Fred's Texas Cafe - Western Center

Food is really good and tasty. Onion rings are too good. Burger's taste is different than other restaurants. I enjoyed my food. But their service is really BAD. We were there on Saturday noon around 3.15PM. The room was not half full and there were 4-5servers stood and chatting idly. Few times we tried to draw their attention they just avoid it. I don’t know it was for our skin color or something because they were serving other white people nicely. We waited 15 mintues to draw their attention and get the water. Sorry I'm really disappointed on their service. I'm not going to visit them again.

This place is such a vibe. Everyone was friendly. The staff and the patrons at the bar. I loved the upbeat atmosphere. They were able to sit a table of 15 with ease and they got our food out almost at the same time. Nothing was forgotten. And the waitress began immediately checking us out because she knew we were on our lunch break. The food was also delicious! The chicken fried steak was a MONSTER. I'll definitely be back!

Looking for a simple dinner after work with the wife. Happened upon this place. Pretty lively, more of a bar/grill environment than a café. Menus were filthy and super sticky, some of the menu was smudged and could really read some things. Ordered the fried pickles, the classic chicken fried steak and a blue cheese burger. The pickles came out fresh and hot. Good crispy batter, good bite size pieces. But then you bit into it. Waaaaay too salty. Mouth puckered from the salt, and blood pressure went through the roof. Tried a couple more pieces, thinking maybe it was only a few. Nope the entire appetizer was the same. Then the food came out. The burger wasn't really put together as nice as I had seen other burgers. Slapped together and it was leaning a lot. Patty was a little over cooked but overall, it was still a decent burger. The steak dish was just sad. The potatoes were stone cold. And not just room temp, cold. Felt like they just pulled the pan out of the fridge and didn't spend enough time in a warmer unit. The gravy and steak was actually fairly bland. Not sure if it was because of the over salty pickles. Not sure. The green beans were inconsistently seasoned. Cooked well and the bacon bits were tasty. Overall, it was a fairly experience. The waitress did talk to the manager and they did comp the pickles. So there's that. Solid 3. May come back to try another burger, but we'll see.

I’m going to give this place 5 out 5 Stars Food was incredible from the calf fries to the Bolo burger. Service was on point! Atmosphere was great despite circumstances from the table next to us yelling. Manager Meg was on it! The team is amazing! Will continue to give this place my business!

My wife and I decided to try this place yesterday. What a hidden gem! We started with jalapeno poppers. They were wrapped in bacon and filled with cheddar cheese. Very tasty. We decided to order chicken fried steak. This dish came with a salad and two sides! I like that it was a good sized salad and not just lettuce in a bowl. The spicy ranch dressing is great! I had the Texican (topped with chili and cheese) and my wife had the queso and hatch chili version. Batter was extra crispy and the portion was huge! Place was busy but the service was on point. We still have more dishes to try! We will be back.

Very juicy burgers, they both came out hot and ready to eat. The onion rings are fantastic, really crispy. Customer service is good.

Avery was the best! Thanks for such awesome service. Nachos were great and cheese layered in, my husband had the Holiday Melt and added a fried egg, said it was great. Fred's burgers are always a safe bet. Try it out if you've been curious!

The food was amazing. We went there last night (Saturday night at 5:30) for our family night out. There were 7 adults and 3 children. We had to wait a while for a table. I don’t know if they take reservations or not, but I’ll check next time for sure. They have new twists on chicken fried steaks (I got the Outlaw Chicken Fried with a stuffed poblano pepper). I loved it. Someone at the table ordered candied bacon and it was spicy and delicious! I will definitely be ordering that again. The 3 people at the table who ordered hamburgers said they were great but that the fries were horrible. They looked horrible. Very soggy and bland. If you want good, crispy, fries go somewhere else. If you get a hamburger substitute your side or request that the fries be crisp. The waiter was great. I don’t remember his name, unfortunately but he knew his business. Very efficient. My only really negative thing about Fred’s is the atmosphere. It was so incredibly noisy that we couldn’t even talk to the person sitting next to us. People were yelling all over the restaurant trying to visit. Now, having only been there this one time I can’t say if it’s always that noisy. And to be fair, there was a large, very happy party sitting at the table next to us, which was a hefty chunk of the noise. Bottom line: Fred’s is great if you don’t mind a very noisy meal.

