Fred's Texas Cafe - Western Center Menu (2025 Update)

Introducing the menu at Fred's Texas Cafe - Western Center is an exciting culinary journey that encapsulates the essence of Texan comfort food. Nestled in Fort Worth, this lively cafe is renowned for its exceptional offerings, particularly the renowned chicken fried steak, which has garnered rave reviews for its generous portions and delectable flavors.

  • Burgers: Dive into their colossal burgers, such as the Chili Verde Burger, highlighted during Fort Worth’s burger week for its irresistible taste.
  • Chili: Indulge in the hearty Texas Red Chili made from in-house ground brisket, a true fan favorite.
  • Unique Dishes: The Zaragoza, featuring Dr. Pepper candied bacon, Oaxaca cheese, and jalapenos, is a must-try, delivering a symphony of flavors.

Fred's menu blends excitement with comfort, ensuring you'll leave satisfied and eager to return.

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Calf Fries (12)

Sourdough battered, crispy fried, spicy red sauce or chipotle gravy on the side

US$16.00

Calf Fries (6)

Sourdough battered, crispy fried, spicy red sauce or chipotle gravy on the side

US$10.00

Candied Bacon

6 strips of bacon candied in brown sugar, Dr Pepper syrup and spicy guajillo

US$12.00

Texas Red Chili Cheese Fries

Texas Red Chili, melted cheddar cheese and grilled jalapenos

US$11.00

Fried Green Tomatoes

Crispy, seasoned corn meal battered green tomato slices stacked with pimiento cheese and garnished with pico de gallo, sriracha remoulade and hot honey

US$15.00

Bottle Caps

Fresh-sliced jalapenos, dunked in our sourdough batter and fried up crisp and golden. Served with creamy ranch to cool the fire and spicy ranch—if you can handle it!

US$9.00

Fried Pickles

Sour dough battered pickle slices, and spicy ranch for dipping. Plenty to share.

US$9.00

Loaded Fries

Melted mixed cheese, crispy bacon, grilled onions jalapenos and ranch on the side

US$11.00

Loaded Queso & Chips

House made chips and queso blanco with taco meat, guacamole, pico de de gallo, Mexican crema and cilantro

US$14.00

Nachos

Queso blanco, melted mixed cheeses, taco beef, guac, pico de gallo, grilled jalapenos and Mexican crema

US$16.00

Onion Rings

Cut thick and hand battered in sourdough, served with spicy ranch

US$9.50

Queso Fries

Queso blanco, crspy bacon, grilled jalapenos, guacamole, pico de gallo, ranch on the side

US$11.00

Sliders

Mustard, ketchup, cheese, onions and pickles

US$15.00

Hat

US$26.00

Fred's Long-Sleeved Navy

US$32.00

Fred's Shrt-Slv Denim

US$30.00

Fred's Short-Sleeved Red

US$30.00

Merchandise

Chili

Green Chili Lamb Stew

Australian lamb, green chiles, potatoes, carrots topped with tortilla strips and served with fried tortillas

Texas Red Chili

In-house ground brisket chili with cheddar cheese, onions, jalapenos and Fritos served on the side

Chicken Salad

Fresh mixed greens with tomato, black beans, roasted corn, red onion, mixed cheese, boiled egg and your choice of grilled, blackened or fried chicken

US$17.00

House Side Salad

Tomatoes, mixed cheeses and onion

US$5.00

The Salad Burger

A Fredburger on iceberg and leaf lettuce, tomatoes, onions and mixed cheeses

US$14.00

Salads

Burgers

Bacon Blue Cheeseburger

Crispy bacon, grilled onions, melted blue cheese crumbles, pickles, lettuce, tomato and mayo

US$17.00

Bacon Cheddar Chili Burger

Texas Red Brisket Chili, diced bacon, cheddar cheese, onions and mustard

US$18.00

Bacon Mushroom Burger

Bacon, sauteed portobello mushrooms, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato and mustard

US$18.00

Badlands BBQ Burger

Badlands BBQ sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, pickles, onion and mustard

US$17.00

BOLO Burger

Angus beef patty, American cheese, a mound of crispy onion strings, smoked bologna, mustard and mayo

US$17.00

Diablo Burger

Chipotle peppers in brown butter, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato and mustard

US$17.50

Double H Burger

American and Swiss cheese, over easy egg, bacon, grilled onions, lettuce and tomato

US$17.50

Smash Mac

Two smash patties stacked high and dripping with special sauce, melty American cheese, crisp lettuce, pickles, and onions—all on a toasted sesame seed bun. Big flavor, big bite, no regrets!

