EATS 2013

El Terreno Mexican Restaurant
1714 Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, 817-861-8991
elterrenomexicanrestaurant.com
El Terreno Mexican Restaurant is a family owned and
operated authentic Mexican restaurant located just
minutes away from Cowboy and Ranger Stadiums, Six
Flags and Hurricane Harbor. They offer breakfast, lunch
and dinner with nachos, enchiladas, and breakfast
tacos as the biggest crowd favorites. El Terreno has a
casual family atmosphere, with take out orders and a
drive-thru window available. El Terreno is BYOB.
Esparza’s
124 E Worth St, Grapevine, 817-481-4668
esparzastexas.com
Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano is a well-known
and long loved tradition that is a popular part of the
downtown Grapevine experience. Just a short walk off
of Main Street on East Worth Street, the restaurant
occupies a late 1800’s renovated house inside the
historic district. Well known for its atmosphere, Tex Mex
dishes, margaritas and local scene, Esparza’s has been
offering a little something for everyone since 1985.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Mulitple Locations throughout Tarrant County
fuzzystacoshop.com
After revamping the original store on Berry Street and
crafting the perfect combination of tacos, drinks and
success, they set out to share it with everyone. Laced
with feta and Fuzzy’s sauce, the baja style tacos quickly
led to unstoppable addictions and cult-like fans. And as
some of those fans moved away to Fuzzy’s-less towns,
they demanded more locations, and Fuzzy’s obliged.
Habaneros Grill & Cantina
140 E Exchange Av, Ste 301, Stockyards,
817-566-0917 | habanerosgc.com
Habaneros is a local favorite for Mexican food and
a great place to enjoy a cold drink. Locally owned
and operated, Habaneros is located in the heart
of downtown Fort Worth Stockyards with plenty of
off-street parking. Enjoy an authentic, traditional
Mexican lunch or dinner on the patio or in their
family friendly main dining room.
Hot Damn! Tamales
713 W Magnolia Av, FW 817-926-9909
hotdamntamales.com
Hot Damn! Tamales is a Fort Worth based tamale
company specializing in made-from-scratch tamales
with authenticity, flavor and style that’s unbeatable.
They are now serving a full lunch menu including burrito
bowls, salads, sandwiches, tapas, tacos, enchiladas,
fajitas, desserts and much more. Hot Damn serves up
a delicious brunch every weekend with live music on
Sundays. Be sure to check on their menu online.
Los Asadero
1535 N Main St, FW, 817-626-3399
Los Asader Mexican Steakhouse (formerly El Asadero)
is a family owned and operated restaurant in their
30th year of business located just north of downtown
Fort Worth. The Villarreal Family cooking style comes
from northern Mexico and their specialties include
mouth-watering steaks, sizzling fajitas, enchilada
plates, and fresh seafood. Discover Mexican food the
way it was meant to be, you owe it to your taste buds.
Los Paisanos
1446 N Main St, FW, 817-625-TACO
facebook.com/Lospaisanos
If you’re looking for great Mex-Mex food, make sure
you stop by Los Paisanos for the famous $1 streetstyle
tacos with choice of beef, chicken, slow-roasted
pork, or lengua (cow tongue). The Fort Worth Weekly
also named Los Paisanos Best Menudo in the 2013
Best Of issue. Now serving beer and wine.
Mambo’s
1010 Houston St, Park Central Hotel, FW,
817-336-3124
mambosfortworth.com
Mambo’s is a downtown favorite famous tacos,
tapas, fajitas and incredible margaritas that will keep
you going back for more. Serving lunch and dinner
and now offering daily Tex-Mex specials. Live music
four nights a week with no cover and patio seating.
Mariposa’s
5724 Locke Ave, FW,
817-570-9555
mariposaslatinkitchen.com
Mariposa’s Latin Kitchen is a quick serve restaurant
concept inspired from Irma’s Catering offering a
variety of items from the catering menu, for breakfast
and lunch, including tacos, tamales, and enchiladas.
Mariposa’s is currently awaiting their liquor license
and is anticipating hand muddled mojitos, margaritas
and seasonal specialty cocktails and are also about to
introduce a new tapas menu.
Mercado Juarez Cafe
1651 E Northside Dr, FW, 817-838-8285
125 E I-20, Arlington, 817-557-9776
2222 Miller Rd, Arlington, 817-649-3324
mercadojuarez.com
Mercado Juarez Café has served mesquite fired
specialties and Tex-Mex favorites to the DFW area for 25
years. Whether it’s a casual dinner for the family, a first
date, or your wedding rehearsal dinner, Mercado Juarez
Café always provides the right service, atmosphere, and
mouth-watering authentic Mexican dishes.
Salsa Limon
Multiple Locations, 817-675-2519
salsalimon.com
Salsa Limón is committed to serving unapologetically
Mexico City style tacos, and pushing the limits of
quality and flavor to the highest levels. Salsa Limon’s
philosophy goes beyond food, and it is truly a modern
operation that believes that quality is at the root of
all successful communities. An ever-expanding family
of restaurants, taco trucks and food stands give
Salsa Limon the ability to give Cowtown the ultimate
authentic Mexican food experience.
