One of the iconic eateries in Fort Worth located near the Fort Worth Stockyards is Joe T Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant, or as locals call it, Joe T’s. When I moved to Fort Worth a couple of years ago, this was one of the places that everyone said I had to go visit. But I had heard about the wretched long lines and I decided to stay away. On the weekend, it is common knowledge that you will wait in line at least 1-2 hours to get a seat. But when we had some guests in town, they wanted to go…so as good hosts, we went. It was ok. I left a little disappointed thinking, why is this place such an icon?
Meandering Path
We visited again for a rehearsal dinner. We bypassed the line and walked right in. After a server pointed us in the right direction, we walked for a surprisingly long time. We meandered through lush greenery and fountains to the back of the property . As we continued down the path, I started to understand why people love this place. We arrived at the location of the dinner, a gorgeous outdoor patio. It was magical and a bit of an oasis. I felt like I had left Fort Worth, and emerged in a beautiful courtyard in Mexico. Just fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5!! Go to Joe T’s to experience the patio. It is magical and breathtaking. Just build the wait time in your evening plans and have a great time!
Chips and Salsa: 3 People have strong feelings for the salsa; you can even purchase it in jars in local grocery stores. But for me…it is okay. The texture is good and chunky, but just doesn’t have the flavor and umph I need in a salsa. Don’t get me wrong, your table will devour the salsa because you have waited in line so long and are so hungry! Haha
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