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Johns Backyard Grill

4.3 (69 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Burgers, American
Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Cathy M.

This place is a hidden gem behind a gas station. Got a tasty grilled chicken sandwich and fries and was very pleased with the quality and freshness. Service was fast and friendly and I shall return!

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Ed W.

Great Mexican hamburguesa with the crispy charred edges and hand cut fries. This is a hidden gem. Highly recommended!

Mexican cheeseburger & fries.
Dave F.

A rather unique, hole-in-the wall place that shares a building with a gas station. There's only a few seats inside but plenty of outdoor seating. The highlight for me was my burger, the Mexican Cheeseburger, which was a great combination of flavors. The fries were hot & fresh, but too soggy for my taste. It was less than $10 for the burger & fries. The menu doesn't include drinks from what I could tell, so I walked a few feet to the gas station area for a fountain drink, but unfortunately their machine was out of order. [Stop #85 on The Great DFW Burger Quest]

Breakfast tacos and Pastor tacos
Michael L.

It's hidden in the Chevron gas station with an entrance in the back. I really wanted this to be better than us was but it was pretty good gas place. Had the double burger and some breakfast tacos and pastor tacos. Burger was ok fries were great. I didn't like the corn tortillas they use so that killed the tacos a little (to tough for me) but it's pretty awesome for what it is

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Misti C.

WOW! A great burger and crispy, perfectly seasoned fries. Definitely in the back of a Chevron station and nothing fancy, but a GREAT burger. Can't wait to come back and try the Mexican food.

Backyard
LiiNda G.

-I just want to say: I LOVE IT! The cheeseburger , the fries and the hot sauce just delicious!! Melty cheese, nice bun, sour pickles that actually kicks it up a notch! Fries are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, very well seasoned! The best thing is the salsa both red and green sauce tasted so good, complimented the fries and the hamburger to a 10th! I will definitely come back for more! -The backyard does need a update but overall really cool place and friendly

Steak, pastor, and chorizo.
Marianne C.

Local business with good food is always a hit for me. I have this place bookmarked for a very long time now and last night was the night to visit it finally. I had planned on trying all the different kinds of street tacos they offer. Unfortunately, last night they are out of lengua and pollo. Which means they may be really good and everybody wants a piece of it. I settled for what's only available which is the steak, chorizo and pastor. All of which are satisfying and very tasty. I also ordered a side of fries which is surprisingly great. Yes, it is frozen then fried but whatever seasoning they put on those babies are very addicting. It was great! In fact it was awesome! The taco counter can only accept cash but no worries, you take your receipt to the gas/ convenience store counter and they'd accept your card. You would have to get your drinks at the convenience store anyways so it's very hassle free. I would definitely comeback to try the lengua and pollo.

Pollo taco , Steak taco, Break burrito!

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6 years ago

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8 years ago

Been here twice in two days. Love the tacos, best street tacos I've ever had. I've had the chorizo, pork, chicken, and beef.

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18 years ago

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10 years ago

Outstanding food and service! Best hamburgers in town and the lunch taco's are incredible!

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7 years ago

Little gem of a place. Really more for take out. Great burgers and fries! Great price. Never disappoints.

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10 years ago

At least get your closing time right. I've tried twice. Not trying again. So long adios goodbye good luck

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7 years ago

Wonderful cheese burger and fries ! Taste like grilled out side so good will be back

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11 years ago

Totally unexpected but Wow wow so yummy!!! Mexican hamburger so tasty. Definitely will be back!

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11 years ago

Not bad! I was impressed! The food and people were really good!

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11 years ago

Fantastic greasy goodness. Love the cheeseburger and tacos (fajita beef). A couple of friends and I go there at least once a week!

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11 years ago

Excellent service and even better burgers. I enjoyed the Mexican burger today and I'll be back to try the tacos. Highly recommended.

