Joe T. Garcia's

Review №1

Rating: 4

What kind of Mexican restaurant doesnt have fresh waters like orchata?

Date: an hour ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

There arent enough good things I can tell you about this place. My favorite restaurant in Fort Worth. And maybe in all of Texas. The staff has always been great. The speed of service is next level. Even busy it still never makes you feel forgotten. The small menu speaks for itself. Everything Ive had there has been delicious. Cant wait to be back in town so I can bring more people for their first time.

Date: 6 hours ago

Review №3

Rating: 3

Date: 7 hours ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Best garden ever

Date: 21 hours ago

Review №5

Rating: 3

Came here for my moms 85th birthday on a Friday night. Only 2 options of food: enchiladas or fajitas. Ok. And cash only. Ok. Its my moms bday, do yall do anything? No, our singers are not here tonight but I can give her a cookie with a candle. Ok. Good was good though but geez ! Waitress was also very nice. Dont come here to celebrate a bday though.

Date: a day ago

Review №6

Rating: 1

Too many flies

Date: a day ago

Review №7

Rating: 1

Food is downright horrible. Fajitas are sweet for some off reason. This isn t Tex Mex not Mexican - this is some kind of hybrid with rice and meat thrown together. Atmosphere is amazing though. Just, food isn t.

Date: a day ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Everything about this place was great. Love that they re cash only. Highly recommend.

Date: a day ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

It is an awesome place to sit and relax with amazing food for a few hours. They have a good range of vegetarian options, too, and surprisingly, they managed to prepare food with some allergy cautions, too. 100% recommended. Vegetarian options: You need to ask for any option to be available for vegetarian.

Date: a day ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: 2 days ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

Date: 2 days ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

I was born and raised in South Texas. There is a world of difference in the taste and flavoring of food in all restaurants. Im a good cook thanks to my mother. The treatment of any dish can be enhanced with ingredients such as cominos molidos, ajo, cebollas, pimienta negra, y chiltepins.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №13

Rating: 2

The atmosphere is a five and the food is dried out and we were so disappointed. We went on a Wednesday night at 5 PM. We were the first store order and literally within five minutes. We had our fajitas out everything and it was dried out when we asked the waiter was he said it was just cut, but I will not believe that for one minute ! I saw that it was only a 4.2 on Google and there were people complaining in the reviews. I shouldve listened to them and not wasted my money.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Eating at Joe T. Garcias has been a family tradition for DECADES. We live in Northeast Missouri and this is by far our favorite stop between home and San Antonio. Everything about the restaurant is a hit: the location, the seating--both indoor and outdoor, the fajitas, the tortilla soup, the service, the fountains, the gardens, I think you get the point. If youve never been here, youre really missing out. Kid-friendliness: The outdoor seating is perfect for having kiddos at your table and not disturbing other people around you. Plus, if they start to get a little excited, you can take a quick walk around the beautiful gardens and fountains.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №15

Rating: 3

Guess people go here for the atmosphere. Food is pretty bad.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

A unique eating experience!

Date: 3 days ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: 4 days ago

Review №18

Rating: 4

Great atmosphere and great enchiladas! Everything was awesome except the side tacos they bring you with your plate. The tacos were very dry and had no taste. The rice, beans, chips, hot sauce, and tortillas were great!

Date: 4 days ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Cool place

Date: 5 days ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

This is a go to place in Fort Worth, Texas! The atmosphere is great, and they have good music (usually a live mariachi band) that is perfect to listen to while enjoying your food. I would definitely recommend you try Joe T. Garcias AT LEAST once.

Date: 5 days ago

Review №21

Rating: 4

The location and patio is outstanding. The service is great. The food is just OK, the refried beans were dried out, the chips were stale, the chimichanga was ok.. Dont expect great food but the atmosphere is phenomenal.

Date: 5 days ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: 5 days ago

Review №23

Rating: 3

Good ambiance, Average food, Not good service. Payment only in cash is not a convenient thing. Luckily we had cash on us. There was a long wait in hot sun. Our food was not hot when served. The waitress did not give us back our change and assumed all the change was her tip. We had asked her to get the change and after that we would obviously generously tip her. But she ignored us as soon as we made the payment. This was inconsiderate.

