Modern Mexican$$Mon-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-15:30
La Cabrona on Crockett St in Fort Worth brings Monterrey-inspired modern Mexican food and murals to the West 7th corridor with handmade tortillas.
Order: Handmade tortilla tacos with guisado de puerco; creamy elote topped with cotija.
Tip: The Sunday brunch menu closes at 15:30; the handmade tortillas are pressed and cooked to order.
Thai$$Mon-Thu 11:00-21:30, Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-21:00
Thai Select on SW Loop 820 in Fort Worth is a family-run Thai restaurant serving aromatic curries and noodle dishes that have built a loyal following.
Order: Massaman curry with tender beef and roasted peanuts; pad kra prow with crispy basil.
Tip: The Massaman curry deepens in flavour as it slow-cooks; the lunch specials are the best value.
Japanese$$$Mon-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 16:30-23:00, Sun 17:00-22:00
Japanese Palace on Camp Bowie W Blvd in Fort Worth is a teppanyaki restaurant where chefs cook beef, shrimp, and chicken on open hibachi grills.
Order: Hibachi steak and shrimp combo cooked tableside with fried rice and vegetables.
Tip: Share a hibachi table with others at the communal grill for the full teppanyaki experience.
Taqueria$Mon-Thu 08:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 08:00-00:00
Taqueria Ruby on Terminal Rd in Fort Worth is a hole-in-the-wall taco counter with a loyal following for its trompo pastor and carnitas enchiladas.
Order: Carnitas enchiladas with green tomatillo; trompo pastor taco off the spit.
Tip: The trompo spit runs all day; the green tomatillo adds good heat and is made fresh daily.
Vegan$$Mon-Thu 11:00-20:00, Fri 11:00-21:00, Sat 10:00-21:00
Belenty's Love on Blue Bonnet Cir in Fort Worth is a 100-percent plant-based Mexican restaurant crafting vegan birria and enchiladas without compromise.
Order: Vegan birria tacos with plant-based consomme; vegan enchiladas with cashew mole.
Tip: The Sunday closure surprises visitors; plan for Saturday if visiting on a weekend.
American Barbecue$$Wed-Sun 11:00-20:00
Panther City BBQ on E Hattie St in Fort Worth is a Michelin-recommended smokehouse known for brisket mac and cheese and jalapeño honey spareribs.
Order: Brisket mac and cheese; jalapeño honey spareribs with pickles and white bread.
Tip: The bar stays open until midnight Wednesday through Sunday; meats sell out before 15:00 on weekends.