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One of Fort Worth’s old landmark Tex-Mex restaurants reopens, with some new help

Inez Moreno and Ricardo “Lucas” Hernandez moved from Cafe Pulido in Arlington to reopen the original Fort Worth location.
Inez Moreno and Ricardo “Lucas” Hernandez moved from Cafe Pulido in Arlington to reopen the original Fort Worth location. bud@star-telegram.com

Pulido’s returns, with help from Arlington

Hey, Bud! Did you know the old Pulido’s near University Drive has opened back up? Tex-Mex at its best.

—Pat, Fort Worth

The original Pulido’s is open at 2900 Pulido St., hidden off Interstate 30, where the late Dionicia and Pedro Pulido started out serving enchiladas and Pedro’s house recipe chili con carne. The staff now includes Ricardo “Lucas” Hernandez and Inez Moreno, longtime servers at an Arlington location that closed.

Toro Toro is the new steakhouse in the Worthington Renaissance hotel.
Toro Toro is the new steakhouse in the Worthington Renaissance hotel. Bud Kennedy bud@star-telegram.com

How to book a big table for Easter

Hey, Bud! Can’t wait to go out for Easter. But how do I find a table for a big family?

—Roland, Fort Worth

Easter is a tough reservation, because large families want to eat very early. The reservations website OpenTable.com can book a table for up to 20 on April 4 at the Del Frisco’s restaurants or smaller groups at Ruth’s Chris or Toro Toro. Also, Resy.com and Yelp.com book tables for up to 20, but with fewer choices.

The redecorated but still comfy interior at Saint-Emilion, newly reopened on West Seventh Street.
The redecorated but still comfy interior at Saint-Emilion, newly reopened on West Seventh Street. Bud Kennedy bud@star-telegram.com

The return of Saint-Émilion

Hey, Bud! I know about Paris 7th, but wasn’t the old Saint-Émilion going to reopen?

—Sherry, Fort Worth

The original Saint-Émilion bistro, 3617 W. Seventh St., is now open again as a small, simple bistro with three-course dinners for $50. The entrees include mussels, steak frites, lamb chops and coq au vin, with dessert an extra $10. (Paris 7th, 3324 W. Seventh St., is now the upscale French restaurant.)

This story was originally published March 18, 2021 at 5:45 AM.

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