Mi Cocinita

Have been there several times and can’t get enough. Staff is ALWAYS super friendly and the food was out quick. Food is always made fresh with Virgie at the helm in the kitchen. The enchiladas I had didn’t have the usual chili con carne but more of a mole sauce. It was awesome! Looking forward to next time.

I went for the first time this week and have craved more every day since. Such a wonderful small family establishment with delicious food. It’s like going to a long-​time friend’s grandmother’s house for dinner. I tried the Betty’s Plate and everything was perfect! I can’t wait to go back and try the Sampler so I can try the sour cream chicken enchiladas!

We just tried this place for the first time yesterday. It was very, very good. Cheese enchiladas with chili con carne was excellent, second only to El Fenix in my opinion. The beef enchilada was terrific and their little beef tacos are in shell bowls as opposed to the traditional taco shell. Everything that we tried was extremely fresh. We got there about 12:30 and they were out of chicken dishes, but we very much enjoyed everything we tried with the exception of the chips — they were fresh but extremely salty. My wife likes salted chips but these were too much even for her. The oversalted chips are the only thing keeping this from being a 5. All of the service is fast and super-​friendly. Also, they have great homemade Arnold Palmers if you like those. We will definitely be back and try to make it earlier to try the chicken enchiladas.
Note: At one time they took credit cards, but at this time they are cash only.

If you’re looking for an amazing homemade meal from the sweetest people, then you’ve found the right place. It’s hidden in a residential neighborhood in a garage, but once you find it, it’s amazing. I had the sampler plate, and would have taken a picture, but I ate it too fast and forgot. The business is family owned and they take great pride in their work and product. I’ll definitely be going back and bringing friends and business associates! Just remember that they are only open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:30 — 3:30 and it’s CASH ONLY! BYOB as well…

Co-​worker told me about this great little house/​restaurant nestled in few blocks from 35W south of the Berry exit. We waited for a nice enough day to eat there on their patio. Unfortunately the patio was closed, but enjoyed the indoor dining area of 8 tables. Met Virggie who talked me into daily special of Chicken and Rice. Excellent choice and great service. Good chips and salsa too.
A couple of notes: Street parking in a neighborhood, enter by walking past house and towards garage via driveway, go to back to order at counter, seat yourself and they deliver to table, and finally it is a cash only!

After leaving a funeral on that side of town, I had a seriously hankering for some good mexican food. Boy, did this place ever fit the bill. I can’t believe I have never dined here. It has been operating since the early sixties. I could not find it at first due to the fact it was behind a house in a residential area. It was a cozy little place that totally floored me. I had a sampler. The cheese enchilada was one of the best on the planet as well as the chicken sour cream enchiladas. Bean and rice good as well. Quacamole was tasty. I sat by the kitchen and got hear some good kitchen banter which I always enjoy. It gives a place character. I left fat and happy. Good outside dining. Cash only. BYOB if you want a libation. Open from 10:30 A.M. to 2:30 A.M. I will go out of my way to go back.

After reading the reviews for this place I had high hopes but was disappointed. The service was fine and the staff was very very friendly and the little converted garage was cute but the food was not that great at all. The beans honestly tasted like they came from a can and the rice was mush. However the salsa was delicious. When we went I ordered tacos and my boyfriend ordered a sampler and they brought my food out the second we sat down and I waited for almost 15 minutes before his came out and my food was cold by then because of course I was waiting for his food. The cook later came out and apologized because her oven stopped working. Was good but not great. I may go back but it won’t be soon.

This is the best Mexican restaurant in Fort Worth. The staff treats you like family. I would go here everyday if it was open everyday.

