First time here and the food is AMAZING! We made it a point to try the specials (Beef Ribs at $35/pound, Burnt Ends at $15/pound, and the Birria Flautas 3 for $22), Texas twinkies, the 1 pound burrito with birria, and the kids chicken tamale. The only thing we wouldn't get again is the ribs. They were tender and falling off the bone, but tasted like my mom's pot roast. So I wouldn't spend that money again. The service was fast and pleasant. They send out the trays when they are ready and you keep the buzzer until you have everything. The kids loved playing at the outside connect 4, gianand corn hole. Will have to come back and check out the live music. Bill was about $135 pre-tip and, aside from the ribs, I'd order it all again. read more

El Tejas Twist - Leftovers- Birria Flauta and dipping sauce, 1 pound burrito, beef ribs - Tex-Mex Near Me - Forney, Texas

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Every experience is 10 out of 10! The food is incredible. I always get the tamale pie and it never disappoints. The staff is so sweet and there is so much seating inside and out. read more

I've gone back again and boy they didn't disappoint. Awesome, awesome awesome. I had the nachos, the burrito and the trinity. Everything was great. Nothing disappointed me. I'll be back again. read more

The food never misses. I've been 3x and do not have anything bad to say about this restaurant. The service and staff is always great. They have daily specials on the chalkboard. I recommend the brisket. The ambiance is very clean. For those who are looking for a great place to check out this is it!! read more

El Tejas Twist - Brisket Plate, smoked cabbage and potato salad. There are also pickles and onions - Tex-Mex Near Me - Forney, Texas

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I just want to say first of allthat I have not been there in person. I was offered some of my son's leftovers...sliced brisket and ribs...oh my goodness!!!! Even after warming them in the microwave it was still so very delicious. Now I want to go get some in person. Keep up the great work!!! read more

My in-laws were in town and wanted Tex-mex, Tejas Twist was the closest place and we'd yet to try it. We ordered to-go, and when I walked in everyone was very friendly. Multiple people treated me upon reaching the counter, they definitely have that "treat you like family" feel. Holy cow, we will certainly be back to try the bbq, but we all got quesadillas and burritos... mouth watering! The birria quesadillas were packed full of meat and flavor. The guys loved the pulled pork burritos, and they were HUGE (these boys can eat, and they each got two meals out of them). You can tell everyone was made with love. Can't wait to go back, I'm craving that quesadilla read more

El Tejas Twist - Birria quesadilla - Tex-Mex Near Me - Forney, Texas

Everything we've ever tasted at El Tejas Twist far from exceeded our expectations. The portions are huge, prices are fair and the atmosphere is wonderful. The kids especially love the Mac & Cheese and the outdoor games. This is a family owned restaurant and their pride shows through the service and food. Everyone is super sweet and accommodating. Just make sure you get there early enough to get what you want, because things sell out. read more

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I recently stopped by El Tejas Twist, and wow -- what an amazing experience! The Birria tacos were out of this world -- perfectly seasoned, juicy, and full of flavor with that rich consommé that ties everything together. Every bite was tender and packed with authentic taste. And the flautas? Simply delicious! Crispy, golden, and filled just right -- they had that perfect crunch without being greasy. You can really tell everything is made fresh with care. The service was friendly, the food came out hot, and the whole experience left me wanting more. If you haven't tried El Tejas Twist yet, you're missing out on some of the best Mexican comfort food around. Highly recommend! read more

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The fat cap on the brisket was cooked to perfection. I can't remember the last time I had one so good. It was like savory meat candy. We purchased the El Grande and were able to sample a little bit of everything. Everything was on point! read more

El Tejas Twist - Birria Quesadilla w/ Pork Belly Taco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Forney, Texas

