In the mood for casual Mexican fare? Three chain restaurants have opened new outposts in Fort Worth. Here's a rundown of the newest places to consider the next time you're in the mood for tacos, quesadillas, chicken mole and more.
Pollo Regio
951 N. Beach St., Fossil Park
Pollo Regio is a Mexican eatery that offers mesquite-grilled chicken and more. It's a Texas chain with most of its locations in the Metroplex.
On the menu, offerings include a whole chicken, chicken soup, the Monterrey platter (seasoned chicken breast with cheese and pico de gallo on top, served with rice, beans and side salad), chicken mole, quesadillas, burritos and more. (See the menu here.)
Pollo Regio has one review on Yelp thus far.
Yelper Eric W. wrote, "The chicken has been hit or miss (mostly hit), but, on occasion, I did end up with a slightly dry bird. The flavor is still great, but when you know what a fresh, juicy chicken can be, to get even a slightly dry one is a bit of a bummer."
Pollo Regio is open from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 10 a.m.–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
QDOBA Mexican Eats
8924 Tehama Ridge Parkway, Presidio Junction
QDOBA Mexican Eats is a fast-casual chain that features burritos, tacos, quesadillas, salads and bowls.
After you pick your protein (including barbacoa, carnitas and chicken), you can fill your burrito/taco/etc. with as many toppings as you'd like for no additional cost. These toppings include beans, rice, queso, guacamole, sour cream and more.
With a four-star rating out of 25 reviews on Yelp, QDOBA Mexican Eats has been getting positive attention.
Brandon T., who reviewed it on June 12, said, "Great new place! If you like Freebirds or Chipotle, it's the same type of thing only better and the prices are awesome! New favorite burrito spot! Staff was friendly and the place is super clean!"
Roni F. noted, "Loved it! The nachos were delicious and the free guacamole was a nice big scoop."
QDOBA Mexican Eats is open from 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
Bartaco
1701 River Run, Suite 181, West Cliff
Nationwide chain Bartaco has opened its first casual eatery in Texas. Tacos include the chicken pastor (achiote-marinated seared chicken, grilled pineapple and Tajin), the glazed pork belly with spicy arbol chili sauce and the Baja fish (spicy tempura-battered cod with chipotle slaw). You can also score ceviche, pork tamales, a duck quesadilla and more. (See the full menu here.)
Bartaco currently holds four stars out of 56 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Linda N. wrote, "Holy cow, thank goodness Fort Worth has this new addition. This place is a one of a kind. ... The roasted duck taco was my number one favorite, along with the crispy shrimp and the glazed pork belly."
Debra A. added, "Lovely experience and great food. We ordered like the whole menu. Everything was excellent, the margarita was not that awesome, but the food is just divine."
Bartaco Westbend is open from 11 a.m.–midnight daily.