US$16.00

The Original Fred Burger

Pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion and mustard

US$14.00

Fred Melt

Grilled onions and American cheese on buttery grilled Texas toast

US$14.00

Guajillo Burger

Caramelized onions, Dr Pepper guajillo candied bacon, pepper jack cheese and spicy brown mustard

US$17.00

Outlaw Burger

Pepper jack stuffed poblano pepper, lettuce, tomato, guac and pico de gallo

US$17.00

Burg-Echilada Mod

US$17.00

Portobello Veggie Burger

A whole sauteed portobello mushroom cap, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion and mustard

US$14.00

Queso Burger

Mixed cheeses, queso blanco, tortilla strips, guac, fried jalapenos, an onion ring, cilantro and Mexican crema

US$18.00

Serrano Burger

Serranos peppers in the patty, grilled serranos on top, grilled onions, Oaxaca cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato and lime mayo

US$17.00

Sticky Burger

Loads of bacon, bacon-infused peanut butter, house made jalapeno jam and American cheese

US$17.00

The Big Easy

Blackened Angus patty, blackened bacon, pepper jack cheese, Cajun remoulade, lettuce and tomato garnished with fresh jalapeno and purple onion

US$17.00

The Big Fred

3/4 lb. patty with pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion and mustard

US$18.00

Spicy Todo Jalapeno Burger

Battered and fried jalapenos, crispy bacon, jalapeno cream cheese and homemade jalapeno jam on a cheddar jalapeno bun

US$18.00

Whistle Stop

Creamy pimiento cheese, a crispy fried green tomato, romaine lettuce, fresh pico de gallo and sriracha remoulade

US$17.00

Zaragoza Burger

Dr Pepper candied bacon, candied jalapenos, Oaxaca cheese, red onion, pico de gallo and lime mayo

US$18.00

B.L.T.

Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo on buttery grilled Texas toast

US$14.00

BOLO Sandwich

Smoked bologna served in Fred’s Badlands BBQ sauce, mayo, lettuce, tomato, American cheese and crispy bacon on buttery grilled Texas toast

US$16.00

Chicken Club Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast with bacon, lettuce, tomato, portobello mushrooms, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, guac and mayo on buttery Texas toast

US$17.00

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich

Seasoned fried steak with lettuce, tomatoes and mayo

US$16.00

Egg Sandwich

Bacon, egg, American cheese on buttery grilled Texas toast.

US$15.00

Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

Crispy sourdough battered chicken breast tossed in a honey sriracha glaze and topped with house made coleslaw

US$16.00

Sandwiches

Texas

Chicken Fried Steak Outlaw

Fried steak and white gravy with a pepper jack cheese stuffed poblano pepper, guac, and pico de gallo. Steaks include mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day and a side salad.

US$19.00

Chicken Fried Steak Queso

Queso blanco on a sourdough battered fried steak with guac and pico de gallo. Steaks include mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day and a side salad.

US$18.00

Chicken Fried Steak Texican

Texas Red Chili with melted cheddar cheese on a sourdough battered fried steak. Steaks include mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day and a side salad.

US$19.00

Chicken Fried Steak Traditional

Sourdough battered fried steak with white gravy. Steaks include mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day and a side salad.

US$18.00

Chicken Fried Chicken

A tender butterflied chicken breast cooked just like the steak that's fried like chicken.

US$18.00

Steak Fingers

Four giant, sourdough-battered steak fingers fried to perfection, served with a Texas-sized helping of fries and a side of creamy white gravy for dippin’ or drownin’.

US$16.00

Chicken Tenders - Hot Honey

Crispy, sourdough battered chicken tenders coated in our famous hot honey sauce that balances just the right amount of sweet and heat. Perfect for dipping or just devouring, these tenders bring the bold flavor of our Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich to bite-sized pieces that pack a punch.

