Joe T. Garcia’s has been a Fort Worth institution since 1935. The family-owned Mexican restaurant has become an iconic eatery in Cowtown while serving only two dishes at dinner, thanks in very large part to delivering one of the very best outdoor dining experiences in the state of Texas. In this episode of ‘Stories with Soul,’ we caught up with the two oldest Lancarte brothers, Lanny and Joe, to discuss Joe T’s remarkable evolution from a tiny six-table diner, to a sprawling, nationally renowned venue that can accommodate over 1,300 guests simultaneously. From the restaurant's humble beginnings, with Jessie (known affectionately as Mamasuez), Joe T., and their youngest daughter, Hope, leading the way, to its rise to prominence under the leadership of Hope’s children, Jamey and the guys covered it all.
What is Stories with Soul?
There’s a story behind every great business. We started the podcast, Stories with Soul, to dive into the wins, lessons, and secrets behind the success of heavy hitting leaders, entrepreneurs, and artists in our community. Join host Jamey Ice and co-host Jimmy Williams every other Tuesday to unpack another great story behind Fort Worth’s favorite brands. Brought to you by 6th Ave Storytelling.