Taqueria$Mon-Thu 08:30-22:00, Fri-Sat 08:30-00:00
Tacos El Barrio on NE 28th St in Fort Worth serves al pastor trompo, barbacoa, and breakfast tacos from a compact taqueria open late on weekends.
Order: Trompo pastor taco shaved from the rotating spit; weekend barbacoa plate.
Tip: Pastor is carved from the spit all day; arrive on Sunday for fresh barbacoa.
Mexican$Mon-Fri 11:00-22:00, Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-22:00
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$Mon-Thu 08:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 08:00-00:00
Taqueria Ruby on Terminal Rd in Fort Worth is an authentic taco counter with a loyal following for trompo pastor, carnitas, and tortillas made to order.
Order: Carnitas enchiladas with green tomatillo; trompo pastor tacos.
Tip: Go on a weeknight to avoid the weekend rush; late-night Friday service continues past midnight.
Mexican$Sun-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00
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.
Burgers$Mon-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-21:00
Love Shack on E Exchange St in Fort Worth is Chef Tim Love's casual burger stand inside the Stockyards, best known for the award-winning Dirty Love Burger.
Order: Dirty Love Burger with cheddar, lettuce, pickle and the award-winning house spread.
Tip: Root beer is on tap; order at the window and claim a picnic table before the Stockyards fills up.
Taqueria$Mon-Tue 07:00-22:00, Wed-Thu 07:00-24:00, Fri-Sat 07:00-02:00, Sun 07:00-22:00
Fuzzy's Taco Shop on W Berry St in Fort Worth is the Berry Street original serving Baja-style fish tacos and breakfast tacos at budget prices near TCU campus.
Order: Baja-style fish taco with chipotle crema and shredded cabbage; breakfast taco.
Tip: Late-night Thursday through Saturday service until 02:00 serves the student crowd.