House Favorites

The Tex-Mex plates our regulars order by name.

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Top Shelf Guacamole

Top Shelf Guacamole

Avocado, pico, red onion and cilantro, served with warm chips.

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Beef Fajita Nachos

Beef Fajita Nachos

Crisp chips under melted cheese, beef fajita, guacamole and jalapenos.

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Mama's Favorite Enchilada Dinner

Mama's Favorite Enchilada Dinner

Enchiladas under chili gravy and cheddar, with rice and refried beans.

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Mix Grill

Mix Grill

Sizzling beef and chicken fajita with grilled shrimp, rice and beans.

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Brownie Skillet

Brownie Skillet

A warm brownie on a sizzling skillet under a scoop of ice cream.

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Our Story

Our Story

Our restaurants reflect nearly ninety years of changing tastes and styles and our guests' preferences. We have taken care to preserve the heritage while updating the decor and adding exciting new tastes to our menu.

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Order Tex-Mex To Go

Order Tex-Mex To Go

Pickup, curbside or delivery from our Richland Hills kitchen on Baker Blvd. Order online and your favorites are ready when you are.

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What Our Guests Say

Recent reviews from our Richland Hills tables.

Joh

Joh

My boyfriend and I have been coming to this El Chico location for years, and it holds a lot of nostalgia for him. He has fond memories of going with his uncle and dad when he was younger, and every visit still carries that same comforting, familiar feeling. The food is cost-effective and consistently satisfying. ... Especially the chile con carne enchiladas, which are always a standout. I usually like to mix things up and often go for one of the combination plates, which never disappoint. On our most recent visit, I ordered the enchiladas with a chile relleno, and it was excellent. The cheese had the perfect pull, the chile was just the right level of heat, and everything came together exactly how you want a classic comfort dish to taste. Beyond the food, the atmosphere feels like stepping into a piece of Dallas history, and that’s part of what keeps us coming back. It’s a reliable spot for good food, fair prices, and a dose of nostalgia especially if you grew up coming here or appreciate classic Tex-Mex.

Penny

Penny

The food was very good! The service was good as well. Went for my birthday and got the brownie served in a hot plate. The server, Henry, poured butter on the plate and it was a really good presentation and decadent (and rich!) A very nice birthday dinner! Thank you Henry!

Frequently Asked Questions

What dishes are you best known for?

El Chico Cafe is best known for its Tex-Mex plates: enchiladas under chile con carne, sizzling fajitas, a classic chile relleno, house margaritas and a brownie skillet for dessert.

What type of cuisine do you serve?

We serve Tex-Mex — the Mexican food the Cuellar family has been cooking since 1940. The menu runs from combination plates and comfort food to vegetarian options.

What services do you offer?

You can dine in at 7621 Baker Blvd, or order curbside pickup or delivery. For events we offer full-service catering and drop-off catering.

What areas do you serve?

Our dining room is at 7621 Baker Blvd in Richland Hills, and we serve guests from Haltom City, Watauga and across the Fort Worth area.

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Dine in, pick up, or have it delivered.

Map of El Chico Cafe - 7621 Baker Blvd, Richland Hills, TX, 76118, US
A table set with sizzling fajitas, rice, pico, warm tortillas and a margarita

Catering

Tex-Mex That Travels

Catering from the same kitchen and the same recipes. Tell us the date and we will take it from there.

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