La Familia Mexican Restaurant

About the Business

Specialties

With a name that's rooted in heritage, we're honored to be serving Fort Worth with authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. Over the years, we've made a name for ourselves with dishes that are flaming with flavor -- literally. Known for our old-school fajitas and flaming margaritas, we don't take cooking lightly here. We pour our heart and soul into every dish and drink to ensure each is fresh and flavorful. We're the kind of restaurant that treats customers like family. Here, you'll never feel rushed or unwelcomed. Joining us for lunch, happy hour, or dinner, you'll always feel like a part of the La Familia community.

History

Established in 2016.

Gilbert Pedroza purchased La Familia towards the end of 2016 to return to his love for the restaurant life. He co-owned La Palma in Fort Worth TX along with his mother until 1995 and was given the opportunity to purchase La Familia which he jumped at the chance. Together with his family and friends he has been bringing the touch of his cooking skills back to Fort Worth.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Gilbert P.

Business Owner

Gil and his mother were the owners of the family owned restaurant La Palma located in Fort Worth from 1980 to 1995 located in the Stockyard area. He got into the distribution of chips and tortillas in 1992 and decided to close the restaurant to pursue his distribution company full time, Gil's Distribution which he still owns today. He always missed the restaurant life and had the opportunity to purchase La Familia in 2016 and jumped at the chance to go back to the restaurant business. With his wife Juanita and one of his sisters running the restaurant, he enjoys going in on the weekends and cooking meals for his customers to enjoy.