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Hidden Gems in Northside

8 restaurants in Northside. Part of our Fort Worth Hidden Gems guide.

Tacos Los Mamones
#1Hidden Gems
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Tacos Los Mamones

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📍 3310 N Main St

This Fort Worth food truck serves authentic Monterrey-style tacos with a focus on flavorful, juicy meats and perfectly cooked corn tortillas. Standout dishes include the trompo tacos, gringas, and the surprisingly delicious drunken beans, all offered at a great price point.

🍽️94Food
75Vibe
💰88Value
📍75Location
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The trompo tacos & quesadilla were amazing. The beans were the best beans I’ve ever had…if you go here you must get them.

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Authentic trompo with pineapple. Definitely coming back for more. Best Trompo in Northside and fresh corn Tortillas.

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Best tacos in Fort Worth and I’ve tried my fair share of places and none are as good as this one, its crowds speak for themselves.

Ideal for
Authentic taco cravingsCasual weeknight dinnerMonterrey-style food lovers
Pollo Regio
#2Hidden Gems
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Pollo Regio

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📍 107 NW 28th St

Pollo Regio serves up authentic Mexican fast food with a focus on flavorful, well-seasoned grilled chicken. The staff consistently provides friendly and efficient service, making it a reliable spot for a quick and satisfying meal. Many diners highlight the delicious salsa verde and the juicy, flavorful chicken as particular draws.

🍽️88Food
80Vibe
💰85Value
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The tacos are absolutely amazing here and Eunice was so friendly and provided quick service in the drive thru.

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I love this place. Th tacos are always fresh and made to order. Virginia at the counter is always so nice and helpful too. 10/10 recommendation this location.

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The food is always hot and well cooked. It's definitely the go too place. Valeria offered excellent service as always. We look forward to our next visit.

Ideal for
Quick lunchCasual weeknight dinnerAuthentic Mexican fast food
Taqueria Baez
#3Hidden Gems

Taqueria Baez

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📍 2020 Azle Ave

This Fort Worth taqueria is a neighborhood favorite, consistently serving up flavorful, authentic tacos like the well-regarded tripitas and tapatíos. Beyond the tacos, their crispy potato tacos and flavorful hot sauces are also notable highlights.

🍽️88Food
75Vibe
💰85Value
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This is by far the best taco spot in DFW. Luckily, I live in Fort Worth and am not far from here.

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At Tacos Báez, we didn't just eat delicious food; it was a whole experience.

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Everything about this place is amazing from the food to the service and pricing absolutely love it!

Ideal for
Casual weeknight dinnerTaco cravings
Guajardo's Tacos Al Pastor
#4Hidden Gems

Guajardo's Tacos Al Pastor

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📍 B

This cash-only taqueria is a Fort Worth institution, specializing in a single, perfectly executed dish: al pastor tacos. The simple menu, focused on this flavorful pork, is a testament to doing one thing remarkably well, complemented by their renowned charro beans.

🍽️85Food
70Vibe
💰85Value
📍65Location
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This place has the best tacos de Al Pastor. My husband always gets the torta and I prefer the tacos.

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The food is great, one of my favorite places to eat pastor meat. I drive from Crowley just for their food, it's worth it.

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This place is great for tacos or tortas al pastor! It's the only meat they serve. The charro beans are delicious as well!

Ideal for
Authentic Al PastorQuick BitesCash-Only Enthusiasts
Las Tres Marias
#5Hidden Gems

Las Tres Marias

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📍 3314 N Main St

This Chihuahua-style food truck is a local favorite for its authentic flavors and handmade tortillas. While many celebrate the gorditas, birria, and menudo, be prepared for potential order mix-ups and a cash-only policy.

🍽️85Food
75Vibe
💰80Value
55Wait
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The food is very good! I really like the steak and birria dishes. The menudo is also delicious.

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This was the spot on, great go-to taco truck. Gotta try the gorditas super good and delicious.

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Delicious chihuahua style food! Delicious chile Colorado yummy. The burritos are delicious.

Ideal for
Authentic Chihuahua-style foodQuick lunch
Paloma Suerte
#6Hidden Gems

Paloma Suerte

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This Stockyards spot offers a lively atmosphere with a creek-side patio, perfect for enjoying creative Tex-Mex dishes and strong margaritas. While many rave about the birria tacos and brisket queso, be prepared for potentially small portions and a higher price point, especially for sides.

🍽️82Food
88Vibe
💰68Value
🔊65Noise
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This was some of the BEST Mexican food I’ve had in a long time!! The food came out quick and hot.

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The queso was without a doubt the best I’ve had. I had beef fajitas and she had chicken fajitas. Both very tender and full of flavor.

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The food, atmosphere and drinks were amazing. Unfortunately the service is not great. We went twice at two different times to see if it was a one off.

Ideal for
Date nightGroup dinnersEnjoying cocktails
El Pollo Cachuchon
#7Hidden Gems

El Pollo Cachuchon

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📍 1101 NW 28th St

This unassuming spot serves up flavorful, grilled chicken that's a hit with families. While the chicken is the main draw, don't overlook the quesadillas and pozole. It's a casual, no-frills place where the focus is on hearty, well-seasoned food at reasonable prices.

🍽️78Food
75Vibe
💰78Value
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The food was really delicious. The service was much better than other chicken places around here. I highly recommend it!

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This place it’s good authentic Mexican food, my favorite the quesadilla casera with chicharrón, everything is good here.

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The service was much better than other chicken places around here. I highly recommend it!

Ideal for
Casual family mealsQuick lunch
97 West Kitchen & Bar
#8Hidden Gems

97 West Kitchen & Bar

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📍 200 Mule Alley

This Fort Worth spot inside the Hotel Drover leans into its upscale Western aesthetic with a lively atmosphere. While the decor and ambiance are a major draw, the food quality can be inconsistent, with some dishes lacking flavor and others being overly seasoned.

🍽️78Food
92Vibe
💰68Value
🔊50Noise
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The food here is perfect. I had the bison tenderloin. It's the best steak I've ever had.

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This is a great restaurant to visit if you're looking for an amazing atmosphere and extremely delicious food!

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This place had the best meal my husband and I have had in, idk how long.

Ideal for
Date nightImpressing out-of-town guestsBrunch
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