My Dad's neighbor had an upcoming birthday. He said, he was celebrating here. He invited me, then I invited my boyfriend. We meet at El Puerto. It's across town for me but, was so easy to find. Most of the tables were full. We received our Salsa and Chips with the quickness but, the Hot Sauce tasted like ketchup! My boyfriend said, you know how good a restaurant is going to be, by their Hot Sauce. Boy, was he right. Lol. I ordered the Chicken Enchiladas. They large portion of Sour Cream Sauce and were packed with semi dry Chicken. Rice and beans were ok, nothing special. The Birthday Boy said, his Fajitas were dry and was undwelmed on his Birthday. He said, he liked the Fajita House better. My Boyfriend ordered Shrimp Cocktail w Octopus. He seemed to be underwelmed too. So, you see the pattern of underwelmingness occurring. Lol. I appreciate the easy commute, service and cleanliness of the Restaurant and Restrooms but, if my neighbors ask us, to come here again. I'm going to politely decline. read more

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A great adventure with a mix of Tex Mex and Puerto Rican flavors. We enjoyed the authenticity of the environment and very pleasant staff. The service was right on time. My sponsor selected this restaurant for two reasons, the blending of Puerto Rican into the food and the listing of the Mexican style soups. At the start of the meal, we were each provided with a bowl tasty salsa to go with our chips. For entrees we had Flauta Dinner, served with guacamole, sour cream, rice and beans (selected double rice no beans). I selected the Caldo De Pescado, for me, fish has a deeper flavor than shrimp (Caso De Camron). We enjoyed the flavors and will return. read more

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Whenever I am working in the area and need lunch this is my go to. It is nothing fancy bit the food is authentic, the staff freindly and the prices reasonable. It gets busy during the lunch rush but you can usually find a table . I noticed they have bar with drinks as well. If you are into bougie take a pass on this place. It is not fancy at all. if you are into good quick affordable lunch then give it a try! read more

El Puerto - a menu for a mexican restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

The food was amazing. However, I was with my family when we ate there. My nephew forgot his wallet on the table. Managers did nothing about their staff taking $200 dollars out of the wallet. Ay first they tried to say they didn't find the wallet, but once he said he was calling law enforcement, the wallet magically appeared. The money was to help buy my sisters burial stone, as we just laid her down to rest that day. Very disappointing that management didn't do anything about it! read more

Fantastic all around -- welcoming staff, quick service, delicious Tex-Mex (what Chuy's ripped off and upcharged), easy parking.

I actually liked the food. The cat fish is delicious and that coating...omg. I had the carne asada,. It was a little chewy, but still yummy. The staff is bilingual, so that's great as well. read more

El Puerto - a plate of food with a fork and knife - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

If you have a chance to stop by here, do! The food is good and the prices are better than reasonable. Most place lunch places aren't less than $10. This place is the best in the Riverside area read more

Best little hole in the wall Mexican restaurant in Fort Worth. They have great weekly lunch specials and their seafood choices are so good too. read more

El Puerto - Chicken and cheese enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

When I went to this place I was thinking ima get good food and good portions, but when ordered the burrito meal that was made of beef had a bad taste and the portions for rise and beans where a scoop/little. My dad Got a shrimp soup and only got 3 shrimp on the soup. DONT COME HERE! read more

Very basic very good Mexican food. Service is good and food fixed fast. The margaritas are ok but better at other Mexican restaurants

I can't understand why you won't accept requests for delivery from door dash or grub hub. I love this place but would like the option to have my food delivered. read more

We live close and always talk about trying. We finally did about 2 weeks ago and have already been back a few times. Very authentic Mexican food. Amazing salsa chips and queso. We love their enchiladas! Give it a try! read more

I love the food its always good !! But i called two days in a row just asking if they offered delivery since i live less then 3 miles away and the women just kept hanging up on me. I understand if you dont understand me thats fine but if you can find someone who can understand and just tell me if you do or dont, dont just hang up thats rude service. read more

