Last week, we checked out some spots where foodies could grab a bite on Christmas Eve, but there are also dining opportunities on Christmas Day. For folks who don\u2019t celebrate the holiday or just don\u2019t feel like cooking, there\u2019s Mexican food, seasonal pancakes, seafood options and more to choose from.<\/p>\n
When discussing dining, we also shouldn\u2019t forget the people across Tarrant County experiencing food insecurity and struggling to feed their families. And hunger doesn\u2019t end after New Year\u2019s. You\u2019ll find some resources at the end of this column for anyone needing food assistance, as well as opportunities for those who just want to lend a hand.<\/p>\n
Surf and turf burritos, Nachos Libres at El Chingon<\/strong><\/p>\n Foodies stopping by El Chingon at 8 p.m. Christmas Day can tuck into surf and turf burritos with shrimp, carne asada, rice, cheese and pico de gallo. Also on the table is their Nachos Libres, which brings together queso ahumado, jalapeno, avocado cream, Mexican citrus cream, pico de gallo and guacamole over tortilla chips, according to their menu<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a post-holiday night out with cocktails and a movie, their Saturday holiday movie night<\/a> Dec. 28 will show the 2022 Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds film \u201cSpirited\u201d at 7 p.m. and the 2005 movie \u201cJust Friends\u201d at 9 p.m. Their featured holiday cocktails are a cinnamon white Russian, the tequila-based Santa Colada, a white rum-centered Jack Frost Cocktail, and their You\u2019re a Melon One, Mr. Grinch, which has coconut rum, melon liqueur, pineapple juice and a grenadine float.<\/p>\n 2800 Bledsoe St., Suite 100, Fort Worth; 817-870-9997<\/strong><\/p>\n Gingerbread pancakes, turkey and seafood at Emilia\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n Emilia\u2019s is serving \u201cdecadent seasonal favorites\u201d at its Christmas buffet<\/a>, according to their website. There are some breakfast flavors \u2014\u00a0French toast, gingerbread pancakes, hash browns, scrambled eggs, and yogurt and granola parfaits, according to a PR email \u2014\u00a0as well as seafood via a shrimp cocktail and oyster bar.\u00a0<\/p>\n Since turkey is a staple Christmas dish, the bird appears at the carving station along with gravy, as do prime rib with au jus and horseradish sauce, and leg of lamb with mint jelly. There will also be mini desserts.<\/p>\n The Crescent Hotel<\/a>\u2019s resident restaurant will seat diners at noon and 2 p.m. with adults dining for $115. Kids ages 2 to 12 eat for $60 each.<\/p>\n 3300 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth; 817-661-1788<\/strong><\/p>\n Christmas brunch at Toro Toro<\/strong><\/p>\n The Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Fort Worth is home to Toro Toro, a pan-Latin eatery helmed by chef Richard Sandoval that is providing Yuletide brunch<\/a> 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cheese lovers might scope out the charcuterie offerings, while diners with a sweet tooth could opt for churro French toast or the honey cheesecake served among the desserts.\u00a0<\/p>\n Meat and seafood options are also available, with smoked wagyu picanha, zarandeado snapper, yellow tail tuna tiradito, bison and pork belly arepas on offer. Omelets, chilaquiles, salads, yellow tail tuna tiradito and desserts will also be served.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Guests can snag a seat for $95 each.\u00a0<\/p>\n 200 Main St., Fort Worth; 817-975-9895<\/strong><\/p>\n Beef Wellington at Cut & Bourbon<\/strong><\/p>\n The Christmas Day dinner special at Live! by Loews Arlington\u2019s steakhouse Cut & Bourbon sees executive chef Robert Carr present dishes of beef Wellington with whipped Yukon Gold potatoes, prime New York strip, king crab legs and salmon. The hotel\u2019s bar, Bar Bourbon, is also serving $12 old fashioneds and their seasonal cocktail, the Naughty Texas Sour, throughout December.<\/p>\n Pricing is a la carte and dinner runs 5-10 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n 1592 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington; 682-277-4950<\/strong><\/p>\n Know someone who needs food assistance? Here are some resources:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Note: Holiday hours may vary and some pantries require appointments. Visit the websites below to find more information.<\/p>\n We\u2019d love to hear from you! Send your restaurant tips and hot takes to erin.ratigan@fortworthreport.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
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