Joe T Garcia

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Lanny's Alta Cocina Mexicana in Fort Worth is a four star Mexican restaurant. This is a great place. This popular restaurant has been serving up moderately priced meals in the Downtown neighborhood for the last 60 years. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. This place features a singles scene. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, breakfast, and catering. This place is good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food not velvetta laden.

User Reviews of Joe T Garcia

Yelp.com Review - by Ben K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pros: Awesome outdoor area, strong margaritasCons: Cash only, the food is only averageJoe T. Garcia's isn't worth the hype. This place is fun to go to with friends on a cool night while outside having...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Leiland B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, I'm really surprised at all the negative comments about Joe's. I've lived in North Texas my entire life, so I'm nowhere near a tourist when it comes to the DFW area. But I absolutely love this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerry Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food is acceptable, but this restaurant is really about the environment. There is some indoor seating but the main focal point is the sprawling outdoor patio/garden.There is no menu and your...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Deirdre M.

2.0 of 5 stars. While visiting my boyfriend at TCU, he was so stoked to take me here. I'm sorry, I can't lie, it wasn't that great. They don't have a menu, because apparently there are only 2 things you can order. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan N.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went there the other night, and the line (as usual) was out the door and down the street. Fortunately, you can get pitchers of margaritas in line. A few of the other reviews are sharing inaccurate...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by M B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Joe T. Garcia's is a classic Fort Worth establishment. Go to Joe T's for the atmosphere and margaritas. I think after two of their margaritas, anything would taste good. Their food is very good,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rod D.

3.0 of 5 stars. If I wasn't an alcoholic this place would be three stars at most. A friend of mine talked this place up for a while and I finally gave in to see what the hype was all about. Let's start with the line...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vince K.

2.0 of 5 stars. What's all the hype about? They offer only two dishes and they cannot get it right ! The fajitas was so salty I had to drink a gallon of water to dilute the sodium chloride. Another one of those media...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina M.

1.0 of 5 stars. I think Joe T.'s is the biggest money sink hole I know of. Ways Joe T.'s gets your money:1. Cash only or check or using their ATM2. No separate checks so in large groups checking out turns into money...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Norelie L.

3.0 of 5 stars. The atmosphere is great out in the garden! The drinks are good I always have fun with group outings. The food however, is okay, you can't really get fajitas wrong, but I've had better. The parking is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine S.

2.0 of 5 stars. 4 star atmosphere on the patio, 2 1/2 stars for the food. I'm always up for the old fashioned style of ordering food by choosing from just a few selections, like at Stagecoach Inn in Salado... but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Does not live up to the experience. There was a wait on a Sunday, which we somewhat expected. We had 1 server get us waters, then nothing......... Finally, a female experienced server apologized,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christian T.

2.0 of 5 stars. 2 stars for the outdoor seating. For better Mexican food visit the local Taco Cabana or Taco Bell and save some $. The most over-rated food establishment in the DFW metroplex.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ana d.

3.0 of 5 stars. Okay, you gotta hand to the Garcia family for coming up with a super concept: First of all, there are only about 3 items on the menu, so there isn't a lot of variety or a big grocery bill. Cheese?...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Peace A.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place continues to amaze me after all these years. Hands down best patio in Ft. Worth, hands down worst food for the price and worst most potent kick-your-ass margaritas in Ft. Worth. Packed,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. Joe T's is my favorite spot for outdoor patio dining! Their patio has several fountains and lots of greenery. I've taken all my out-of-town visitors here and even had my b-day dinner here one year....
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food, always fresh. The menu is fixed, family style. I would recommend this place for all!
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris D.

2.0 of 5 stars. Joe T.'s is the most overrated & over-hyped restaurant I've ever encountered. Speaking to some people you'd think this would be culinary heaven on earth, however my experiences (roughly 20) have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmine T.

3.0 of 5 stars. When I first got to this place, I didn't understand why there were 2 queues - one at the front door and the other one near the patio. What sucks was that in order to be seated, everyone has to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mikey W.

