La Familia Mexican Restaurant

Never been there before...but boy will we be back! Can we talk about the margaritas? Holy smokes are they delicious! And they're not stingy with the tequila. (Sign on the wall says 'gallon of margarita to go' for $60.) And they light the drinks on fire so you can make a wish and blow it out. We could feel a little kick halfway through our first margarita. We were super happy that we had taken a ride share. The salsa was spicy perfection. Chips were light and crispy. The flautas were the unbelievably the lightest, crispiest shells I've ever had. Beans were mouth watering. Best rice I've ever had in my whole life! (Maybe cooked in bouillon or something?) My guy had the street tacos and loved them. The best part of our experience was our server, Ben. Since it was a super slow night, (the day before Valentine's)...he was able to chat with us in between his duties. It's nice to hear somebody who speaks so highly about the place they work. He gave ideal customer service and our tip reflected it. As far as the interior, it's very open and there's a lot of tables. I usually will list whether bathrooms are good or bad, but because I'm on crutches the walk was too far. It's just a cozy, casual environment. We can't wait to go back.

Very nice and attentive staff. Food was just what I needed and they helped recommend what I should get, they were also sweet about honoring the happy hour/lunch times even with a few minutes left.

The best salsa! Right amount of body and a good amount of heat. Love that they keep this recipe the same. The chicken enchiladas on the lunch menus were not as impressive. The menu states they are filled with cubed chicken but they are not. At lunch the place was empty so we were seated right away. The atmosphere seems a lot less busy than in the past. You still get a cup of soup with your meal, but it is now vegetable soup not bean.

Service was great. Chips and salsa great too and the salsa has a good kick. The food was fantastic. I had the shrimp with avocado and my wife had the avocado tacos, both were delicious and fresh. If you park in the spots in front of the strip center of behind the restaurant ask for their QR code and it is free. Don’t pay the ParkWhiz app that is on the signs out front.

+ great menu selection, prices + great atmosphere, decor, music + excellent service + delicious salsa & chips + didn’t even have to ask for water, it came as soon as we were seated + super quick to offer small cups of delicious vegetable soup + food was so quick and piping hot, delicious! Generous portions + didn’t even have to ask for refills, they were there before we realized they were needed. Didn’t want to drink water because it meant I had to stop eating!

One of the best Mexican places I've ever visited, which is saying something as a life-long Texan. My only gripe is they don't have enough staff to give everyone enough attention. But -- out of rush hours, you can get a flaming margarita and the best dajitas of your life!

Wonderful restaurant! The waiters were polite and very quick to offer us chips and water, and the menus were already at our table. The food was absolutely delicious, and came very quick. The atmosphere was beautiful. The prices were affordable. All around a good place to be.

Very good, flaming fajitas weren’t flaming literally like I’ve seen, but they were so good. Great margarita. The spicy one is VERY spicy they mean business. Service was great throughout and we didn’t feel rushed..even close to closing time. Thank you! Will return

Doesn't look like much of a Mexican restaurant at a first glance! Looks just like a chipotle to me but my husband been bugging and bugging and bugging about coming here to try their food! And boy did they exceeded my expectations!!! Their fajitas (make sure you get steak) are off the hook!! They are sooo tender and so well seasoned and I asked to come back here probably every week just to eat steak fajitas! And the authentic Mexican rice and beans they are just so good!! This place also hand make their tortillas! And that's a must for a Mexican restaurant for me! And plus pricing is just right when it comes to this fajitas they won't break your bank! Service can be improved for sure but. Like I said food makes up for it! :)

The best salsa! Right amount of body and a good amount of heat. Love that they keep this recipe the same. The chicken enchiladas on the lunch menus were not as impressive. The menu states they are filled with cubed chicken but they are not. At lunch the place was empty so we were seated right away,

Wow, I am SO disappointed to have invited 16 people to help me celebrate my birthday at LF. Our party waited more than 30 minutes for a server to take the drink orders, only half of them were serve, everyone's water was completely gone with no sign of a refill, the worst part was that they weren't even busy. The restrooms were filthy, I reported this the issue, was assured someone was going to clean the women's, I went back approximately an hour late, and they were STILL filthy. Trash strewn ever, toilet paper on the floor, toilets were disgusting, and they had a fan blowing hot and foul smelling ai. I reported it AGAIN, and nothing was done. The AC was shut off in the dining area for at least 20 minutes, the customers are sweating while the cashier at his post was nice and cool. The service was less than prompt, scattered, sparse, and highly disorganized. THEN they had the audacity to tack on a 20% gratuity. They definitely lost business from 16 people.

