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    La Playa Maya

    3.4 (117 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Cowboy Tacos
    Amanda H.

    I have been dining at La Playa Maya Southside for over 20 years. Over this time, they have maintained a consistency of service and taste that is rarely matched by restaurants at this price point. During yesterday's visit, my son enjoyed his favorite dish, the Cowboy Tacos, and my daughter and I shared the Carne a la Mexicana, a warm, hearty meal on a cold day. I didn't think to take photos of our dishes, but these from the website are accurate. We love the interior of this former mansion, with its warmly painted original molding and festive decor pieces. Whether celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying the company of your family and friends, the food and service at La Playa Maya Southside makes it the perfect spot.

    Shrimp cocktail
    Ashley A.

    Love the old house restaurant. Nice front patio. We were able to get seated right away upstairs. No restrooms up there. Food came out fast. We ordered the chicken burrito. It's huge and very tasty I was only able to eat half. Tried their Beef Fajita Enchiladas with rice and beans, the beef was kinda over cooked . The 7 Mares Shrimp Cocktail was ok

    Caldo De Camaros
    Phillip D.

    I had not dined here but my sponsor has. This restaurant is not new but it has been maintained and provides an entertaining environment. Rarely are restaurants located in vintage residential structures. That is one of the attractions that makes this feel authentic. We dined here with friends on a Saturday evening, there is accessible and adequate parking. We were greeted and taken to a very comfortable dining table. Vs some restaurants that point and say " pick out your spot". We started with table side guacamole served with tasty chips and salsa. My sponsor ordered the Flauta Dinner. I am still experimenting with fish soups so I ordered Caldo De Cameron (shrimp). Our friends ordered traditional Mexican dishes with tacos, enchiladas, fajitas. The evening was pleasant and the flavors especially tailored to the chefs personal preference.

    The Best Mexican Food in Fort Worth Texas
    Kemp J.

    Excellent Food Excellent Service! Great Atmosphere! Always EXCELLENT ! Never A Disappointment!

    Kevin R.

    The food was good but nothing crazy. The restaurant looks like it might have been a house back in the day and had a cozy feel. Downside was it was super hot in there. I was sweating while eating my meal. Service was average. It's a good spot, just not the best spot.

    Phillip E. S.

    This is usually my go-to place for Mexican food. In wanting to treat myself to eating out, I quickly chose La Playa Maya. There food is top notch: hot and out in minutes; however, not this time. Seems like the food was warmed over in the microwave as the taste and temperature were less than stellar. Guess that's what I get for eating a late lunch mid-afternoon (around 3 p.m.). Anyway, I won't let this poor experience deter me as the place has been great every other time I've eaten here.

    Rice and beans side
    thienly n.

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND! this restaurant has an amazing atmosphere and is super cute! Authentic and tasty food and perfect family environment or birthday dinner environment! I love how it's a mix of casual/nice and the workers are extremely kind! Such a hidden gem that doesn't get the attention it deserves! The fajitas were great! You def get the bang for your buck! The quesadillas hit the spot with the soft fluffy flower tortillas and the fish tacos here are to die for! Best fish tacos I've ever had and you get 3!!! They all come with a generous serving of rice beans sour cream and guacamole! Chips and salsa are nothing special but not bad! Definitely go check it out!

    Fajita Medley
    Pancho A.

    Food was ok. My mom rants and raves about the food so I went with her to see what the hype was about well it wasn't all that. The fajita beef was dry but the chicken was pretty good. For a $17.99 fajita medley plate it could of been better and very skimpy on the portion and veggies. As for the service it's ok no long waits or terrible service it was very smooth. What I didn't like was the lack of salsa or at least spicy salsa.

    Steven M.

    If there's one person I like going to restaurants with it's my mom she's my best friend we've always gone to all sorts of places one of those places is la playa maya on Hemphill. We moved to the Tcu area late 92 and we've been going there ever since we've always came here since high school. This is where I found the el yuca teco habanero hot sauce which I've been using on just about everything since (my favorite ) Today I got the spinach quesadillas and flan perfect!! La playa maya will always be special to me and my family . La playa maya gets 5 stars from me (perfect) !!!!!!

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    Food is excellent, service is fast & not very expensive. My wife & me will be back to try other dishes,

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    So bad I never coming back to much time to wait for the food ... they are playing in the kitchen and the food is old so bad so bad ....

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    At la playa maya right now the food is excellent and the manager is super nice food comes out really quick great spot for tex mix

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    The La Playa Maya with two stars is the one in West FTW not Hudson Oaks.... Hudson Oaks one and South Side one are good!!!

