A long standing cornerstone off Mexican food in Ft Worth. I have been here many times and eaten most off the menu. I would say that the food is definitely authentic and is tasty. There have been times my rice isnt the freshest however. I love that they do weekday lunch specials and they always have a new drink menu ready. The inside is themed as well as mariachis sometimes performing on the weekend. The servers will always be the same when you return so make sure your friendly. read more

Warm salsa is a choice. Chicken fajitas were okay, but started to get a little bit overcooked. I just don't think the Tex Mex in Fort Worth is good at all, and this is another very mid option. read more

Mercado Juarez Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

It's been a very long time since I have been here. Upon arrival no greeting while waiting to be seated. Our waitress was great! She greeted us and was given chips/salsa. Chips and salsa tasted great and were freshly made. I ordered the spicy margarita and it wasn't my favorite but I can be picky when it comes to my margaritas. The rim had salt instead of tajin which is different for a spicy margarita. My husband had their pineapple margarita no complaints there. Our food came out quickly and was really good! Overall this is a good place for a good Mexican meal. Wish there were more options on their menu but you will be able find something great to eat! read more

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Yelper had a fun afternoon with our VW Club event beginning with lunch for over twenty VW enthusiasts. The room we shared was large and comfortable for two long tables of diners. We had soft tacos with standard rice and beans. Yelper had pulled chicken , husband had tasty beef. Tacos were resting on shredded lettuce but otherwise there was no cheese or onions to jazz them up. While the food pleased most of our gang I am pretty opinionated about tacos. They were just average at best. The more adventurous enchiladas and queso orders looked better. The Mercado has charming ambiance. Pretty laid back festive Mexican motifs perfect for lazy family get together. Drinks looked good. Tea was excellent. Service was very good especially our young lady who was on her toes for all of us on a busy Valentines Sunday. Wish we could shout out her name but the management will know who was on today Sunday 15 Feb! She's great! And appreciated. read more

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As Marcus Pasley has fairly recently taken MJ into his stable as part of his From Scratch Hospitality group we decided to give it a try today for lunch. Our last visit was probably some 35 years ago. We were curious to see if there were signs of an upped game here. I ordered a large top shelf Marg. We were disappointed to find that the only wine offering for my wife here is a white zin. Hard pass. The Marg came out promptly. The menu says it is made with "our famous Mercado Mix and fresh lime juice". It was drinkable but tasted like a typical Mexican restaurant Margarita made with a commercial mix. Not at all elevated. We ordered beef fajitas and a cheese chile relleno a la carte. The fajitas came out steaming hot (see my pic) and were quite good. Especially nestled into in what appears to be house made flour tortillas that are really good, along with the nicely grilled onions and peppers. The chile relleno was likewise good. Rice and beans were typical Mexican restaurant fare. The tasty salsa here is served warm containing chunks of tomato which I find quite enjoyable. Though we both enjoy more heat in salsa, the balance in this rendering is very nice. If the queso here is not your typical canned nacho type queso they've done a good job of imitating it. By the time we left around 12:30 the main dining room was almost full. A very good sign! The obvious age on the exterior of the building doesn't bother me. Kinda fit's the restaurant and FTW genre. But I'd really like to see the landscape out front given some love. Will be following reviews here on Yelp. read more

Mercado Juarez Cafe - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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This restaurant has recently received a nice facelift. We were welcomed to our table by Mauricio. He was very attentive and provided excellent service.We both ordered a chili rellanos dinner. They were the best ones we had ever had. We also had queso, salsa and fresh flour tortillas that were wonderful. Even though we have been here numerous times, this time was surprisingly better than usual. Great experience! We'll be back sooner next time! read more

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My wife and I had an okay experience at Mercado Juarez. The interior is spacious and nicely decorated, and the service was both friendly and quick. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite hit the mark for us. The salsa was decent, but my fajitas were just average, and my wife's enchiladas had an unusual aftertaste that neither of us enjoyed. The margarita was fine, but nothing memorable. It's possible we caught them on an off night, but based on this visit, it'll probably be a while before we give it another try. read more