Meh , it's okay - pretty generic style - Parking sucks a$$. I'd love to go more but the parking is trash . Tacos are alittle on the high side but decent . Atleast Taco Bell has a drive through......

Brian was our server last time eating there. He is amazing at his job! But every time being there is always a great experience. Food is always well prepared. Salsa is the best one I have found on seventh street. Love this place

Came in for dinner on a Friday evening before the dinner rush. I had the shrimp tacos and my wife had the chicken flautas. Both dishes were very good. Service was excellent. Would definitely come back if I ever make it back to Ft. Worth.

GREAT beef enchiladas, Great service and great atmosphere, and the chips have a lot of powder Mmmm

It had been awhile since my wife and I had stopped here for a date night. Quite frankly I was worried that it had closed since the last time we were there. Thankfully they were still open and had no problem accommodating our last minute date night. Our server was prompt, polite and make sure our dining experience was top notch. The food was delicious and the portions left me with leftovers for lunch the next day. I definitely encourage everyone to give them a shot, you won't be disappointed.

The staff is friendly and quick the food is delicious and perfectly priced no complaints to be had here glad we gave this spot a try ! The restaurant itself felt very homey and quiet a good place to relax.

Great restaurant with a unique vibe. I really love their chips and salsa as well as their margarita with the flaming sugar cube. Classic! They have great fountain drinks too, which is totally important to me. Order enchiladas, any of the enchiladas! They're so good. Their sauces are rich and flavorful, the food is all hot and fresh, and they never skimp on the cheese! They have a really wonderful staff. Monica made my night tonight, for being sweet and genuine and for showing an interest in me when I was clearly having a rough evening. I can't wait to return and bring friends with me.

On the edge of Crockett row, is a strip of shops and restaurants... we decided to stop by on a whim to get some Mexican food. The menu wasn't easily accessible so you need to use your phone to pull up the menu via QR code. I didn't know what to order so I asked for recommendations and fajitas were recommended. I didn't know which meat so I got the combo which is 1/2 beef and 1/2 chicken. The platter is HUGE and cost about $25 and could feed 2 hungry adults. Comes with a little pico, guacamole, and sour cream on the side. The BEST thing is the salsa and chips. I could not stop dipping those chips in the salsa. I don't know if it is because I haven't had salsa and chips in a LONG time but boy, I could not stop!

La Familia has had its ups and downs over the years. Decided to give them a try again after hearing about new owner. A big improvement. From the service to the food. The flaming fajitas are good, but they still over do it on the onions and I love onions, but I love meat more. Skip those and if you are into pork get the cowboy fajitas.

Facility was clean, restrooms clean, not to packed, server was nice not as attentive but nice, food was great, the salsa is kinda spicy there

Excellence food and margaritas! Definitely recommend giving La Familia a try. You will be pleased if you do.

Best Mexican food in town. Owner is always on site and actually served our margaritas. La Fa is flaming.

This place is located in an area with lots of other choices right next door, like a shopping area but kind of with restaurants. The area has a specific name, but I forget what it's called. The restaurant was pretty small and weirdly wasn't busy at all for a Saturday during lunch hours. I think my group was maybe the only one there, maybe one other group. The salsa was pretty normal but I did like that it had a decent kick. I almost always ask if they have spicier salsa at Mexican places, so I did here too. Here, the only other option they had was some kind of chipotle sauce, which was extra (and normally at other places it isn't). So, I was especially happy that their normal salsa was at least adequate. We got yellow queso for the table to share. It was thick and had a heavy flavor to it... if that makes sense. I ordered the tomatillo enchiladas and they were yummy. The chicken was flaky and the sauce was nice and tart with a hint of spice. The rice and beans that were served with my meal were like most Mexican restaurants- good but nothing necessarily special. I was a little disappointed because we went on my birthday, and when my friends told the waiter he just kind of said happy birthday in a non enthusiastic way and then that was that. It's not that I expect everyone to treat my birthday like a national holiday, but it is kind of the norm that when you go to a Mexican restaurant on your b-day that they sing to you, maybe put a sombrero on your head or throw in a free dessert or something! Obviously not a big deal, but I'll admit it was a little sad... Staff was super chill. They were kind enough to take a group pic for us since, again, it was my birthday, so that was appreciated at least.

