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Monday, May 21, 2012
Mexican food review: Joe T. Garcia’s in Fort Worth
Besides the oooh factor of going to a "famous" landmark, I'm not sure what the big attraction is.
Mural at Joe T. Garcia's
A friend's son is a freshman at TCU and was recently in town for a parent's weekend. She suggested Joe T. Garcia's, since it was a favorite spot when she was in school. I figured the place was kind of a historical landmark, a must-experience at least once. How many restaurants do you know that have remained in business since 1935?
They don't take reservations, and when we arrived there was a huge line for the outdoor patio area. I like Mexican and all, but there's no way I would wait 1.5 hours to eat it. Especially standing in a line. There wasn't even a bar to wait in. So we ate indoors. I did take a walk outside and it was lovely, with lights and fountains.
I quit taking pictures of the food, since I realized that all Mexican food looks the same when photographed. Kind of like brown and red blobs. The menu was pretty limited -- enchiladas with tacos or fajitas. Period. No other choice. Apparently, this did not deter the mobs waiting to eat.
I have to admit it was a good cheese enchilada and the guac was fresh, but besides the oooh factor of going to a "famous" landmark, I'm not sure what the big attraction is. I'm happy I went. Great company, good food, decent sangria, but I wouldn't willingly go back. Driving an hour to Fort Worth, only to stand in line for an hour, drinkless, is not appealing.
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redwood, anonymous:
What place or places in Dallas do you like better? I love Joe T's, but would love some good suggestions to try out in Dallas and avoid the drive. I have never eaten on the patio at Joe T's, because I wouldn't wait that long for any mexican food either. I'd be hesitant to wait that long for ANY food. An hour is my limit if it's really good.
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SaddleTramp, anonymous:
Joe T's is overrated by almost everyone I know. People seem to be enamored with the place merely because they're supposed to be. The patio is a nice setting but the food is well below average.
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colettemedia, anonymous:
Redwood--If you are interested in sitting outdoors, Glorias in the Bishop Arts District has a nice patio with lovely ambiance. Although their food is "technically" Salvadorian, there is enough variety to satisfy any palette. I highly recommend the cerviche. If you aren't a fish lover, the spinach enchiladas were good. Great salsas and guac.
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Egorsti, anonymous:
It's the margaritas and beautiful outdoor setting, ya dummies. The bulk food's good, not great, but that doesn't matter much.
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BrandonR, anonymous:
Joe T's food is mediocre at best. You can find much, much better Mexican food nearly anywhere in the DFW metroplex. Joe T's is just about the atmosphere and the super-strong margaritas that everyone drinks, gets tipsy, and then swears the food there is the best when in reality they're just drunk.
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redwood, anonymous:
Although I have not been to the Bishop Arts Distric location, I have been to Gloria's many times. Their chips are below average, though they do have a good Chimichanga. The annoying thing is they have almost no Salvadoran food available at lunch. I have had the ceviche and it was good. I would pick Joe T's over Gloria's any time, if it wasn't so far away. I was more thinking of a place that does good standard Mexican fare like cheese or beef enchiladas, beef tacos, etc. A patio is not required.
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sooieeehog, anonymous:
If you like Joe T's over Gloria's, that's going to change any recommendation I would make. Have you tried Herrera's? They have very good basic TexMex.
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Erik Dickison, verified:
Matt's off of 190 has become one of our favorites! Their Chile Relleno is phenomenal!
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keltedtrostel, anonymous:
At Joe T's, we always send someone to the inside bar and bring back drinks for those of us waiting in line. It is a great opportunity to visit with others also ♥
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colleen7393, anonymous:
I love Joe T's, the patio, the margaritas, the food, and the Mariachi. musicians.
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unlisted, anonymous:
I like Ojeda's for Tex-Mex and Javier's for Mex-Mex, especially their warm salsas and their Combo Nachos! Yum!!
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redwood, anonymous:
Javier's is good, though pricey. I need to go back, as it's been years. I will check out Herrera's, thanks.
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