Birria...everything! Like many in Fort Worth, I was drawn to Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez with the…read moreheadlines that they received Michelin recognition. A local place that serves amazing Birria, count me in! We made our jaunt for a Friday lunch and they were busy. There's plenty of space here - they have both outdoor and indoor seating but given that it was still hot AF, most everyone was crammed inside. The menu is quite expansive. As I said, its birria galore. Usually when hit with this much goodness I try to default with some of the tried and true recommendations, so I opted for the Quesataco Combo: 3 birria and cheese tacos, with all the fixings. Amazing. decadent. delicious. Plenty of words to describe the great birria they dish out here. Happy to say Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez lives up to the hype and if you're like me and you love some birria, definitely give it a shot. We will be back to try some birria pizza or even the birria ramen. Can't go wrong here.

I cant believe I havent reviews this place yet! I been coming to Cortez when they were still just a…read morefood truck back in 2020! I knew back then they were the real deal. When I was on my birria kick I would drive from Arlington all the way here because no other place came close. The meat is full of flavor and spice and the conzume they bring out with it is just as good. Its full of spice and flavor and I straight up drink that by itself, i dip my tortillas with it. I usually put salt and lemon on the tortillas and then roll them up and dip em in the conzume. In the past, I had the ramen, the platillo, the tacos, and I think the quesabirria, they are all delicious but my favorite is the quesabirria and the tacos, followed by the ramen. The menu is small but just stick with the tacos or buy the meat by the pound, and you are good to go. The rice and beans are average but still good; the salsas they have on the table are amazingly delicious. The light green one is my favorite because is not too spicy but spicy enough to give me that kick am looking for in my food. I drown my food in that salsa sometimes and then dip in conzume. In the past, I also had their margaritas, and they are delicious! The mango with chamoy and Tajín on the rim is my favorite! They have a patio in the back with another bar and more Tv's. The staff is nice, but the last 2 times i been there it took over 10 minutes to just get a waiter to recognize i had not been help and place my drink order with them. I notice the staff tends to pay more attention to bigger parties instead of groups of just 1 or 2 customers. I like the atmosphere of this place; the music, the shows they have on the tv and the murals honestly make it feel cozy like I am visiting a family member. I don't come here when they have soccer games on or late at night on the weekends because the customers can get rowdy sometimes, and that's not my vibe. All the time I've been, they have a security officer so people don't get too out of hand. The parking lot is kind of small so if you come on a busy day/time, you might need to park across the street. I never had to wait long to get a table, and the staff is pretty quick about cleaning and turning tables over to keep the wait down.

Outstanding service & recommendations from Nancy! She was very knowledgeable and passionate about…read moresharing their story, concept, dish details, her excitement for food, and to even go check out their sister restaurant nextdoor, Dos Mares. To start the meal, they brought out an amuse-bouche that I can't remember the name of. It was a silky smooth creamy squash soup. I could have eaten a bowl of that and been satisfied! Soooo good! DRINKS: Zacatecas - Banhez Mezcal Joven, Guava Puree, Lime Juice, Chipotle Tamarind Syrup Not something I would typically order but it was smokey & complex. Carajillo43 - Licor 43, fresh espresso Perfect drink to end a great meal! APPETIZERS: Cazuela de Chorizo Housemade chorizo, bruleé panela cheese, oregano pickled onion, served with handmade heirloom blue corn tortillas. To make tacos. Best chorizo I have ever tasted! Made me change my mind about not liking chorizo. Guacamole So fresh and good! Served with heirloom house made blue corn tortillas. Nancy recommended we make tacos with chorizo & guac on them. They were good! Different from your typical tex mex served with chips. (This is not a Tex Mex place). They serve a red and green salsa. Both good. Red was mild in spice level and green was hot. MAIN: Codorniz en Mole Poblano Texas quail stuffed with a creamy pecan almond rice, house made mole poblano, oven roasted potatoes, queso fresco, toasted pumpkin seeds. DESSERT: (got two to split between 6 people. Just wanted a taste). Tres Leches del Desierto - my fav of the two! Deconstructed tres leches with ammonite-shaped ice cream and berries. Encuentro de Chocolate - very rich Chocolate sphere cake filled with chocolate mousse, finished with a chocolate glaze, served with beet-ancho chile foam We are all stuffed, happy, & look forward to going back! Love all the plants on their patio. Looks like a relaxing place to enjoy a perfect meal when nice out!