Really love this place! They have fantastic margaritas, chips and salsa, and great prices. The service is fantastic and it's usually pretty slow every time I go in which I think is due to their dark windows. Regardless, love this place for amazing, cheap, filling meals!

I went to La Familia after a successful job interview and decided to do something to celebrate myself. I had the lunch special chalupa with rice and beans. The taste was amazing and very authentic. Their salsa was spicy and flavorful. Their chicken soup was nostalgic. The service was amazing and friendly. The prices are very resonance unlike Maria's where the food is super expensive and the taste is subpar. Come to La Familia if you have not already!

Haven't had any Mexican food in a while, so here I am. I came apparently right when they opened for lunch, first person to be seated. The servers were ready to serve. Seated quickly. The restaurants appears to be clean. I like the decorations, traditional, classic and unique at the same time. As with many other Mexican restaurants, the server brought tortilla chips and salsa that were quite good. The salsa was not too spicy like some others I've had. The server took my order and the food came quickly. It was fresh and hot. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with sour cream topping. It was quite good, I would order this again. It also came with a side of chicken soup which was the perfect starter prior to the main course. In the end I was full and happy with my experience. Recommended. It did get fairly crowded shortly after I arrived.

We are here lastnight and like many others have said, this place has gone down hill. There was a slight smell of sewage when we walked in. Usually I'd turn around and walk out as I can't handle a sewage smell while I eat. But we were celebrating my brother in laws birthday so we stayed put. We arrived at 6pm and it was dead! No one but 2 people in the back at the bar. I was wondering if they were even open. No more bean soup offered. Slowly a few more people came in while we were eating but that was it for the evening. Drinks were strong, but I'm ok with that. Food took a while to come out but when it did it was all tasty. Definitely a different vibe from years past. Meh.

We met up with some friends and family for dinner. They were so accommodating as we drug in at various times and last at various times. Tasty food. Wish they had parking available. We walked a good distance. But it is what it is.

I hadn't been here in awhile but I always remembered great food and service with a great atmosphere. I guess I should have left it in my memory because I was not impressed by La Familia. We were sat immediately and the entire place was basically empty except for two people at the bar and a couple of two tops scattered. I expected pretty fast service when I saw that but was disappointed in the experience. While we got our waters quickly, no one came by to take our order until we flagged someone down. It was like we were being ignored the whole time. When we got our order in we got nachos and tilapia. After we ordered, another couple sat at the bar and two large tables came in. Both got their food before us. All we got from our waiter was a oh it will be out soon. While I am not an expert in cooking Mexican food, I don't think our order took longer than their and it definitely was not any less important just because we aren't a large group. By the time we got our food 30 minutes later it almost didn't help that the food was good. Yes the tilapia was fantastic but when you don't feel like your order got pushed aside it's hard to want to return to a restaurant.

Good place with a large menu and the owners and staff are good people. You got to try the redneck fajitas they are amazing. Complementary house chicken soup taste homemade!

This is the best food in town ribeye is the best, I had an skinny margarita made fresh squeezed lime juice...

We enjoyed our Red Neck Fajitas very much. They are roasted pork shanks. They reminded us of pork shanks in Germany. The guacamole was good too!

Stopped here to to eat. 1 pm. Ordered queso was really bad, was beef broth with some pasteurize cheese melted in it. Had two house margaritas, Which where ok but $9 each for a house . I didn't order more food because the queso was so bad.

Excellent service (Mr. Cortez and the team) and great food. The chips, salsa, and queso were really great. The chicken soup was super. Steak and chicken ala American was really good- in a chipotle sauce. The shrimp and margarita were excellent. The flaming sugar cube was a cool touch. The big surprise was the rice and beans- delicious (which I never expect). Great for kids too.

