{"id":287476,"date":"2025-10-08T21:08:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T21:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/287476\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T21:08:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T21:08:10","slug":"adrian-burciaga-leaves-don-artemio-fort-worth-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/287476\/","title":{"rendered":"Adrian Burciaga Leaves Don Artemio | Fort Worth News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Adrian Burciaga, co-owner of Don Artemio,\u00a0has announced<\/a> his departure from the celebrated Mexican restaurant as well as\u00a0the neighboring, yet-to-open seafood restaurant Dos Mares.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey \u2014 our dedicated teams, loyal guests, and the amazing Fort Worth community that has supported us from day one,\u201d Burciaga\u00a0wrote in an Oct. 8 Facebook post. \u201cTogether, we built something truly special that celebrates culture, tradition, and hospitality.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

This announcement comes three months after\u00a0Burciaga\u00a0revealed<\/a>\u00a0he would be stepping down as manager of the restaurant but made clear\u00a0his plans to remain a co-owner.<\/p>\n

Burciaga\u2019s involvement with Don Artemio dates to the summer of 2016, when he and chef Juan Ram\u00f3n C\u00e1rdenas began developing the concept that would eventually become one of Fort Worth\u2019s most talked-about restaurants. After years of careful planning, the Fort Worth location opened its doors on\u00a0March 23, 2022, offering a polished, upscale Mexican dining experience rooted in the traditions of Northeastern Mexico.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Both hailing from Saltillo, Mexico, Burciaga and C\u00e1rdenas brought not just recipes but also the spirit of their hometown. Materials for the restaurant\u2019s design and d\u00e9cor were imported directly from Saltillo, immersing guests in a cultural experience as much as a culinary one. From the start, Don Artemio emphasized storytelling and hospitality \u2014 staff were trained to share the origins of each dish and the cultural significance behind it, creating an atmosphere that felt both intimate and educational.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Less than a year after opening, Don Artemio earned national attention, becoming a semifinalist \u2014 and later named one of 10\u00a0finalists \u2014 for the\u00a0James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant in early 2023<\/a>. Burciaga called the recognition deeply humbling, giving a broader awareness to\u00a0Fort Worth\u2019s growing dining scene.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In his farewell message, Burciaga reflected on the personal side of the journey: the support of his family, the dedication of his team, and the relationships built with countless guests.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThis chapter has been one of the most meaningful and beautiful experiences of my life,\u201d he wrote. \u201cI am deeply grateful for every moment, for every lesson, and for every person who has shared incredible experiences with us.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

He also thanked his family for their love and support, which he said made his culinary journey \u201cunforgettable.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cTo my extraordinary team at Don Artemio \u2014 thank you for your dedication, your talent, and for believing in the dream we brought to life together,\u201d Burciaga continued. \u201cI will always be proud of what we built side by side, and I look forward to continuing to support you as your friend. And to every guest who walked through our doors \u2014 thank you for allowing me to share our culture, our food, and our story with you and your loved ones.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Burciaga concluded by noting that his journey in hospitality continues with renewed inspiration, \u201cguided by gratitude, purpose, and the desire to keep creating experiences that bring people together through culture and genuine connection.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

With Burciaga stepping away,\u00a0Don Artemio\u2019s story enters a new chapter, but its impact on Fort Worth\u2019s culinary scene remains undeniable.\u00a0<\/p>\n