Restaurants

The stars at this tucked-away eatery are the huge grilled burgers with lavish toppings, like the chorizo, fried egg, jack cheese and grilled jalapenos on the popular Toluca burger. Daily plate-lunch specials may include chicken fried steak, fried tilapia, stuffed pork chops, or whatever chef is in  MORE >>

This artisan cheese shop/charcuterie has a quaint coffeeshop feel and a chalkboard daily-specials menu of intriguing sandwiches, cheese boards and small plates.  MORE >>

Magnolia Motor Lounge is a fun watering hole with an automotive-inspired décor. The lineup of creative (and creatively named) burgers, sandwiches and salads includes a kid’s menu.  MORE >>

Maharaja uses traditional Indian ingredients and techniques, including grinding its spices fresh every day, to prepare its savory vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The colorful yet elegant and cozy room is a pretty setting for a romantic dinner or a quick buffet lunch.  MORE >>

This longtime Fort Worth favorite serves up delicious pizza, sandwiches, salads and more. Thin, thick, and gluten-free crusts available.  MORE >>

By day, Mambo's Tapas Cantina, on the ground level of the historic Park Central Hotel, is a popular lunch stop for Tex-Mex and Baja-influenced fare; by night, it becomes a vibrant club as local and regional blues, country, and Americana artists take the stage.  MORE >>

The welcoming Mamma Mia staff serve hearty, homestyle Italian dishes in a warm, inviting atmosphere. The huge, warm rolls, baked fresh in-house, are superb for sopping up every last dab of delicious alfredo, marinara or lemon garlic sauce.  MORE >>

Mancuso's is a westside favorite that draws crowds from all over. Consistently flavorful authentic Italian fare. Large portions served with outstanding pastas, a wonderful Italian fish fry and homemade sausages.  MORE >>

The choices at Marble Slab Creamery are seemingly endless - dozens of rich, homemade ice cream flavors, hand-dipped waffle cones and a multitude of mixins.  MORE >>

Mariposa's Latin Kitchen offers a variety of items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Catering is also available. Irma and Crystal are the mother and daughter team at the heart of this Fort Worth restaurant. With culinary influences from Cuba, Mexico, Spain, and Puerto Rico, their enchiladas, taco,  MORE >>

The sandwiches at McAlister’s Deli come hot, grilled, sub or club, with premium ingredients like Black Angus roast beef, caramelized onions and brie on artisan-style breads.  MORE >>

The sandwiches at McAlister’s Deli come hot, grilled, sub or club, with premium ingredients like Black Angus roast beef, caramelized onions and brie on artisan-style breads.  MORE >>

McKinley's breakfast items, fresh salads, homemade salad dressings, and delicious soups and sandwiches are healthy choices that will never go out of style. In the late afternoons you will see many customers cozying up to coffee or hot tea and a piece of cake or pie.  MORE >>

With a fun 1960s ambience, Mellow Mushroom is part college hangout (craft, local and international beers) and part gourmet pizzeria (inventive and delicious toppings).  MORE >>

Every meal at Mercado Juarez starts with fresh housemade tortillas and warm salsa picante, and continues with mesquite-roasted Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. Don’t miss the inventive steak divorciado, smothered with spicy-smoky chipotle sauce on one half and creamy poblano sauce on the other.  MORE >>

Southern fine dining meets upscale steakhouse at this Sundance Square favorite, noted for its aged prime cuts of beef, flown-in-daily seafood, extensive wine list and quiet, elegant atmosphere perfect for a relaxing lunch or romantic dinner.  MORE >>

Mexican Inn Cafe has been serving homestyle Tex-Mex specialties since 1936.  MORE >>

Mexican Inn Cafe has been serving homestyle Tex-Mex specialties since 1936.  MORE >>

Mexican Inn Cafe has been serving homestyle Tex-Mex specialties since 1936.  MORE >>

Mexican Inn Cafe has been serving homestyle Tex-Mex specialties since 1936.  MORE >>

Mi Cocina serves the best in traditional Tex-Mex as well as interior Mexican dishes, in a sophisticated, contemporary setting.  MORE >>

Michaels specializes in contemporary ranch cuisine, offering casual lunch and dinner service. The main dining room has a soft romantic atmosphere and an extensive collection of contemporary art. The Ancho Bar is a cozy meeting spot for cocktails, televised sporting events, and great bar food.  MORE >>