Came here on a recommendation from a friend after craving a shrimp cocktail. The waitress was very prompt and spoke English as well. The chips and salsa were good (the salsa could have been spicier but that's just my picky self!) The horchata was delicious and refreshing. My friend ordered the Pescado Empanizado (breaded fish), it looked so crispy and juicy and had so much meat on it! My coctel de camaron (shrimp cocktail) was AMAZING. I ordered the large because I knew I would be able to finish it, but I had such a hard time finishing it, it was a lot! There was at least 30 shrimp (I may be exaggerating but I may not) total, with at least 3 shrimp with every spoonful! I was so content with the food and the service, I would go again for sure! read more

El Puerto - Pescado empanizado (breaded fish) - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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The food and service have always been great here, they have great pricing on lunch menu items, good chips and salsa and tea, just consistently good from traditional Mexican dishes to seafood.. read more

What a mistake giving this place a try. I honestly don't know how it has good reviews. There was nothing special nor delicious about anything we tried. The cocktails had no veggies but just onion the shrimp used was the pre cooked shrimp that made it soak up the juice making the shrimp soggy like. It was not at all good. The beans looked as if they had been reheated multiple times. The restaurant itself lacked some good decor because it seemed.l as if they just threw whatever on. There is nothing at all worth coming back to this place. read more

Fantastic food! Some of the best in the area. Great service as well. Really recommend this place

This place has a variety of Mexican food (seafood, and traditional). I love their enchiladas and seafood dishes (except the fish soup- does not have enough seafood) but the rest of the items on the menu are great! Reasonable prices too. Wow new chef on board. Fish soup is awesome and not over priced. I am hooked on this place! read more

El Puerto - Camarones Rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Súper friendly staff. Food is great. Ceviche and cocktails are the favorite. The fajitas looked great too. Full bar service and great happy hour specials. As close to Mexican mariscos as we are going to get on this side of the border. read more

El Puerto - Ceviche con camarones - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

The only reason I am giving them 4 stars is because I prefer white corn chips over yellow. I'm pretty passionate about my opinions on chips. I can make a meal out of chips and salsa.... This was our first time here and we were very pleased. The review mentioning it's "dingy"- not at all! Perhaps they've updated since then but I found it to be very bright and airy and clean. The food was YUMMY! I had cheese enchiladas and they were soooo perfectly oooey, gooey. My husband had the seafood soup and said it was delicious. He loves seafood so he was in heaven. The prices were not as cheap as a typical hole in the wall Mexican place but we weren't left feeling cheated as the potions are HUGE. Didn't have any alcohol but they had great happy hour prices posted (Monday- Friday, 3-7pm) like $1.75 domestics, $2.50 imports & $3 margaritas. We will definitely be back. read more

El Puerto - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

We had traditional good ol' Tex-Mex. Nothing spectacular, but highly edible. There was a full-ish dining room for Saturday lunch, so must be popular in the neighborhood. The specialty of the place is seafood, and looking at other diners's plates, this restaurant seems to hit the mark. GOOD: Beef enchiladas Tacos Guacamole (Not onion-y. YAY! I hate onion-y guacamole) FAIR: Salsa (tasty enough, but no spice) Tamale Cheesy sauce on the cheese enchilada was bland Tortillas Charged us 50¢ for a little bowl of chopped onions, not outrageous, but not a common practice in most Tex-Mex joints EXCELLENT: Good size portions. The prices. Their weekday lunch specials are inthe $4.50 - $5 range. Definitely worth it for a quick lunch. read more

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Ate here a while back. We thought when we walked in that it would be really good and authentic, since it was mostly Hispanics (always a good sign in Mexi restaurants) and almost full around 600pm. Meh....the food wasn't that great, and I just wasn't impressed. It's in a funkier part of town, but that doesn't bother us when we are on our quest for authentic, delicious food. However, when we got back to my car (which was less than a year old, someone had KEYED the side of it). So, no, we won't go back. (and...we were parked at the end of the parking lot, so we weren't taking up anyone's space). read more

This place has the best authentic Mexican food in my opinion. I recommend the ceviche and the Lolo's taco plate. And the price is very reasonable. Love El Puerto!! read more