THE BEST IN TOWN!
Russian
Taste of Europe
1901 W Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, 817-275-5530
tasteofeuropetx.com
Stop in for authentic Russian cuisine and enjoy dishes
prepared from scratch by a professional Russian chef.
You’ll find an extensive variety of European meats and
cheeses, borscht, pirogues, tasty cabbage rolls, crepes,
and more. They also have a large selection of groceries
from Russia, Germany, Poland and other European
countries. Enjoy an authentic culinary experience and
don’t forget to browse our Russian Island Gift Shop full
of authentic gifts, collectibles, antiques, and jewelry.
Eat while you shop; shop while you eat.
Seafood & More
Catfish Sam’s
2735 W Division St, Arlington, 817-275-9631
The Texas Restaurant Association has named Catfish
Sam’s “Best Catfish in Tarrant County” three times.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Restaurant Guide gave the
restaurant a five-star rating and they were voted
“Best Fish Entrée” by the Fort Worth Weekly 2012. By
focusing on quality food and customer service, Catfish
Sam’s has built a loyal following. Delicious catfish,
mouth-watering steaks, and homemade desserts,
Catfish Sam’s will hit the spot.
Crawdaddy’s Shack
4101 W Green Oaks Blvd, Ste 301, FW,
817-692-7460 | whosyourcrawdaddy1.com
What do you get when you mix two brothers, roux,
catfish, crawfish, a legacy and huge appetites?
The mouth watering dishes of Crawdaddy’s Shack.
Crawdaddy’s has carried the secrets of family recipes
and the bayou here to Texas, creating knock-out
delicious and authentic Cajun dishes. Don’t forget to
save room for a bread pudding you won’t soon forget.
Krispy Catfish
6208 McCart, FW, 817-423-1200
Krispycatfish.com
Great tasting cornmeal breaded catfish, shrimp, and
oysters cooked fresh to order with sides of crispy
fries, okra, or red beans and rice for the perfect
lunch or family dinner. Family owned and operated,
Krispy Catfish and the Perry family are dedicated to
making your dining experience the best in town.
Texas Pit Oyster Bar
3349 Western Center Blvd, FW, 817-306-0700
Texas Pit Oyster Bar in North Fort Worth does a lot
of things right, including — and especially — raw
oysters. The menu includes just about every seafoodrestaurant
staple including snow crab legs, boiled
crawfish, assorted shrimp plates, po-boys, and tilapia
or catfish tacos (grilled or fried). Texas Pit’s appetizer
menu features two varieties of gumbo, three seafood
cocktails, and clam chowder.
MAMa E’S
Bar-B-Que & Home Cooking
Family Owned & Operated
Southern & Homestyle
Buttons
4701 W Freeway, Ste 100, FW, 817-735-4900
buttonsrestaurant.com
Buttons is a unique concept bringing together awardwinning
southern cuisine and live music to give guests
a one-of-a-kind experience. Launched in 2008, Buttons
has received numerous awards both for food and
music, including several Fort Worth Weekly Best Of
nods. Buttons is famous for southern comfort food, a
creation of Executive Chef Keith Hicks, and vibrant live
music in an upscale environment.
Cowboy’s Ranch Café
1206 S Main, Weatherford, 817-594-9919
For delicious country food, Cowboys Ranch Cafe
is the place to be with a friendly staff ready to
serve a delightful and unique dining experience –
satisfaction guaranteed. Cowboy’s Ranch Café, is
country comfort food…the way it was meant to be.
Drew’s Place
5701 Curzon Ave, FW, 817-735-4408
If you want comfort food, head to Drew’s Place –
tucked in a residential community, this restaurant
will not disappoint. Everything is homemade and you
can count on the friendly staff to make suggestions
and tell you about customer favorites. Whether you
want to try something new or stick to an old favorite,
you are guaranteed satisfaction with every bite.
Good Luck Drive-In
900 W Rosedale, FW, 817-332-5507
Good Luck Drive-In has some of the best rotisserie
style chicken you will ever taste. From the outside, the
building looks like any other passing by, but this place
is well worth stopping in. And once you try the food,
you’ll be back again and again. Give it a try and taste
some home-cooked side dishes while you’re at it.
Moe’s Cafe
4705 River Oaks Blvd, FW, 817-378-9262
Moe’s Cafe specializes in delicious and reasonably
priced cuisine, including house specialties and other
customer favorites. Whether you’re in the mood to
indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some
old favorites, Moe’s inventive menu and attentive
service will leave you truly satisfied. The friendly staff
at Moe’s Cafe promise to make your next dining
experience a pleasant one. Visit their sister restaurant,
Benbrook Café at 4902 Hwy 377 S, FW, 817-244-1372.
Old Neighborhood Grill
1633 Park Place, FW, 817-923-2282
Fort Worth Weekly’s Best Of 2012 winner of all-star
home cooking: best chicken fried steak went to
Old Neighborhood Grill. The tender and generously
sized CFS in delectable cream gravy is a longtime
favorite of the daily crowds. Drop in for breakfast
(served daily) or lunch and enjoy the best comfort
food in Fort Worth.