3.0 of 5 stars. good but not great. I can see why it's gotten positive reviews...the place has history and some nice architecture. its kinda like one big lawn party!the food though is mediocore at best. the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda W.

1.0 of 5 stars. Joe T's is another one of those places that I just don't understand. Everyone seems to love this place, but it literally doesn't make sense to me. There are certain things I like in a restaurant and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve C.

5.0 of 5 stars. If not the food, at least the atmosphere, sit outside, used to have the best margaritas in Texas, but lately they've changed them, and not for the better. If you've never been to fort worth, you have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Was not as impressed this time around. Courtyard setting is very nice to kick back and relax. Still have not had the Margarita's but everyone says, "you only need one". Service was good, not real...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Joe T's is quite possibly the most popular Tex-Mex restaurant in Fort Worth, and with good reason. The portions are large, the food is excellent, and the atmosphere brings you back to the days of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen N.

1.0 of 5 stars. They get one star because they have a great patio for sitting and taking pictures... margaritas are ok but expensive. Food is boring. It's all served family style and there are two choices....
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mick R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always enjoy dinner on the beautiful patio at Joe T's. The food is always consistent, the margarita's are tasty and strong, and the people watching is usually outstanding. I always order the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana E.

1.0 of 5 stars. Joe T. Garcia's Mexican ResturantFOOD: Once upon a time, you drove through the stockyards. And then you thought, this looks like a quaint place to eat. WRONG. You have 2 choices to pick from....
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Breanna E.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am a native to Fort Worth and trust me I love good Mexican food and a good patio so this is the best of both worlds. It should be a must stop for tourists, but on many weekend afternoons you will...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Call me a tourist. No, really, go ahead. It's ok because I AM a tourist when I come to visit DFW. In any case, I guess you have to live here to hate it or something (which I totally respect, btw,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Give Joe T a break. We've all been tourists at one point in time. I'm still relatively new to DFW and I have to say Joe T is a great choice to take family or out of town guests.No doubt the Tex Mex...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jan m.

4.0 of 5 stars. I know this is a tourist trap, I also agree with all the previous posts about mediocre food and bad service, but I just can't help comming back here just for the sake of being nostalgic and that this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Hold Your Nose and Go in or Keep on Driving to Some Good Mexican Food

As Rachel Ray would say "Yuucco"! This place was decent in the 60's and 70's. Now it is just a tourist trap and place to be seen. The food and service are both quite inferior to almost any other Mexican food...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Joe T. Garcia's has for several decades had a reputation for being THE place in Fort Worth to see and be seen eating "Tex-Mex." If it were not for tourists from East Podunksville wanting bragging...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Colin B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Joe T's is the quintessential Fort Worth restaurant. It is in the Stockyards, something like 90 years old, Tex Mex on a patio with a killer margarita and amazing people watching. If you want to show...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe F.

2.0 of 5 stars. "I'm such a tourist."That's the thought I had when I pulled up to Joe T. Garcia's for the first time. I was almost out of college and had lived in DFW for close to 20 years, but this was my first time...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Joe T's! Not only a historic landmark on Main Street, but also THE legendary restaurant of Ft. Worth.Do you:Like having only two menu choices?Like sub-standard to standard Mexican food?Like paying an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer R.

1.0 of 5 stars. I have heard about this place for years. It is legendary, although I can't imagine why. I had lunch there yesterday, and it was completely mediocre. Honestly, I've had better cheese enchiladas at a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Solomon W.

1.0 of 5 stars. Way overrated for what it is. Good courtyard and poolside view. Atmosphere is nice, but a bit pushy. Sure the 1000 whatever seating they have is nice, but it still gets crowded. Sure the outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason U.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent GETAWAY from Dallas.. Take CASH, no credito cards! Awesome place in Spring/Summer where you can chill w. freinds by one of several outdoor pools in a serene Mexican environment. Heavy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Igor B.

2.0 of 5 stars. * Average food* Impersonal service* Lack of selection* Cash only* Herding mentalityI took my family to Joe T.s yesterday on a visit to Fort Worth. I heard they are a Fort Worth institution and a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan B.

