Pocho’s Mexican Grill opened in late September 2026 in Fort Worth’s Riverside neighborhood. During a Tuesday lunch hour in November, customers nearly queued to the door, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.
At 730 N. Sylvania Ave., the restaurant is the first for Fort Worth native Josh Duran, who started the business with his family, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Customers order at an assembly line and can choose ingredients for tacos, burritos and bowls; the paper compared the format with Chipotle.
The Star-Telegram reported that burritos and bowls cost $13 to $15, while standard tacos are $3 to $4. The report also described the portions as large enough to share and noted that the kitchen makes corn tortillas from scratch; they measure about four to five inches wide.
Build a Meal: Proteins, Sides and Toppings
The reported menu offers skirt steak, chicken and braised pork carnitas, with Mexican or white rice and black or pinto beans. Customers can add toppings such as pickled red onions, grilled fajita vegetables, cilantro, lettuce, cheese and corn, as well as queso, guacamole, sour cream and salsas, according to the Star-Telegram.
Rib-eye tacos are a weekend option: the Star-Telegram reported they are served Fridays and Saturdays for $7.99 each.
Ordering and Hours
For now, customers must order at the restaurant, whether they plan to eat there or take their food to go. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that Pocho’s does not offer order-ahead pickup or delivery. It is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and closed Sundays.
North Sylvania and the Takeout Picture
A Fort Worth zoning staff report dated Feb. 10, 2026, described North Sylvania Avenue as a commercial corridor serving several adjacent neighborhoods. The report concerned a different property, at 1020–1030 N. Sylvania Ave., not Pocho’s, according to the City of Fort Worth. Nationally, 47% of adults pick up takeout from restaurants, coffee shops, snack places or delis at least once a week, the National Restaurant Association’s 2025 Off-Premises Restaurant Trends report says. That figure does not measure online ordering, interest in customizable meals or the habits of Pocho’s customers. Separately, CNBC, citing Technomic research, reported that consumers were more focused on price, while fast-casual chains such as Chipotle and Cava emphasized quality rather than discounting; that is industry context, not evidence about Pocho’s prices or customers, according to CNBC.