La Familia has had some of the best Mexican food, margaritas and service since Al had the old place on 7th Street. They've moved and remodeled a couple of times but the quality has stayed the same. You cant go wrong with the fajitas and the steak a la mexicana is one of my faves. They pay attention to flavor here and if you want an immediate smile on your face order a margarita on the rocks...hands down one of the best you'll find!

We've been coming to La Familia for several years now. Our latest trip there was last weekend with a group of friends, including one from out of town. It was a Sunday evening, around 7pm and it was surprisingly empty. Fortunately (and unfortunately) for the restaurant, other people started showing up just before they closed for the night. For being the only group there for a while, service wasn't exactly great. The food, on the other hand, was delicious and the margaritas are always a must when we come here. Something I like about La Familia - you get your money's worth. Good food at a reasonable price. Even with the service lacking as it was, I give this place 4 stars because we've always had a great experience when we come here. It's one of our classic Fort Worth staples, so we'll continue coming here when we're craving good Mexican food and tasty margaritas.

Well....I don't really know where to begin. Once upon a time, there was a great, local restaurant known as La Familia. Al and his wife ran a great kitchen, serving some of the tastiest TexMex in town. This was before the restaurant was sold to current owner, manager, succubus, or other unholy food service. In a word-TERRIBLE. Do NOT eat here! I'll explain- 1. The flour tortillas came out of a Mission tortillas bag. No kidding. 2. The food was cold...and we were the only table there. That should have been a clue for a Saturday afternoon. 3. The staff was eating food from other restaurant next door. Another clue. 4. The chips were nothing but small crumbs and the salsa was so hot you could use it to thaw ice from your windshield in winter. 5. Despite being the only table, they messed up our drink order. Twice. Ugh. 6. We had chicken fajitas. SO dry and over cooked. The grilled veggies were mushy and limited in quantity. The pico and guacamole were sad, and only enough cheese for one fajita (not that I would have eaten a second one). If it has been a while since you've eaten here, it is NOT the same place you once knew. The line used to go out the door and down the sidewalk, and now the restaurant is a ghost town. So sad this happened to a once great local, non-chain restaurant. STAY OUT OF HERE! I would give zero stars but Yelp makes me give at least one. They did have Air Conditioning, so take that as the one star.

So this place is getting an automatic 2 star before i even try the food! They're website clearly states that they serve house margaritas for $4 every thursday and Friday flavored margaritas for $5 ! This is the sole reason we chose to come here, well when we arrived we were told that they no longer do that because there is new ownership and the house margarita is $8 !!?? It's false advertising and there is clearly no effort to update the website which is ridiculous! Do not come here spend your money somewhere else

We got there at 7:30pm there wasn't much people, all of a sudden people started to get there after us and it got full. Every other person that came after us got their plate before us and finish before we even got our plate we ended up getting our food till 8:50pm. So if you're Hispanic or Latino, this place is not for you. They take care of all the white folks before they get to you. This is an embarrassment of "Mexican" food. Go to Pacos Mexican cuisine, Abuelos or Molcajetes before you give this place a shot.

Traveling for work sucks 98% of the time. You are stuck in airports, eating prepared meals, making friends with your Uber driver and cramping from the overflowing body in the center seat next to you. Then there is the other 2%, like when you get to visit a one-of-a-kind restaurant like La Familia, located in the quaint 7th Street area of Fort Worth, Texas. When I come to the DFW area, regardless of where my meetings take me, I'll choose to stay in this historic and still trendy urban area. The first place I go while in town is La Familia, serving an assortment of traditional and unique Tex-Mex, something we don't have in our abundance of "Norteno" and Baja style locales in San Diego. So, La Familia is a must-visit if you are in the DFW area. First, the ambiance is warm, and the have great AC when it's 98 degrees outside like today. The decor includes a montage of historical photos of Latino Texas from the 1920's to present day. There is ole t of seating to support both small and large parties, as well as an approachable bar that can support 20-25 people (10 seated) and a small patio out front with a few tables for those that want fresh air. The menu is fairly priced, includes a number of high quality dishes (the Pork Shank Fajitas are amazing) as well as Kids Menu and Gluten Free options. The portions are "Texas sized" generous, so plan on taking some home. On a side note, each Wednesday is Fajita La Palma night, where the menu and marinade change to a special family recipe. The staff was quite attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. My chip were served right away and my glass was always full. The owners are social and engaging as well. The attention to detail and making the meal an experience won't go unnoticed. The bar offers a wide variety of cervesa, including both tap and bottle options, along with a full assortment of spirits and their trademark Flaming Margarita. Plus their Happy Hour runs 2pm-7pm Tues-Thursday with drink prices that are a throwback to the 1980's (yes, $2.50-$4.00. La Familia rocks. About the reviewer: Randy K is a Customer Experience Strategist and has no affiliation with La Familia.