Date: 5 days ago

Review №24

Rating: 4

Beautiful seating area outdoors! Food was good. The lunch menu has more options.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 6 days ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

My wife and I and several family members visited this restaurant yesterday late afternoon. It was my wife and Is first time to visit. We were visiting from Colorado. The waiting line outside was incredibly long, parking was adequate, we ended up waiting about 20 minutes, were not greeted upon entering the restaurant, were seated (group of 8), were served by our excellent & friendly waitress, she took our orders quickly, were served out food within 15 minutes, the meal portion was surprisingly small I think, the food was good and not over-priced, the outdoor, spacious dining room was beautiful, interesting, comfortable, and we had a big fan trained on all of us at our table on the 90 degree F day, and the restroom was clean and did not smell.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: 6 days ago

Review №28

Rating: 3

For appreciating the history and ambiance, it s 5 stars but the food is not good. At all. The margaritas are basically lemonade, and it s 2024 enough with the cash only policy.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Joe T Garcia s is a great option for a family outing or a romantic date. The courtyard is beautiful. The wait is long but well worth it. Once you re inside the service is great.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №30

Rating: 1

Cash only. Over hyped, typical mexican cuisine Incredibly disrespectful with what they are charging with some entrees. Food is VERY mid for what they are charging.

Date: a week ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Theres nothing to not like about this place. They do only take cash but theres an ATM on site.

Date: a week ago

Review №33

Rating: 4

Beaaautiful large outdoor patio garden seating area with water fountains. Very nice at night. Great service. Night options for food was quesadillas and fajitas only. Fajitas come with chicken and beef, HUGE huge portion. Definitely enough to share between two people or have daays worth of left overs! Food was good. Skinny margarita was not tasty at all, does not need the grand marnier. Outdoor seating was definitely the highlight.

Date: a week ago

Review №34

Rating: 4

Not great food. But the atmosphere is amazing. They have very limited menu.

Date: a week ago

Review №35

Rating: 4

Date: a week ago

Review №36

Rating: 4

Lovely outdoor seating. Service was friendly and efficient. The food was just OK.

Date: a week ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

This restaurants patio rocks! The best beef Fajitas, they beat Uncle Julios for sure. Bring cash...no CCs accepted.

Date: a week ago

Review №39

Rating: 1

It started with an inside joke, if you dont see any Mexicans or Hispanics at a Tex-Mex restaurant eating, it might not be good. We came in after a long day of celebrating Mexicos Independence Day at the stockyards. Our waiter was attentive and super nice! The problem started with the chips, they were cold and stale. Our sons kids plate came with cheese nachos. It was literally a tostada with microwaved cheese on it. I ordered a beef chile relleno, inside was cold and the meat was consistent of wet toilet paper, and super soggy. The sauce on my relleno was more like an Italian tomato sauce that I can only describe as overpowering too tomatoy if that makes ANY sense. My daughter said she could tell her rice was not freshly made. When you reheat/microwave rice, youll notice sometimes parts of the rice get crunchy and hard. Her chicken flautas were small. My husbands chimichangas, Ive had better air-fried frozen chimis from HEB. The dinner/lunch menu is limited to your choices. Our food came out quickly, which hints that this place has turned into pushing out these plates... quantity over quality. I ve talked to several of my local neighbors and told them, since when did Joe T s become so poor in terms of quality of the food.. their response, well yeah, you don t got to Joe T s for the food, you just go because of the ambiance, and the experience. To the owners of the restaurant, is this the legacy you want to represent? Take away the outdoor garden, and all you have is a 2 star Tex-Mex restaurant. Also, just skim through the review you ll notice most of these so-called 5 star reviews are not from Mexican s/hispanics who truly know what GOOD quality Tex/Mex food is!

Date: a week ago

Review №40

Rating: 1

Worst food ever! Please do not go by the reviews. They gave me plain tortillas and butter?. The tacos were uncooked, rice was not even fresh. There is no flavor in their food. I have tried so many Mexican restaurants but never been disappointed with Mexican food like this one!

Date: a week ago

Review №41

Rating: 1

The T in the name is trash. Don t understand how does this place have 11k reviews. Pretty sure they are all bots. Please filter out latest reviews for more info. PS: don t carry cash so they can throw you out.

Date: a week ago

Review №42

Rating: 1

Easily the worst restaurant Ive been to in 2024. With the undercooked rice, watery margaritas, flies everywhere, and snooty service. Its almost laughable.

Date: a week ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Fantastic. First visit. Will make it a regular stop on future visits to Ft Worth.

Date: a week ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

First time coming here. Everything was fantastic. Love the gardens. To bad I dont live in Texas because I would definitely come back.

Date: a week ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Delicious food and beautiful outdoor dining area. Busy, but the line and service are quick.

Date: a week ago

Review №46

Rating: 1

I wanted to try out something different with my family. They make you wait outside instead of having a wait list that pages you. They didn t have any coloring pages for kids. The place looked really nice. Our server Melody was really sweet and helped us with trying to make it warmer for my daughter. The food was okay at best. The rice and beef fajitas were the only thing I enjoyed. Unfortunately my husband and I both got food poisoning. We both were the only ones in our party to have the meat and both have been stuck to the toilet. I already didn t feel like coming back here but now that we are sick we really aren t coming back. I honestly have had way better food at Chuys, it s cheaper, better for kids and has more options. Wheelchair accessibility: There was a ramp.