I was craving shrimp cocktail and picked this place based on the pictures. We ordered a variety of food off the menu: fried fish (whole), ceviche, quesadilla, nachos and the shrimp cocktail. Everything was tasty except the shrimp cocktail it was very bland and the crackers were stale. The waitress was not very attentive and seemed bothered by taking our order. Overall not the best first impression and experience. Although not the worst but doubt I'll be back nor would I recommend. read more

My family and I have been coming here for a couple of years now. The food is what you might find at any other tex -mex seafood place, but the quality is consistent and the place is maintained alright. We usually stick to our favorites when ordering here: ceviche to share as an app, then for entrees we go for caldo de camaron, fried catfish, or fried catfish filet. The ceviche is one of the best I've had around FW - fish morsels are cut at just the right size, marinated well. Hard to get fried catfish or filet wrong, so it's a safe bet for anyone who doesn't want to try for the fish soup or anything octopus or oysters. Although the shrimp cocktail is pretty good here as well (only had the vuelve a la vida cocktail once, but it had plenty seafare if you're into that). The chicken breast is alright as well, but this is a seafood place, so I would suggest going else for that or fajitas (never had those here though). I imagine the quesadillas, tacos, and other non seafood dishes are average as well, but again, I normally stick the seafood. Small bar seating if you're looking to just have a drink, though there's a couple of tvs, usually with sports on. This place is one of the better establishments around this area and it doesn't seem like they're going away soon. read more

Super fast service and great staff! Great food as well! Definitely a place that satisfies my Mexican food cravings! They've got some fresh ceviche and bomb enchiladas. read more

Saw a family of ten at a table but, they couldn't seat us, a party of 8 (one toddler, one baby) together, sat us at two separate tables with a big pole i between us. When the food came we had to send it back for something else, it tasted like they just boiled tap water and added shrimp. Ridiculous. read more

Best ceviche I've had in Fort Worth...great prices, service, and food. Definitely will return. My daughter had a chicken burrito and loved it. Rice & beans were superb, as well! read more

El Puerto - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Excellent Mexican food at an even better price. The lunch is 5$ a person! I usually get cheese enchiladas which is a very generous portion. The salsa is fresh and smooth, not chunky (not the best I have ever had). The chips are hot and fresh. Drink specials are 3$ margaritas for happy hour and they were yummy. Dinner is a little pricey compared to lunch at 10$ person, but you get so much food it is worth it. They have a very large menu with some traditional looking things. One woman got a whole fried fish that took up about half her table for two! Everyone who is at the restaurant seems to get one of their many variations of ceviche so it must be good. I would recommend to anyone who want a typical Mexican meal at a good price. Of note, the atmosphere is a little dingy. Looks like an old Mexican night club that was converted. There are also many signs around that state "not responsible for lost or stolen items." Kind of strange for a restaurant?! read more

I've been going to El Puerto since they opened years ago , the staff has always been very friendly and the food has always been very good .. You will definitely leave full as a tick if you order the Mexican Dinner , it's a lot of food ! .. Tonight I had 2 taco's and a LARGE Shrimp Cocktail , both outstanding .. The décor could be improved , but they take pride in their food , and for that I will always be a loyal customer . read more

When I walk into any restaurant the first thing that should grab my attention is the smell of the food. This one did not. I didn't smell the food at all and it wasn't until they put the to go bag in front of me that I could smell the chips inside. Picked up food for a coworker but I will never dine here for myself. read more

I haven't surveyed their entire menu. I've gone for lunch several times and have only ordered their enchilada plates. I'm not going to anoint this place god's gift to Mexican food. However, this place takes the prize for greasy spoon Mexican fare. The enchilada plates are like $5 at lunch. Service is fast. You could probably convince me of better all around Mexican food, but as far as a greasy enchilada plate goes, this place does it cheap and well. read more

This little place is right that by my work and a lot of my coworkers frequent this place, very friendly people and very attentive food was really good but salsa was a bit bland but I'm picky lol, all in all a very nice little spot with great prices for a quick lunch I will definitely be back read more

