{"id":243776,"date":"2025-09-21T11:37:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T11:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/243776\/"},"modified":"2025-09-21T11:37:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T11:37:09","slug":"a-fort-worth-dining-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/243776\/","title":{"rendered":"A Fort Worth dining guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fort Worth has a long history of cattle-raising and ranching culture. But cowboys aren\u2019t the only thing kicking around in this central Texas city of more than one million. These days, Fort Worth is stepping out of the shadow of Dallas and flexing its own talents, showing off one of the most intriguing culinary scenes in the Lone Star State<\/a> and beyond.<\/p>\n

In addition to attractions like the stockyards, water gardens, and Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth boasts some great dining and imbibing options. Whether you\u2019re after some authentic Tex-Mex cuisine<\/a> or some serious barbecue, the town has plenty to spare. In fact, Fort Worth even has great Japanese food, too.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s where to eat in Fort Worth, Texas.<\/p>\n

Li\u2019 Red\u2019s Longhorn Saloon<\/p>\n

Considered a temple for the honky tonk crowd, Longhorn Saloon<\/a> is now more than a century old. The bustling bar is a great place to tear a rub but just as good a stop for cold drinks. Try an ice-cold beer or go with a classic cocktail like the Tequila Sunrise. There\u2019s grub too to keep those dancing legs energized, in the form of Frito pie, fried pickles, and delightful sandwiches usually made with house-smoked meats. You can even get fried corn or popcorn.<\/p>\n

The Liberty Lounge<\/p>\n

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\t\tThe Liberty Lounge<\/p>\n

Billed as a dive bar for all, The Liberty Lounge<\/a> is exactly that. It\u2019s also a showcase of the region\u2019s robust craft beer scene<\/a>. The happy hour is one of the best in town, with incredible deals lasting for an unusually long stretch. Come in for a round or two and leave with some new friends; it\u2019s practically guaranteed at this super-welcoming establishment. It\u2019s home to some great trivia nights, seasonal cocktail creations, and even tasty apps and other dishes by way of a resident food truck.<\/p>\n

CURFEW<\/p>\n

This late-night spot offers a strong cocktail program and solid bites to boot. It\u2019s located downtown and offers a speakeasy-sorta feel along with drinks like the Hawaiian Ranch Water, a tropical twist on the classic, and the Turkish Delight, a blend of infused gin, orgeat, lemon, and orange blossom. CURFEW<\/a> is also home to some great pizza, available until late by the pie or slice.<\/p>\n

Goldee\u2019s Barbecue<\/p>\n

Do you really think we\u2019d make a Texas food list without a barbecue joint? Of course not. Goldee\u2019s<\/a> is a classic, recognized by locals, the media, and visitors like as a true standout. Being great local BBQ, there\u2019s etiquette involved. Show up early if you want access to the full menu, as lines tend to form (as in between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.). You\u2019ll enjoy all the smoked gems, from brisket and links to ribs and turkey. You can even leave with a cookbook, shirt, or some special seasonings. <\/p>\n

Tinie\u2019s<\/p>\n

Specializing in modern Mexican cuisine, Tinie\u2019s<\/a> offers not only tantalizing dishes but a beautiful southwestern ambience as well. Go for the guacamole trio or queso fundido and maybe a basket of handmade empanadas. The crispy octopus is a safe bet, and hungrier folks are wise to try the duck carnitas enchiladas or Texas goat tacos. There are veggie options too, and the elote salad balances it all out. Wash it down with a Mezcal Negroni or The Flea & The Coyote, a mix of mezcal, Ancho Reyes, and olive brine. Oh, and cap it all off with a Mexican chocolate sundae.<\/p>\n

Reata<\/p>\n

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Attention brunch fans, this is your Fort Worth spot. But there\u2019s even more to this long-standing spot, which focuses on southwestern fare. Think chicken-fried steak or tenderloin tamales. Reata even offers smaller-production wines and cocktail like the Millionaire Margarita or Texas Honeybee, made with bourbon, local honey, Peychaud\u2019s, and lemon. Don\u2019t overlook the tortilla soup or jalapeno and elk cheese sausage. They even do chicken chile rellenos with roasted corn chowder. If you need a sweet ending, go with some West Texas pecan pie.<\/p>\n

Joe T. Garcia\u2019s<\/p>\n

There\u2019s so much quality Tex-Mex in Fort Worth that we had to include another player in the crowded game. Boasting one of the best outdoor patios in the land, Joe T. Garcia\u2019s also has a bunch of signature dishes. Instead of a menu, they just serve staples like chile con queso, nachos, and fajitas all day. Go with a family-style dinner or pop in for brunch for chilaquiles or huevos rancheros. Thirsty? Go with a number of Margarita options, for a refreshing Pina Colada or sangria. Get a spot next to the fountain and you\u2019ll be in heaven.<\/p>\n

Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi<\/p>\n

There\u2019s nothing glamorous about Hokkaido Sushi & Ramen; the place is located next to a Target after all. But the sushi is fresh and the ramen is fantastic. But if the late great Jonathan Gold taught us anything, it\u2019s that gems can be found anywhere, from food carts to strip malls. Hokkaido has earned a loyal following, plating pretty sushi dishes and offering some superb broths for their noodle dishes. Start with some tea and tempura and work your way into pork buns or the squid salad. Go with a filling ramen or allow the staff to walk you through the sushi offerings. If you\u2019re in need of something quicker and just as tank-filling, try a bento box or poke bowl.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fort Worth has a long history of cattle-raising and ranching culture. But cowboys aren\u2019t the only thing kicking…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":243777,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5138],"tags":[5229,8364,7371,7372,17494,358,3187,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-243776","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fort-worth","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-food-drink","10":"tag-fort-worth","11":"tag-fortworth","12":"tag-premium","13":"tag-texas","14":"tag-tx","15":"tag-united-states","16":"tag-united-states-of-america","17":"tag-unitedstates","18":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","19":"tag-us","20":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115242090415551355","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/243776","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=243776"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/243776\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/243777"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=243776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=243776"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=243776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}