Date: a week ago

Review №47

Rating: 4

Good but not great. There are better places for food ambiance or service but Joe T Garcia is an institution in FW and very inoffensive. Their outdoor seating is pretty amazing even on a hot and humid day. Great for larger groups!

Date: a week ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

The food was out of this world! I always look forward to eating here we had steak fajitas and margaritas. The service was disappointing. When I asked for a menu, a QR code was thrown on the table. Our waitress seems annoyed to take our order and wait on our table. This is typically a place I recommend to people for amazing food and atmosphere.

Date: a week ago

Review №49

Rating: 2

Restaurant was gorgeous and service was stellar. Margaritas were average and food was subpar.

Date: a week ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

incredible mariachi band for our private event. margaritas were delicious! Wheelchair accessibility: Hard to navigate thru the space with a cane or wheelchair. Food : 5/5 |

Date: a week ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere and food also drinks.

Date: a week ago

Review №52

Rating: 2

Drinks were decent but the food was not good. Nice atmosphere I guess. I d skip this. Seems like a tourist trap. They hustle you in, get you fed and get you out.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

As much an experience as it is a great restaraunt! Always will be on our list for eating in Ft. Worth.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №54

Rating: 1

Tourist trap. Food is basic. Menu is basic. Salsa is basic. Reinvent yourself. The T in JT Garcia is for terrible. Go somewhere else this place is no good. Sadly

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №55

Rating: 2

Beautiful atmosphere, great service, terrible food. Not worth it.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Place is beautifully landscaped, lots of fountains, tropical flowers, trees and birds. It really transports you to a hacienda in Mexico or any Spanish influenced place in America. Food was good, and flavorful nothing out of the ordinary. Service is good and fast. It was our first time, surprised they do not take debit, or credit cards, only cash and checks. Spacious parking.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №57

Rating: 4

After the fact, we were told the patio is where it s at, inside not so much. Not a ton of menu choices but what we ordered was to die for!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Great food and margaritas!!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

My first time there. Oh it was the best food. Portions were good, atmospher was fun, and our waitress was good Food

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №64

Rating: 3

Not worth the money. The food is average at best, everything tastes like it can from a can nothing fresh except the tortillas. The menu was very limited, no tamales or chili rellenos available, basically just cheese enchiladas or fajitas to pick from. Not even a taco plate available. Wait staff were attentive and friendly. The patio ambiance was beautiful as usual but all in all will not be going back or recommending. It s a tourist trap now no longer a good family owned restaurant.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №65

Rating: 4

Truly great Mexican food. The enchilada dinner is excellent. The patio seating is beatiful, especially on a mid-september evining. There was a wait to get in. Excellent and attentive service. The only problem I had is they apparently use toothpicks while frying the corn tortillas for the taco shell. I found one in my taco by biting it in half. This problem would be remedied if the would just use a taco frying basket.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №66

Rating: 3

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

okay, LOVE me a family style dinner. the enchiladas, the salsa, the margaritas (which i recommend by the pitcher), and most of all, the GARDENS. crazy busy on the weekends, but well worth the wait. i would give ten stars if i could. Food

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Great food, great food portions, great vibe, and the server - he was awesome.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №72

Rating: 3

What does it say about a restaurant, when they re not OK paying the credit card fees and therefore don t accept cards, but they re OK with you paying the ATM fees so you can get them their money? It s an undeniably beautiful place which is why the celebrities and Fort Worth wealthy all go, but it isn t a restaurant for the people of Fort Worth. The Hispanic community that live near the restaurant will wash dishes, cook food, and bus the tables of Joe T s, but they don t make the big money of serving, and they certainly don t eat there. Joe T s is for a specific clientele and it s not them.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Everything was great! Portions were big, filling, and some of the best Tex Mex i ve had. A little pricey, but worth it.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

I loved the atmosphere . It was my first time going there. The scenery was outstanding. It was a great experience. My daughter is Vegan so her selection was great . I had Beef Fajitas very good Son in law had Chimichangas he enjoyed his order. So all in all a very wise choice for my Birthday.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №75

Rating: 3

A really amazing absolutely beautiful patio where you can dine at and enjoy the sites as well as being really close to all the clubs its a great place to go if youre looking for a bite to eat if youre looking to save some money and have better tasting food though I would go to one of the food trucks nearby my food when I got it was Bland burnt the only saving grace I had was the guacamole which was pretty good but was definitely not worth 25 bucks Wheelchair accessibility: A ramp leading all the way to the front door

