El Tejano Tacos is a street-food stop in Fort Worth.
El Tejano Tacos on N Commerce St in Fort Worth is a daytime birria taco spot near the Stockyards known for slow-cooked beef and quesa birria.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Quesa birria tacos with slow-braised beef and melted Oaxacan cheese.
Tip: Hours are limited; arrive before 14:00 to ensure full menu availability.
Address: 1118 N Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Taqueria El Ranchito on University Dr in Fort Worth is a cash-only breakfast counter known for morning tacos and burritos beside a gas station.
Order: Breakfast burrito stuffed with eggs, potato, and chorizo; bean and cheese taco.
Tip: Cash only; order at the window and eat at the sidewalk benches.
Tacos La Banqueta on Hemphill St in Fort Worth is a Puro DF-style taco stand on Hemphill serving suadero, campechano, tlayudas and fresh-made consomme.
Order: Mexico City-style suadero tacos; tlayudas with black beans and fresh cheese.
Tip: The suadero and tripa sell out on busy nights; arrive before 20:00.
Tacos El Barrio on NE 28th St in Fort Worth serves al pastor trompo, barbacoa, and breakfast tacos from a compact taqueria open late on weekends.
Order: Trompo pastor taco shaved from the rotating spit; weekend barbacoa plate.
Tip: Pastor is carved from the spit all day; arrive on Sunday for fresh barbacoa.
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.
Order: Queso flameado with chorizo; enchiladas verdes with house-made tomatillo.
Tip: The combination plates offer the best value; queso flameado is made tableside on request.
Taqueria Ruby on Terminal Rd in Fort Worth is an authentic taco counter with a loyal following for trompo pastor, carnitas, and tortillas made to order.
Order: Carnitas enchiladas with green tomatillo; trompo pastor tacos.
Tip: Go on a weeknight to avoid the weekend rush; late-night Friday service continues past midnight.
Mercado Juarez Cafe on E Northside Dr in Fort Worth offers mesquite-grilled fajitas, enchiladas, and chile rellenos in a festive dining room.
Order: Mesquite-grilled fajitas with fresh-pressed corn tortillas; chile relleno.
Tip: The mesquite grill adds smoky depth to the fajitas; the chile relleno is house-stuffed daily.
