Joe T. Garcia's is a street-food stop in Stockyards, Fort Worth.
Joe T. Garcia's on N Commerce St in Fort Worth has operated as a Tex-Mex institution since 1935, famous for its fajita plates and house margaritas.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Fajitas for two with house margaritas served in the sprawling garden patio.
Tip: The restaurant is cash-only at the patio bar; the main building takes cards.
Address: 2201 N Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Riscky's BBQ on E Exchange Ave in Fort Worth has anchored the Stockyards since 1927, serving oak-smoked brisket and sausage to cattle-drive visitors.
Order: Sliced brisket plate with jalapeño sausage link and coleslaw.
Tip: Eat at the communal picnic tables outside during Stockyards cattle drives at 11:30 and 16:00.
Salsa Limon Centro on Throckmorton St in Fort Worth serves fast-casual birria, al pastor, and breakfast tacos from a modern downtown taco counter.
Order: Birria tacos with consomme for dipping; agua fresca de tamarindo.
Tip: The birria taco build-your-own line moves fast; order consomme on the side.
Salsa Limon Magnolia on W Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth is the Near Southside outpost, open early for breakfast tacos and open late on weekends.
Order: Breakfast taco with chorizo and egg on handmade flour tortilla.
Tip: The late-night Friday and Saturday service until midnight draws post-bar crowds.
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.
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.
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.