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №76

Rating: 4

Love this place!! Wish the salsa was not so hot.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Food is absolutely tasty and almost a novelty taste to the two entrees to choose from. Service from being greeted outdoors in line, in a fun, from a place of love and excitement greeting us and driving the anticipationof getting in. She also recommended margs while we waited in line, and which we of course took advantage of. 1.5 marg wait is lightening fast up there, and such a great place to wait. Then to the hostesses when we got up, refilled our pitcher or helped with that, amd seated us immediately upon entering the main restaurant. Server and help were waiting and on point by every metric of fun, one of a kind service. Bedt waiter/waitresses in Ft. Worth hands down. Was never in need of a refill of food nor drink. Help and food delivery fast and amazing. Taste overall AAA+ beef enchilada perfectly spicy and delicious. Exactly the amount of food I needed. Food, atmosphere, familiarity, one of a kind experience and a must visit location while in Fort Worth, Texas. Best food in The DFW!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Iconic Mexican Restaurant since 1935 Located just north of the Ft Worth Stockyards. The family started out cooking and serving their recipes in their home. Today , you can enter the front of the house and it leads to a huge dining facility. The courtyard and the entire back and side of the property has been transformed into a lush forest . Multiple seating areas surrounded by columns, fountains,gardens,and tables create an outdoor oasis. The paths and walkways meander through archways with trees, plants,and beautiful stonework. Whether you dine in or on the patios the service is outstanding. The menu is simple with only a few choices.Dont be fooled. Everything offered is prepared well and ample servings. The enchiladas with rice , beans, tacos,and nachos were terrific. The bar options are varied and easy access to multiple bars throughout the property. They can handle huge parties with ease. Whatever event you are celebrating, this is a location designed to accommodate. I ve been coming here for decades and never been disappointed. Remember it s All cash but ATM s are there. Celebrities frequently dine here If you like people watching. Highly recommend this restaurant. The family is hands on and making sure you are enjoying yourself.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №79

Rating: 3

We have been wanting to try this place for a while but the line was always too long. We arrived to discover that there was a private event occurring and that they wait to sit outside was over an hour. But they could seat us inside within ten minutes. Slightly disappointed, we chose to sit inside. We ordered and received our drinks fairly quickly. We ordered our food and had to wait a considerable amount of time. Fair, as it was a Saturday night. But the margarita that was ordered tasted like it was out of a machine. The chips were a bit stale and the salsa was only mild. There were not many items on the menu to order from. We ordered steak and chicken fajita. The chicken was good but the steak, not so much. The outside area is beautiful, but the food is just ok and very overpriced. We will not return and I would not recommend this place to authentic Mexican food lovers.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

True authentic food and beautiful outdoor seating. Great place

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №82

Rating: 1

Food poisoning gives you 1 star

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Fast service and super frendly staff.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №85

Rating: 2

Disappointed in Enchiladas literally like can sauce or close to it , i mean i would expect a little better sauce due to location definitely a tourist place.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

The food was good enough I ate it before I had a chance to The patio is beautiful. This is a great place for any gathering. They only take cash. There is an atm on site but sometimes there s a line or one of the 2 isn t working. This is the only downside and doesn t stop us from coming. A staple of the stockyards Highly recommend.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Amazing Food and the best waiter Ive ever had, should have gotten his name, but he definitely looks like a frat bro. But he made the time there amazing with our group of guys.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Excellent as always

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №89

Rating: 4

Made special meal due to food allergies

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

I was not expecting such a beautiful outdoor dining experience. The food was amazing and I have to say I was blown away with the atmosphere and service. I wish I lived closer I would be a frequent flyer. Thank you.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

The Food at the establishement was very disappointing. My family and I tried a variety of items that were either stale, poorly prepared and unappealingly presented. However, the outdoor ambience was well worth it. A walk after dining is highly recommended to relax and take pictures!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №97

Rating: 2

If you re going for the patio and don t mind waiting an hour or more to sip margs on a nice day, go for it. But if you want good or would even settle for decent TexMex, then go literally any place else. This was without question the worst TexMex food I ve ever eaten, and that includes TexMex in NYC, and it s not even close. I have lived in Dallas and Austin my entire life and admittedly I m a little snobby about TexMex and really most food, but my GF is not. We started with an order of chicken nachos these are very large single order nachos. I actually didn t mind these but my GF thought the chicken was very dry (it was) and had an offputting sweetness to it, which we both identified as teriyaki sauce, which has no place in TexMex food. But whatever, they were fine. Next we ordered beef fajitas which the waitress was nice enough to tell us that one order would be plenty for both of us. It was the portion was huge and we were really excited when it came out. But that excitement abated quickly literally on the first bite. This was not any kind of fajita meat not flap steak, flank steak, or any other cut of beef typically used for good fajitas. No, they use cheap chuck roast cut into chunks. Like the chicken it was overcooked and had a weird flavor. And it was soooo chewy. We each ate one small fajita and then decided we were done. At least 75% was left uneaten. That never happens. But that s how bad they were. The flour tortillas were tasty, but my GF didn t care for the corn tortillas. They are homemade and looked good, but she said the consistency and flavor were both off. The best thing I can say about this place is that our server was very nice and helpful and the price point was good. And I gave four stars for the atmosphere outside (inside is nothing special). If I had paid $50 for the these fajitas I would have been angry. But for $38 plus tip (for fajitas and the nachos) we were ok. We won t return but we re happy we finally tried it out. On Reddit someone posted that Joe T s was once great, but now it s just famous for being famous. That is spot on.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №98