US$16.00

Chicken Tenders

Five sourdough battered tenders with white gravy and hand cut fries.

US$16.00

Grilled Chicken Tacos

Juicy grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, and mixed cheese, all wrapped up in three warm flour tortillas. Served with guacamole, salsa, and Mexican crema on the side

US$16.00

Beef Tacos (3)

House made taco beef, lettuce, tomato, onion and mixed cheese on three flour tortillas, served with guac, salsa and Mexican crema on the side

US$16.00

Chicken Quesadilla

Grilled flour tortillas stuffed with melted mixed cheese, grilled chicken and grilled onions served with guacamole, salsa and Mexican crema on the side

US$17.00

Veggie Quesadilla

Flour tortillas stuffed with melted pepper jack cheese, black beans, roasted corn, portabello mushrooms and grilled onions, served with guac, salsa and Mexican crema on the side

US$17.00

Perfect Banana Pudding

A monster helping of our homemade banana pudding

US$10.00

Peach Cobbler

US$10.00

Kids- Cheese Quesadilla

US$10.00

Kids- Chicken Quesadilla

US$12.00

Kids- Chicken Tenders

US$10.00

Kids- Corn Dog

US$10.00

Kids- Grilled Cheese

US$10.00

Kids- Little Burgers

US$10.00

Kids Menu

Beverages

Big Red Berry Float

Texas’ own Big Red and two big scoops of ice cream with strawberries and blackberries piled on top.

US$8.00

Kid Float

16 oz Choose Root Beer, Dr Pepper, Big Red, Coke, Sprite, diet Coke or Fruit Punch

US$4.00

Coffee

US$3.00

Elvis P Float

Yep. Peanut butter and banana root beer float.

US$8.00

Big Float

16 oz Choose Root Beer, Dr Pepper, Big Red, Coke, Sprite, diet Coke or Fruit Punch

US$7.00

Texas X Float

Dr Pepper with big scoops of ice cream topped with two slices of bacon candied in Dr Pepper syrup, brown sugar and guajillo spice.

US$9.00

Big Red

US$3.00

Coke

US$3.00

Diet Coke

US$3.00

Dr. Pepper

US$3.00

Iced Tea

US$3.00

Lemonade

US$3.00

Red Bull

US$5.00

Topo Chico

US$3.25

Root Beer

US$3.00

Sprite

US$3.00

Beef Patty

US$5.00

Side Of Queso

US$2.00

Side Of Gravy

US$1.25

Avocado (1/2 Sliced)

US$2.00

Bacon

US$2.00

Ala Carte

Buckboard

Bottle Caps

Fresh-sliced jalapenos, dunked in our sourdough batter and fried up crisp and golden. Served with creamy ranch to cool the fire and spicy ranch—if you can handle it!

US$9.00

Chicken Big Easy

Big flavor, straight from the bayou! Blackened chicken breast, blackened bacon, a mound of melty pepper jack cheese, Cajun remoulade, lettuce and tomato. Garnished with fresh diced jalapeno and purple onion.

US$17.00

Chicken Fried Chicken

A tender butterflied chicken breast cooked just like the steak that's fried like chicken.

US$18.00

Chicken Tenders - Hot Honey

Crispy, sourdough battered chicken tenders coated in our famous hot honey sauce that balances just the right amount of sweet and heat. Perfect for dipping or just devouring, these tenders bring the bold flavor of our Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich to bite-sized pieces that pack a punch.

US$16.00

Peach Cobbler

US$10.00

Grilled Chicken Tacos

Juicy grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, and mixed cheese, all wrapped up in three warm flour tortillas. Served with guacamole, salsa, and Mexican crema on the side

US$16.00

Steak Fingers

Four giant, sourdough-battered steak fingers fried to perfection, served with a Texas-sized helping of fries and a side of creamy white gravy for dippin’ or drownin’.

US$16.00

Smash Mac

Two smash patties stacked high and dripping with special sauce, melty American cheese, crisp lettuce, pickles, and onions—all on a toasted sesame seed bun. Big flavor, big bite, no regrets!

US$16.00