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    Don Artemio never disappoints. The ambiance is sophisticated and warm with accents that reflect the…read moreMexico which the cuisine here showcases; stellar, polished, service; a remarkable menu featuring authentic Mexican cuisine artfully prepared and presented; an exceptional wine list featuring the best of Mexican, European and U.S. wines; and some of the most skillfully poured cocktails in Fort Worth. What is not to love? As we're celebrating our 55th anniversary this month we were presented with a lovely, complementary sparkly rose. As today is Cinco de Mayo a Margarita was in order and the house pour was lovely. We shared a bottle of California Sauvignon Blanc to accompany the Ceviche Tatemado followed by the Tacos de Barbacoa which is the Tuesday lunch special. Both the ceviche and barbacoa tacos were just so enjoyable. The striped bass and octopus ceviche here is a unique preparation that sings in the tangy lime and Serrano vinaigrette in which it is prepared. The barbacoa is so flavorful and tender; and the thin, house made flour tortilla is fried crispy on the flat top before being filled. So good.

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    Joe T Garcia's - Steak Fajitas

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    5.7 miNortheast
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    Stopped by Joe T. Garcia's for a quick lunch on my way to a conference and it ended up feeling like…read morea mini escape. The outdoor seating is so charming lush plants, colorful flowers, and a peaceful fountain that makes you want to stay awhile. I had the chicken fajita bowl, and it was fresh, flavorful, and hit the spot. The margaritas were definitely tempting but I behaved and stuck with water... next time for sure. Only minor thing, there was water on the floor going into and inside the bathroom, which could be a slipping hazard. A "wet floor" sign would definitely help. Beautiful atmosphere, relaxed vibe. Such a great little getaway in the middle of the day.

    We were recently in Ft Worth and decided to give Joe T Garcia's a try. We had been about 15 years…read moreago and were not impressed then. But we always hear people talk about how great Joe T's is so we thought maybe we just an isolated bad experience 15 years ago. But this time, it was even worse. Maybe people don't speak unfavorably out of fear of being shamed for not praising this "institution"? We arrived on a Wednesday at 5:30 so fortunately our unpleasant experience was not further worsened with a wait. The patio is still very beautiful and umbrellas were positioned to provide ample shade. But the fly situation was very annoying and could probably be helped with the spinning devices on tables or fans spread throughout the patios. The beauty of the patio doesn't compensate enough to endure the flies. The service started out good with waters, chips/salsa brought instantly. But within 15 minutes the service rapidly declined as more customers were seated. It was very tedious to the point of annoying to get refills on our drinks. Literally within 2-3 minutes of ordering we asked our waitress to switch one of the fajita orders from chicken to beef. She initially said "oh I'm sorry but I JUST put the order in". We looked puzzled and said "ok then it shouldn't be a problem changing it?" She went on to explain that she would add the beef to our table and just switch the chicken order to another table next to us who ordered chicken that she had not put in yet. All of that sounded very bizarre but the food was correct when it was delivered our table. At the time the plates were brought we requested a side of sour cream but it didn't come. After 5-10 minutes we spotted our server and requested it from her. But we still never got the sour cream. As I was paying the tab my daughter noticed that we were charged for an extra chicken fajita. So even though the server got the beef fajita added right after we ordered, she didn't take the chicken off the bill. She adjusted it once we pointed out the error. The food was the biggest disappointment out of all of it. I will always give grace to sub par service or atmosphere if the food is great. I say this with the utmost sincerity, I've had more flavorful beef and chicken at Chipotle. The chicken was so dry and served in big chunks which made it even tougher to chew. I seriously could not detect a hint of any seasoning, not even salt. It was very hot but not like the traditional sizzling fajita hot, more like it had been sitting in a heating pan or under heat lamps. For way too long. The beef was a tad bit easier to chew than the chicken but just as bland. The queso that we ordered tasted like canned cheese sauce watered down with chicken or vegetable broth and a tablespoon of pico added. The portion sizes of the entrees, the tortillas, the pico, the guacamole were all very generous. It's just a shame that it doesn't taste good.

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    Joe T Garcia's - Just gorgeous all throughout the courtyard area.

    Just gorgeous all throughout the courtyard area.

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    Buena Vida

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    4.1(193 reviews)
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    My friend and I came here last spring. The parking is limited, however we were able to find parking…read moreon the side of the restauraunt. The interior and exterior of Buena Vida is warm and inviting. The staff were friendly and quick with our order. There are plenty of areas to sit and their menu offers a variety of options. I opted for the barbacoa and chipotle lime tacos with a side of borracho beans. The beans were flavorful and paired well with the yummy tacos. My friend enjoyed her tacos as well. My meal satisfied me without feeling stuffed. I look forward to my next visit.

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    Buena Vida - Looking toward the order counter and kitchen.

    Looking toward the order counter and kitchen.

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