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Taco Diner is a Tex-Mex restaurant chain in Dallas/Fort Worth. For those of you who are familiar with Mi Cocina, another Ft. Worth restaurant chain, Taco Diner is owned by the same people. It is a more laid-back version of Mi Cocina. While Mi Cocina is a Friday night date night kind of place, Taco Diner is a Saturday lunch with the family type restaurant. I like Mi Cocina, but I prefer Taco Diner. It is a great place to go if you are looking for a Tex-Mex place to please the whole family.
Location
There are actually several locations of Taco Diner. In Fort Worth, you will find them in Sundance Square and the new Waterside neighborhood, just off of Bryant Irvin. There are seven other locations around the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Both of the Fort Worth locations are pretty convenient. The Sundance Square location is in a prime spot right on the Plaza. If you drive down Bryant Irvin between I-20 and I-30, you will see this the Waterside district which is anchored by REI and Whole Foods. Once you are in the parking lot, you will easily see Taco Diner on the corner.
Food
Taco Diner offers a whole list of regular and street tacos, including brisket, chicken, shrimp, and steak. They also have quesadillas, soups, salads, enchiladas, fajitas, and hamburgers. Their kids’ menu includes a taquito, quesadilla, taco, or hamburger. The rice and corn cakes are the exact same as Mi Cocina. We have eaten several different items here. And everything we have tasted has been delicious. Personally, I prefer the food at Taco Diner to Mi Cocina. It feels fresher, brighter, and less greasy to me. The food is simple, straightforward, and tastes really good. The Americano tacos are my favorite item on the menu. For a complete look at the menu, check it out here.
Decor
We have only visited the Waterside location. However, I suspect that the decor at Sundance Square is not much different than Waterside. It is bright, light, and airy inside. The color scheme is white and green. There are lots of windows to let in natural light. You will see large semi-circular shaped booths along one wall. Along the opposite wall, there is a long bench seat that runs the length of the restaurant with multiple tables. Chairs provide the seating for the other side of these tables. In the back of the restaurant, you will find a small bar with seating at the bar or high top tables.
The decor is a modern version of a classic diner style. It is beautiful and comfortable all at the same time. We have eaten here multiple times with our son. He feels as comfortable here as we do. I would not hesitate to eat here with children. It is a very family-friendly place.
Cost
The prices here are pretty reasonable. And, there is a range of prices on the menu to accommodate your budget. For our family of three, we can eat here for $25-35 dollars, which includes tax and tip. This is an affordable place that is a huge step above fast food. It’s nice to be able to have a place to go for a nice meal without breaking the bank. I can always appreciate this! The fact that this is an affordable restaurant makes it a no-brainer when you are on a family trip.
Conclusion
Taco Diner is a local chain of restaurants with locations throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. You will find two locations in Fort Worth. This is a lighter, more relaxed, and more family-friendly version of Mi Cocina, another local chain. I actually prefer Taco Diner’s laid-back style. The food is simple and delicious. The atmosphere is bright and casual. This is the perfect place for a nice weekend lunch with the family or if you have friends in town.
Taco Diner is also an excellent choice to eat if you are in Ft. Worth for a family trip and looking for some good Tex-Mex food. Not only is it delicious, but it is also affordable! The Sundance Square location is perfect for tourists because it sits right in the heart of Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth. Give it a try and come back and let me know what you think. I hope this review of leads you to eat at this wonderful restaurant on your next visit to Ft. Worth. For more to do in Ft. Worth, see our review of the zoo, experiencing Ft. Worth with kids, and the best places to eat with kids, Happy travels!
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