Al’s, Arlington’s legendary burger hangout of the last half-century, is open at its new 1276 N. Fielder Road location in Fielder Plaza, and it was crowded last weekend. More in an upcoming Eats Beat.
A double cheeseburger with french fries from Al’s Hamburgers in Arlington. Stewart F. House Star-Telegram archives
Chilaquiles Mexicanos with spicy red sauce at Fiesta Mexican Restaurant. Bud Kennedy bud@star-telegram.com
Fiesta Mexican reopens on Hemphill
Hey, Bud! When is Fiesta Mexican Restaurant ever going to reopen?
—Sandra, Fort Worth
Fiesta has returned, reopening at 3233 Hemphill St. after a six-month break and serving the Barriga famly’s traditional favorites just like since 1978. Try a molcajete bowl or weekend breakfast.
Blueberry cobbler at Meso Maya. Khampha Bouaphanh Star-Telegram archives
Meso Maya on Hulen is back, too
Hey, Bud! What about Meso Maya? Seems like forever.
—Greg, Fort Worth
Reopened Thursday in Trinity Commons, 3050 S. Hulen St., with new items such as quesadillas, steak arrachera and $45 family enchiladas dinners.
This story was originally published October 8, 2020 at 5:45 AM.
Bud Kennedy is celebrating his 40th year writing about restaurants in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He has written the “Eats Beat” dining column in print since 1985 and online since 1992 — that’s more than 3,000 columns about Texas cafes, barbecue, burgers and where to eat.Support my work with a digital subscription
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