1.0 of 5 stars. I will be flamed for this and may have to return my FW Native card, but - get ready - Joe T's is The Most Over-Rated Tourist Trap Restaurant in FW. The food is on par with El Patio frozen dinners. If...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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One of my favorite places by Hollie H. at InsiderPages

I love Joe Ts. Great Atmosphere. Great Service. Sometimes it has a long wait but it is worth it. I order the enchiladas. I am not too crazy about the fajitas but they are ok. The family style side dishes are...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adonis M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Postives: Great dining on an outdoor patio, complete with outdoor heaters and water fountains....great customer service with a sophisticated Forth Worth crowd. Negatives: Short list of menu items,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tricia S.

3.0 of 5 stars. People seem to be pretty divided about this place. The first time I went there it was hyped up tremendously. We didn't know it was cash only, we waited for about an hour to be seated, and didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tori T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Going to Joe T's is what I consider a treat! I think it's safe to say the food is good. It is debatable whether the food is great or not. I can overlook this anytime for the pure enjoyment I get...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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AMAAAAZING!

Joe T's is AMAZING! If you go, expect to wait in line, but if your with a group of friends, go get a pitches of margaritas to drink while your in line! You wont regret it! People keep saying their food isnt...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Johanna P.

1.0 of 5 stars. this restaurant is a total tourist trap really. It's so expensive to be paying for what you are getting: MEXICAN FOOD! Anyone should know Mexican food is the cheapest style of food to cook, so you are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheyanne M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Why on earth is this place rated so highly? If you only do two dishes you should do them EXCELLENTLY. I call mediocre. Maybe its the lack of options in the area? Maybe I'm spoiled from Houston's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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Always worth a visit

Excellent food but the service is usually just so-so. The main attraction is the people watching as everyone who is anyone in Fort WOrt will eat Tex Mex at Joe T's at least once in a while! Killer margaritas,...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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It's all about teh atmosphere

Joe T Garcia's food is good. There's not much on the menu and they only take cash. Right now, I suppose that could be a smart thing. Joe T's is all about the view and the atmosphere. It's a Fort Worth icon for...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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Stop by if you are out at the Stockyards!

This spot was recommended to us by friends when they heard we were headed to the Stockyards for the day. I am so glad we went. The waitstaff was so kind and efficient and I loved that the food was served...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ive been to Joe T's quite a few times in the past few years, I like it for the decent tex-mex and excellent wait staff. The only reason they get a 4 or 5 is their policy on payment. Cash only can...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Great Food and Decor ...

This is a great place to grab Mexican food in Fort Worth. I lived here for...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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Not Worth the Trip

A friend took me there as it's an icon in the area...I was not impressed. This was the most sub-par Mexican food I have ever had. I felt that it was not worth the trip and enjoy other restaurants.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Everything here is Awesome

I love Joe T's. Everything you eat here is aweseome. The margs will kick your butt. Even the cookies when leaving are awesome. Plan on getting very full!!
kudzu.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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lilaguide | joe t's

great food.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've been here once and sat by the swimming pool. I was really excited about this unique experience. But the service was terrible and the waiter was rude. Having only been there once, I can't be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by vidor h.

2.0 of 5 stars. Disclosure: I have eaten at this place for almost 40 years, having grown up in FW. I remember hanging out in the kitchen as one of my earliest memories. It's become a regular 'entertainment'...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Amazing Patio, Great Food!

Huge patio, great food and drinks.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Good food

This is a nice place with great food. They have a limited menu and only take cash. No credit cards accepted.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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A Mainstay!

Going to Fort Worth..The Stockyards, Billy Bobs, and of course, Joe T. Garcia's! An out of town trip to Fort Worth would not be complete without a visit to this long famous restaurant. Atmosphere and food are...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Beautiful!

The landscaping is amazing and you could not ask for a better atmosphere! Although, please note that the menu is limited and they do not accept credit cards (of any type, cash only). Watch out for the potent...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Two Words: Location, Location!

