11 editor picks in Fort Worth.
11 mexican places in Fort Worth we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Fort Worth | Mexican across every city.
Don Artemio made Fort Worth a Mexican fine-dining city, a 2023 James Beard finalist plating refined northern Mexican cooking on West 7th. The family-run tier is just as essential: Esperanza's bakes pan dulce and serves Tex-Mex from North Main and Park Place, Benito's does puffy tacos on Magnolia, and Los Asaderos and Mercado Juarez hold the north side with quesadillas and mesquite-grilled fajitas.
Don Artemio in Fort Worth brings refined northern Mexican cuisine to W 7th St, a 2023 James Beard finalist celebrating heritage dishes of northern Mexico.
OrderBirria de res, chiles en nogada, traditional mole negro with duck.
TipSunday brunch 10:00-15:00 is the most relaxed seating. The mole negro takes three days to prepare and is not always available.
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.
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.
Esperanza's Park Place in Fort Worth is a second outpost of the family-run Mexican bakery-cafe, with breakfast tacos and fresh pan dulce near the Southside.
OrderBreakfast tacos, tamales, freshly baked pan dulce from the bakery counter.
TipThe Park Place location has slightly later evening hours than the Main St branch. A great spot before or after a visit to the Botanical Garden.
Don Artemio in Fort Worth brings refined northern Mexican cuisine to W 7th St, a 2023 James Beard finalist celebrating heritage dishes of northern Mexico.
OrderBirria de res, chiles en nogada, traditional mole negro with duck.
TipSunday brunch 10:00-15:00 is the most relaxed seating. The mole negro takes three days to prepare and is not always available.
Esperanza's Restaurant and Bakery on N Main St in Fort Worth serves scratch-made Mexican plates and sweet breads from a family-run Near Northside institution.
OrderBarbacoa tacos on fresh-made corn tortillas; pan dulce from the in-house bakery.
TipArrive early for barbacoa; the bakery case sells out by mid-morning on weekends.
Los Asaderos on N Main St in Fort Worth is a family-run Mexican restaurant near the Stockyards where queso flameado and enchiladas are the draw.
OrderQueso flameado with chorizo; enchiladas verdes with house-made tomatillo.
TipThe combination plates offer the best value; queso flameado is made tableside on request.
Mercado Juarez Cafe on E Northside Dr in Fort Worth offers mesquite-grilled fajitas, enchiladas, and chile rellenos in a festive dining room.
OrderMesquite-grilled fajitas with fresh-pressed corn tortillas; chile relleno.
TipThe mesquite grill adds smoky depth to the fajitas; the chile relleno is house-stuffed daily.
Benito's on W Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth is a family-run Mexican restaurant serving puffy tacos, enchiladas, and Mexican plates in the Near Southside.
OrderEnchiladas verdes with house-made green; crispy beef puffy taco.
TipThe puffy taco shell is fried to order; the green tomatillo is made fresh each morning.
Esperanza's Park Place on Park Pl in Fort Worth is the Near Southside bakery outpost open from 06:30 for migas, huevos rancheros, and house-baked pastries.
OrderMigas plate with eggs, tomatoes, and crispy tortilla strips; pan dulce basket.
TipThe early-morning bakery crowd lines up before 07:00 on weekends for the freshest pan dulce.
Benito's Cocina Mexicana on Hemphill St in Fort Worth is a compact neighbourhood taqueria serving hearty breakfast and lunch plates at prices well under $10.
OrderBean and cheese burrito; migas scramble with fresh tortillas.
TipThe bean and cheese burrito is the standout budget option; the morning rush is 09:00 to 11:00.
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