2012 Critic’s Choice
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817-732-5661
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Razzoo’s Cajun Café
11 DFW Locations
Boiled crawfish season is here and where else would
you go than Razzoo’s? Plus, enjoy the grilled oysters,
fried frog legs, roasted boudin sausage and more. All
locations feature half-price appetizers at happy hour
and great drink prices too.
Sports Grill & Pubs
Buffalo Brothers Pizza Wings & Subs
3015 S University Dr, FW, 817-386-96013
buffalobrostexas.com
Buffalo Bros takes great pride in having friendly and
courteous staffers and awesome pub food. This TCU hot
spot serves award-winning food that brings the authentic
tastes and flavors of Buffalo, NY to Fort Worth. Stop by
for lunch, dinner, and happy hour to watch your favorite
sports on their numerous HD TV’s (they were voted Best
Sports Bar in 2008 and 2010 by the Fort Worth Weekly).
While there, dig in to those tasty wings voted Best Wings
2009, 2010, & 2011 by the Fort Worth Weekly.
J. Gilligan’s
400 E Abrams St, Arlington, 817-274-8561
jgilligans.com
J. Gilligan’s has it all -- live music, food, drinks,
personality, party rooms, and even a shuttle to and
from events at Cowboys Stadium. Join friends every
Tuesday for Zack Coffey and every Thursday for open
mic night with Beryl Court.
No Frills Bar and Grill
Multiple Locations | nofrillsgrill.com
Since 1990, No Frills Grill has been dishing out fun for
the whole family at four area locations with fast and
friendly servers making you feel at home. Enjoy great
food at low prices including burgers, chicken, seafood,
Tex-Mex, and the Fort Worth Weekly’s Best Of awardwinning
buffalo wings. Watch games on 100 HD TV’s and
35 satellites, play pool, Golden-Tee, NTN Trivia or Texas
Hold’em. Free Wi-Fi, banquet rooms and full service bar.
Food is fresh, drinks are cold, your seat awaits.
Mavericks Sports Bar & Grill
601 E Main St, Arlington, 817-548-1442
maverickssportsgrill.com
Mavericks is a non-smoking sports grill in downtown
Arlington near the UTA campus that’s conveniently
open for lunch, dinner, and late night seven days a
week. Stop by and check out the new expanded menu
and great specials.
Steaks & More
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
812 Main St, FW, 817-877-3999 | delfriscos.com
Del Frisco’s embodies the rich tradition of fine American
steak houses with impeccable chef-driven cuisine, an
extensive award-winning wine list, and unparalleled
hospitality. They offer guests an unforgettable experience
in a stunning, energetic atmosphere perfect for special
occasions, business affairs or a grand night on the town.
Winner of multiple Fort Worth Weekly “Best Steak”
awards and recognized nationally as one of the best steak
places in the country.
Reata Restaurant
310 Houston St, FW, 817-336-1009 | reata.net
Reata melds southwestern, creole, and southern
flavors with traditional steakhouse fare to provide its
legendary Texas cuisine. Its most popular items include
tenderloin tamales, chicken fried steak, stacked
chicken enchiladas and pan-seared pepper-crusted
tenderloin. The four-story restaurant is nearly 20,000
square feet, which includes a rooftop bar and bi-level
patio dining along with six private dining rooms.
Wine, Spirits & More
Liq-O-Rama
1228 S Blue Mound Rd, Saginaw, 682-286-9800
2400 Meacham Blvd, FW, 817-624-9800
liqorama.com
Liq-O-Rama can assist you with all your refreshment
needs whether it is a romantic evening for two,
a family or company picnic, or party-hardy for
hundreds. Liq-O-Rama features more than 1,400
selections of wines and champagnes-domestic and
imported. Or choose from their full line of cordials,
bourbons, whiskeys, vodkas, tequilas and more. If
you can drink it, Liq-O-Rama has it.
Rex Goliath Wines
Sold in liquor, beer and wines stores all around
rexgoliath.com; cbrands.com
Rex Goliath Wines are a tribute to Rex’s larger than
life personality, with big, fruit-forward flavors that are
sure to please and work well with all foods. Rex proudly
struts his stuff and makes strong friendships along the
way with his fun, audacious personality and premium
varietal wines. As the winemaker for HRM Rex Goliath,
Marty’s key winemaking philosophy is to let the fruit
express itself in an easy-to-drink, worry-free fashion.
Spec’s
Multiple Locations
specsonline.com
Since 1962 family-owned Spec’s has been providing
exceptional service and an impressive selection
of unique finds for hungry and thirsty Texans. With
locations all across Texas, this once-small company
now has tens of thousands of products in Texas
superstores, including thousands of wines and
spirits, mixers, hundreds of craft beers, walk-in
humidors, gourmet foods and accessories. Spec’s
has truly become a destination shop ping experience.
Treaty Oak Distilling
treatyoakdistilling.blogspot.com
Austin, TX based craft-distillery that makes Treaty
Oak Rum, Graham’s Texas Tea, Waterloo Gin and
Starlite Vodka. Each one made with 100% truly
Texas attitude.
13101 S. Freeway, Burleson, TX
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