I love the patio. I like the food. I love the patio. I like the drinks. I love tha patio...You get the point. Though arguably not the best Mexican food, it certainly is authentic. But what sells this place and...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Joe T's is really the best

I'm serious. Despite being overwhelmed with margarita swilling gringos, Joe...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Only in Ft Worth

We drive to Fort Worth from Rockwall to eat at Joe T Garcia's. This is a true homestyle Mexican Food Restaurant.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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If You Can't Stand the Heat, Stay Out of the Patio

This is what casual family dining is all about. Parties of two or twenty can find their own little piece of this sprawling patio to call their own. Authentic meals are generously sized and fairly priced.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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One of a kind

If you go to Fort Worth and miss Joe T's you might as well have missed the stockyards, too. It's a one of a kind place and patio with great food that deserves a visit.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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hottest wait staff ever

ANyone posting on here about the food is a complete moron . . . joe ts is a hangout not a place to put your snobby nose in the air about the food . . . margaritas hottests girls in town great atmosphere . . ....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kari c.

2.0 of 5 stars. went here as a teenager and hated the fact that there were only 2 options to choose from. i guess i will have to go back again to see if it has changed. i was not at all impressed with anything i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzie M.

3.0 of 5 stars. You must be kidding me....Joe T's and great tex-mex in the same sentence?? It's the most bland, greasy, lard-filled tex-mex you'll find anywhere. I guess that makes it "great" for all the visitors to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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great brunch

Great food, especially Sunday breakfast. Worth the wait. Good service and plenty of elbow room between tables. Make sure you don't eat too many chips so can enjoy your "real" food
kudzu.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Wonderful!

Always a great place to go, whether lunch or dinner. The family style service is a nice concept and there is always enough food for everyone!
kudzu.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Good supper, Great Breakfast

You see a Mexican restaurant and don't think about breakfast, but I definitely recommend you make it to Sunday brunch at least once. They do look at you weird when you order a margarita with breakfast, but who...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Best mexican restaurant.

Sit outside on a nice day. Its beatiful with trees and vines. The food is amazing. Usually always busy, but not too long of a wait.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Great food for a great price

Joe T Garcia's is a great place to go with friends to eat and have a few drinks. Its even better for a Birthday party or any kind of party. Make reservations
kudzu.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Is this mexican food?

OK, I grew up in San Antonio and have lived in Fort Worth for years, come on guys, the people who gave this a good review cant be from Texas! It is the worse mexican food in town. Stick to there sister place...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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What a place

First off the food is amazing! But my favorite place about the famous Joe T's is the atmosphere. It is so unique. You can dine outside or inside, but I would definitely recommend outside with one of their...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Only accept cash

Joe T. Garcia's has 2 items on the menu and they only accept cash. The food is good. Prices are good.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Joe T's!!!

Good place to eat. Joe T's is a lot of fun. The food is pretty good but the margaritas are great. Fun place to go with friends.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by RONALD W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went just last night. Definitely a really cool unique experience with no physical menues and only two items available: fajitas, and a enchilada/taco plate.Great al fresco dining experience and good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Mexican

The choices are limited but good. The margarita's are good and the salsa is excellent. Joe T's is usually crowded and we waited awhile before we got a table.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been in the Fort Worth area for a year and a half now and I can't believe I went to this place for the first time just yesterday! And to top it off, someone who's been here only about 6 months...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Special Gatherings

This is a pretty cool restaurant. The patio seating is very pretty and relaxing, but don't expect a lot of variety. They only offer two meal choices. Fortunatly they are both pretty good.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Five stars for the atmosphere, four stars for the food.I've had better Mexican fare, but nothing beats the Friday night dinner: It's either Enchiladas or Fajitas, and that is all you can choose from....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Before I left TX I thought Mexican food was Mexican food. Got here to Cali and tasted the difference. The best "Authentic" stuff you can get in Southern California. Joe T's serves Tex Mex. That...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Did not see the big deal!

So before I go to Dallas for a great weekend out I always check the reviews of places to go and things to see. So when I saw the great reviews for the place I just knew it was going to be great. I have a BIG...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Joe T.s! It's different than any other restaurant. They have a limited menu and get away with it because what they serve is soooo very, very good! Be prepared to wait if you want to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy P.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's odd, I really find that what makes a restaurant great is a certain 'necessity'. I don't think it's enough to think, "Manhattan needs a steakhouse that redefines the concept steakhouse"; I think...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Best Mexican food!!!

