{"id":56248,"date":"2025-11-19T15:07:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T15:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/56248\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T15:07:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T15:07:08","slug":"the-dish-dos-mares-now-open-in-cultural-district-nearby-fort-worth-taco-spot-fave-closes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/56248\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dish: Dos Mares now open in Cultural District, nearby Fort Worth taco spot fave closes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last week, I had the opportunity to preview the menu at Don Artemio\u2019s new sister restaurant, Dos Mares. It was exciting to try the latest creations from the minds behind Don Artemio, which scored a James Beard Foundation Award nomination in 2023. Dos Mares opened earlier this week, so today\u2019s column starts off with a dive into its nautical fare.<\/p>\n<p>As regular readers will know, I am not a food critic. That\u2019s not what this column is meant for. That said, I\u2019ll give you my biggest takeaway from the experience: the flan at Dos Mares was almost as big as my head. To be clear, that is a good thing.<\/p>\n<p>I was informed ahead of time that it serves three to four people, so when the server presented me with \u201cthe most petit flan\u201d they could manage, I got a chuckle out of the mental image of me attempting to scale the custard mountain with only sheer determination and a spoon. I drove home with several days worth of custard on board.<\/p>\n<p>Dos Mares opens its doors in Fort Worth<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dosmares.us\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dos Mares<\/a>, the latest concept from chefs Juan Ram\u00f3n C\u00e1rdenas and Rodrigo C\u00e1rdenas, opened a few days ago and is serving coastal Mexican cuisine from its spot on Fort Worth\u2019s West 7th Street. Situated beside Don Artemio, this eatery highlights seafood, though there are non-oceanic options, too. Some of their dishes include a Tostada de Atun with Yellowtail #1 tuna and the taco Estilo Baja with Seabass Tempura.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>They also have a few vegetarian options, namely the Ensalada de Betabel al Rescoldo, which features baby beets and mixed greens under a slightly tangy citrus goat cheese yogurt dressing, with walnuts and pumpkin seeds, and a cauliflower ceviche. The latter has carrot cucumber, pickled corn, mango, serrano, cilantro, onion and agua chile caviar. Both are gluten-free, as are many other menu items.<\/p>\n<p>The art and decor also embody Dos Mares\u2019 Mexican spirit. The corded chairs, art and light blue wall tiles were all made by artists in Mexico. Even the color of the floor is intentional \u2013\u2013 the multiple shades of flooring throughout the establishment represent the different shades of sand found along the Mexican coast.<\/p>\n<p>Desserts are their slow-baked flan with macadamia nut brittle, Pie de Limon, chocolate lava cake and Dulce de Leche Pecan Lava Cake with vanilla ice cream and berry coulis.<\/p>\n<p>3260 W. 7th St., Fort Worth; 682-480-2143<\/p>\n<p>Avila Taco food truck opens brick-and-mortar in Keller<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a new taco shop in Keller. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avilatacotx.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Avila Taco<\/a> started off as a food truck in 2021 and now has a formal sit-down restaurant on Keller Parkway, and if tacos aren\u2019t your thing, there are plenty of other options on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avilatacotx.com\/#menu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">menu<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On top of having birria and al pastor tacos, they\u2019ve also got a loaded baked potato, birria mac and cheese, quesadillas, a taco bowl and a burger. There\u2019s even a few fusion items: a birria ramen and birria eggrolls. The usual sides of chips and salsa, chips and queso, street corn, guacamole, salsa and fried rice are also available. Most dishes go for $13 to $15.<\/p>\n<p>Diners can order takeout <a href=\"https:\/\/online.skytab.com\/s\/avilatacokeller?referralSource=skytabwebsite&amp;referralGuid=898ce467-06da-4261-9a66-5f3795626876\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">online<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>1540 Keller Parkway, Suite 107, Keller; 817-431-5373<\/p>\n<p>Taco Heads closes Montgomery Street location after 10 years<\/p>\n<p>The end of October brought with it the end of an era for Taco Heads\u2019 Montgomery Street location after 10 years in operation. Staff posted that customers can still grab a bite at their Stockyards location.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile it\u2019s bittersweet to say goodbye, we\u2019re excited to see what\u2019s next for this location and can\u2019t wait to watch it begin a brand-new chapter,\u201d staff wrote on the business\u2019s Facebook <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Tacoheads\/posts\/pfbid0VQzQFLYYxBHHpAZ9XqEbyR3gNMQtf3XvZuHbi5AFsoBoSt88NEQvrKmh8TzQ1tKVl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">post<\/a> announcing the location\u2019s closure. \u201cChange can be beautiful, and we know great things are ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The menu at their Stockyards spot shows elote, a quesadilla, nachos and, of course, many taco varieties, including six breakfast options. Their signature and classic tacos range from achiote steak with citrus-achiote marinated carne asada, onion, cilantro and queso fresco, to a black bean and veggie with spinach, bell peppers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/article\/what-is-calabaza-squash\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">calabaza<\/a>, mushrooms and pico de gallo.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>2349 N. Main St., Fort Worth; 817-420-6299<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019d love to hear from you! Send your restaurant tips and hot takes to erin.ratigan@fortworthreport.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Erin Ratigan is a freelance journalist and writer specializing in narrative news features. 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