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If y'all are looking for some real Texas style bbq, I promise El Tejas Twist is where you want to be. I had no idea this place existed until I hopped on tiktok and saw a video of their glorious food. I knew I had to have it and I quickly made my way over. As soon as I pulled up and saw the place, I Instantly knew I was where I needed to be. From the massive exposed smokers to the awesome family friendly outdoor area, I could tell this was gonna be good. I walked in and placed my order with a very sweet lady at the front counter. I had to get the Tejas Trinity (ribs, brisket, sausage). This is the same thing I typically order when trying any new bbq spot. It came with a side, so I ordered some charro beans and I also added a Texas Twinkie (jalapeño stuffed with brisket and seasoned cream cheese, wrapped in bacon). I also noticed that they sold tamales, so I had to order a half dozen of the birria and a half dozen pulled pork to take home. After a short wait, they called my name. I quickly made my way to the front and grabbed my food. It was a magnificent sight indeed. The first thing I tried was the brisket. I asked for the fatty/moist cut. When I tell y'all this was some of the best brisket I've ever had, just know that I'm not lying. I would honestly put this up there with some of the greats (Franklin's, Cooper's, Black's). The bark itself was full of flavor and it was extremely tender and juicy. I then tried the ribs. These things had the perfect bite to them!!! Whatever seasoning they used was incredible. I'd easily put these ribs against any others in the business. I chose the jalapeño sausage and to my surprise, it wasn't even remotely spicy, which is a huge plus for me and my family. We're some wimps when it comes to spicy food. Either way, the sausage was perfect. That Texas Twinkie was calling my name. My favorite spot for Texas Twinkies has always been Hutchins BBQ. Ifykyk, so needless to say, I was very shocked when these instantly took over the number 1 spot. I think the difference was in the cream cheese. I feel like Tejas Twist has something extra mixed in there. Last but definitely not least was the charro beans. I've traveled all over the US and Mexico and had charro beans from many different restaurants. These beans in particular are now in my top 3 for sure. They were packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. I got home about 2 hours later and told my wife and kids I got some tamales. We all tried them together and were taken back at how amazing they were. In our opinion, these are how tamales should be made. The ratio was absolutely spot on. The birria tamales dipped in the consommé was a match made in heaven and the pulled pork with the verde sauce was right there with them. Easily some of the best tamales I've ever had. I can't recommend this place enough!!! Now that I know how good their food is, I would easily travel hours for it. My only regret was not ordering some of their amazing desserts. I won't make that mistake next time. read more

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First time here and the food was amazing! The Mac and cheese was perfect, the tamale was so juicy and the meat was tender! We will definitely be back!! read more

We came out to check Tajas Twist , and let me tell you we were not disappointed. We had a little of everything. Everything we had was delicious. I will definitely make back out . Customer service was excellent, it was clean inside and out . 5 star review read more

El Tejas Twist - Huge beef ribs - Tex-Mex Near Me - Forney, Texas

Excellent food - great portion sizes and friendly service ever since time. I just love this place, a perfect tex-mex menu and they usually have specials too. This amazing little gem is an absolute must when I'm in Forney. read more

El Tejas Twist - Sliced Brisket Sandwich with potato salad, charro beans and a Birria + Cheese Tamale. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Forney, Texas

Followed GPS and found this sweet place easily. This is a Mom and Pop shop that you do not want to miss. Food was excellent. Cooked to order so we didn't mind a little wait. Such nice people and the dining area is spotless and you see the kitchen is too. read more

The food is good. Their Birria Tacos on this side of Dallas, Mesquite, North of Seagoville is Second to none. These are the best Birria tacos in Forney. Their one Pound Burrito hits the spot and what you expect a one-pound burrito to look and feel like. No skimp. I tried some pork ribs.... They were very flavorful as well. Sides- Charro Beans that are flavorful. A hint of spice but not spicy. I also had some type of corn bread pie/ casserole. It was recommended by the worker behind the counter. He said it was one of his favorite sides; Knock your socks off, you'll be digging in for more and more. I also tried the Mac and cheese, rice and potato salad, will not knock your socks off but good. This is family-owned restaurant. The customer service is great. They are kind and friendly. The ambience is great! It is very easy to miss this restaurant because there is no sign in the street but once you park and walk up, it's and nice little restaurant with diner vibes, without the countertop. Feels like you're in someone's backyard. read more

This may be the longest food review I write lol. This place deserves it! After making a visit from Fate which is just a lil up the road from Forney, I have to say this is absolutely my new favorite bbq joint! First let me start by saying their Texas Twinkie's are the best compared to Hutchins! I no longer have to travel so far for a Texas Twinkie anymore! I have now found this amazing lil gem that serves them near perfect in my opinion. I came on a Sunday at 11 with lil to no line. My friend and I ordered pork ribs, sliced brisket (you have a choice lean or moist) moist is my go to and I made no mistake, turkey and a couple of Texas Twinkies. Portions were bigger than I anticipated for a half lb let me tell ya! It fed the 2 of us and still lbs leftover! They do not skimp! Even the small size for their sides can feed 2. I also ordered 1 of their tamales of the day which was chicken mole. Let me just say I love chicken mole and did not know how this would taste in a tamale and to my surprise it was just simply amazing and full of flavor. I will say I did an "add-on", this tops your tamale with salsa verde, crema (sour cream) and cotija cheese. Listen that alone was a meal in itself. Sides ordered were mac and cheese and potato salad. Also ordered the chips and queso to start. So good! I give this place a solid 9.5! The bark and flavor on their meats solid 10! No bbq sauce needed, meat was perfect on its own. They do have a mexican spin to their menu so checkout all the other items you wont find at many other bbq spots! After asking for to-go boxes they asked how everything was and spoke to me a lil bit and were very friendly so hospitality 100/10. Go check it out for yourself, you will not be disappointed. read more