This place is amazing. Their service and food is great. The setting is very nice, and they have an amazing outdoor seating section.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Great atmosphere - food is lacking by Amy S. at InsiderPages

I love the ambiance at Joe Ts but seriously.. the chicken fajitas.... they are dry every time and have no seasoning on them. We usually go there for random birthday events for family members or whoever, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David C.

4.0 of 5 stars. i like this place alot...the atmosphere, the architecture, inside and out and the layout....margaritas were good....food was great...flan was ok...dont like how they dont accept credit cards...thats...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly D.

5.0 of 5 stars. We LOVE this place......but you have to sit in the courtyard....it just isn't the same inside. The food is limited, but VERY good. We always take out of town guests here and get great responses from...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Definitely overrated!

I was excited to have lunch at this place since it's quite popular in the DFW area. I was really disappointed with the food. We ordered their specialties and it was nothing new. Definitely overrated food. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by vena v.

5.0 of 5 stars. Joe T's ties with Zankou Chicken in LA for my favorite restaurant EVER. Yes, the menu is limited, the crowds are large and you need to pay cash. But - Joe T's has the best Tex Mex. When I fly in, they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Atmosphere

Joe T. Garcias is the quentissential tourist attraction restaurant in the Ft. Worth area. The TexMex fare is consistantly good, but not great. The service is good. The atmosphere, particularly outside, is outstanding. All tables are situated within a walled garden with abundant fountains. Expect a half hour wait on weekend evenings.
openlist - user review - 11/27/2007

Great mexican food

Definitely worth a visit. The menu is simple, two choices if memory serves, but they're both delicious. Just be prepared for a long wait!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Best Mexican Food in Ft. Worth

Loved the food and atmosphere, this is a must when in Ft. Worth. Simple yet perfect enchiladas, a family recipe are a must try. All the food comes from the traditional family recipes
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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over rated Mexican food

Joe T's has been around forever and I have no idea how or why. The food is just so bad. Taco Bell is way better.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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Great patio dining!

This restaurant is a favorite for our family! Great authentic Tex-Mex. Get there early so that you can enjoy the great patio dining! They have the best nachos!
kudzu.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Francesca L.

4.0 of 5 stars. ***Read Meridith's review*** The food is just ok, but then again I personally never ever rave about tex-mex food. The outdoor patio on the otherhand is really nice and chill, tons of beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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What a Great time!!!

I was visiting the DFW area for work, and some friends brought me to this place. I was a little hesitant when they described the menu, but I left VERY Satisfied. The waiter was Great! The ambiance was amazing,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Such a dissapointment-Taco Bell is better

This place is legendary. I have heard rave reviews since I was a kid. I was so excited to get to go there last night for the first time. Due to a recent rain, there was no line. We walked through the gorgeous...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Joe T's is a lovely place with good service and endless soft drinks. They understand how to cool you down. But really the best part of this restaurant is the garden patio. It looks like a very cool...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Layla B.

5.0 of 5 stars. The moment you see the line to get in to Joe T. Garcias, the first thing that you think is "Oh, this better be worth it". Thankfully, it is. The line moves along surprisingly fast, because once...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike L.

5.0 of 5 stars. As a native San Franciscan, I thought I would never give Texas any love. Boy was I wrong. I married an awesome girl from FW and have been going here for years. The Margaritas and steak fajitas are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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Great atmosphere and good food

Joe T Garcia's had a limited menu with only two choices, Fajitas or Enchiladas, however the food was good and the waitress friendly. The wait to get in can vary depending on the day and hr you arrive. I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Meridith H.

