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    Pappasito's Cantina

    3.7 (476 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    PAPPASITO'S CANTINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Platinum Margarita
    April H.

    This place is one of the best.I've ever had since we've moved to Fort Worth Texas. Yes, it is hectic because of Unversity Ave. But totally worth it. They have the best rice and beans. Chips and salsa are outstanding and the margaritas are a die for. No no fake margarita mix. We had the lunch quesadilla and taco. It was so good I was amazed. The bartenders are attentive and great drink makers. It is really nice area on the river.

    Andrew G.

    My initial experience at Pappasito's was wonderful, with large portions of flavorful food. However, this experience was a bit different. I had a great waiter in Phillip, but the food was smaller in portion than I remember and pretty flavorless. Perhaps this was a fluke, but was not over the moon about this trip.

    Chile con Queso
    Elizabeth A. H.

    We had such a wonderful meal at Pappasito's. We discussed a food allergy and they ensured our food was safe for us. We had complete trust they would not steer us wrong in our food selections. The hatch special menu was fantastic. I highly recommend it when it comes back next year.

    Pappasito-s Famous Shrimp Brochette
    Andrea B.

    The food is amazing! Can't go wrong with fresh tortillas! Our waiter wasn't the best but the food was great. Bring a jacket, it's a little chilly inside.

    Mirage Margarita
    Tonya W.

    She was so CUTE and sweet (Ms.Caren) super friendly and very attentive to my husband and I. Audrey at the bar was so on point with her suggestions on drinks. I was impressed. It's a Saturday night and it's loud, but it's expected. Everything was good. Food so good, we had an issue BUT it was resolved quickly. We enjoyed our date night overall and would return. I'll be looking for Caren to service us again.

    Fajitas
    Deanna S.

    We tried this place in Ft Worth and we will definitely come back if we are in the area. The guacamole was super good. I would, however, recommend it without the seeds. They are very hot and overpower the dish. My husband had the fajitas and said they were the best he ever had. That says a lot because he has had them at countless places. I had the beef taco dinner and it was incredible. The tacos are huge. They are seasoned perfectly. Our server was Prestley and she was amazing!

    Chili con carne and rice
    Denneane C.

    Food was excellent! Handmade tortillas, light, fresh chips, superior salsa. Everything was great. We shared medium beef and chicken fajitas and couldn't eat all of them. Top notch service. Our server kept drinks refilled, we never needed a thing. Great atmosphere, in a clean comfortable dining room. We will be back.

    McKenzie J.

    We came on Halloween of 2025 for Happy Hour. The food was good and the service was also really good but it was really cold.

    I have never written a review before. But to do a favor to other hard working people... please save your money and go somewhere else. This is the most overpriced "Mexican food restaurant " i have ever stepped into! Assuming this is a tourist trap or something because surely no one would intentionally visit this place twice... smh... ‍‍‍

    Joshua H.

    An amazing (and filling) dinner date with my wife for Vday last night. Always a win and never disappointed when we stop in here. We got the special Vday feature 'Amor Platter' and it was delicious! Lobster tail, bacon wrapped shrimp, fajita beef and chicken. Sides of sauteed veggies, charro beans and Mexican rice. I also got a platinum margarita and that was solid! Thankfully we had an RSVP tonight because walk in wait times were 2 hours!

    Queso!
    Dena G.

    I took a trip to Fort Worth this past April, and one of my DFW Yelp friends recommended Pappasito's as a good place to get some authentic Tex-Mex. WOW, is all I can say. Everything was fantastic, from start to finish. The atmosphere was country and true Tex-Mex. Located on the Trinity River, the scenery was beautiful. Our server, Caleb, was fantastic. He had incredible positive energy and checked on us regularly without being intrusive. He put a big smile on my face with his upbeat enthusiasm. Food and drink were to the moon and back. I had a Ranch Water, which was crisp, refreshing, and not too sweet. We had the Queso appetizer, which was rich and cheesy without being too salty. The chips just kept coming! Then shared the beef fajitas, quail, and jumbo shrimp plate. My mouth is watering and there is actually a tiny bit of drool on my lip just writing this review. I cannot believe we did this, but we somehow packed in dessert. We had the Cajetas: coconut-pecan crusted ice cream with cajeta and chocolate sauces. We were very hard pressed to finish it....but finish we did. This was the best meal I had in Fort Worth, hands down. God Bless Texas.