Rating: 1

The food was flavorful but the fajitas were not skirt steak...more like roast...should be sold as beef tacos ...not fajitas

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Great outside space. Wish the food and drinks were better. After all it s a place you have to stop by if your visiting Stockyards area. Bring cash, because it s the only payment type they accept. ATM available but expensive fee.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №100

Rating: 2

Very disappointed with the food and drinks. We had a skinny margarita, margarita swirl, beef fajitas, and cheese enchilada dinner. Definitely yt-washed Mexican food. Bland. Menu is super small. The place is cash only. Lines to get in were super long and they don t take reservations. Seems like the only thing they put money into is the atmosphere. It is really pretty. Only reason this place gets 2 stars. Won t be back.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

The place was packed! We sat on the patio and had great service. They were out of ginger beer, so no mules for us. Finally, some Mexican food was really good. I had the small dinner plate.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №103

Rating: 3

Overall I would give it 3 out of 5 stars. We live about 50 minutes away and were going to Ft Worth. We asked google where to go for good margaritas. Google suggested Joe T. Garcias, and said they had the best. This is our review from start to finish. For starters you wait in what appears to be a long line to get your table, however the line is deceiving and moves quickly because the restaurant is really big. However, its largely outdoors/ patio, so keep that in mind pending on the weather. There isnt really any way for you to know its mainly outdoor seating from the outside bc the restaurant is walled in. I tred to go to to the bar and get us drinks while my husband held our spot. I waited 10 minutes to get to the front and be told the bar was cash only (I only had card). Then we waited about 15 more minutes for our table. Our server was friendly and gave us good service. I order a rocks margarita with grand Marnier and it was delicious, but my husband ordered a frozen swirl and it was meh. Not worth the $ for the size, and certainly not the best margarita around. The salsa was the most delicious part of the meal. Overall it was a bit underwhelming. We eat majority Tex Mex and this was not it. We probably would not go back. It was just meh all around. We ordered queso and split combination fajitas. The fajitas were fine but not good, certainly not great. The queso was not good, and Im a queso girl. Heres the craziest part and reason they lose a full star- the restaurant is Cash only. In 2024. You have to use their ATM and get out cash to pay. NO! Thats a nuisance and means fees x2. There were no signs we saw telling us this before we waited 30 minutes and then were seated. So frustrating.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №104

Rating: 4

Long wait but worth it I suppose. Excellent service. Not a variety on the menu but it was good food. Loved the bottle waters for those waiting in the heat and long line.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №105

Rating: 2

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №107

Rating: 2

I use to love this resturant. I have been going there for over 50 years. Now that I live farther away, I dont go as often. Today, I had the Enchilada Dinner. The cheese on the nachos was not as sharp in flavor as I remembered it. The taste was very bland. But I was really suprised at the temperature of the enchiladas, beans, and rice. It was room temperature. I do not like to complain, I just choose to take my business elsewhere. Next time I go to Fort Worth I think I will go to Esperanzas or Los Vaqueros.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №109

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

If there were more stars I would click all of those. In the known universe, all the aliens got together and said lets create the perfect place with the perfect food and the perfect setting on Planet Earth. But, lets do it in North Fort Worth, just because . . . Lets call it Wcgyujdadyhjkfchkfcvsf. But then their commander said, What are you thinking my fellow aliens, Earthlings dont speak no Gwarnack!!! So, Lets just call it Joe.T Garcias, just because. And universal history has come to be, and its near a landing pad near everyone. A James Beard award place with epic Margaritas. PSST, dont drink more than one, you too may write a silly post. Vegetarian options: Gluten free and vegetarian Be glad you know JT Garcias. This is epic and world class.

Date: a month ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

This is the best family place to go

Date: a month ago

Review №112

Rating: 2

Very busy place and most people seem to love it but I just did not like the food. Just my being very particular I guess.

Date: a month ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Always great food and margaritas.

Date: a month ago

Review №115

Rating: 4

Service, drinks and atmosphere are great at Joe T Garcias, prices are reasonable considering inflation and the fact they are cash or check only. Food is good, I wouldnt call it in the top of my Tex Mex favorites or even Mexican for that matter but the homemade tortillas and fajitas were solid enough Id go back and portions were good. Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible

Date: a month ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Went for a wedding reception and it was marvelous!!!! Bar and food service was spectacular!!!!!! Servers were very helpful and friendly!