We came here almost at closing time because we were starving. They welcomed us in even though it was almost time for them close. I ordered the asada tacos which came with rice and beans. Everything on that plate tasted delicious. The only problem was that their fountain drinks tasted really bad, and our waitress changed my drink multiple times, until I finally decided to go with sweet tea. Chill family ambiance. I wouldn't mind coming back for more delicious food. read more

Mercado Juarez Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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The food is so fresh and delicious every time we come. The service is amazing too. Love this place anytime my husband says let's go! I'm ready! read more

Mercado Juarez Cafe - Chicken chimichanga is my favorite here. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

It had been a while since my last visit, so I decided to give this place another chance. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing from start to finish. The restaurant was nearly empty, yet the service was inattentive. Our waitress rarely checked on us, and it often felt like we were forgotten. What was even more surprising was seeing ceviche advertised on the board as you walk in, only to find out they didn't have crackers or tostadas to serve with it. Instead, we were given hard chips, which simply aren't the traditional pairing and took away from the experience. When a restaurant promotes a dish, you expect the essentials that come with it. Between the lack of attention, the poor service, and the missing details, this visit fell well below expectations. read more

The salsa is amazing!!! I ordered the chicken fajitas and the portion was enough for 2 people. The food was great and fresh. I ate it for days. I didnt stay on sight, I ordered takeout but inside is very homey and great for large parties and kids. Its very nice and service was exceptional. There is a rustic bar in the restaurant as well. Parking is plentiful as its not located right in the downtown area but its close enough. Have a wonderful meal here! read more

This is not the restaurant it used to be. The menu has been reduced as has the quality. We haven't been here in several years and I wish we hadn't gone now so I still had good memories. The food was not bad but it just wasn't what it used to be. The salsa is their saving grace, it has not changed. Service was fine, not prompt but friendly. Prices good. Drinks tasted fine but doubt there was much alcohol in them. If you want basic Tex-Mex, they are decent. Doubt I will return, I will keep my fond memories from 20-30 years ago. read more

Elizabeth is the best waitress at any restaurant I have ever been to! She is always on top of it, remembers orders, and is so kind and sweet and so personal! We have been going here for years and will continue to go as long as she is there! read more

Never disappointed! The people working there are so kind. The food is wonderful. One of my favorites is the warm salsa!

You be better off going to the store and but a Mexican meal frozen than pay for whya they call food beans were dry like under a heat lamp for for hours ,rice was just as bad the carne asada meat was as tuff as boot sole Dont waist you time or money on this place on north side drive If somebody gave you a gift card for free give it away ,not worth the time of gas to be disappointed read more

My husband and I stopped in for a quick bite while in Fort Worth and ordered the beef fajita nachos. They were horrible! First of all, instead of being spread around a plate, it looked like they just plopped everything in a bowl. They were soggy and did not look appetizing at all! I've had piled nachos before, but these looked gross. All the beef was just in a pile and the cheese was a mess. It looked like a very lazy person prepared them. Awful presentation! Secondly, they did not have a good flavor. The chips did not taste good, and nothing was seasoned well. It was very disappointing from a restaurant like this! The restaurant was almost empty so there was no excuse to serve food like this. read more

Been a long time since I had last been here. Same feel, not much has changed with ambiance. Food has slipped some. Beef enchiladas were pretty average at best. Chips and warm salsa were on point. Frozen Margarita was OK. Small crowd for such a large place for a Friday dinner. read more

The food was bland. Service was spotty. Way better options in Fort Worth even at this price point.