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    Very nice servers and very good food. And the best Tex Mex of Arlington. And very clean.

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    Always has good service and food. I recommend making a reservation on weekend nights. They are always busy.

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    Ask the Community - Pappasito's Cantina

    Do you have vegetarian meals?

    Yes, it would be very easy for a vegetarian to choose a delicious meal.

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    Joe T Garcia's - Steak Fajitas

    Joe T Garcia's

    3.3(2.9k reviews)
    3.4 miNortheast
    $$

    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.

    Joe T Garcia's - Mixed Fajiitas

    Mixed Fajiitas

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    Los Molcajetes

    Los Molcajetes

    4.2(954 reviews)
    9.4 mi
    $$

    This place was packed and we opted to sit at the bar. Got lucky as there were 3 seats that opened…read moreup. The bartenders were great! The crispy tacos were delicious. Seasoned and flavorful and stuffed! The salsa is soooo good. Lots of onions and cilantro and the queso was Devine. Cheesy/buttery goodness. Another great experience!

    The restaurant was not busy so there was plenty of sitting yet all that came in were seated close…read moretogether. Would have liked a little space for privacy. I noted their beautiful Mexican pots with fabulous plants around the establishment. We were seated and waited on quickly....ordered margaritas, which was a little bit difficult, because I don't understand Spanish and it seemed our waitress knew little English or we just could not understand her. This was frustrating, can you imagine how long it took us to order the meal. Once done when the chicken & steak fajitas came out fresh and sizzling. Chicken was tender and seasoned perfectly where the steak was tough & bland. The wrong beans were brought, but OH Well, no big deal They have a variety of dishes to select from. (See Photos of Menu) The establishment was handicapped friendly. Was clean on the inside and out. As we ate and drank our drinks, the waitress seated, a lady and her 2 children, one being a very young behind us. Immediately the baby started crying and no break, never quit. That was it for me !! Got a to go box and we were out of there. Lenise, my good friend said her sister loved the place, so now we can say .. we tried it. Hope you have better luck, have a good day.

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    Los Asaderos Mexican Restaurant - Carne Guisada enchiladas on overload!!!

    Los Asaderos Mexican Restaurant

    3.8(304 reviews)
    3.2 miNorthside
    $$

    Well here we are again. I'm giving this business a lot of grace because we come here often. And I…read morehaven't been writing updated review on them. So since mom passed away, everything is pretty poor here! I mean food is still pretty tasty but the service, the expectations, the food presentations. They need a lot of work! The son of the owner is FREAKING LAZY!!!!!! Dad was working the kitchen today and he's in the front of the house being LAZY AS ALWAYS! If he's your server RUN AWAY and come back later or ask for better server. He's entitled. He NEVER EVER comes back to check on you. He avoids eye contact. He'll take your order and then sit down to play on his phone or watch TV. Then take food from the window throw it in your table and never come back. Sit back down to be on his phone. There are 2 servers that are very very good, tall white guy and one lady but the rest are TRASH!!! So if you are looking for great food but can overlook the service this is the place but sometimes even the tasty food can't overcompensate the service. We might not comeback for a bit. Oh and we also saw the son today took our server tip from our table and put it in his pocket! And he didn't clean our table at all. He just pass our table, pocket the $7 and left. And he did not even wait on us at all today! I hope that girl got her tip back! So that was the turning point for us for a while. Watch out for him when you leave cash tip for your server.

    First of all, this place is a gold mine. Came here for lunch with someone who swore this spot had…read moresome of the best local Mexican food around, and I didn't hesitate for a second. From the moment the chips and salsa hit the table, I knew I was in trouble in the best way possible. It tasted like something your grandmother makes without measuring anything, just cooking straight from memory and love. I was told to try the menudo. Normally, that's a dish I approach with caution because it can be a little much for me, but she swore by it. One spoonful in and I wanted to walk straight into the back and hug whoever made it. No exaggeration. The flavors were deep, balanced, and comforting. You can taste the patience, the experience, and the passion it takes to make a dish like that the right way. The service was just as memorable as the food. Warm, welcoming, and genuine. You can tell this is a family affair, the kind of place where everyone cares about what comes out of the kitchen and how you're treated at the table. Los Asaderos Mexican Restaurant is the kind of spot that reminds you why local places matter. I'm already planning a return because there's no way I'm leaving this menu unexplored. This is comfort food done with heart, and it shows in every bite.