Date: a month ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

This is an incredible restaurant!!! Service is oustanding!! The appetizers, food, and margaritas best in the state!!

Date: a month ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №119

Rating: 2

I should have listened to the reviews enough said. Some of the worst Mexican food I ve ever been served.

Date: a month ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

It is all about the atmosphere. Largest patio I have ever seen. Food is great as are the margaritas. I love the beef fajitaas - more than enough for two. We have been coming here since 1978 and we still love it!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Love Joe Ts !!!! Fantastic garden dining!! Food is great, love the family style cheese enchilada dinners! Food : 5/5

Date: a month ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №123

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №124

Rating: 2

The restaurant building is fabulous, very historic, and really a must-see, but that is where the attraction ends. First, cash only, not cool. Why? To make things worse, we met family there. 3 couples. After seated, the waitress tells us about the cash only policy and that they do not do individual tickets? What? This is tremendously awkward. Seems like their motto is take it or leave it. We ordered fajitas $25 plus, if you want cheese or sour cream, its $3.90 extra. Margaritas were very small and ok but definitely not $11 worth. We all ordered differently. None looked good at all. Wish I had taken pictures. Weve had better food at Taco Bell. Wont be back or recommending. Sad, very sad.

Date: a month ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Family favorite! We go to Garcia s at least once a month. Particularly to sit outside in the beautiful garden! Great place for some pictures too!

Date: a month ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №127

Rating: 4

This was my third time here, and I personally still cant understand the hype. Ill admit that it has a cool vibe to it, and I if youre a fan of outdoor dining, this is your place. I think what annoys me most about this place is the limited parking and the extreme wait times! Standing in line, outside, is not my thing. We had a large party, 30 plus, so I get it! They wouldnt seat us until EVERYONE was there. That being said, we stood up... luckily, inside of the lobby, away from the August heat , for almost 2 hours. The other thing that annoys me is how the staff will take everyones order, put it all on one bill, add in their gratuity on the taxed (total) amount and then leave it up to the guest to sort it out. I dont think they realize how much time that takes and how it impacts their ability to turn tables around after guest are done and ready to leave. As for the food, Ill give it a 3.9 out of 5. I wish they had more options, but thats a me thing.... clearly, people love this place. For me, its OK. Would I go back? Sure, if thats what everyone really wanted to do or, in this case, what the birthday girl wanted.... but to say this place would be at the front of my mind for places to visit for dinner.....Nope!

Date: a month ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Chicken fajitas were PHENOMENAL. Margaritas absolutely WONDERFUL. 10/10 would go back!

Date: a month ago

Review №129

Rating: 2

My wife and I traveled 3 hours from East Texas to check eating at Joe T. Garcias off of our bucket list. We met relatives from DFW there for a late lunch. The history is undeniable and the restaurant, especially the patio, is unique and worth seeing. Thats where the experience ends unfortunately. To begin with, they only take cash. We researched it ahead of time and were prepared but 99% of the time we dont carry cash due to debit cards. Our waitress did announce this when we were seated but if you didnt know this you would have to leave creating a very awkward moment. The food is overpriced and not worth the time. When our waitress came back to take our order (there were six of us; three groups of two) she announced that they dont offer separate checks which led to another awkward moment when the check arrived trying to calculate who owed what. Her attitude when she told us this was the opposite of customer service; it was basically we dont split checks and if you dont like it theres the door. How hard is it to spilt checks and take debit cards? We were told the margaritas were amazing. Not! They were served in tiny glasses, were watered down and not strong and were over $11 each. The whole experience was vastly overrated and well never be back. For what its worth we live in Longview and T Blancos is about 2 minutes from our house. TBs puts JTGs to shame in every way, shape and form all day every day and twice on Sundays. Save your money and pick a different place; Im sure you could throw a rock in Ft. Worth and find a much better Tex Mex experience.

Date: a month ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Great food, great ambiance, great service.

Date: a month ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №133

Rating: 4

Carry Cash...its a CASH only place.

Date: a month ago

Review №134

Rating: 4

Its a CASH only place so come prepared. There an ATM inside, if needed. The chips and salsa are delicious and SPICY. The rest of the food was good but only ordinary good. The portions are large so the child plate was perfect for me. Great service and theres some wait for a table. Grab a pitcher of margaritas and the line starts moving faster. There are 2 separate lines for indoor and outdoor dining. The patio is large and beautiful.