First time here and it was such a positive experience. I was a little confused about dressed code…read morebut it really is a mix. We were over dressed but there were some really casually dressed people so I'd say just come hungry or sort of hungry. I had seen all the buzz about the fried cactus and as someone who has grown up eating all my life I was intrigued on how this would be any different. Boy was I wrong. In fact, I would be happy enough just coming and eating only this. I have some sort of food limerence where I cannot stop thinking about this. Like daily! I want it so bad. No it was a whole experience because waiter placed this bowl towering with a mountain of curly crunchy ribbons. He kindly gave us his advice on the best way to eat it. You take their fresh made blue corn tortilla, pile on the cactus, don't be shy, if it fits in your mouth just go for it, then that green sauce was heavenly. All the flavors combined made me levitate. That would've been embarrassing. You could easy fill up on this alone given enough time and privacy. I just wanted a moment alone to enjoy fully ha ha. I then ordered the Chile en Nogada and the picture alone was enough for me to go yes we're on our way immediately. However listen I am a self proclaimed gift wrapping queen. I know a good ribbon and a good bow. I know that the typical dish has a bow - yes a fabric bow but this bow was not up to the standard of this restaurant, unfinished edges, and the color satin gold was not really representative of the environment. Good thing the bow is not edible but visually it could use a little improvement. The dish itself was 4 out of 5 for me only because I have had this dish before at a more casual space and every component of the dish was full flavored, where this one feels a bit safe. For dessert I was a little unimpressed with the options. I am not a fan of tres leches so I did not order their most famous desert but instead opted for another one that was a pastry with ice cream on top. I also give it 4 out of 5 its needing more flavor and sweetness, I mean this is dessert. The five stars is more for the service. Our server was amazing. He described every dish we ordered as if we were watching a Netflix documentary of a chef competition and they just submitted their dish. The table next to us got an amuse bouche compliments of the chef and I didn't want to be too nosy and peek over so I have no idea what it was. I was really hoping we'd get one too because honestly I was still hungry after all that. Oh cocktails. We ordered a drink before our table was available and I was not playing. I remember ordering a glass of bubbly rose and when our server brought it he served me a sip and had me try it before I decided, but honestly I wanted to tell him that I couldn't feel my face just pour it.

What an AMAZING venue. Plus, the food was fantastic!…read more The beef in my wife's tamales was outstandingly yummy (I had a small bite). My fajita beef: best ever! Flavor and aroma was so, so, so good. Glorious. Plenty for leftovers as well. My daughter's 5 mini chicken chimichangas were yummy. The kids just snacked on chips, but their mini dinner plate looked great. The ambiance: uncomparable! Gorgeous outdoors patio. Pictures included. Iced tea just right. Joe T's margaritas were pleasant and refreshing. Generous parking. A great daughter birthday celebration lunch.

This is a must visit venue due to the beautiful outdoor garden eating space. That to me is the lore…read moreor attraction to coming here. The long line to get in was not very appealing. They do not take reservations. In addition, they are cash only business. They do have an on-site ATM. They have a very limited menu (enchiladas, and fajitas) which I think is because of the high volume of people they get through this eatery. I did feel like it was not a relaxing type venue as there were so many people in line waiting to get in. Therefore, I do think they try to turn over the tables as quickly as possible. The food was good and my kids enjoy this venue very much.

So good! 10/10 would recommend! Great food and service! The restaurant itself is super down to…read moreearth and cute. The portions are huge and there wasn't a single thing on my plate I didn't enjoyed. If you are looking for great Mexican food this is your stop.

We got the carnitas plate, chile relleno with sour cream and chicken, chicken tenders and some…read moredrinks! Everything was amazing. Our waiter, Oscar, was amazing and very attentive. Everyone seemed to be doing their part to keep this restaurant going. Definitely a good spot to eat Mexican food.

Wow. At most restaurants, the lovely meal would have been the star. But at Maria's, the food was…read morejust the start. The stylish decor and epic service made for a great experience. A lucky find, capping off a fun weekend in Ft Worth. We were blown away by the service, from the hosts to the waiters to the food runners. Every single person was on point, smiling, capable, and efficient. Every restaurant should follow Maria's training model. Just perfect. The exterior drew me in, with that pretty stained glass. We were immediately delighted with the interior, so pretty and fresh. Who doesn't love green velvet upholstery? It's noisy in there, but a happy, bustling noisy. We shared breakfast tacos, plenty for two, especially when paired with a guacamole side. Beautiful presentation, delicious food. Wow.

