Kendall S.
Yelp
This restaurant and mezcalaria created by Sarah Castillo (Taco Heads) is really beautiful. Making use of a gorgeous 80+ year old building in the ever-burgeoning Southside, it's vibe and cuisine is very modern Mexico City. Downstairs is the main restaurant and bar and then there's a cocktail lounge called El Escondite on the second floor. It's the kind of place you can dress up for, chic and upscale and intimate, but it's ultimately cool and casual.
Here's what me and my parties have ordered:
Queso: chorizo verde, charred poblano, and house chips -- creamy and delicious!
Crispy Octopus: potatoes, chorizo, chipotle aioli, oiled cured chiles, frisée -- sooo good. The char on the octopus is perfect.
Aguachile de Snapper: apple, banana, radish, cilantro -- really bright and refreshing.
Shrimp Ceviche: mango, serrano, jicama, leche de tigre -- one of the best ceviches I've had. And so pretty.
Tuna Tostada: avocado, chipotle aioli, jicama, cilantro, lime -- fresh with so much great texture.
Tacos de Tenderloin: chipotle rubbed tenderloin, spicy onion compote, cotija, cilantro -- super flavorful and tender meat.
Tacos de Birria: braised goat, mole negro, radish -- I love goat!! Wish they gave you a consommé for dipping.
Hand-made Empanadas -- didn't eat these as they aren't gluten free, but they looked and smelled amazing.
House-made Tamales -- delicious. The masa is so good!
Tacos... they've got all kinds of tacos, go on a Tuesday!
Every dish is really beautifully plated and so colorful. You'll definitely want to take pictures of everything. I can't wait to come more often to make use of the rooftop patio. When the weather is nice sit up there and enjoy a little south Fort Worth skyline.