Date: a month ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №136

Rating: 4

Loved the salsa and chips. Limited vegetarian options, though. Mostly cheese based. However, you may get Fajita as the only option without cheese. Kid-friendliness: Yes, place is kid friends and very close to Stockyards Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Date: a month ago

Review №137

Rating: 4

Sort of confusing if youve never been there before. My wife and I ordered the cheese enchilada plate, not realizing that its for two people, so we ordered two of them and left a lot of food there (we were traveling). The food wasnt bad, but wasnt really exceptional either. We did walk around the courtyard for a bit, and it is really nice! Looks like a great place for events, and we couldnt believe how big it was. Parking: Lots of parking with several lots available.

Date: a month ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Beautiful garden dinning

Date: a month ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Its really an iconic Mexican restaurant with great food and nice decor thats been popular forever.

Date: a month ago

Review №141

Rating: 1

Not worth the wait and food is just ok.. this place is for drinking alcohol, not eating.. not impressed

Date: a month ago

Review №142

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №143

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №145

Rating: 4

Ive been wanting to try it for a while now. Great atmosphere, large patio. I just wanted the enchiladas, really didnt want the other stuff that came with it. Great server. I normally write their name down.

Date: a month ago

Review №146

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №148

Rating: 1

This place is bad. The restrooms are horribly disgusting. The food is just nasty, their idea of enchiladas are rolled up tortillas covered in some tomato type sauce and nacho cheese. The tables smell bad, like they were wiped down with old moldy rags. The tacos served as appetizers are an even cheaper version of the already cheap jack in the box tacos. Just dont do it. Dont waste your time and money on horrible food. The only reason I even gave it a star, is because I wouldnt be able to post this with out a rating. It doesnt deserve it.

Date: a month ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

The only Tex Mex family restaurant I order margaritas at. Great fajitas. The best Mexican rice and frijoles. Good chips. The salsa sucks. Simple food, simple drinks all done perfectly. Nice garden but it s full of flies in summer. Also very budget friendly. One order of fajitas will feed two easily.

Date: a month ago

Review №150

Rating: 1

I never thought I would give Joe T. s A bad review. But, this is the last time I will eat there, And I ve been going to the restaurant since 1987. We had the beef fajitas and they were terrible. The meat and vegetables looked and tasted like they were practically boiled, which means they cooked too much of it at one time and the meat did not sear, but Instead steamed. Gross. Also, I spent all night in the restroom with food poisoning.. The last two times I ve gone to Joe T s The food has been mediocre best. The atmosphere is great, but it s not worth the time waiting in line nor the bad food. There are so many better choices in Fort Worth.

Date: a month ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Always great food. Damn their margaritas are strong (but we LOVE them)

Date: a month ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Great stop when in Fort Worth near The Stockyards. Iconic Tex-Mex restaurant. Very popular and wait is extreme for dinner most nights, especially weekends. Worth the wait. Fun atmosphere with wonderful outdoor garden seating. Seats for hundreds. Lots of parking around venue. Food is good. Big portions of salsa with crispy thicker chips. Big portions from a smaller menu. Outdoor bars. Service is friendly and quick. Bathrooms are very small for the size of the restaurant. A great spot to try if you ve never been.

Date: a month ago

Review №153

Rating: 1

Service is great. Food was not good. Enchiladas tasted like ravioli. Salsa and chi were good. Tea glass size for kids. Wouldn t split ticket for two couples.

Date: a month ago

Review №154

Rating: 3

Its beautiful here on the patio, but the food was underwhelming.

Date: a month ago

Review №155

Rating: 4

Historic spot for Tex-Mex with a large, beautiful veranda for outdoor dining. The food is standard fare and nothing really stands out as better than the next neighborhood cocina. Prices are reasonable and the setting is cool so go try it out.

Date: a month ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Love it!

Date: a month ago

Review №157

Rating: 3

3 stars for the atmosphere and the patio setting which was on point. The food, however, you should not come for unless you want bland. It was probably true to the food experience from the 1940s, but for the 2020s the flavor does NOT hold up.

Date: a month ago

Review №158

Rating: 1

The food is nasty! It was so hot in there after waiting outside for about an hour in the hot sun, I thought it was going to be good. By the smell from outside and so many ppl willing to wait outside it seemed like a good choice. So many celebrities and government officials have visited there it makes you think the food is great. It was so nasty it made depressed the rest of the night for not ending the day on a good meal. As far as service, it was okay. I m not impressed with the atmosphere.

Date: a month ago

Review №159

Rating: 4

Its all about the atmosphere and history. The food is pretty standard Mexican fare. CASH ONLY

Date: a month ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

There is no better all-around place to dine in Fort Worth if looking for quality food, atmosphere, and service. It s a special gem in our city. It s a longtime family-owned business. Anyone who knows Fort Worth knows and loves Joe T s.

