Why’s that new restaurant in north Fort Worth so busy? (And where’s a good crabcake?)
Lupe Tortilla open in north Fort Worth
Hey, Bud! What can you tell is about the new Lupe Tortilla on North Freeway? They are so busy.
—Blanca, Fort Worth
Lupe Tortilla, 9409 North Freeway near the Presidio shops, is the newest Houston restaurant to expand here. It serves margaritas and fajitas but adds better options, such as filet mignon, jalapeno sausage, lobster tail or crab-stuffed shrimp. Houston diners swear by the three-pepper-cheese steak with jalapeno-serrano-habanero Jack cheese. The namesake tortillas are fresh and house-made. It’s a welcome alternative to soulless corporate chains.
Pulido’s in Benbrook is open, including El Jardin
Hey, Bud! Is the original Pulido’s on Pulido Street ever going to reopen?
—Lucille, Fort Worth
Pulido’s Benbrook location, 5051 Benbrook Highway, is spiffed up and open now. The El Jardin garden patio is safe for distanced dining. Saginaw and Stephenville locations have reopened, with others to follow.
No clear winner for best crabcakes
Hey, Bud! Where would you go for great crabcakes?
—Rick, Fort Worth
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood or Capital Grille. Both are owned by the same Florida chain. But the best deal is the happy-hour bar menu at the Silver Fox. Piola in the Cultural District is underrated.
This story was originally published August 5, 2020 at 5:03 AM.