Well sh… oot I had just typed a glowing review, and my computer ate it. (razzle frazzle)
The upshot of it is this: You HAVE to try this place. I’d give the food SIX stars if I could.
The owners made us feel like old family friends. The converted garage is super cute (busy Tex-​Mex joint décor). The handmade tamale was pretty close to perfection. Both of us liked the delicious but quirky beef taco. The enchiladas were made to order and not pulled out of a steam pan.
Very reasonably priced. $ 5.95 — $ 10.95 Limited hours Wed., Thurs., Friday 10:30 — 2:30 Cash only.

Amazing! I am a TCU student and was moving in for my sophomore and we saw it on Unilocal and thought, «why not?!». We walked right in to the sweetest service. It wasn’t expensive and BYOB. It was the BEST Mexican food I have had. The service was great! The food was out within 5 minutes and the amount of food we were served could keep me happy for a week. It is interesting driving up to Mi Cocinita because it is pretty much in a garage. But my dad and I loved it and couldn’t stop talking about our hole in the wall find.

Oh my, oh my. Have you been here yet? WHY are you still sitting here reading, then? Oh, maybe it is M, Tu, Sa, or Su when they are closed. Fine, you are forgiven.
I really do not know where to start with this review. It was a fantastic experience all around. We walked in on a Friday around 115 to a dimly lit enclosed carport with pretty good AC and several tables eating their lunch. The divine smell was evident as we walked up the driveway. We weren’t sure where to sit and, luckily, another table directed us around a corner to a counter where we could order.
The lady behind the counter was the owner, and Betty’s granddaughter (I think, maybe her great-​granddaughter). She was very nice and chatted about how we found Mi Cocinita and the menu. We ordered a sampler plate (chicken sour cream enchilada, cheese enchilada, crispy beef taco, rice & beans) and a Betty’s plate (Beef enchilada, cheese enchilada, guacamole tostada, beef taco, rice and beans). Good news! They NOW TAKE CREDIT CARDS!
The owner brought out a plate of delicious tamales to thank us for trying out their little restaurant. The chips and salsa were made in house and were fabulous. The guacamole (according to hubs) was some of the best he’d ever had and the beef tacos were perfectly seasoned and and delicious.
The enchiladas (all three kinds!) were very, very good. Hubs thought the sour cream sauce was a bit overpowering, but I really liked it. The rice and beans were also excellent, they tasted just like they should.
If you can work lunch on a We, Th or Fr into your schedule you should make it a point to head out here!

Good service. Great food! Love it!

Best mexican food.
Virgie makes the best mexican food around period. I’ve been coming to this place literally since I was born. Whenever I bring people here who have never been, Virgie and Audrina tell stories how they remember me as a baby. This place us located in a neighborhood off 35 and ripy. Don’t be scared when you go through the neighborhood and don’t worry about not being able to find it. Take 35 then west on Ripy and right on Bryan. They are also only opened Wed-​Fri 10 – 3.
As far as food goes, the tacos are a must. Little different than most tacos but they are amazing. Carne asada is a must as well. The enchiladas are rediculous and they make their salsa fresh everyday (ask for some green salsa if you like a little extra kick). My suggestion for first timers is the Jacks special. It comes with enchiladas, rice and beans, a crispy taco, and a carne asada soft taco. Meals like this make me miss being a carnivore but for those who aren’t, the cheese enchilada plate and the bean tostada plate are perfect. Also, they are famous for their tamales.
If you haven’t been here, then you haven’t experienced mexican food in Fort Worth. This place has been around for 50 years and lets hope its around for 50 more!
Also try Audrina’s husband’s queso he’s been tinkering with. Its worth it!
CASH ONLY!

Love this place! Went for Sunday brunch before the church crowd. This is like going to grandma’s house! Adorable little place with small patio, amazingly fresh food, great service, fun people and BYOB! We took a small bloody mary kit and had drinks with brunch.
Open since the 1960’s, tucked behind a house in the Near Southside of Fort Worth, we will definitely be back.
Cash Only.

Absolutely the best enchiladas in FW! Cash only and open only Wed, Thurs, Fri 11 – 3. Definitely a dive with great atmosphere and excellent food