This restaurant is 4-star in its category, i.e. classic Tex-Mex from the 70's and 80's. Lunch combos offer a dozen golden oldies such as enchilada, taco and tamale options. Dishes are presented simply. Don't be surprised if your server's English doesn't go beyond order-taking (I love this authenticity.) More interesting dishes are available, such as chicken mole and pechugas a la parilla. read more

El Puerto - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Friendly staff and the food was very good. A good amount of cheese on the Mexican Flag Dinner. I should have asked for some avocado to go with it... read more

Amazing food!! My family has been coming here for years and we've never had an issue with the food, staff, location or anything!! I highly recommend it! They have a good menu with lots of options to choose from! read more

Maybe the previous reviewer was there on an "off" day, because I had a good experience at El Puerto with the service and food. I had the tacos de cameron (shrimp tacos) - the special ingredient is garlic. Yum! It comes with avocado slices, another favorite of mine. The plate came with spanish rice, but i was so full i didn't get around to eating any of it. The salsa they bring is pretty good, not the best, but it has a good flavor. Service was good, we got drink refills before we needed them and the waitress was very pleasant. My mom got the chicken fajita nachos - they definitely give you a lot of chicken on them, so get a half order for normal appetites. My mom and I had a very pleasant experience and I would recommend El Puerto to anyone looking for good Mexican food in the Sylvan Creek area of Fort Worth. read more

This place must sustain itself with just the regular clientelle , because they had no interest in making new customers feel at home; like most mama and papa restaurants I have been to. I am all about supporting local non chain restaurants, the food is generally fresher and the people are for the most part are happy to see new faces, in the hopes of turning them into regulars. To make a long story short. I work for a major corporation on Mercantile Blvd in North FTW. A select few of us were asked to venture out and patronize local restaurants, in the hopes of finding new catering for events and also local non chain restaurants to host team building meetings and luncheons. Especially when we have out of town visitors looking for regional cuisine and authentic Mexican Restaurants. We were given a business credit card and asked to provide a review the day after, so it can be included in the weekly "In the loop" newsletter; over 4000 employees in Fort Worth receive the newsletter by company email. For the first time, we reviewed more than just the food. The blatant disrespect and inconsideration was very obvious, we left 80% of our food behind only after 15 minutes. Lets begin with the food. We placed our orders , it was plated and delivered in maybe 10 minutes. My fellow colleague ordered the $10 beef and chicken fajita plate. This doesn't come on a sizzling skillet , but rather on a long plate. It was obviously in the warmer as were the store bough flour tortillas. The meat and chicken was tough and rubbery and the onions and peppers were practically disintigrated. I ordered the shrimp and fries as an appetizer for $10. I received 6 butterflied medium sized shrimp, (menu said large shrimp) which were very thin shriveled up and completely dry and rubbery. I showed my waitress my food and I asked if they are made fresh here, because they taste like they have been in a warmer. She replied, "that is how our shrimp tastes, if I were to get you some more they will be exactly the same", and she walked off. The shrimp are not breaded or battered in house, they are frozen and cooked in the oven. I have tasted better shrimp from the frozen food isle in Kroger for $5.99. I was very disapointed in the frozen fries as well, that came with the shrimp order. We all know Bennigans, Fridays and Applebees has frozen shrimp and fries aswell, but believe me, it is 10 times better than this place. We could not take the smerks , the stares , the whispers , we had to leave . My colleague who happens to be African American female dressed in a business attire felt this was racially motivated. We were obviously not regulars and perhaps not who they prefer to wait on. Our bill came out to $31 dollars and we left our 18% gratuity. I only tip more if the service and food was up to par. As a former waiter , even with bad service i always tip the standard 18%. I have to admit, this is the worst Mexican restaurant I have ever been to. I would rather take my visitors to Chillis than here any day. read more

This was my first time eating at this restaurant, I ordered the shrimp taco plate! The shrimp had great flavor and the chips and salsa are also very good! read more

Try the whole catfish fried no batter. Great place to eat. We love the seafood as much as the Mexican food.