The fusion at Mijo's is Mexican-Asian, but the kitchen's approach is New American — a blending that produces a uniquely creative menu full of unexpected and delightful tastes. The dramatic yet charmingly offbeat decor is the perfect pairing.  MORE >>

Open for lunch and dinner, Brooklyn-born Milano's is a popular, modestly priced pizzeria. The three-item pasta sampler is a local favorite.  MORE >>

Friendly staff and a modern décor of blue glow, bubbles and swoops frame MK’s fresh and tasty sushi, tempura, teriyaki and other Japanese dishes.  MORE >>

Consistently excellent country-style cooking and huge breakfasts are served in this down-home diner, where the folks wearing cowboy hats are actual cowboys.  MORE >>

Movie Tavern combines the enjoyment of movies with an in-theatre dining experience. A menu of Classic American favorites is served to Movie Tavern guests while they enjoy first-run films in state-of-the-art auditoriums.  MORE >>

Offerings change frequently at this tiny, cheerful bistro, but one thing is constant: the very best in authentic homestyle Northern Italian dishes, from antipasto to tiramisu.  MORE >>

The Fort Worth branch of this popular national cakery lives up to its name: nothing but bundt, from bite-size to multi-tiered, and in a variety of signature flavors.  MORE >>

With a country-kitsch décor and a vintage radio blaring golden oldies, this cozy café feels like an old family friend. The chalkboard menus at the ordering counter offer almost too many choices, but rest assured that you can’t go wrong no matter what you pick — especially if you pick the classic  MORE >>

The well-known chain of mid-priced Italian-style restaurants has several Fort Worth locations.  MORE >>

The well-known chain of mid-priced Italian-style restaurants has several Fort Worth locations.  MORE >>

The well-known chain of mid-priced Italian-style restaurants has several Fort Worth locations.  MORE >>

Known for hand-cut aged steaks, housemade sausages, fresh fish and seafood, and a broad selection of wines and beers, this gourmet-foods store also prepares salads, soups, cut fruit and signature dishes to go.  MORE >>

Original Mexican Eats Cafe serves traditional Mexican dishes and popular Tex-Mex fare for lunch and dinner.  MORE >>

Looking for a cold treat on a hot day? Paciugo makes Italian-style gelato fresh each day using real fruit, whole milk and all-natural ingredients.  MORE >>

Looking for a cold treat on a hot day? Paciugo makes Italian-style gelato fresh each day using real fruit, whole milk and all-natural ingredients.  MORE >>

One of Fort Worth’s original “gourmet” taquerias, Paco & John serve marvelous migas, grilled red snapper tacos, Yucatan-style salmon enchiladas, fajita burritos, and other quick breakfast and lunch items in a decidedly downscale former convenience store.  MORE >>

Owned by the Houston-based Pappas family of restaurateurs (Pappas Burgers, Pappasito’s), Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen takes a playful approach to Southern and Cajun dishes, from alligator and crab appetizers, through fried, grilled, and etouffee’d seafood platters, to bread pudding and key lime pie.  MORE >>

In signature Pappas style, the menu is huge, the portions are oversized, and the crowd is usually large and happy. Specialty burgers include the Frito Pie and the Lucy Juicy.  MORE >>

This fun, popular regional chain draws large crowds as much for its tasty margaritas as for generous servings of standard (nachos, fajitas) and specialty (butterfly shrimp diablo, honey-glazed quail) Tex-Mex dishes.  MORE >>

Soak up the local sports and political discussions while feasting on he-man-size breakfasts and home-cooked lunches at this popular Texas-friendly cafe. Typical lunch specials include meat loaf, fried catfish, liver and onions, pork roast, and beef tips on rice. All come with three side vegetables  MORE >>

At lunch, this genteel café offers dozens of classic sandwiches (chicken salad, Reuben, Italian sub). Dinner is a bit fancier (root beer-glazed pork, tenderloin medallions). Sunday brunch features benedicts and quiches with complimentary mimosas.  MORE >>

Patrizio’s plush dining room and breezy outdoor patio are both lovely spots to enjoy modern Italian fare.  MORE >>

Part of the P.F. Chang family, Pei Wei offers pan-Asian cuisine in a casual, quick-service setting. Specialty dishes include coconut curry, Mongolian stir-fry and spicy Korean fare.  MORE >>