We don\u2019t often include fast food or casual restaurants in this column, but given that many people probably visit such establishments far more frequently than fine dining spots, we\u2019re taking a moment to appreciate these easy breezy local spots.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re tired after a long day at work, running errands, corralling kids or just trying to function, there\u2019s nothing wrong with grabbing quick bites or opting for last-minute walk-in dining.\u00a0<\/p>\n
One of these updates highlights a St. Patrick\u2019s Day-inspired item and if you guys know of any other St. Patty\u2019s specials or flavors coming to town, let me know. You\u2019ll find my email at the end of this column.<\/p>\n
Margaritas and Wild West pizzazz at Fuzzy\u2019s Taco Shop<\/p>\n
Fuzzy\u2019s Taco Shop is debuting a Wild West menu, according to a PR email, with new items \u201cbuilt for big flavors and a little bit of trouble, with rodeo-ready tacos, nachos, and margaritas that happily wear the pants so you don\u2019t have to.\u201d<\/p>\n
Among the featured flavors are margaritas made with Pantalones Organic Tequila. The spirit appears in the Party Pants Margarita, a two-drink flight of either mango, strawberry or lime margs which can also be made spicy. For an even hotter option, there\u2019s the Pants on Fire Margarita with strawberry and jalapeno.<\/p>\n
Two tacos are on offer. The Texas Brisket Taco goes for $4.59 and stacks brisket over beer-battered poblano chiles with cheese, cilantro-lime crema, chipotle aioli, pickled red onion and cilantro.<\/p>\n
The Sonora Relleno Taco is a modified version of the Texas Brisket that cuts out the brisket and adds guacamole.<\/p>\n
Finally, the $11 Head Honcho Nachoslayer ground beef, refried beans, queso Dorado \u2014 a signature dip featuring their classic creamy yellow Queso Bravo blended with smoky arbol chile salsa \u2014 shredded cheese, pickled jalapenos, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime crema and guacamole.<\/p>\n
9180 N. Freeway, Fort Worth; 817-750-8226;<\/p>\n
2917 W. Berry St., Fort Worth; 817-924-7943<\/p>\n
Shamrock Shake returns to McDonald\u2019s<\/p>\n
My understanding is that McDonald\u2019s Shamrock Shake is what some might call a \u201ccult classic,\u201d so I figured I can\u2019t do a casual dining column without mentioning this update.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Staff at one Fort Worth location told me the limited-time flavor usually sticks around for three or four weeks, saying the St. Patrick\u2019s Day-themed sweet will likely disappear in late March.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The mint-flavored green beverage isn\u2019t the only special for lovers of all things Shamrock. They\u2019ve also got a Shamrock McFlurry, which combines the proprietary mint syrup with vanilla soft serve and Oreo crumbles. This frozen dessert is available in mini and regular sizes, while the shake comes in small, medium and large.<\/p>\n
3041 Western Center Boulevard, Fort Worth; 817-232-8027;<\/p>\n
3601 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth; 817-377-9260<\/p>\n
Korean-inspired flavors at Shake Shack<\/p>\n