Very disappointed. Wanted to support a local restaurant during these times, but had many of our items missing and what did get delivered left a lot to be desired. We called to let them know we were missing a lot of our order, and the person who answered the phone (Oscar) was adamant he got the order correct and if anything was wrong it was because of the delivery driver...we knew that could not be the case based on how the bags were packed and what was delivered. Highly disappointed on how it was handled. Ended up ordering from a different restaurant to fill our bellies. Don't usually take time to write reviews.

Warm chips, great tasting salsa and fabulous food but service is lacking here. There were about several different people came to our table as soon as we walked in. A different person sat us, another person got our drinks order, another one brought out the chips and salsa but apparently all those cannot take our food order. We were left with drinks, chips and salsa for a good 15 minutes. There were a lot of them just standing around and just waiting to be activated it seems. It was weird. What if we had a show to catch or something in the next 45 minutes and we still haven't gotten anyone to take our orders?? Gladly we weren't in a rush that night. That's my reasoning for only 3 stars. We will try it again and hopefully it's better.

Food was good Missed the previous owners but food is still good . Nachos are great and the margaritas are pretty good just wish the people were friendly though

Really disappointing. Have not been here in a couple years, but we were downtown and the Secretary of the Interior wanted a chili rellenos. As we have enjoyed great ones here in the past we headed over only to find the restaurant had changed hands. The salsa was good, as was the bean soup. I had a cheese and a beef enchilada which along with rice and beans was OK but nothing to write home about. The chili rellenos however was probably the worst ever. The "crust" was a soggy unpalatable mess, the chili flesh was mush (It must surely have been frozen) and with whatever filling it was the most odd and unpleasant tasting chili rellenos we have ever had. I tried to get Madam Secretary to return it, but she is embarrassed to do that. After tasting it I honestly cannot believe she ate the thing. I made the mistake of ordering a "top shelf" marg. If I ever order a marg again in a restaurant or bar somebody just please shoot me. I bet not one in twenty-five restaurant bars make a marg with honest to goodness fresh squeezed lime juice and a quality liquor like Cointreau. How hard is it to fresh squeeze an ounce of lime juice? This "top shelf" was made with a margarita mix. I don't care how good of a tequila you put in a marg in order to advertise it as top shelf, if you're using a margarita mix that tastes like tidy bowl, all you're doing is ruining good tequila. If you use fresh lime juice and a quality liquor like Cointreau (and not DeKuyper, etc) you can use a so so tequila and have a great tasting marg.

Very good! The beans are the best, Service was great, and it has a good atmosphere! Love the flaming margaritas and flaming fajitas!

Decided to try this place on the suggestion of a friend and I was happy with the choice. Their food was good, although a little pricey. I had 2 chicken enchiladas off of their lunch menu and it was almost $9. I think the pricing is based on the area the restaurant is in. I also highly recommend their bean soup, it was excellent and what I expect when I get bean soup in a Mexican restaurant. The only thing I would avoid next time would be the margaritas, they were not very strong and not very cheap. Overall this is a good restaurant, in a nice location and with nice decor.

This is a pretty solid spot for lunch or dinner, and they have some great items. I agree with the other reviewers that the chips and salsa are great here - better than most places in the area. The fajitas, though they are advertised as a specialty, are seriously disappointing. Not much substance, not homemade tortillas (or at least they don't seem that way), and the "flaming" gimmick adds nothing but a few seconds of smoke at your tableside. While we always get service that is decent or better, we never get service that is very friendly or especially great. There have been at least two occasions when there were fewer than three tables of guests, yet we had long waits during which our server was nowhere to be seen. I always get the nachos (since I won't get the fajitas again), and I am always satisfied with them. My co-workers all get different lunch specials, and everyone seems to be generally happy with the food, although no one really raves about anything. While I will most likely visit this spot in the future, because of its ambiance and proximity, I would not seek it out myself. It's solid, but there are so many great places for fajitas in Fort Worth that it's difficult for me to recommend this place even in a top 10.

