Lola&#x27;s Cafe

THE best carne asada tacos!…read more Our weekly Tuesday go to dinner pick-up! Extra Limes and onions of course!

This is one of those places that's easy to drive right past if you're not paying attention, but…read moreit's definitely worth stopping for. The place was packed when we got there. Inside, the decor was on point, authentic feel with ceramic pots, handcrafted decorations, and little details on the walls that make it feel like Mexico. The staff was nice too. They don't waste time with small talk, but they're friendly, efficient, and the food came out surprisingly fast. I ordered two asada tacos and two cabeza tacos, and let me tell you... they were so good. They came out piping hot with grilled onions on the side, which was the perfect finishing touch. Both tacos were packed with meat. The asada was incredibly tender with those slightly crispy edges from the grill that added so much flavor. The cabeza was just as impressive. It was unbelievably soft and almost melted in your mouth. Add a little salsa, a bite of the grilled onions, and everything came together perfectly. The onions added just enough sweetness to balance the savory meat, making every bite even better. This is exactly the kind of taco spot I love finding. Definitely I'll be coming back.

Mexican pride

Tacos de Asada & cabeza

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The Famous Taco

4.4(135 reviews)

6.9 mi

Holy hell, Bat Man... How did we not hit this place up before now?…read more We've driven by the TFT hundreds of times and never stopped... We finally stopped by for an earlier dinner before a Journey concert at The Coliseum (which wasn't great btw; time for those guys to retire). TFT is a chill lil' short order taqueria, but has a nice menu with many options. The service was just okay (not overly friendly), but the food was phenomenal. The tacos were as good as others we've had in town, and it was really reasonably priced especially for the size of the meals ($45 for dinner, 2 people). Rigo's is still our favorite taco joint in FW, but TFT is right up there with them. We'll definitely hit this place up again and it's worth the stop for a quick bite.

10/10 No notes…read more Casual courteous service Excellent food - packed with flavor and hint is spice Small lowkey environment Great for a solo date, day date, or a family.

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Chorizo, pastor, y carne asada tacos

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Pastor, lengua y carnitas tacos

Birrieria La Cabaña

4.5(47 reviews)

4.9 mi

This is one of the restaurants where you can get authentic birria, menudo or gorditas stuffed with…read moreseveral options. It is becoming more fusion food. As you can find birria ramen , birria egg rolls , birria pizza . But overall if you are looking for authentic Mexican cuisine, you can't go wrong with this place. Prices are reasonable, the food taste is amazing. The salsa's are also delicious. Certainly one of the few authentic restaurants in FW!

It snowed all day and we felt like getting out of the house. We decided to try this place even…read morethough it would take us a long time. The snowy and slick trek was worth it. It was clean, friendly staff, upbeat Latin music, the menu was easy to follow, hot and large portions. My husband ordered the birria tacos, oldest daughter ordered the birria ramen, youngest had a kids burger and fries, and I had huevos con chorizo (served with fresh corn tortillas). We all had horchatas (delicious). As soon as we had their chips and salsa we knew it was going to be our new favorite place. We are a foodie family and we agreed it gets 5 stars!

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Salsas

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Orden de Quesabirria YUUUMMM

Charlie’s Place

4.3(123 reviews)

6.7 mi

Locally owned & operated

Catering service

Sunday Brunch! If your Bloody Mary doesn't come with breakfast, is it even brunch?…read more Famous Bloody Mary with Nashville hot chicken biscuit and candied bacon.

Went w/friends who had been to Charlie's before. Our first time. It was a pleasant evening sitting…read moreoutside on the very large patio, with a couple providing very nice, easy-listening live music on the outdoor stage area. Seating was very comfortable. Service was friendly but a little slow this night. We ordered their lobster rangoon flatbread to share, prior to our entrees, and that turned out to be the only dish i remembered to take a pic of. The photo shows just a half portion of the flatbread, and you can see that it was generously sized! Pretty tasty, but sweeter than expected, and one had to really hunt for any tiny little lobster pieces. Our table had 2 black and bleu burgers w/really good fries; the brisket grilled cheese, which our friend said was delicious, w/fries; and the ala-carte tacos which were amply filled but needed seasoning desperately. No accompanying salsa, and no crispy chips or other sides. Each taco came on its own separate tiny plate, so they cooled very quickly.

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Mercado

4.3(142 reviews)

4.6 mi

Great tacos. The loaded steak fries are always a favorite, very solid. Prices are high for Mexican…read morecuisine but it's downtown so expected. Would continue to visit

Tacos are delicious. Service is always stellar. But what will it take to bring back that heavenly…read morehorchata? My heart breaks a little every time I ask for it and am told it still hasn't returned. Please. The pain is real.

