the area! read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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For lunch today my guys decided on Mexican food, so Pacos is where we went. We walked in and were seated promptly. They started us with chips and salsa which was pretty good. I ordered the steak quesadilla. The food took a little bit to come out but was delicious. Not sure that it was really worth the price. The meal really only included a quesadilla and nothing more, no sides or anything. I'll maybe come back and try again under different circumstances (no Covid-19) and see if my experience is better. read more

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This spot is very close to my home and in an area that I frequent often, and I had never had the chance to try their food. I got the chance yesterday to try them for dinner. I called in for three tacos, rice, and beans with chips and salsa. The food was hot and ready in 10 mins for pick-up. They were also very nice. Parking is ample and in a parking lot. The food was delicious and the chips and salsa were so good. I loved the rice and beans as well. The prices are very affordable with most meals being less than $10--no joke. They have a pretty wide-ranging menu as well. Enjoy. read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - Salsa, Rice, and Beans - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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1st time here. 1: The place is small and cute! There's alot of seating even thought it doesn't look like it on the outside. Hosts were really nice and we got seated right away on a Friday night. 2: the menu is simple and our server was sweet and attentive. 3: FOOD- I ordered the pastor enchiladas with the red sauce and oh boy, the meat was actually super flavorful and I was surprised by the flavor. It was super authentic and well marinated. No other Mexican restaurant had pastor that tasted like this unless you go to a real taco shop. 4: DRINKS- I ordered the berry margarita and it was not bad, it was a bit TOO sweet for a margarita but it hid the powerful tequila taste. Strong margarita 5: overall, it was good. I'd come back for the pastor plate again and may try some others. read more

Seem less service & flavors. I ordered, waited in my truck and received my order. Everything was as I ordered and met my expectations. Delicious. I'd crown them a major player in the birria de res taco game here in the metroplex. The rice, beans, guacamole all passed my qualifier! Look forward to going back. read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - Tacos de birria de res con queso - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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One of the best spots in the upper south side with the most savory al pastor torta and refreshing pozole after a night of drinking. Josh the bar manager provides great service and the ambiance as the old Spanish music plays provides some of the best atmosphere you'd want out of a restaurant/bar. Highly recommended for the late night Dj or if you just want to come with the family for a dinner service. read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - Pozole verde and al pastor torta - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I had been looking forward to visiting here for quite some time. My family and I were completely underwhelmed. The Calamari was over breaded and rubbery, the meat in the Molcajete was overcooked. I literally couldn't tell the difference between the pork chicken or beef. Every slab meat had to be taken out and cut with fork & knife. And the plates given to us were so small the pieces of meat kept falling onto the table making a mess. The nopales was also overcooked but somehow was rubbery also. The service was good and the Ranch Waters were good but the rest was sub-par at best. Disappointed visit. read more

AUTHENTIC and I repeat AUTHENTIC Mexican restaurant. The Molcajete was BOMB !!! The service was A+ and the restaurant itself was a cute little decorative place. And must I mention their SALSAAAAAAAAA not for the weak LOVE LOVE LOVE AND RECOMMEND 1000% read more

I'm very excited to come back and try more wonderful entrees from Paco's! I got the flautas and a bowl of queso! The flautas were good but the real show stopper was the rice. I think I can say confidently that it was the best rice I've ever had. So GET THE RICE!!!! Also the hatch sauce was phenomenal. The queso was pretty average but seriously the rice blew me away so much I was okay with it. Can't wait to keep supporting this awesome restaurant! read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

What a little hidden gem. I had the tacos and enchiladas. The El pastor is freaking great. The beef taco was fantastic and so full of meet. The queso was great and we added chorizo. I will say the portion for the queso and chorizo wasn't great. The margaritas and service were top notch. read more