The bean soup and chips & salsa here are excellent. Something about their salsa that gives it an extra kick! My boyfriend had the steak fajitas which were good. Sizzling and hot! I had the shrimp quesadillas which were awesome. I'm docking one star because even though our waiter was super nice we felt he wasn't as attentive as he could've been. Twice we had to ask for drink refills, but maybe he was just having a off day... It just didn't seem that busy when we went. This isn't our last time here, we will definitely be back!

Not impressed. The food is bland but yet also very salty! Definitely not authentic at all. The service was nice and parking was convenient, valet is also available! The ambiance is loud. It has potential but we will not return. Margaritas are strong!

Solid place. Great atmosphere, warm and inviting. Good food, just the right amount of spice. Friendly staff, I didn't have to ask for anything.

This is a Must, new owners and new items on the menu. You have to try the Redneck Fajitas, they are the best, the only thing bad is when you have to leave.

New owners got the food & atmosphere in a great place. I would suggest the red neck fajitas & beef/chicken fajitas!!! Everything is great but these 2 are my favorite. The bean soup the best I've had anywhere. Also, Friday lunch special Brisket Tacos are great!

3/20/2021 Came in with my family, party of 6, they weren't busy at all but it took 20 min just to get our drinks and that was after my sister went and spoke to I'm assuming a manager. I'm not sure if they're short staffed or what but this is the WORST experience I've ever had. We had to always find someone to get anything. (More chips, silverware, more to drink) if you are short staffed you should let your customers know ahead of time so they know prior to sitting down.

So I went to La Familia for the first time since the new owners took over this little restaurant. As with anything "new" there are some things you like and some things you miss. The place itself seems fresh and new, the food has been tweaked a bit and drinks are okay. I had the combination plate #4: TWO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS (sour cream) And ONE CHICKEN CRISPY TACO (Enchilada topped with sour cream sauce) my buddies had the STEAK & CHICKEN ALA MEXICANA (diced steak and chicken sautéed with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, cilantro, and our ranchero chipotle sauce topped with melted jack cheese.) the RED NECK FAJITAS (Three pork legs full cooked, served with charro beans, rice, pico de gallo, and flour tortillas) and the CHILE RELLENO (Spicy poblano pepper stuffed with monterrey jack cheese, your choice of cheese, chicken or beef, topped with any house sauce served with rice and beans and three tortillas) PLATE. The food was pretty good, the price was comparable to other Mexican restaurants and the staff was polite enough. I guess What I was missing was Al (the previous owner), his personality and ability to make you feel like a part of the family was one of the quirks of the La Familia Restaurant. I'm sure the restaurant will do well, like I said the good was good, the atmosphere was nice and the staff was polite enough....it's just lacking that special "flavor" that make La Familia stand apart all these years. The NEW La Familia Mexican Restaurant receives a solid three star rating. A confident rating with the hope they find/create that "special something" that makes them Stand Out in a city filled with Tex-Mex choices. Happy Eating Y'all!

If you're looking for Mexican food in the area, don't bother coming here. For one, the food is way overpriced, a cheese quesadilla literally costs $14 which is such a simple dish. I can literally go to chuys or any other Mexican restaurant and get them for less than $10. Secondly, if you ask for salsa verde they will charge you $2.25 for it which is stupid. Thirdly, it took over 40 min for our food to get to us and the food wasn't even hot it was just room temperature. Fourth of all, the food wasn't even anything special it was extremely bland. The refried beans have no flavor at all. This was one of the worst Mexican restaurants I have been to in a very long time. So don't come here. The only thing that was good about this restaurant was the service, our waiter was very friendly and attentive.

I decided to eat here on my lunch break. I ordered the beef taco and chicken sour cream enchilada. It was really good!! Fast service and great food!! I would definitely recommend this location.