What to order at Ol' South Pancake House

Must order
Dutch baby pancake, oven-baked German pancake, pecan waffle.
Editor tip
The Dutch baby is the signature and takes about 20 minutes to bake; order it when you sit. Closes only on Christmas Eve.
CuisineBreakfast
Price$
NeighborhoodCultural District
HoursMon-Sun 00:00-23:59
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Address: 1509 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107

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Railhead Smokehouse on Montgomery St in Fort Worth is a no-frills neighbourhood BBQ spot with reliably smoky brisket, ribs, and hearty sides at low prices.

OrderSliced brisket sandwich, baby back ribs, baked jalapeño cheese grits.

TipThe line moves fast. Closed Sundays. Arrive before 12:30 on weekdays to beat the office lunch rush and guarantee a full menu.

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Mexican Inn Cafe is a Fort Worth Tex-Mex institution at 8th Ave that has served the same reliably comforting enchiladas and combination plates since 1936.

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Fred's Texas Cafe ★ 4.2

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Fred's Texas Cafe is a Fort Worth burger institution on Camp Bowie W, open daily for straight-talking Texas comfort food and cold beer since 1978.

OrderClassic double cheeseburger, chicken fried steak, hatch chile queso.

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Riscky's Barbecue ★ 4.2

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Riscky's Barbecue in Fort Worth has slow-cooked authentic Texas ribs at its historic Stockyards Exchange Ave location, a neighbourhood staple for decades.

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H3 Ranch ★ 4.3

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H3 Ranch at the Fort Worth Stockyards Hotel is a classic Western steakhouse on Exchange Ave serving prime beef in a handsome lodge-style dining room.

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TipWeekend breakfast at the hotel dining room runs 09:00-12:00 and is the quietest way to enjoy the atmosphere before the crowds arrive.

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OrderSliced brisket sandwich, baby back ribs, baked jalapeño cheese grits.

TipThe line moves fast. Closed Sundays. Arrive before 12:30 on weekdays to beat the office lunch rush and guarantee a full menu.

Esperanza's ★ 4.3

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Esperanza's on N Main St in Fort Worth is a family-run Mexican bakery-cafe serving fresh house-baked pan dulce and breakfast tacos from 06:30 every day.

OrderHuevos rancheros, pan dulce from the in-house bakery, breakfast tacos with chorizo.

TipFresh pan dulce comes out from 06:30. Arrive early for the widest sweet-bread selection. Breakfast tacos sell fast on weekday mornings.

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