So mexican or tex-mex cuisine aren't my favorite. I came for an early dinner with my beautiful girlfriend. And since she actually recommend it for weeks now I give it a try. I'm a very judgmental person when it comes to food. Reason why she doesn't try to surprise me with dinner at new places lol. So from the outside it doesn't really give much to hope. Clearly you can tell is texmex or Mexican. But it wasn't like flashy or extra vibrant like Chuy's (nothing personal or against it). Inside still your usual mexican place with the colors, the pictures, the esthetics. The waiter greet and give us our menus. The menu in my opinion was straight up and easy to read. The complementary chips and salsa kinda started to set the tone for me. My girlfriend order a margarita "Rosa Maria". Which was to die! Meanwhile me trying to stay classic went for an old fashioned. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great. So after we debated what we would eat. She decided to go for the enchiladas while I decided to test the birrias. Her food was very good but I want to talk about this birrias y'all! I had them many times at few places. Cause let's be honest here! Not everybody know how to make this staple. The consomé was ON POINT! You heard? To die. You would say: so is it or is not your favorite food?! Let say that I am changing slowly but surely lol. The cilantro, the lemon, the tortilla, the beefffff, THA CHEESE!!! Apologies for the extraness. Ok in all seriousness. It was absolutely one of the few places in town that have make me reconsider my opinion about this cuisine. Will I come back? ...already came twice in two weeks lol. read more

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Me and my wife wanted to try new place so we came here. When we first got there everything was great food was good didn't have a problem we ordered a couple of margaritas and we're having a good time. We decided to order watermelon margaritas we thought that they were a little too sweet so we sent them back. We decided to go back to original margaritas and when they served us they filled the bottom with salt and they filled the glass up with syrup and served us he's horrible drinks out of spite and to get back at us just because we felt that the Watermelon margaritas we're a bit too sweet for our taste. To the person who did this and ruined our night because now I feel sick go fuck yourself!!!!! read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - If you like trash margaritas go to this place.. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

The birria tacos are delicious. I'm craving them right now. They have the best Margaritas. read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

The food is fine. It would be a 3 star was review, if it wasn't for one thing, the Price! $7 for guacamole are you kidding me! Would NOT go back. read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - Pack's Breakfast Plate - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Where to start, first time here after reading reviews was very eager to come here. First we were told not to sit in a certain section and immediately after a group came and they let them sit(no reservation). We order immediately asking for all waters as well as our meals, the group who got here after got their drinks and complementary chips. We sat here for almost 15 mins without our drinks or chips, wasn't until we started looking around that a server noticed and asked if we were okay & we told him the situation. Personally the staff was horrible and seemed like they didn't care to help us at all. (Food review): I ordered the green enchiladas with chicken, the sauce was very sweet and just tasted off. The chicken it's self wasn't seasoned so the whole meal tasted off. Not even the rice was good just very disappointing meal and VERY DISAPPOINTING CUSTOMER SERVICE. If I could give 0 stars I would, would not recommend this place at all unless you like subpar food and horrible service. read more

Paco's Mexican Cuisine - Green enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

My wife & I love Paco's. It's one of our favorite places to eat. Most Mexican restaurants are heavily Americanized. They're either Tex-Mex or of the $40/person "gourmet" variety. But, Paco's is an authentic "mom & pop" Mexican restaurant. And that's reflected by a mostly Hispanic clientele (which tells you the food is LEGIT). Unlike most authentic, non-Americanized Mexican restaurants though, Paco's isn't a greasy spoon type of vibe. It's really nice....not "high-end", but not "run of the mill" either. Like most authentic Mexican restaurants, there are things on the menu that are absolutely mind-blowing and things that are good, but not necessarily great. Here's how I'd rank some of the most commonly ordered menu items: 5-STARS: * Tlacoyos * Chips & Salsa 4-STARS: * Ceviche * Guacamole 3-STARS: * Fajitas Because it's not an Americanized restaurant, it's not a place where a server stops by every 3 minutes to check in. But, it's a small-ish restaurant. So it's super easy to get a server's attention when you want something. You just have to know going in, the servers are happy to help, but they aren't going to hover. That's a very American restaurant trait, which Paco's isn't. read more