Met a friend here for an early dinner on a Tuesday night and was very pleased with the experience. Our lovely server was always smiling and very attentive, checking on us frequently without being pushy. The burgers are great and the sweet potato fries were delicious. Note: Burgers are cooked medium rare to medium. Be sure to let your server know if you want the center cooked all the way through. (Our server didn't ask how we'd like them done and I wish I'd mentioned my preference.) The restaurant is also a bit loud (even at 5pm on a Thursday), but we could still hear each other fine for conversation. Definitely a great place to grab an affordable lunch or dinner if you're in the area.

I'm going to park this right here! One of the best burgers we have had in a long time. The hamburger is seasoned and Juicy, (perfectly cooked) the bun is light and airy with the right amount of toasting. 2 slices of tomatoes, with cheese, extra pickles, onions, mayo and mustard. Pure perfection. The fries arrived hot and seasoned. I'd challenge anyone to find a better burger in DFW. To whom ever could eat "the big Fred" deserves a medal! Service was exceptional. Fast and courtesy with a warm smile.

We had a party of 8, and our waitress was very attentive and took great care of us. The portions are huge, the food was well seasoned, and we all left happy. The environment is fun, with a lot of Texas themed decorations, neon signs, and music in the background. Fred's is definitely worth a visit, but make sure you show up hungry!

I've been in here before and it was not good. The manager was totally rude and didn't seem to know how to professionally de-escalate tense situations. The food was great and the atmosphere is nice, but if Jose Luis Solano is managing, just leave.

This is a great place to get a filling and great meal! There is variety and the food is filling and delicious! The service was great! It is casual and sometimes crowded, but that just says it's a local favorite!

You NEVER go wrong at Fred's. The food is always fantastic, the beer always cold, and the service and people are exceptional. We bring our grandkids, visitors, and friends here. Quickly became our weekly go to bar and grill.

The best BLT I've ever had, hands down! My husband loved his burger as well. The bacon was the bomb. When we walked in we were greeted with friendly smiles.

I wanted to try Fred's since coming to TX because it was on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive In and Dives. It did not disappoint. We tried the loaded fries. It's enough for 3 or 4 to eat from. The Big Smash burger and the Hot Honey chicken is to die for. The hot honey chicken was delicious. The classic margaritas had a nice punch to it it. I love classic cocktails. Needless to say, I had plenty to take home.

I've been here twice and it's been pretty solid both times.The first time it got the cheese burger and fries.The burger was nice and hot and pretty juicy.The fries were hand cut and were pretty good.No complaints.Now the second time I came in I got the chicken club sandwich and substituted onion rings for the fries.I wish the guy would I've told me there was a up charge of 3 bucks for the rings.The club sandwich was pretty big and I could barely finish it.The only complaint about the sandwich was the chicken was a bit dry.As far as the onion rings go they are hand breaded and were pretty solid.The only thing about this place they are a bit pricey.I think my last bill was 24 bucks plus tip.Thats a little much for lunch.I still like this place and will be back.Just not all the time.But I will pop in every now and then.

Fred's was okay! We liked our actual meal, which consisted of the Original Fred's Burger and Chicken Fried Steak sandwich. However, our starter wasn't that great as the queso tasted like it was re-heated/not fresh. The chips were alright. We hardly saw our waitress except at the beginning when she took our order, a totally different person brought our food. We assumed she was the only one working but we could have been wrong. These days it seems to be the norm for one server be on a shift serving every table. Regardless, we received our food in a timely matter. I don't think we will return though, for the price we paid I would've expected more from the food. It wasn't as good this time around.

Hadn't been here in several years and we've been back 3 times in the last month. We love their burgers and the variety of choices. The loaded cheese fries are amazing and fresh cut fries.