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The atmosphere was calm and the serve multiplie selection of BBQ . Recommend anyone who's in Forney area to check them out read more

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Loved the food, atmosphere, music...all of it. The food was ALL moist and flavorful. The BBQ sauce was different but still good although honestly, the meats were so tender you didn't need sauce. Will definitely return when in the area. read more

Been a while since we have been in. Ordered a sliced sandwich got chopped. The tea was sour, the sodas were flat. The brisket was a little dry. Pretty disappointing because it used to be really good. Being the only real option in town it was a let down. 4T's is not even a consideration. Had mac n cheese which was more like cheese soup. The old location was better as far as quality of the food. Service was ok, the ambiance is pretty much as it has been since the original owners. The cornhole boards are looking pretty worn out. I hope they get back to what made them good. read more

I have never had my socks knocked off by ANY BBQ places and most restaurant brisket is boring to me in particular (even places recommended by others as being "amazing"). We smoke WAY better brisket in our own smoker. That being said, I will actually admit, the meat at El Texas Twist is as good if not possibly better than what we've smoked at home (I know it sounds snobby). It actually knocked our socks off. I'm honestly still in shock. I didn't think we would ever find BBQ that was amazing. The service was also great and all the employees were super friendly. It's got a relaxed, casual feel that's kid friendly. I just wish I lived closer!! We tried brisket burrito, pork ribs, beef birria tacos, brisket quesadilla, and pork tamales. We will definitely be back! read more

El Tejas Twist - Tex-Mex Near Me - Forney, Texas

Nothing screams Texas BBQ like this place. Service was very good and the ambiance was perfect for a warm evening and good music. Highly recommended this place to all. read more

El Tejas Twist - Chopped brisket sandwich and corn elote - Tex-Mex Near Me - Forney, Texas

Food was delicious! Service was fast, staff was helpful when ordering. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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My husband called in to order chicken tamales Saturday morning to eat later for dinner.. it's now dinner time and all the tamales we ordered are not chicken.. they are all meat which I don't eat pork or anything else other than chicken.. so now I'm here upset because now I have nothing to eat. I wish you guys would pay better attention to details and get the orders right. My dinner was ruined . Zero stars for service and lack of attention to detail. read more

Absolutely amazing spot!!! The food is so flavorful and I see why so many things are sold out. I will definitely try to go earlier. The staff is so sweet & helpful. There's a lot of space to sit if you want to dine in and it's very clean. I will most definitely go back! read more

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Excellent restaurant. Great food and service. I liked the feel of this place. Quite possibly the best breakfast taco I've ever had! read more

El Tejas Twist - Brisket, egg, and cheese taco. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Forney, Texas

If I could give this place 0 stars, I would in a heart beat! Came here at 1:45 just for them to make me wait for 20 minutes and tell me they ran out of meat. Hmmm this is a bbq joint on a Sunday. NO MEAT... yet they don't close FOR OVER AN HOUR. Interesting. read more

Awesome food, awesome service! Nice little hidden spot. Had the beef birria tacos, Texas twinkies and the twisted queso. We also had the tres leches cake and banana pudding in a jar. We will definitely be back to try the BBQ, but it'll be hard to pass up the tacos. read more

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The food is absolutely amazing. The atmosphere and music is a vibe. Drop the McDonald's you're eating and get here now!!

Food was great, ambiance was great, but the only complaint I had was kind of on the service or current beer policy. I went for lunch, ordered my food and then a beer. But then the lady taking my order said they didn't have their license yet so couldn't sell beer but would accept cash tips and "recommended" $4-$5 tip. I told her I didn't have any cash but would be happy to tip on my card. She said she couldn't do that so then offered me a soda or water. So the recommended cash tip was actually a requirement. So bring a cash tip for a beer. Maybe training is needed there. I think TABC would frown on it. It left a bad taste in my mouth, otherwise the bbq and ambiance were good. Lots of potential. read more

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I visited this places with my family. We didnt think much of the places but it exceed our expectations, the food was AMAZING 10/10. We definitely recommend the Texas Twinkie Birria, BETTER THAN THE HUTCHINS texas twinkie, its so juicy and flavorful. The service was super friendly and very polite. They helped us with the menu and gave us great recommendations. read more

El Tejas Twist - Tex-Mex Near Me - Forney, Texas

Best breakfast taco I've had in a very long time. Don't sleep on this place. Looking forward to coming back for lunch/dinner. It looks like a cool place to have a beer and hang on the weekends read more