Alex was our waiter on 9/2/24. He was very personable and clarified the ingredients in your delicious Tortilla Soup ( Ive since forgotten what the distinctive spice was). The restaurant was very clean and the atmosphere was lovely. I recommend Mercado Juarez as a great venue for out of town guests or visitors to Fort Worth. read more

Mercado Juarez Cafe - The main dining area of MJ. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Poor service. Bar area was closed so I had to go to the host to pick up a to go order. What looks like the manager or lead, they grabbed the to go order from the back, put it on a table and set up a table for a party of 6. A whole 10 mins pass by (maybe less idk) until they finally bring the food to the front where the cashier is at. They sit the party down, come back to the front before I asked if that was my order she brought to the cashier. read more

One of my favorite lunch spots in Fort Worth for some good wholesome authentic Mexican food. Let me suggest the Carnitas, come with rice and beans, side of guacamole and pico de gallo. Their Carnitas are so tender so you will not be disappointed. Service is top notch from the hostess to the wait staff. Restaurant vibe is low key, low lighting but you will walk away fully satisfied read more

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Always a great meal. I've come here since I was a teenager and have great memories. Classics are still a great choice and the service is always excellent! Remains a favorite. read more

We went for an early dinner, we were seated promptly and our server brought out our drinks; Dr. pepper and tea. I ordered my usual sizzling vegetables with chicken and my husband ordered beef fajitas; both were fresh, hot and delicious; their tortillas are homemade and are to die for. If you haven't tried Mercado Juarez you are missing out. It's great for birthdays or date night with all their beautiful romantic lighting. The service is always superb as well. read more

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Stopped in for Lunch today very festive atmosphere and plenty of space to enjoy a meal. Our server who I won't name here had some issues understanding or request instead of medium rare steak she explained she though we said medium red...unsure what the cook heard but we received it bruised and battered which I decided after she didn't understand the difference between sweet & unsweet tea to make the best of it.We used both English (me) and Spanish trying to make sure she understood. The rice,beans, tortilla soup & flour tortillas were great. read more

Delicious food and attentive staff. Impressive menu; the Carne Asada was an excellent lunch special, reasonably priced. Great Tex-Mex atmosphere as well. Good work Mercado Juarez! read more

Mercado Juarez is a spot I've been coming to for many moons. This was one of the worst experiences I've had here. To note, I haven't been here in about 40 years, but I can say for certain it will be the last time I go here. The restaurant smells musty. The place doesn't seem clean - I know it's old, but it just doesn't seem clean. I ordered the deluxe nachos (I think that's what they were called) that were supposed to have meat, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, jalapenos, & onions. I was served a plate of stale chips with simply melted velveeta (that's not queso. that's NOT QUESO), what looked like dog food and that's it. When the waitress finally came back around, I asked "isn't there supposed to be guacamole, sour cream and something else?" she said she'd be back... no real yes or no response just "I'll be back." 20 minutes later, I get a little plate that has maybe a teaspoon of guacamole, 1/2 teaspoon of sour cream that is plopped down and she walks away before I can even pull myself out of the state of disbelief here. I ate 2 chips, paid one of the people in my group for my plate and promptly left. It's a hard pass for me. When there's a sense of nostalgia tied to a place, it makes it even harder when you're disappointed. And wow was I disappointed. read more

Mercado Juarez Cafe - I am not quite sure what this concoction truly is, but they labeled it Nacho Supreme on the menu. It was supremely disgusting. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I was really disappointed in the food. I had heard good things but did not experience that. the salsa smelled & tasted like marinara sauce in an Italian place. White sauce on chicken enchiladas was not good, not creamy & lumpy. Refried beans were dry. Did not enjoy margarita. I would not go back. read more

I love this place. I hadn't been in years, but it's just like I remember. True Tex-Mex deliciousness. Warm salsa should be sold by the gallon. I love the music as it really gives the place authenticity. Service is always outstanding, and the bartender made a kick ass margarita. The lunch specials are a bargain and will fill you up. I'll definitely be back. read more

Mercado Juarez Cafe - $10.99 lunch chicken enchiladas. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Service was great. The food was fresh. The place was cozy and spacious I will be a returning soon

