Amber Murphy

If you have ever watched a dining room hit capacity before sunset, you know the thrill and heartbreak of Texas hot spots that sell out fast. These places draw lines for good reason, serving plates that feel worth the wait and then some. Consider this your heads up to arrive early, order decisively, and savor …

If you have ever wondered why a Tex-Mex icon stays packed decade after decade, Joe T. Garcia’s in Fort Worth is your answer. The garden patio feels like a secret hacienda, and the line out front moves with purpose and promise. You come for fajitas and margaritas, but you stay for the ritual of it …