Food was better than last time, service was awesome, but as a frequent customer I was wondering why the place was empty. I've been here many times and have never seen it so bad. What it boils down too is it is not a comfortable environment. I understand restaurants turning air way down to speed up turnover but this is ridiculous. I have not been able to remove my coat. It is freezing in here!!!

amazing portions, super kind host/servers, and the food was set up amazing!!! a bit pricey but definitely worth it!!

Great food and atmosphere. Staff is always happy and helpful. I love the quesadilla but they have removed my favorite from the menu.

We met here because its central to all the adult offspring. WOW we where impressed. Sat in the bar area and had a magherita(frozen) it was very good and only one needed. (I think they may have specials but we didnt have the timing right, however the price was fine) Several of us got burgers and they where big and did not disappoint. Came with fries and you can upgrade them to loaded. My daughters both did and they where covered and smothered in cheesy goodness. My son and his wife tried the chicken fried steak which came with 2 sides and was HUGE. This is a relaxed bar atmosphere and staff is attentive and food delish.. Add it to the love list

Very, very good burgers definitely a variety. The fries are very good too. And the banana pudding is pretty good. They have peach cobbler. That's pretty good as well.

I LOVE FRED's! They have such delicious burgers and affordable brews. It feels like a fun neighborhood spot where you are bound to run into someone you know.

Food was great and the service attentive and friendly. People are just really nice. Best CFS I've had in Fort Worth. Made three meals for me tho!!

I know I am not alone in lamenting the passing of the original Fred's on Currie. Even back on Currie Street I was not a fan of the Fort, and especially of the newer Fort (well, except for that new restroom. LOL). If we could not find a booth or seat at the bar in the area next to the kitchen, we left for another destination until another day not far away. The new place on Camp Bowie leaves me colder than a frozen Thanksgiving turkey. But, hey, the food. And the Cold Ass beer. It is still served in the old, comfortably familiar ice-frosted glasses. How can one resist this? One cannot. At least this one. The Diablo burger still works its wicked, spicy sorcery much to one's delight. The light, crispy crusted onion rings still demand a second order. There is still table service in these days of counter ordering. Yeah, it's more of a trek now from the Mid-Cities to west FTW, but it's a trek that is well worth the time and effort. Long live Fred's!

This was probably the best burger I've had yet at Fred's! It's a Big Fred with grilled onions and jalapeños! Awesome! And as always Sadie did a great job!

Great food, pretty good service. Waitress seemed distracted and got a few orders wrong, but overall we enjoyed it. The bacon burnt ends were dry and tough. Burgers were on point.

I ordered the Big Easy and it came out perfectly. Good atmosphere and music. Service was good and not overly crowded for a Saturday night. They have a big menu with tons of different burger options.

This is what a burger bar should be. Not pretentious at all, good food and especially chili. Great chili. Kind staff. I'd come back any time I'm on the north side. The smoked bologna was great. Only complaint was a "medium rare burger" wasn't red enough inside. Still good. Great fries too. Cool decor as well with BN headquarters nearby.

It's Sunday football and we chose Fred's texas cafe! You seat yourself (so you can see the screens you want to). Our waitress was pretty quick to take our drink order. It was my first time here but it was my boyfriend's 2nd time. He said the loaded chips and queso were good. So we ordered that. I was feeling something a little sweet today and decided to get the badlands bbq burger. Food came out. I'd say the chips were all right. Maybe 1/5. The texture of the bite wasn't quite right to me. Whether it was too hard or too soft, but the queso was pretty good! 5/5 For the burger, I'd say the bun is like a 10/5. Upon first glance the bun looked soft. But that extra toast on the bottom takes it home. That extra mile goes a long way. Each bite was so crispy/crunchy. My boyfriend's burger didn't have the same toastiness, so consistency could be better if that's what they were going for. But if it was on accident I'd say it was a lucky mistake for me ;) Other things that stood out to me were the pickles. I love pickles so I'm glad these were good. They have bite and flavor! The normal parts of the burger were good too so no complaints from me there (onions, bacon, etc). Lastly, I liked my boyfriend's onion rings, and I'm not an onion ring girl. The sauce that it comes with is pretty good too. I also tried the loaded fries and I'd say they were good, not bad. For my other impressions, I would've thought the bbq burger would actually have bbq sauce in it but it didn't have any at all lol. Maybe I read the description wrong. Next time I'd like to try the fried pickles and probably a different burger, like the burger of the month! I didn't know about it till after. This month's burger is the zaraguza burger. I think this place is good for the sports. I feel like the fans/customers are a lot more lively/vocal than other places I've been to. Overall, I think the toasted bun, onion rings, and pickles brought this review to a 4 star!