If you want Taco Bell on a ceramic plate, this is the place to go. The nachos had canned cheese and jalapenos. Tamales were flavorless. The Maza had no flavor. The rice had no flavor. The best things were the chips. We will not return. It may have a Mexican name in the building however that's the only thing that is Mexican. This is not authentic, however if no flavor is what you're after you'll love it. Ruined our whole night. Shame on us for even accepting the food that was brought to us. read more

Mercado Juarez Cafe - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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We really enjoyed our food and ambiance!! Service was a little slow at first, but our whole party wasn't there yet; and a HUGE to go order had just come through, so we were patient. The manager came to support and fulfill our needs. Happy hour margaritas are so good! read more

To be perfectly honest, I was a little bit disappointed in this visit. I haven't been to this Mercado Juarez in several years and always loved it previously. My go to meal at this restaurant has been their pork fajitas, which were wonderful. Well I was very disappointed, when I determined, that they were no longer on the menu. I asked the waiter and he couldn't tell me why it had been removed. I then ordered a shrimp entree which sounded very good and it was adequate, not fantastic. Overall my experience at the restaurant this time was okay. The restaurant was really crowded, so service wasn't great and the food was actually lukewarm. Not sure when I will return to this restaurant. read more

Tonight we had a very large group, several of us are seniors, the food was top notch, we were greeted and sat promptly, but our service was horrendous. We were sat in the room with glass windows which was great because it was away from the rest of the restaurant and a few of us have hearing issues so we appreciate that. Our server Jeanett was all over the place, and not attentive. We then witnessed through the glass our sever by another female getting way to handsy on the lady parts. This is totally unacceptable, and disgusting and to think she handled the food we had just eaten.. As much as we have been faithful customers, we will definitely not be coming back. This was a family restaurant before bring it back, children do not need to see that. read more

Horrible good terrible service. What are the fajita salad? The lettuce was disgusting and had a gross metallic aftertaste. I didn't even eat the salad. I just ate the meat which was room temperature and over seasoned. My husband's enchiladas the cheese was hard. It seemed like there was maybe a cheese stick inside of it that wasn't melted. Our server Tomas was not friendly Seemed like we were bothering him Anytime we needed to ask for something. The salsa is basically ketchup. This is not Mexican food! This is something on a whole lower level. We will NEVER RETURN to this franchise. read more

they had terrible service. We waited half an hour just to get our drinks and on top of that they had terrible food charged us for some crappy shrimp. I do not recommend this place. It's very unprofessional. I would suggest you take your family somewhere else to go to eat this place has lowered their standards to what they used to be. read more

Can for lunch this Thursday and they had a special where you get free queso. I ordered fajitas and said I would have to get it for two. It's just says entree, so that's cool. Service wasn't the best either. read more

Mercado Juarez Cafe - Just says entree not fajitas for 2 - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Visited today first time in probably thirty years and man was I disappointed. I'm pretty sure the chicken flautas were out of the freezer section at Walmart. Sad to say won't come back read more

An old favorite that is now back on my rotation. The food continues to be very good with generous servings and fair prices. read more

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Been eating here for decades. The food is delicious, prices are average. Our server did a great job. We love the decor, the toddlers were excited by the pretty lights. I do have one thing to say: this place has been here a long time. I know we have spent a ton of money here. They can afford to replace the toilet seats and the flooring in that ladies bathroom. It is abysmal. I will make sure that I use the restroom before I go in that place again because it is disgusting. There's no excuse. Visit Abuelos and copy them. read more

Wow, how did this place become what is is today. Old, musty, and doesn't seem like it's managed very well. I ordered beef fajitas; dry, pithy, onions still raw, and not a drop of juice. I refused to pay for them. I was asked if I wanted a second beer and I declined but one was delivered anyway. I never received my charro beans, guacamole was not fresh, and most importantly our table of 8 could not stomach the smell of the salsa. It smelled like old Parmesan cheese and tasted worse, so we had chips only. I remember when Don and Linda Bowden built and owned this multi store namesake and for sure they would be appalled. When you see this happening and the wait staff is in the weeds but management is sitting together at a table without lifting a finger to help; my my so sad. That was my last visit ever. read more