I was pleasantly surprised by the mole sauce. It tasted authentic, freshly, homemade with all the…read moreoriginal ingredients. I do wish there would have been more veggies and a spicy salsa. Ambiance was nice, however it was hard to eat with the multitude of flies or mosquitoes or whatever they were, it gave the impression of lack of cleanliness. Service could have been more attentive, it wasn't terribly busy yet it took a while to be served.

They always deliver great food!!! I would love that every person who serves us was more aware of…read moreserving my husband water or refill his water lol The fajitas if I order them medium Rare they come rare but I like them because I finish cooking them on the cast iron they come in! I wish their green salsa had more tomatillos and less hot peppers to be eatable! But I still Love coming to eat there! Well sometimes the lines are 2 long ass hours wait and I want my fajitas quick because I get there hungry lol

Everything was delicious. Service as usual was amazing…read more Their salsa is prepared fresh daily and is loaded with onions and cilantro...my favorite. Their hot salsa is HOT and SPICY! Chips...light and crispy. Fresh. Their queso was exceptionally good today. (Is that even possible). We thoroughly enjoyed it. I struggled today and went with the Chicken enchiladas topped with green tomatillo sauce and Sour cream sauce. Delicious! My sister ordered her fave, 2 soft ground beef tacos. Tex Mex at its finest!

Wowza !! Soooo many…read morevegan options and for some reason they're not listed online or menu . They've got plenty of options for veg heads though ; Vegan chorizo Vegan asada Vegan al pastor Vegan Nopales Vegan mushroom Vegan papas All of them were delicious ! Mushroom and asada were my fav . The Salsa bar actually hits and packs some heat ! The red one at the salsa bar had my face sweating lol . Something I look forward to when eating true spicy food . The green salsa was too watery for my liking . I'd def come back for these tacos though .

The street tacos were a 10 out of 10, the Elote was a 10 out of 10, and the breakfast chorizo…read morepotato and egg taco was phenomenal. My wife had a torta and she also said it was a 10 out of 10. We will definitely be coming back to the spot to eat great Customer Service and even better food.

Fantastic heuvos rancheros. Very nice people as well. Family owned and run. We will be back.read more

Interesting experience with some hits but quite a few misses…read more Service was exceptional. Greeted warmly and seated quickly. We started off with a couple margaritas, a side of queso and guacamole. Their chips and salsa were ok....no not really. Their salsa's are "bland". Missing flavor. We tried multiple and non were tasty. We added some verde to their main salsa, squeezed a lime or two and asked for some cilantro, salt and created the perfect salsa. Their Queso had a generic taste. It doesn't taste like real cheese and was liquidity....Even as it cooled it was too runny. A big miss. Their guacamole also felt "premade". Another miss. I ordered the verde enchiladas and enjoyed them. They were tasty but was light on the green sauce. He had the Flautas and Sour cream enchilada. Both were really good. Flautas were crispy.

Great food and margaritas. Low key and quit able to carry on conversations with friends love this…read moreplace!

La Playa is always a safe go to when you want your food quickly. Tonight we were starving and it…read moreworked in our favor. We ordered an appetizer as we sat down the tableside guacamole, and queso, and when those arrived, we ordered our meal everything came out quickly. Our server was nice. If you want a slower experience hold off on ordering your meals.

Alyssa, Fabian, and Emma are my absolute favorite bartenders at Buena Vida! They're always kind,…read moreattentive, and provide amazing customer service. I come here at least twice a week, and they consistently make every visit a great experience! If you haven't tried the food yet, definitely get the bistec, shrimp & mushroom tacos or the nachos they're so good! Great food, great drinks, and even better service. Ask for Alyssa, Fabian, or Emma!

I've been here multiple times, but this visit was with a friend who was trying it for the first…read moretime. Unfortunately, she wasn't impressed. She ordered the birria tacos, fries, and beans. The beans had a lot going on and included ingredients that probably should be mentioned when ordering. She thought the fries were decent, but said the birria tacos were just okay and that she's had much better elsewhere in the area. The service is good and straightforward. You walk up to order, grab a seat, and wait for your buzzer to go off. One thing to note: if you order drinks, keep an eye out for them because they're not brought to your table. As for my meal, I tried the mushroom, shrimp, and pastor tacos. The pastor was underwhelming, and the shrimp was overcooked. The mushroom taco was easily the standout and will definitely be my go-to if I come back. The weather will soon be nice for enjoying the patio, but there's also plenty of indoor seating available.