4.0 of 5 stars. A five for atmosphere, a three for food and a four for service. Joe T's is really more about atmosphere than food. The patio is unbeatable and makes a lazy Sunday all the better while sipping...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicholas Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best Tex-Mex in this country.The venue is set in an old mansion with a grand court yard converted for patio dinning. The main entrance has plaques of awards of excellence and autographs from...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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lilaguide | Joe T Garcia's Editorial Review

A Fort Worth institution... kids love eating outside and behave great at Joe T's, where we can enjoy the great food and atmosphere... we love it... can eat outside and let the little ones run around
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lucy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Atmosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere.Love places like this. Please don't be intimidated by the line. It goes quickly and you will have your food less than five minutes after you sit down at a table....
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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User Review

I have been here once and the wait was forverever. They do not take credit so bring your cash. The food was awesome. We were ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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One of the best Mexican Food rest. on the planet! Mark my words. The outdoor patio is at least the size of two city blocks! ...
gusto.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is AWESOME. The best mexican restaurant I've been to in Texas. Dinner is family style - only two options - cheese enchilada's and fajita's. The cheese enchilada dinner comes with a taco,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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A Must Experience!

Joe T. Garcia's is definitely worth finding. The first time I tried to find it I got lost. When we finally found it I was surprised how busy it was. We arrived early enough that we didn't have to wait...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard C.

5.0 of 5 stars. No better mexican food in all of Texas. Period.The first time I was brought here, I had no idea what to expect, except that my feet would be throbbing from waiting in line for hours... That was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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User Review

Everyone knows of Joe T Garcia's. It is the perfect place to be on a summer evening. Be sure to get there early to avoid ...
gusto.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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You either love or hate it.

Joe T. Garcia's on the northside of Ft. Worth has been around since the 1930's and his still operated by the family who started. Native Ft. Worth-ians either love it or hate it. Some people refuse t...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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Great Brunch

I will always remember this place for it's great brunch. Great atmosphere as well. Lots of fun with great food. It is a bit noisey, but that is part of the fun. Joe T Garcia's is definatly a staple...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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Great restaurant!

Joe T's is one of my favorite restaurants. I love the fajitas. The atmosphere on the patio is wonderful. They have a large patio with beautiful gardens. I love to eat lunch there in the middle of a busy work...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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It's a Fort Worth Institution

You cannot live in the DFW area and not try Joe T's! It is fun and loud, and the food is always fresh and hot. You can only get two things at dinner: the family dinner (enchiladas, nachos, and tacos) ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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So you've been there

Only a bit better than average Mexican food - only two selections, really. A famous place where you go to to say that you've been there. Garcia's time, however, has come and gone; there are so many Mexican...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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lilaguide | Joe T Garcia's

My kids love this place. You can usually sit outside and the kids love it. Mine love the fountains and just being able to be outside.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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Fun place with ordinary Tex-Mex

One of those restaurants whose popularity for unknown reasons (like in many towns) exceeds the quality and creativity of their menu and food. It's popular because it's popular.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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I love this place.

I have been going here for twenty years. The kids can jump up and down on the tables. ( Very kid friendly is what I mean. ) My best friend met his wife in line there.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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User review by texasbeerman

Excellent food and atmosphere. You can't go wrong at Joe T's. When I think of mexican food and Fort Worth, I think of Joe T;s
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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Great food by Angela P. at InsiderPages

Joe T Garcias is a wonderful restaurant that is like non-other in Fort Worth. You sit outside on a patio around a pool and eat dinner. They only have a choice of three menu items but they are all good. I love...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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excellent! by keri c. at InsiderPages

i love joe t's very much! the gardens are beautiful during the spring and summer. its a bit noisy inside so i dont go very much when its cold because i like sitting outside so much more! its a lovely place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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Great Atmosphere, but always crowded

This is a very touristy place that has a great atmosphere with the patio and everything. The brunch is amazing, but the dinners (only two choices) are fine, but I've had better. They also only take c...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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Best place in Fort Worth

This little hidden place is the best Mexican food in Fort Worth!We love going to Joe T's to sit outside around the pool have a drink and great food! The wait staff is wonderful and very helpful....
judysbook.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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Excellent mexican food

This is a great place to eat mexican food. You can sit outside on the huge patio. There is all kinds of tropical plants and trees . If you are wanting to have a big party this is the place to go. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Amazing outdoor dining

There isn't anything I would change about Joe T. Garcias. The outside of the building looks like just another ramshackle business in Fort Worth, but once you get through the front door, and if it's a ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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i love joe t's

this is a really popular place to eat, to have weddings, and to have events. i have waited in the saturday night line for an hour to eat here. its great. its been around forever and i dont see it clos...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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Best Fajitas in Town

This place has great food, but the atmosphere is what brings everyone back. Their lush garden, which holds hundreds and hundreds of people, is absolutely beautiful. On a summer Saturday night, the f...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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What!!! No Burritos??

