Craving tacos? Fajitas? Try these 4 Fort Worth Tex-Mex restaurants

Fort Worth’s Tex-Mex scene is undergoing a vibrant transformation with the emergence of new must-try restaurants. From the best fajitas and secret margaritas to authentic tacos and famed Salsa Doña, these foodie-approved spots blend tradition and innovation.

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No. 1: Are these Austin’s best tacos? They’re coming to a new restaurant in Fort Worth

A Star-Telegram exclusive: A popular taco shop will open a location near TCU and Clearfork. It’s traditional, one owner says, “not at all like Torchy’s.” | Published May 8, 2024 | Read Full Story by Bud Kennedy



No. 2: Fan-favorite Tex-Mex restaurant from Houston makes first appearance in Dallas-Fort Worth

El Tiempo is a Mexican cantina known for its fajitas, tortillas, and margaritas — now open at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington. | Published July 1, 2024 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales



No. 3: New Fort Worth Mexican breakfast cafe, ‘tropical’ pub bringing new life to Riverside

Fancy chilaquiles and lots of grilled pineapple are drawing new crowds to the 1950s business strip northeast of downtown. | Published April 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Bud Kennedy



No. 4: Fort Worth always loved these tacos. Now they’re back at a new Southside restaurant

The tempura fish or smoked brisket tacos are here, but so are grilled salmon, chorizo meatloaf and garlic rib-eye dinner plates. | Published September 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Bud Kennedy

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.