Its been a week since I last came here and I still dream about eating here everyday. The burrito was MASSIVE and it was delicious even as leftovers the crunchy tacos were savory goodness. The staff was so sweet, charming, and caring. Very good experience. It was nice to sit and eat at the tall bar stools and watch whatever was on the tv. Super fun place to eat! read more

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A friend took me here. The special was the rib plate with choice of two sides. They also have two different bbq sauces. I got the pork ribs with corn and cornbread casserole. OH MY!! I had eaten cornbread casserole before, this one did not disappoint. And the portion was huge. There were four huge ribs. I tried them with the spicy sauce and with no sauce. They were fantastic either way. Everyone always says that the meat fell off of the bone when talking about ribs. These not only fell off the bone they jumped up into my mouth. They were epic with or without sauce. The place had two dining areas and it looked like some outside dining. The place was very simple and comfortable. It looked like it was family run, and what a fantastically friendly family. The service was quick and the portions large. I will definitely return. When I do, I am certain to have the cornbread casserole. Where do I post my 6th and 7th star? ******* read more

The brisket was so tender and delicious and the staff extremely friendly that I have found a new favorite restaurant in our backyard! My wife had turkey on a baked potato and the turkey was so moist and the potato was huge! Awesome food, I really reccomend!! read more

My husband has been telling about this spot... I truly loved the beans & rice! They taste so authentic. We both got the Birria tacos which they were pretty yummy. I would rate them a 9 out of 10 for sure. The red salsa wasn't that spicy but it had a kick to it. My elote was huge I had to take it to go. I would definitely come back to try out more yummy food. read more

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Been here several times and they have best brisket around, sides are great and very consistent. Staff is very polite and nice, this is my new go to. read more

El Tejas Twist - Birria Tacos were amazing - Tex-Mex Near Me - Forney, Texas

I discovered El Tejas Twist last summer when I saw the long line at their food truck in Forney. Yes, of course I pulled over and checked out their menu and stood in line. I ordered two brisket sandwiches for myself and hubby. Their barbecue is very good and they make their own bbq sauce and salsa. I have visited their food truck more than a dozen times and have also tried their brisket quesadilla, birria tacos, pork tamales, rice and beans and Texas twinkies. Everything is delicious. Their brisket is great with or without the bbq sauce. Oh and their beans are not the canned mashed refried bland beans, their pinto beans are prepared fresh daily and seasoned well and the rice is good. I recently visited their permanent location, a restaurant a few weeks ago. If you want to try homemade Mexican food and barbecue, make the drive to Forney. You won't be disappointed. Their food is delicious, great customer service and prices. Catering is also available. read more

New place in town. It's Tex-Mex & BBQ. Can't go wrong with either of these types of food. It's a small little place around the downtown area. This place has always had a food truck and now they've opened up a permanent location aside from the food truck. And let me tell you, it's pretty damn good. I only had the brisket, but I'm sure the birria is very good as well. Was very impressed that they could do cheese shells for the tacos. The inside seems to still be coming along, but they will get there. I'll for sure be coming back to this place a lot. read more

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My man Carlos been telling me to stop by for a while now and today I finally was able to. Came in for bfast and it's so f***ing good I'm coming back for lunch. For bfast I got the brisket, egg and cheese taco and a chorizo and egg taco. Both are super bomb. The brisket is smoked to perfection and the chorizo taco is great. I got some green salsa to go with it which is some of the best I've had since moving to Texas from San Diego CA. Atmosphere is very relaxed and welcoming. Lots of room to have a family outing or a date night with your loved one. All in all very impressed and that's just for the bfast. Can't wait for lunch. Lunch Edit: Came back for lunch and I'm very pleased with everything. I got 3 birria tacos, 3 Texas twinkies and a birria tamale. The tacos are phenomenal!! Great taste and cooked to perfection. Not to crunchy and not to soft. Just right. The consume to dip the tacos in is great as well. Very flavorful. Could eat a bowl of it cause it's that good. The Texas twinkies are awesome and the sauce they gave with them pair up perfectly for a lil bit of sweetness and spice. The tamale is so good and I wish I would have gotten a half dozen of them cause I finished it off in 2 bites. As others have stated this is a hidden gem in Forney and is more than worth l giving them a try again and again and again. I'll be back!!! read more

Missed breakfast by 5 minutes! The woman behind the counter suggested we get the brisket taco and she would throw a fried egg on top...it was awesome! A fresh tortilla with a big ol' slab of brisket, a little bit of beans, the egg, and some salsa fresca.... I threw some of their spicy bbq sauce on it. I'll miss breakfast there anytime! read more