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5.0 Where to Eat·Joe T. Garcia's
·Mia's Tex-Mex
·Lonesome Dove
·Cabo Grande
·Riscky's
·Mi Cocina
·First Chinese BBQ
·Where's a good steakhouse?
| | | Joe T. Garcia's
PH: (817) 626-4356
2201 N. Commerce St.
Fort Worth, TX
Joe T. Garcia's Mexican Restaurant was established on July 4, 1935 by Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Garcia. With a seating capacity of only sixteen, Joe, his wife, and their five children ran their tiny business with love and determination. Their business grew because of Joe and his personality, and the mouth watering recipes of Jessie (affectionately known as Mamasuez). Customers would wait for hours just to try Mamasuez's famous enchiladas and her handmade tortillas. Joe was friends with all of his customers, and their affections for the family was shown through their patronage. Joe did not believe in advertising, he believed that the best advertising was by word of mouth. The restaurant reputation began to grow and so did the lines of hungry customers. At the untimely death of Joe in 1953, his wife and youngest daughter Hope took over the reins.
By the 1970's Joe T. Garcia's was one of the most popular restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With their loyal customers, the restaurant began to grow not only in popularity but in size. First a small patio with a pool and cabana was added, then every year until present a new patio, party room, or dining area was developed. The seating capacity grew from the original sixteen to well over 1000 today. Even though the restaurant grew, the same style of cooking and original recipes were used, and the same determination and love for the business that was instilled by parents and grandparents was evident in the younger generation.
As Hope's children began to grow up new ideas and jobs were created for family members. A small bakery and cafe was added one block from Joe T.'s. The cafe was named after Hope, Esperanza's Bakery and Cafe. This small neighborhood cafe was totally different from the original restaurant, with a varied menu serving breakfast and lunch and catering to a predominately Hispanic clientele. Along with its big brother, the little cafe grew in size and popularity. Because of this venture two new divisions were created, Esperanza's Wholesale Mexican Bread Division and Joe T. Garcia's Bottled Hot Sauce Division. However, even with all of the new divisions and new cafes, the family's first love is Joe T. Garcia's Mexican Restaurant.
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by JMartin 
last modified: 2004-06-07 11:35:20 | | | Mia's Tex-Mex
4322 Lemmon Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
214-526-1020
For years Mia's has pleased the palates of Dallas diners with its fine -- yet far from fancy -- Tex-Mex fare. The autographed photos on the wall of the tiny, yet uncluttered, dining room serve as a backdrop to the eatery's excellent food and responsive service. However, there always seems to be a 15-20 minute wait (especially during peak hours and weekends), and when the tables are full, expect to have a very intimate dinner with the couple dining next to you. Nevertheless, patrons clearly consider the wait to be worth it. In fact, the food is quite memorable, with marinated brisket tacos and queso dip marking the house favorites, while beef enchiladas, fajita tacos and nachos are perennial best bets. The waitstaff aims to please and the atmosphere remains very casual, inviting diners from all walks of life to eat at Mia's. And here's a little something to chew on: the son of mama Mia is none other than Mico Rodriquez, the force behind Mi Cocina, The Mercury Grill, Paris Vendome, Taco Diner, Citizen and other notable dining establishments. -- John Vega
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by JMartin | | | 2406 N. Main St. (in the Fort Worth Stockyards)
Fort Worth
817-740-8810
This is an upscale steakhouse with a small, intimate atmosphere; reservations, especially on the weekends, are recommended. The menu consists of several courses from the commonplace to the more exotic. Expect to pay at least $30 per person for dinner. Choose from such fare as: Fresh Linguini with Wild Boar Bacon, Shiitake Mushrooms, Arugula and Asparagus in a Tomato Cream Sauce; Game Rubbed Australian Lamb Chops with Avocado Corn Salad, Fried Housemade Gnocchi and Mango-Mint Lamb Demi; or one of my personal favorites, the Buffalo Ribeye.
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by warlock56 edited by JMartin
last modified: 2004-06-08 16:58:49 | | | 115 W. 2nd St.
Downtown Fort Worth
817-348-8226
For a taste of some great Mexican cuisine, make this one of your first stops. The atmosphere is casual, the prices very reasonable, and the servings generous! Choose from the any of the usual varieties of Mexican foods like steak or chicken fajitas, plenty of tacos, and enormous portions of ribs. Plenty of alcohol on-hand also. If you leave here hungry, it's your own fault! For convenience, there is also a Marble Slab Creamery right across the street for something sweet.
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by warlock56 edited by JMartin
last modified: 2004-06-08 16:59:00 | | | www.risckys.com for multiple locations
Riscky's has some of the best barbeque around and you definitely don't want to pass up a chance to give them a try. They have multiple locations in the Fort Worth area and smoke all the meat themselves at their Azle Ave. location.
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by warlock56 edited by JMartin
last modified: 2004-06-08 16:59:11 | | | This is not your traditional Tex-Mex restaurant! Mi Cocina offers a variety of Tex Mex food - from traditional favorites to their own invented dishes that will quickly become your new favorites. They use only the freshest and finest ingredients in their food, and the service is impeccable. Each restaurant features a trendy upscale atmosphere with unique art and state-of-the-art sound systems.
For chicken lovers, try Mama's Chicken or Ernie's Chicken. For the meat lovers - you've gotta try the Lucychanga.
Their margaritas are some of the best I've had in the area. Try the Mambo Taxi, which is their version of the sangria swirled margartia. But be warned -- they are strong, and they cut you off after four of them. Check out their website for a location near you. Average entree price: $13.
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by MLOK5 edited by JMartin
last modified: 2004-06-08 16:51:28 | | | The orginal one is in Arlington, Texas and is considered to be the best in the area. It has expanded to Richardson, Carrollton and Plano. The new FBBQ is in Parker/Coit. It can get pretty crowded at nights. Prices are good and food is not bad at all.
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by Fobulous edited by JMartin
last modified: 2004-06-10 20:46:48 | | | Forum Discussion
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