If you are craving a different kind of burger, this is a great place. They have an array of sweet, spicy, and savory burgers. We went with the Enchilada Burger, and it was delicious. It even had a cheese Enchilada inside. We also really enjoyed their Queso, which had ground meat, Pico, and guacamole. The server was really outgoing and sweet. The only bad thing I can say(Imo)is that the chips are really hard and can be difficult to eat.

Good but just your regular burger place. Very loud inside and fries were cold. Asked for ranch dressing multiple times. Also had to flag over the server for our check.

Atmosphere and ambiance was great. Staff was welcoming and took care of drinks and such. Food was alright. I had the chicken-fried steak and it was decent. Ordered the loaded fries and those were tasty. Plenty of menu items for anyone's taste

The hostess was very kind and got my kids drinks as we sat down. When our waiter (Michael) came over to get my drink he stood behind me where I could not see him to get my order which was odd. About 30 minutes later I finally got my beer, and he took our appetizer order. The appetizer came out quickly, and sat empty on the table for about 20 minutes before he finally came back to get our entree orders. I will say the burger was very good. When he dropped off our burgers, I asked for another beer. About another 30 - 40 minutes go by, and I still don't have my beer and at this point I'm done eating and just ready to go home. I asked him is we could just go ahead and check out, he says sure. He brings out the check, and my beer... as I'm packing up kids to leave... guess he wanted to make sure I got charged for it? I also wanted to note, the only reason he stopped at our table the times we did is because I had to wave him down as it was like he was avoiding us... we are very simple and easy to deal with customers, so not sure what his deal was but it was from the moment he first came to get my drink order. Also think it's odd that they serve messy food with no napkins or utensils?

Great food and service. We always enjoy Fred's whenever we go. I recommend the chicken fried steak.

We found this little gem of a burger place just in time to hit our craving of a good lunch. The burgers were well seasoned and cooked. I opted out of the fries which are sold separately but do taste homemade and fresh only lightly salted with no added seasoning. My Serrano burger was spicy and honestly too hard for me to eat in one bite because it was piled up pretty high with the veggies! No complaints it was good and filling. Not having the fries was perfect for me. My partner chose the Diablo burger which was just as great! The chipotle butter sauce was delicious and made the burger what it was. I was able to try out their chipotle ranch -sauce girl here- and it was a nice dipping sauce to try on my burger and a couple fries I stole. The price of the combo is a little too high for my liking on the meal overall and is why I'm giving the place 3 instead of 4. It was good but not for the cost in comparison to other locations/quality

I had a fabulous burger, which had Dr Pepper candied bacon and also pico de gallo so it had a lot of sweet and zest and it was fabulous. Fabulous fabulous. My server was wonderful. I do not remember her name but she was great and I love the casual, relaxing atmosphere. Terrific restaurant.

Burgers and fries were excellent. Service was terrible and adolescent. Little sassy teenager touched her hair repeatedly after taking 20 minutes to bring our two sweet teas and take our order. Ruined the experience for us. This child's contempt was real. Kids these days.

Great food! Had a cheese burger and fries! Ate all of it and I'd do it again. Server was on top of everything, we had 11 in our group

Went to Fred's today. The restaurant was setup nicely and our waitress was very accommodating. The setting is a bar and grill. We ordered Fred's original and the serrano burger which come with fries . We also ordered the onion rings. (too much food) The burgers were juicy, the onion rings were crispy and fries were excellent. We will go back again. However, the only concern; the customers kept staring at us like we weren't suppose to be there because we wasn't of their nationality. However, we enjoyed of food; we are retired senior citizens, dressed nicely trying to have a late lunch living our BEST LIFE!