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18 years ago

good place, inside a shell station. good burgder, ok frys, not overly greasy gas station food, the best of both worlds in a shell staton

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This place has the best fajitas I ever had. I got the mesquite chicken fajitas. The chicken was so…read morejuicy & smoky. The bone marrow butter is the reason why it's so good. I wished it came with more than 3 tortillas or at least 4 since I don't put too much meat in my fajitas. I also tried the hickory grilled ribs. It was kinda salty, but the barbecue sauce was ok. The meat was very tender & falls off the bone. The fries that it comes with were alright. There was a little of wait, but I didn't mind since the food was good. Our food did take a while. Our waitress was very attentive & filled our water. There was seating inside & outside on the patio. I was glad that we were sat outside since it was a beautiful day today. Besides inside was kinda dark. Overall, the food is a little pricey, but totally worth it. A must are their fajitas.

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The short of it--food was fine, but certainly felt overpriced for what we ate…read more Long of it--Sat outside and it was nice. Here in Texas, chips and salsa are such a commonplace experience it's off-putting to pay for them. We ordered the guacamole and the chips and salsa come with it, so that was, I guess, better...but the guacamole was $16, so there's that. The salsa was tasty as was the guacamole, but again, for the portion it's really not worth it. We had the queso flameado, which was yummy and the flour tortillas are good! We split the sirloin and were underwhelmed. For a grilled meats place the steak was very under seasoned and wasn't giving us fresh hot grilled vibes. Meh at best, as were the rice and beans. We ordered elote as a side and it was really the best thing we ate. Service was friendly and efficient! Cocktails average $16ish. Again, for the prices we expected better.

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I was genuinely excited to bring my friend here for her birthday after such an incredible…read moreexperience back in December. That visit checked every box -- the food, service, ambiance, and overall hospitality were all exceptional. What really stood out to me then was the attention to detail. I had casually mentioned that one of my cocktails wasn't quite my taste, and Harry personally reached out afterward to say they'd gladly adjust it next time. That kind of thoughtful follow-up leaves a lasting impression and is exactly the sort of hospitality that elevates a restaurant experience. Unfortunately, this recent visit felt like a completely different restaurant. We decided to do a combination of à la carte dishes along with the Experience menu after being told this version would feature entirely off-menu items, which genuinely intrigued us since Ihad also done the Experience previously. At the start of dinner, we were asked about allergies and dietary restrictions. I clearly explained that I have a mango allergy and do not eat beef. Our server then asked whether I ate other meats, and I clarified yes -- and even specifically mentioned that if the machete dish was beef, please still include it because my friend could enjoy it and I really wanted her to try it. He confirmed it would be the sirloin version, so we happily agreed not to modify that course. So imagine our surprise when one of the first dishes arrived dressed with a mango vinaigrette. Thankfully, we barely caught him quietly mentioning "mango" as he set it down. We immediately looked at each other thinking, "Didn't we just discuss the allergy?" It was disappointing, but unfortunately also representative of the overall service throughout the evening. Our server seemed disengaged, inattentive, and often not fully listening. Empty glasses sat untouched, opportunities to order additional items were missed, and at one point we were simply handed the check without even being asked if we wanted anything else. We also ordered a bottle of sparkling wine and ended up pouring it ourselves for most of the evening because our glasses were rarely refilled. I completely understand not leaving the bottle tableside if walkway space is limited, but repeatedly needing to get up ourselves to retrieve it felt out of sync with the level of service one expects from a Michelin-recommended restaurant -- especially at this price point. Then came the machete dish. Instead of the sirloin version we specifically discussed, we received the vegetarian potato version. When the server asked how it looked, I politely explained that we were disappointed because he had specifically told us it would be the sirloin preparation. At minimum, I would have expected another protein substitution given the earlier conversation about what I could eat. I'm also still unclear whether the Experience menu was truly "off-menu" as described, since several dishes -- including the halibut -- appeared familiar. Had that been communicated differently, we likely would have skipped the Experience altogether and simply curated our own meal. At the end of the night, spending over $500 while pouring our own wine, nearly being served an allergen we explicitly disclosed, and receiving dishes different from what was promised made for a deeply disappointing experience -- especially after such a phenomenal first visit. It honestly felt sad more than anything because I know how wonderful this restaurant can be. I'm not sure what changed in the last five months, but the difference was significant.

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El Carlos Elegante - A very cool vibe

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