Inside

Chips and guacamole

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Lemonade

Rigo’s Taqueria

4.8(13 reviews)

0.8 mi

Bro I should've tippped I feel like a jacka** This burrito…read moreis bomb asf them burritos for sure built different

Rigos is amazing! I know it doesn't look like much on the outside but it has amazing food. Right…read morenext to the gas station, you'll find the hidden gem. Get some gas and grub. Come on now! It's my fave Mexican spot in the area. Food: Everything I've ordered has been phenomenal...flautas, tacos, fries... omg their red salsa is perfection. Can literally drink it. It has a nice smoky flavor and has a good burn. Green salsa is good too. I love mixing both. For drinks, their horchata and Jamaica are solid too! Ambiance: Family restaurant. There are some tables and chairs inside. Usually we get our order to go. Service is fast and they're always nice to me. Muchas gracias Rigo's!!

July 2025

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El Taquero

4.2(47 reviews)

7.2 mi

I miss this place! I had to move back to Michigan in 2021, because my GM plant was done with…read morerenovations. BThe BEST Birria Tacos and broth I've ever tasted!!! DELICIOUS!

We enjoyed our service here. The tacos and gorditas were good. My husband really enjoyed his birria…read moretacos!

Chips and Salsa

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Original margarita & michelada

Taqueria El Ranchito

3.1(110 reviews)

7.3 mi

Food was nasty it's like they do not season there meat at all. Don't ever get the steak tacos…read morethere!!! Anything with steak in that case!! Again no seasoning at all!!! The only thing that is really worth that is the horchata which is sad mind you it's a "Mexican Place"

It's sad to see so many negative reviews that are filled with prejudice microagressions. Shush and…read morego to Taco Bell. ‍ I grew up in a small town latiné community and once I moved to Ft Wayne I was homesick for the food. El Ranchito is on par with those restaurants from back home. Great Tacos, Tortas, Menudo and refreshing aqua Frescas. The staff is lovley, and even the ambiance reminds me of the restaurants from back home! This is my goto for the best Mexican Food in town!

Right after the concert

A sad quesadilla

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Tequila Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

4.3(137 reviews)

3.7 mi

Very nice first experience here. I parked in front of Fresh Market, looked up and saw Tequila…read moreMexican Restaurant. I took a quick look at the Yelp reviews and decided to order carry out for lunch. I ordered a chimichanga with tofu, and a side of queso blanco. It isn't often that I see tofu on the menu at a Mexican restaurant so I was curious about it. It was excellent! The queso blanco was smooth and creamy with great flavor. The rice was flavorful but the beans were very salty. There are many vegetarian options here, more than most Mexican restaurants. The patio is large and beautiful. There were many people taking advantage of this warm and sunny early spring afternoon dining on the patio. The patio features approximately 20 tables, including several larger tables. Although I took my order to go this time I will plan to return with a group of friends to enjoy dining on the patio.

Thru a recommendation, we visited here during their lunch service. One could readily see that the…read moreownership took pride in a clean, well-lit establishment. We were cordially greeted. It was quite evident that whomever cared for the little things: the tortilla chips were warm and the salsa had not been hastily made and allowed the seasoning to do its job. Our, server, Guillermo, was polite, attentive and made sure our order fit our needs. To our surprise, the portions were generous. In our minds, Tequila will now be our "go to" place for Mexican food when we visit Ft. Wayne.

Taco bar set up by Tequila's Restaurant.

Carne asada tacos

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Steak California burrito.

Sol De Mexico

4.4(32 reviews)

7.8 mi

I was very pleased with the service and this Quesadilla Sabrosa is amazing. I could've just ate the…read morechips and salsa dip but I chose to try something and I made an excellent choice. This place is big like a sports bar and I enjoyed myself eating, watching television and the smove tunes. If you haven't been here yet come try it out. I definitely give them 5 stars. Traveling through different states this is definitely one of my top picks.

The food is delicious and the margaritas were also really good. Karen waited on us and gave great…read moreservice. Don't hesitate to go here !

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Nate R.

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3 years ago

I love supporting local businesses; Lola's Cafe being one example. Her food has an exquisite, cultural taste akin to her label being "Latin Fusion". Lola and her family are very warmhearted and kind people. This place is unique to me because it's one of the only Hispanic restaurants where you can find Empanadas. read more

Carla A.

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4 years ago

So delicious! Pupusas and tamales. My second time there and it's fantastic!! Lola's beautiful smile and passion for what she does makes it even better!! She even remembered my name!!! read more

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