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    Los Asaderos Mexican Restaurant - Carne Guisido Enchaladas.  Special request they make for me!!

    Carne Guisido Enchaladas. Special request they make for me!!

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    Chuy's - QUESO - Blend of melted cheese, Green Chile & Ranchero Sauces. Add seasoned ground beef, guacamole & pico de gallo.

    Chuy's

    3.6(423 reviews)
    1.1 miArlington Heights
    $$

    What an absolutely phenomenal experience. We are in such awe from our experience I am sitting on…read morethe sofa over one month later talking about how wonderful our first experience at Chuys. Daniel was our waiter and was so professional and treated us like we were family and welcome in his family home/restaurant. We were in excellent hands. From this moment, we didn't even need to try the food, we knew we were in good hands. True Texan hospitality. He was patient, explained the menu, personable, made local recommendations. If I were a restaurant owner, this is who I would want to work for my business. Thank you! We sat in a booth near the bar area. We opted for this when we came in because the dining room seemed quite crowded. We didn't have any cocktails during our visit because we were driving. They did look lovely though. We ordered a mocktail and this was beautifully crafted. It wasn't slapped together and was perfectly balanced and had the perfect amount of citrus. Our enchiladas with special sauce was out of this world. The flavor and the quality of the meat. We went back to another location a few days later and it missed the mark. Please come here to this location! Everyone knows what they are doing and you can taste it in the quality of the food and it shows in the service. A huge kudos to knowing good talent as this industry is not easy. We will absolutely be back. We have loved ones in Texas and were visiting from out of state. I am so thankful for this first experience. Thank you Daniel and team! Merry Christmas!!!

    Food: Boom boom sauce was amazing as Always. Services:…read more asked for beef enchiladas received chicken Wife ordered beef fajita quesadilla she also received chicken then she brought me the wrong card back when i paid .... The struggle was real... Ambiance:it Chuys it's looks cool always.. we will be back we love Chuys today was just not our day i guess ‍

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    Chuy's - GUACAMOLE - Fresh avocados & Salsa Fresca, all mashed up.

    GUACAMOLE - Fresh avocados & Salsa Fresca, all mashed up.

    Chuy's - PANCHOS - Tostada chips, refried beans, cheese and your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground beef.

    PANCHOS - Tostada chips, refried beans, cheese and your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground beef.

    Chuy's - QUESADILLAS  - Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, green chiles & onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream & tomatoes.

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    QUESADILLAS - Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, green chiles & onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream & tomatoes.

    Buena Vida

    Buena Vida

    4.1(193 reviews)
    1.9 miSouthside
    $$

    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.

    Man, this one was a complete surprise. Our original plans for the evening were thrown off due to…read morenot knowing which places in the area were open when, so we opted for this place since it was accessible and the parking seemed to be more reasonable than others in the area. They're your typical trendy taco place, with their own selection of merchandise and crazy/cheesy jokes strewn about on t-shirts and signage. They have an ample bar space, but it looked like only one patron was interested in that; the rest of us were there to eat. You order your food at the counter and get a buzzer to come back and pick it up. The staff is friendly enough, but you don't really interact with them much since it's all pretty much self service after you go to the counter. The drink station has cane sugar based sodas; it's a bit heavy on the foam, but otherwise good. We opted for the birria pizza, a couple of cups of pozole, and a side of elote. Everything was solid. The elote was good, not great, but the pozole really hit the spot given how cold it was outside. The birria pizza is what blew me away, though. This was easily one of the most unique, but tasty, things I've ever had. It's not really a pizza, more like a topped quesadilla, but they did a great job of it. I'd not only come back here next time I'm in Fort Worth, I'd be interested in opening a location in Houston if I had the money to franchise it.

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    Buena Vida - Looking toward the order counter and kitchen.

    Looking toward the order counter and kitchen.

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    Buena Vida

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    Pappasito's Cantina - tex-mex - Updated May 2026

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