Weekend Lunch! Great place to eat Mexican food. Birria is their specialty because the whole menu is…read morebirria served in different styles. Regardless food, drinks, juices, side dishes are all great. Weekends they have menudo for these cold days coming up! We came on a Saturday, and between 2:30 to 3:00 the mariachi started to play. It is a father son duo with amazing voices. A MUST TRY !!!

I was in Fort Worth with friends and one friend wanted Birrieria tacos so we decided to try this…read morespot. After arriving there was a wait and it was very busy. This was a Saturday afternoon. We waited about 20 minutes and then were seated. We started out with the Texas Whisky Margarita. We asked her if the drink was sweet and she said no but it actually was sweet after we received it. Luckily she did give us a little extra whisky to make the drink less sweet. The food was good but not great. We got the sampler with Birrieria tacos, pizza and chicken tacos with rice and beans on the side. Overall the food and drinks were ok but not outstanding.

Food was amazing!!!!!! Cocktails were Fantastic !! Esmeralda was very attentive, had great…read moreprofessional service skills, amazing recommendations, and was overall a spectacular server!! Truly recommend this restaurant!! Family Friendly and Pet Friendly Patio!! Will definitely visit again!!

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.

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.

Joe T. Garcia's is one of those places that comes with a lot of hype, but my experience didn't…read morequite live up to it. The biggest issue is the wait. It's long. Eating inside is technically a shorter wait, but still takes forever. As a party of two, we waited about 45 minutes just to get inside, and the outdoor wait looked even worse because of the extreme hype surrounding their patio/outdoor space. That said, one thing they do really well is letting you order margaritas while you wait. Getting a pitcher made the whole process a lot more tolerable, and honestly, you have to do it. The margaritas were easily the best part of the experience. Once inside, the atmosphere was underwhelming. It's about as standard as it gets for a Mexican restaurant, and it didn't feel like much effort was put into making it memorable. On top of that, it's cash only, which in 2026 feels pretty outdated and inconvenient. Service was friendly, but slow and pretty absent throughout the meal. We didn't feel particularly taken care of. The food itself was just okay. The fajitas were fine, but nothing stood out or made them worth the wait. Overall, this place feels really overhyped. The margaritas are great and definitely help the experience, but they are doing a lot of the heavy lifting here. Without them, this would have been an even lower rating.

Came here to pick up a catered order for a family member. We arrived early so food was not ready so…read morewe were able to enjoy the bar area and take some Togo margaritas! The food was hot and fresh packaged well the charro beans should have been saran wrapped it spilled a-bit in the vehicle. Chips and salsa were delicious. Margaritas were delicious and I can't wait to go back and dine in

We went for lunch about 1 on a Wednesday and it was not too busy but not empty either, the parking…read morelot isn't terribly big, the inside of the restaurant was nicer than I expected based on the exterior. Our server was very kind and attentive and we got our queso within a few minutes and then our food within about 10-15. I'm not a fan of corn in rice but there wasn't too much, and it was very good rice otherwise as far as taste. I got the taco and enchilada combo lunch, and it was pretty good, I would rank this as slightly above the midpoint as far as Mexican restaurants in the area, I wasn't so impressed that it's a new favorite but I would definitely come back and try more options

The food, the service, and the atmosphere were AMAZING!! Visiting from Dallas and all our FW…read morefriends said to visit here! SO good!!

I visited the restaurant today for the first time. What a splendid afternoon enjoying the patio…read more Margaritas were divine as well as ceviche and enchiladas. will definitely be returning soon. What a beautiful experience! Service was great too!

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.

So good. We tried 2 different burritos and they were delicious, as well as the fresh salsa (not…read morespicy, perfect for me). Margs were also yummy, and it's just such a nice little place with a pretty patio.

This was my first visit, it was recommended by a friend. I really liked it. I usually try birria…read moreat every Mexican food restaurant that offers it and theirs does not disappoint. The tacos were huge, stuffed with a lot of beef. The flavor was good and the shells were crispy. I love a crispy birria shell and more times than not, they are generally soggy. My husband had the taco plate. He liked it and it came with elote. The restaurant is a bit small but they have a patio as well. Service was excellent, everyone was very friendly. It was also clean. Definitely recommend! They also have $3 margaritas on happy hour. Definitely recommend.

This place is fantastic and has great quality tasting food. Family owned business that survived…read moreCOVID and the staff is amazing! Service is always emaculate and the vibe of the place is perfect. Highly recommend this place anytime of the day!

The customer service was great here, but the food was just OK. I wasn't too impressed with it. I…read morehad the chile rellenos and my mom had the pozole. Both were just ok. The rice was a little over cooked and the chile was very oily. I also ordered the horchata and it was a little too grainy for me.

We were looking for a place to eat before the rodeo, and our usual places were packed (yeah, we…read moreshould've planned it better), but La Playa Maya off Camp Bowie came through!! I called while on the road, asked if they could take a party if 6, and they knew who we were as soon as we walked in the door. Everyone enjoyed their food, margaritas were delicious. The place was cute, but a little cold when we sat near the windows, but that could've just been the weather. Almost forgot -- Great fajita nachos, too!!

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.

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.