Wifey & I visited this location. Fun, upbeat atmosphere. Food was good. Reasonably priced. We sat on the patio. The weather was great. Our server, guy w/black fingernail polish(didn't get his name), was good. We will be back. A "Cheers" vibe. Friendly staff & friendly patrons.

Twice in the last 1.5 weeks they have screwed up the order. Unfortunately this time we got food to go and didn't check the bag til we got home. Most likely done with this place. Workers need to socialize less and help the customers.

Fairly busy for a Friday night. That's expected. Gave the guy at the front our name and he said it would be 20-25 minutes for our party of 2. So we sat down on the bench right in front of him. After 25 minutes and watching other three other later arriving parties get seated before us, we went up to the desk only to find out HE DIDN'T EVEN WRITE OUR NAME DOWN!! When I expressed my disbelief, he didn't apologize or try to make good. He merely wrote our name down... AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST!!! Said it would be another 30-35 minute wait. Dude! We have already waited right in front of you for 25 minutes and you just seated three other parties that came in after us. You aren't going to put our name on the next immediate table?! Are you even being serious? Truly unbelievable. We went to a different place and spent our money (bill near $100) elsewhere. Will not even consider going back to Fred's. Ever.

Excellent service. Prompt and accurate. Food was so good! Fred burger was huge! We shared sides - onion rings and fries. Onion rings were crispy and so tasty. We always come here when we're near!

Loved this place! On the quest for the best burger, and this place makes the list. Great fried pickles and onion rings!

I thought the portions and taste of the food overall was very good for the price. I didn't enjoy my nachos because they melted regular shredded cheese over them- it got hard, lacked a ton of flavor and overall was a mess to eat. Overall not flavored well. They have excellent queso and I'm not sure why it's not included on their nachos.. The chicken fried steak which came with queso and guac was really great and the bread pudding was awesome. Could be worth another visit- but skip the nachos.

I love the food and atmosphere at Fred's Texas Cafe. I only have one critique. "Bring back the Chipotle Rib Eye featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives years ago. It was the best steak I have ever eaten.

This place sells home-made/hand-made sour-dough breaded ONION RINGS!!!!! The burgers are good but those onion rings are the best I have had anywhere. They call my name to go back there again...soon...OK, soon-ish!!!

Five star place in my opinion. The service, dining room, and food were great. The place is larger than I expected and there are plenty of seating options. The place was very spacious and comfortable despite the large lunch crowd. Our service was on point the whole time. The menu is pretty straight forward. Half-pound burgers with plenty of options, various sides such as fries & onion rings, and a few other things such as chicken fried steak and tenders. They also have an off-menu side salad. We ordered the standard Fred Burger which comes by default with LTPO and mustard, which in my opinion is the perfect base for a good burger. I added grilled jalapenos and grilled onions and they were awesome. This was the best 75 cents worth of jalapeno add-on I've ever had. I got my burger medium rare and the other burger was the default medium. The cook/temp was pretty spot on. Most places overcook everything so you can just go with the medium without having to compensate for overcooking by ordering medium rare. The price was a good value considering the quality of the burger and the great service.

We have since been back and it seems like their prices have gone up while the quality went down a little. I still wouldn't consider this lower than 3 stars, but we have to drive about 20-25 min to get here, and it's just not worth it anymore, especially with Hopdoddy and Kincaid's closer. Maybe we got a bad day, but that doesn't change prices. I know they still have their regulars who don't feel this way, but I want to spend my money where I really feel satisfied with how it was after and not feeling like I way overspent.

Excellent burgers and the best onion rings I have ever had. I would definitely recommend Fred's.

Great burgers and yummy margaritas :) I also like that they improve their menu often.

Fred's is constantly good. The food is good, beer is cold, service is fast and friendly, and their prices are great. I love Fred's!!

Food here is great, drinks are pretty cheap and service is always pretty quick. Fried pickles are a must order.

Burgers are always amazing! Great taste and juicy! Fries are perfectly done! Service is excellent!