When I first moved here to the DFW area, I wanted to try some of the local fare. I heard and read raves about Joe T Garcias. So, on one Sunday afternoon, I gave it a try. It is delicious. However I wa...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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Great atmophere and 'ritas!

Joe T's is the most fun place to eat in Fort Worth. The margaritas are good (and strong) and you can sit outside by a gorgeous pool at night. The enchiladas are amazing (try the cheese) and the tacos ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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Joe Ts needs a nap-it's tired!

The food is horrible, you only have 2 choices and it can take days to get in. There are so many good Tex-Mex joints in Ft. Worth that this one isn't worth going to any more just to say you went.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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Yum! Hot! Yum! by Laura P. at InsiderPages

This is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area. The Mexican atmosphere from the time you walk in whether you stay inside or go out on the patio is wonderful. The food, well, you'll come back again to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2005
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lilaguide | Joe T Garcia's

My kids love eating outside and behave great at Joe T's, where we can enjoy the great food and atmosphere. We love it.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/07/2005
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lilaguide | Joe T Garcia's

This place is way over rated.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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Very Over Rated

I still cannot figure how this place stays in business. The food is so-so. The ambiance is akin to sitting by someones pool or in their grandmother's old wood frame house. You have only two choices on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2003
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The Best

This restaurant is so special to me and my family. The atmosphere simply transforms you to another place. Once I enter the garden at Joe T's, I feel like I'm on vacation. I sit and sip a margarita and feel...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2003
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Joe T's feast

A meal at Joe T's is a must, while visiting Fort Worth. Dining at Joe T's is more than eating out , it is an experience not to be missed. The food is delicious and plentiful. It is best to just let them do...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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If eat at only place ...

This is a true Fort Worth legend. Don't go with a specific Mexican dish in mind. They have a limited menu -- but that is what makes it so great. The atmosphere is great (especially if you get a table outside...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2002
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Frommer's

At this enduringly popular Cowtown Tex-Mex institution just south of the Stockyards, almost everyone already knows that they don't have menus, only do two dinner dishes, and only take cash (or check). That's...
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IgoUgo

this restaurant does not accept credit cards!
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Yahoo! Travel

If you are looking to taste true Tex-Mex food in a traditional setting, Joe Ts 's is for you. The food is not velvetta laden, chile smothered or nuevo anything. Just relax, sit back, order
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GuideLive

by dotty griffith / the dallas morning news joe t. garcia wouldn't recognize some of the food coming out of a party room kitchen at the legendary tex-mex restaurant that bears his name. many of today's...
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AOL CityGuide

mexican mainstay...
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Fodor's

imho jt garcia's is way overrated. it is an institution, and perhaps worth visiting for that aspect. but it's by no means the best tex-mex place in the metroplex...
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10Best

folks in fort worth wouldn't know what to do without joe t's. for more than 60 years, this family-owned mainstay has been serving up great mexican fare to people from all around. dinner entrees are basically...
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Wcities

established in 1935, joe t. garcia's remains one of fort worth's most popular mexican restaurants and is still run by the garcia-lancarte family. conveniently located in the heart of downtown fort worth near...
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Gayot

a man and women were overheard saying, "we got off the flight from paris and came straight to joe tis" thereis fine dining in the food capitals of the world---and then thereis food for the soul. joe t...
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New York Times

this is the ultimate tex-mex joint. there's usually a wait for tables, but with seating for more than 1,000 in the maze of dining rooms and patio areas, the line moves quickly. dinner is limited to two...
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