Date: a month ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №163

Rating: 4

Still some of the best margs in town

Date: a month ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Me and my family go to Joe T. Garcias a lot. We love it there! Chimi Changas are incredible. If youre a tourist looking for something to do in Fort Worth, I highly recommend eating at Joe T. Garcias. As one of the local people of Fort Worth it is a town favorite!

Date: a month ago

Review №165

Rating: 3

Of course you want to sit outside because of the beautiful ambience. It was around 7:30 and that s a perfect time for mosquitoes to bite and the flies are all over your food. You would think the management would figure out what they could do to manage that. I even felt sorry for the wait staff. They were so hot and sweaty. The small room they get the tea is hot and they are sweating. You would think the management would take care of their staff and provide a little air conditioner or something. I ve always been curious why they only take cash or check. Food is OK nothing to break about , and the margaritas are served in a small plastic cup. Nothing to brag about.

Date: a month ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Limited items but usually good. And it was

Date: a month ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №170

Rating: 3

We used to be regulars at Esperanza s, which is owned by Joe Garcia. The service this time was not what we are used to. We had to ask repeatedly where our food was while tables that came after us had eaten and gone. We receded for almost an hour before our food arrived. We finished our meal and asked for our check three times before we finally got them. We were on our way to an event, and I did not have time to ask to speak to the manager. We will return to Esperanza s just to see if this was a one time thing. Hate to see all our Fort Worth hangouts turning into tourist traps, which is affecting service and quality of product.

Date: a month ago

Review №171

Rating: 2

Very disappointed. I love Mexican food (both Tex Mex and authentic) and eat it about 2-3x a week. From the online ratings I expected this to be good but the food was very average to below. Had the fajitas combo. It was overcooked and meat quality was below average, tough. Chips stale (even the new ones requested). Salsa was great though. Service was good. Atmosphere ok, outside patio would be nice in better weather. Was traveling through Ft Worth and I know the city has great food, was looking forward to it but will pick better next time.

Date: a month ago

Review №172

Rating: 1

Date: a month ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Great food and atmosphere

Date: a month ago

Review №175

Rating: 2

Seating was awkward and it was incredibly loud indoors. Service was nice but pretty slow, the tortillas and chips were fine. The real experience killer was the exceptionally bad chilaquiles. They were just oily, no sauce, and with cheddar cheese on top... Like the cook had heard someone describe the dish but only half paid attention. Go across the street to Esperanzas and get real Mexican food.

Date: a month ago

Review №176

Rating: 4

You have to be careful because after 12 there is a long queue to enter. The food wasnt bad and the service was good and quick. The problem is that you can only pay with cash, since we came on holiday we only had a credit card to pay and we had to withdraw from the ATM

Date: a month ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №178

Rating: 1

Its a tourist trap for sure. The best thing about this place was the hype. The atmosphere was nice but the food was mediocre at best. I figured that waiting out in the sun for 30 minutes it would at least be good but it wasnt. Salsa was bland, the chips were greasy, the rice over cooked, the beans okay, the tacos bland, the tortillas okay, the chimichangas were appetizer sized & bland, and the OVERLY hyped enchiladas werent anything to write home about. I would rather go to a local restaurant to get something way better and for half the price. Save yourself time and money. Just walk through the garden, take your own picture without paying $15 for one of theirs and go somewhere else.

Date: a month ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Limited menu at night and cash only. Great TexMex

Date: a month ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

My all-time-favorite Mexican food restaurant in the world! I ve been coming here since I was a teen! So many happy memories here!

Date: a month ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

It s a beautiful place looks like a ranch inside.

Date: a month ago

Review №182

Rating: 3

The complimentary nachos or tostadas are delicious, but the food is bland and lacks flavor. The rice is the best. Their margaritas are excellent, too, as are their pastries. The pastries, though, are overpriced. The atmosphere outdoors is beautiful.

Date: a month ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

Atmosphere is wonderful for groups! Food is good and service was as expected. It is a place to have a good meal and enjoy the company of friends and/or family. It is cash only, so be prepared. There is an ATM machine.

Date: a month ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Everyone was very attentive. I saw ppl moving fans and umbrellas around to help with heat and sun. Really liked the outside atmosphere. Food was good and service GREAT!

Date: a month ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №187

Rating: 1

they only had two things available and they didn t even give us a menu

Date: a month ago

Review №188

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Evening dinner out with Son, Daughter and Grandson. Fajitas were absolutely amazing and hostess was very friendly. Owner is a very nice individual too. I would definitely recommend Joe T Garcias to anyone wanting amazing food and friendly people.

Date: a month ago

Review №190

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Lunch was excellent

Date: a month ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Had a great time

Date: a month ago

Review №195

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Wow definitely a restaurant to not miss. All of the food was excellent. We had lunch here but would love to come back in the evening and have dinner on the beautiful patio area.

Date: a month ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago